I felt heavy, as if my body had become sluggish.
It seemed there was still some time before dawn, but I was having trouble sleeping and was slowly waking up. Yesterday had been overwhelming with too many things happening, and I was utterly exhausted.
I had experienced a simulated feminization, where Mimi No. 2, my mimic slime summoned beast, disguised itself as a beautiful girl’s mascot costume and enveloped my body. Then, I had gone through a terrible ordeal twice in a row. On top of that, even though it was just a dream, I had been raped by a masculinized Sophie.
Dreams are often said to be a reflection of one’s subconscious, but I certainly don’t have any perverse desires to be raped. Perhaps it was the mimic slime’s “costume” that caused Sophie’s persona to run wild with the thought that she shouldn’t have disguised herself as a man.
Even so… I felt like something soft was entwined around my arms.
When I opened my heavy eyelids, I saw a blonde person hugging me on my left. And on the opposite side, a silver-haired person was also hugging me. The blonde person had long hair, styled in vertical rolls. In contrast, the silver-haired person had short hair.
Both of the two people embracing me appeared to be women, and I felt like my arms were being squeezed between their breasts. It was like having flowers on both sides, but they were simply heavy. The pressure from the breasts of the blonde girl on my left was particularly intense.
Ah, that’s right… the blonde girl was Ain, and the silver-haired girl was Zwei. Their bodies were warm and soft, and they even emitted the sweet fragrance of maidens. Furthermore, Ain’s breasts were like demon milk, and Zwei’s breasts were small. Of course, they weren’t completely naked, but were wearing negligees. Yet, as I became aware of them, I could feel their skin-like texture against my arms.
Their resemblance to virgin girls was so strong that I almost forgot they were mimic slime summoned beasts. I wanted to shake them awake and banish them to the sofa, but they looked so comfortable sleeping that I supposed I would just have to endure it. Even through their sleepwear, the softness of their breasts and the moisture from their sweat made me mistakenly believe they were real maidens. This was purely a mimicry, not a class change to the human race yet.
Last night, or rather, in the deep night that crossed into the new day, it had been quite an event to summon the party members of “Princess Harem” for a “quality check” and “body check.” I had put them through embarrassing situations, so I should probably look the other way a little.
Speaking of which, summoned beasts and their masters are connected through the summoning contract. Since Ain is also my summoned beast, perhaps that’s why I’m so conscious of her?
However, as I closed my eyelids and waited for dawn, the bodies of Ain and Zwei suddenly grew hot. Moreover, the bedroom seemed to become strangely bright!? My internal clock told me it was still too early for dawn.
When I opened my eyelids again, I saw that Ain and Zwei’s bodies were emitting light. Wrapped in phosphorescence, the two looked beautiful and ethereal. What in the world was happening!? Still, this warm, comforting light… it was undeniably holy light!
As I pondered this, the weight of Ain and Zwei, who had been clinging to me, suddenly vanished, and their bodies floated in the air. My comprehension couldn’t keep up with this abnormal situation. However, from the divine aura filling the bedroom, I could tell they weren’t some wicked spirits or demons.
“Hal Harem Von Raymond. Awaken.”
As I was on the verge of mental breakdown due to confusion, a voice, seemingly transmitted through thoughts, echoed in my head. And the quality of the voice… how should I describe it? It was as crisp and solemn as string instruments played in the heavens. Perhaps “divine” would be a good word to use. Tears inexplicably welled up, and I felt an urge to prostrate myself. And my memories from my past life as Lester Adamon told me that this inexplicable phenomenon was the descent of a high-ranking god. High-ranking gods are spiritual beings, and thus, they need to incarnate when descending to the human world. However, gods rarely descend in physical form, out of consideration for their influence on the human realm. It is said that in most cases, only a part of their spirit is descended into a substitute body, but perhaps this was the case this time as well. Nevertheless, a god’s descent is a joyous occasion and a miracle. I hastily jumped out of bed and prostrated myself, placing both hands on the floor.
“Are you perhaps the esteemed deities of the heavens?”
“Indeed, I am Lucialurei.”
A thought came from Ain, identifying her as Lucialurei, the goddess of light.
“I am Crouneruia. We have descended using these vessels who possess innocent bodies.”
This time, a thought came from Zwei, identifying her as Crouneruia, the goddess of time and space. And this divine aura was extraordinary. My primal, human instincts realized that Lucialurei and Crouneruia had indeed descended. My body trembled as if I had a fever, or like a newborn fawn. Though I possessed knowledge, this was my first time experiencing something like this. Still, after having such a terrible time in a “costume” yesterday, two supreme goddesses have now descended… Is this a sign of natural disasters? Or is some large-scale offensive by demons imminent!? While I entertained these nonsensical thoughts, the holy light emanating from Ain’s body seemed to be subdued and enter a standby state. Meanwhile, Zwei’s body approached me, and her demeanor did not seem to indicate any intention of suppressing her holy light.
“My reason for descending is that I am the deity in charge of your [Regression Reincarnation]. In your past life, on your deathbed, you wished for encounters with beautiful girls, sexual intercourse, and the construction of a ‘Harem.’ And to my expectation, you saved many beloved children who were trapped by their fate of death. Although I manipulated causality to arrange this encounter, it was your achievement that seized that opportunity. You have done a truly great deed. Any further intervention from me would distort the future of the human realm. You have been working well as my proxy.”
“I am deeply honored by your praise.”
According to Crouneruia’s words, it was this goddess’s divine power that granted the wish of Cardinal Lester on his deathbed: “In my next life, I will become close with many beautiful girls and build a harem!” Indeed, as the goddess of time and space, Crouneruia could accomplish such a feat. And the reason I was able to meet and form bonds with many beautiful girls in this life was apparently due to Crouneruia’s revelation.
“In the Divine Realm, you are known as the ‘Lucky Phallus.'”
“The ‘Lucky Phallus’? What does that mean?”
“It means that good fortune will come to the girls you meet and with whom you have intercourse and bestow your compassion. You should have a sense of this. It’s commonly called an ‘ageru chin.'”
“Th-that’s true…”
The term “Lucky Phallus” uttered by Crouneruia was more embarrassing than “Harem-chan,” the name Elise had given me. It’s a secret that I almost writhed in shame, even though I was in the presence of a goddess. However, Crouneruia’s explanation did bring me a sense of understanding. Indeed, I had a vague awareness that the women I had met so far, whether by circumstance or inevitability, had escaped their harsh destinies and were embarking on lives filled with hope. This phenomenon seemed to apply not only to the party members of “Princess Harem,” whom I cherished, but even to casual acquaintances. It could be considered a blessing from Crouneruia, who is said to govern time and space and even causal law.
“By the way, do you know the difference between ‘Harem’ and ‘Harem’?”
“Aren’t they the same? I believe it’s a place where a strong and virile man, driven by his ego, gathers many women and indulges in promiscuity? In other words, a dubious place where excess is permitted.”
“What you’re describing is the explanation for the common ‘Harem.’ A ‘Harem’ refers to a sanctuary for women, providing a place of peace for weak maidens. In the ‘Princess Harem’ you created, aren’t the maidens living freely? That’s why I named you ‘Harem’ when you sought a baptismal name. You are, indeed, the guardian of the maidens’ garden.”
And she also explained the circumstances of when I previously sought a baptismal name. My baptismal name, “Harem,” seemed to carry the meaning of being a protector of the party members. If that’s the case, perhaps “Princess Harem” would have been better than “Princess Harem”?
Thank you for reading.
episode48-4 “Easier Said Than Done”
is scheduled for release on February 19th at 0:00.
