As I watched the carriage carrying the Hero Party depart, I felt relieved for two reasons.
The first concern was whether any of the party members harbored feelings for the current Oracle Hero, Albert Sandia.
I had particularly worried about Liliana, who adored past Heroes, but due to her peculiar fetish for cup sizes, her “large breasts” – which were somewhat lacking in the generous proportions characteristic of Princess Waiyar – were overlooked.
Meanwhile, Mai, who possessed the coveted “small breasts” the Hero favored, was safely secured thanks to Shera’s efforts.
On the other hand, Freya, naturally having “small breasts,” seemed uninterested in the Hero. Kirika, a fellow “small breast” enthusiast, was stamping her feet, wishing she had spoken up, but it was too late.
They likely never imagined the Hero would have a “small breast fetish.”
The second concern was the possibility of me encountering Lester the Cleric, my past self.
In my previous deliberations, I had feared some adverse effect, akin to meeting a doppelganger. However, nothing occurred.
Perhaps as long as Lester the Cleric doesn’t notice my true identity, there won’t be any problems!?
I personally lack the courage to test this.
If I could have my way, I would never want to meet him again.
Furthermore, as a bonus or perhaps a case of “the one that got away”… I’ve been thinking about the Viscountess Yagutska, formerly known as Freesia Loloa von Yagutska.
She was a beautiful woman with a strong will, possessing the looks I preferred. However, as Elise’s elder sister and a mother, I deliberately avoided deepening our relationship. But it seems now that I’ve embraced the female members of the Hero Party, all restraint has flown out the window.
Edelgard, an Elven royal and my former comrade-in-arms, was once beyond Lester the Cleric’s reach. Yet, through the machinations of her paternal half-sister, Dietlinde, last night she was easily embraced.
To return to the point, Viscountess Yagutska, a mother and a grieving widow, must have been burdened by her ripe body.
Engaging in a physical relationship with a mother is considered immoral and a depraved act by society.
However, as a woman in her prime, Viscountess Yagutska must struggle to suppress her sexual desires.
Then my thoughts drift to Elise with her “slightly rounded belly.”
Although Elise is often teased by Freya and Shera, the truth is she is seldom called for night duty among the party members.
This is due to Elise’s peculiar constitution; if embraced, she can become possessed by her beastly nature due to magical intoxication, leading to rape.
Elise is the rightful successor to the ancient Hero, Ensherry Portra, known as the “Hero of the Staff.”
Therefore, Elise possesses the hidden title of “Sealing Shrine Princess.”
However, maintaining the barrier that separates the Demon Realm and the Human Realm requires an immense amount of magical energy.
Consequently, Elise has magic reservoirs in her breast area and lower abdomen, which contributes to her large breasts and “slightly rounded belly.”
The princesses of the Portland Royal Family are all blessed with large breasts, but perhaps, in a way, these are deceptive traits used to conceal their magic reservoirs.
And Elise, as the “Sealing Shrine Princess,” is magically connected to the barrier.
This is so she can offer her magic when the barrier’s maintenance energy is insufficient.
Elise is also a rare Archmage, capable of using not only the four elemental magics but also forbiddenCasts, making her indispensable in battles against Demons.
Sensing that the decisive battle against the Demons is drawing near, I had instructed her to conserve her magic.
However, at the same time, it was also the time to replenish the barrier with magic.
In that case, Elise would expend all her available magic.
As a result, Elise would temporarily become a normal person unable to use magic, but simultaneously, her magic reservoirs would be empty. This would eliminate the risk of her becoming possessed by beastly nature and raping anyone she embraced, and her “slightly rounded belly” would flatten, making her a perfect beautiful girl.
The primary cause of her “slightly rounded belly” is overeating and snacking on sweets. However, Elise seems to possess a cheat ability that converts subcutaneous fat into magic during magic discharge.
In conclusion, Elise, with her slender waist, is a rare and valuable find.
As that time approaches, I also look forward to having sexual intercourse with Elise.
In any case, the encounter, or rather, the encounter with the Hero Party, should be considered to have ended without incident.
At that moment, I noticed two horses galloping towards us from the direction the Hero Party’s carriage had headed.
The leading horse was a graceful white steed, conspicuous from its surroundings.
The horse following behind was a nondescript chestnut, but its escorting knight was incredibly gallant.
Incidentally, both riders were women.
To think, I have a sense of déjà vu with this scene as well…
The woman on the leading white horse, her light blonde hair fluttering in the wind, galloped with remarkable speed. What’s noteworthy is that she was clad in the sacred vestments of the Asgard Holy Church’s Saintess.
The woman on the following chestnut horse had long red hair tied in a ponytail and was clad in the light armor of the Holy Knights.
They appeared to be a Saintess belonging to the Asgard Holy Church and her escorting knight.
However, the horses they rode stopped in front of us.
Then, the Saintess dismounted and stepped forward to stand before Mai, who was behind us, and began to bow.
“Saintess Mai, the ‘True Saint,’ it is an honor to meet you for the first time. My name is Seira Hyperion. As you can see, I belong to the Asgard Holy Church and am a Saintess. And the one standing behind me is Mariabel Ishante Hasshatitia, a knight who belongs to the Holy Knights. Please remember us.”
“Huh?!”
Mai couldn’t hide her bewilderment at Saintess Seira’s formal address.
Come to think of it, I remembered the goddesses saying something similar when they descended using Ain and Zwei’s bodies as vessels.
“Last time, we were deceived by the wicked conspiracy of ‘Ball-less Hal Raymond,’ but this time, through the guidance of Lady Luciaurei, the Goddess of Light, we are able to meet, and I am filled with emotion. Therefore, please take us as your subordinates.”
“…Um, excuse me…”
The Saintess, who had requested to be Mai’s subordinate, then recalled who she was.
She had introduced herself as Seira Hyperion.
In other words, she was the adoptive daughter of Cardinal Carot Hyperion and a Saintess with the epithet “Saintess of the Dream Palace.”
I had met her before; I had rescued her from an attack by a Treant. However, at that time, for various reasons, I had evaded the subject of Mai.
It seemed she understood the circumstances through a prophecy from Lady Luciaurei, but still, why did she disparage me as “Ball-less Hal Raymond”!?
Was there some connection between us?
Still, “Ball-less”… it’s full of malice.
“Saintess Mai, to you who are the ‘True Saint,’ I offer my sword.”
This time, the escorting knight offered her sword to Mai. Her name, if I recall correctly… Saintess Seira had introduced her as Mariabel Ishante Hasshatitia.
Bearing the surname Hasshatitia… could she be a survivor of the royal family of the Hasshatitia Kingdom, which once existed in the Western Nations?
In other words, Mariabel was a “Princess Knight.”
If my memory serves me correctly, the Hasshatitia Kingdom was a small country belonging to the Western Nations, located near the Northern Nations. It was overrun by demons early on during the Demon Lord Army’s invasion and was annexed into the Demon Realm.
Despite such adversity, Mariabel stood with dignity as a Temple Knight, a strong light in her eyes.
In contrast, she was worlds apart from a certain Princess Knight who was still enrolled in the “Princess Harem.”
I wonder how that certain Princess Knight, Sophie Anne=Marie Yuma Yver, is doing now.
According to the plan, she should have transformed into a graceful princess…
Although her appearance may have changed, her inner self remains the same, so expectations are slim.
Reluctantly, I will need to retrieve her on the return trip without fail.
Personally, I was more concerned about Lady Ilisha Ilizia von Clafuhride than Sophie.
It seems my thoughts were somewhat influenced by the power word “Princess Knight.”
And we stared dumbfounded at this series of sudden events.
At this moment, Elise, the sub-leader, was the first to move.
She possesses remarkable courage, or perhaps a strong will, and with an eerie aura, or a dark smile, she approached Saintess Seira.
“Saintess Seira, Mai is a party member of the ‘Princess Harem.’ For you to become Mai’s subordinate means you will automatically join the ‘Princess Harem,’ correct?”
“What does that have to do with anything!?”
Saintess Seira tilted her head, perplexed by Elise’s unfocused explanation.
“In other words, Seira and Mariabel will need to undergo a ‘Body Check’ as a prerequisite for joining the ‘Princess Harem’ ♪”
It seemed Elise’s intention was to “Body Check” new applicants after a long time.
Perhaps she was planning for another night of revelry in the hot springs after the “Body Check”?
By the way, Elise’s argument was that by becoming naked, they could become companions who could speak freely.
Several party members were already assessing Saintess Seira and Knight Mariabel’s bodies through their clothing.
Truly, is the “Princess Harem” worthy of being called a den of iniquity…?
I was dumbfounded.
“Who might you be?”
“Oh, forgive me. I am Elise Lisha Umb Portland, the sub-leader of the ‘Princess Harem.’ Saintess Seira and Knight Mariabel, please be acquainted with me from now on.”
“Lady Elise, while I appreciate your kind offer, we are individuals who serve Saintess Mai personally. We have no plans to join the ‘Princess Harem.’ Furthermore, I sense a rather sinister aura from you, Lady Elise, so ‘the wise man keeps away from danger.'”
It seems Elise’s true intentions were seen through.
Pity the self-inflicted Elise, now with watery eyes.
At that moment, Knight Mariabel, who was standing behind Saintess Seira, spoke.
“Lady Elise, if your surname is Portland, does that mean you are connected to the Kingdom of Portland, which existed in the Southern Nations until a few years ago?”
At Knight Mariabel’s remark, Elise’s complexion brightened as if she had found water after being stranded.
“Yes, I was the third princess of the Kingdom of Portland and the Crown Prince. By the way, Lady Mariabel, you bear the surname Hasshatitia, meaning you too are connected to the Kingdom of Hasshatitia, which once existed in the Western Nations?”
Elise seems surprisingly well-versed in the affairs of various royal families.
Perhaps, even with her rounded belly, she’s still “a withered fish is still a fish.”
Currently, fearing her elder sisters, she wears a waist-nipper, maintaining the slender waist of a noblewoman.
Her face is also dignified, giving her the appearance of a cool beauty at first glance.
If one didn’t know Elise’s true nature, they would be completely deceived.
By the way, the surrounding party members are also showing great interest in Elise’s skills.
Freya and Shera, in particular, seem eager to interfere.
“Yes, I was once the third princess of the Kingdom of Hasshatitia. Just like you, Lady Elise. However, in my case, I joined the Holy Knights to test my own ‘martial prowess,’ but subsequently, my homeland was regrettably annihilated by an attack from the Demon Lord Army. By the way, wasn’t it the Kingdom of Sazania, the hegemony of the Southern Nations, that destroyed the Kingdom of Portland?”
“You know very well. As you said, my homeland met its demise because the Kingdom of Sazania attacked. If any royals of the Kingdom of Sazania had survived, I would have torn them limb from limb…”
And then, Elise turned her dark eyes, seemingly filled with vengeance, towards Shera.
“Hieeeeee! Begone, evil spirits! It has nothing to do with me, a clever fox-like demi-human! Elise, don’t spurn me with curses, no! Hal-sama, h-help meeee~ no, no!”
Elise watched Shera, who began to behave suspiciously and dance a bizarre dance, with amusement.
Of course, Knight Mariabel seemed unable to comprehend the exchange between Elise and Shera.
Thank you for reading.
episode57-3: Arrival of New Companions and the “Ball-less Hal Raymond” Disturbance ②
is scheduled for 0:00 on April 23rd.
