The story has now entered the Saintess Seira arc.
Seira was the first girl to show Hal the mysteries of the female body, and for him, she was the “one that got away.” On the other hand, Seira held a grudge against him for not helping her that time…
Last night, after taking Mariabel’s virginity, Hal and she fell asleep in their disheveled states.
Apparently, both Hal and Mariabel were more exhausted than they had anticipated.
When Hal woke up and glanced to the side, he saw Mariabel sleeping peacefully, almost completely naked.
The reason she wasn’t entirely naked was because she was wearing a corset-like undergarment called a “bustier.”
This bustier seemed to have been put on her by Kirika, though Hal had never seen Kirika or Mai, members of the “Flat Chest Alliance,” wearing one themselves.
In contrast, Mariabel’s once modest breasts had now grown into beautiful, voluptuous ones, still bearing the marks of Hal’s kisses, making the scene vividly real.
Looking at those kiss marks, Hal felt a bit embarrassed as his sexual tendencies seemed to shine through.
Her nipples, though not erect, were slightly swollen and red, likely from Hal’s earlier attention.
There were also red marks on her breasts where Hal’s fingers had gripped them, evidence of his fervor.
The scattered kiss marks were still intact and would likely remain for several days if left untouched.
Hal broke into a cold sweat, realizing how important it is to clean up after such an intimate act, and proceeded to cast a healing spell on her.
Externally, she now appeared as an innocent maiden lying beside him.
Of course, her hymen had been broken, but at a glance, she still gave off the aura of a virgin.
Moreover, her noble air made it clear she was a princess, even in her sleeping state.
As for Hal, he was completely naked, and the sight of Mariabel’s body caused his manhood to react.
It was a natural response for a young man like him, proof of just how captivating Mariabel was as a beautiful girl.
The Princess Harem was indeed filled with a variety of stunning girls, each with their own unique charm.
Even when mingling among commoners, their royal presence exuded a special aura.
In that sense, the Princess Harem was a dazzling adventurer party that naturally commanded respect.
Though, the silent pressure they exerted was so strong that no one dared to mess with them anymore.
In that regard, Countess Glenda Shanti Von Iglewaas, who had recklessly challenged Hal, could be considered a rare exception.
While Hal’s manhood was lively in the morning, he decided to let it rest peacefully for now.
It was, after all, just a natural physiological response, and he didn’t need to act on it.
Given his fulfilling nightly duties, his manhood likely understood that as well…
Returning to the topic of Mariabel’s breast growth, it seemed that while she had the potential to develop them, true flat-chested girls like Kirika and Mai might not have had that option.
Thinking about it, Hal couldn’t help but feel sorry for Kirika and Mai.
Come to think of it, he had pondered the same thing last night…
Meanwhile, Freyja, who was on par with Mai and Kirika in terms of flatness, kept her distance from the Flat Chest Alliance.
Freyja seemed to prefer frolicking with Elise and Shera rather than engaging in the alliance’s activities.
However, since Elise, her supposed rival, was a proud owner of ample breasts, it almost felt like Freyja was acting as a scout for the Flat Chest Alliance.
As Hal admired Mariabel’s beautiful nude body, his thoughts began to wander aimlessly.
She seemed to sense his gaze and stirred slightly.
It appeared she was about to wake up.
“——…Ugh…Wahhhhhhh! Oh my, there’s a completely naked man sleeping next to me~~~~!!”
Mariabel woke up in a daze, completely forgetting the events of last night, including their First Night Ritual.
Hal had even cast a cleansing spell on her just before falling asleep…
“Good morning, Mariabel. Don’t you remember last night’s First Night Ritual?”
“Ah…Lord Hal, I apologize for showing you such an unsightly sight. I implore you not to spread word of my blunder…”
Mariabel pleaded with a serious expression, likely fearing that the party members would turn it into a joke.
Hal listened with a straight face, though being naked made it hard to appear composed.
Mariabel, still half-asleep, made no effort to cover her exposed breasts or crotch.
Hal, on the other hand, discreetly hid his erect manhood under the blanket and responded in a sincere tone.
“Of course, I won’t spread it. By the way, how do you plan to explain last night’s First Night Ritual to Saintess Seira?”
“Hmm…I suppose I’ve been reminded that, before I was a knight, I was still a young maiden. And I’ve now experienced the happiness of being a woman.”
“Speaking of which, your way of speaking has changed. When we first met, you spoke like a dignified knight…”
“Yes, that’s right. However, after interacting with the party members, I’ve reverted to the speech of my days as a princess. In the Princess Harem, where princesses from various countries gather, I must uphold the dignity of the Hasthatitia Kingdom. This is undoubtedly a fierce battleground for royal princesses, and I can’t afford to lose.”
It seemed Mariabel had been influenced by the Princess Harem’s members, reigniting her competitive spirit and reverting to her princess-like speech.
But more than that, Hal felt a strong bond with her, and it seemed she felt the same.
As a result, they decided to proceed with Seira’s First Night Ritual tonight as planned.
Mariabel also apologized for the “Ball-less Hal Raymond” incident.
The only remaining issue was the source of those rumors—Saintess Seira herself.
Hal also needed to teach Seira healing magic.
He decided to reconsider Seira’s unique circumstances.
After getting dressed, Mariabel tried to leave the bedroom quickly, but was intercepted by Kirika and Swanhild, who took her to the other party members.
It seemed many of them had cooperated in last night’s ritual and now wanted to hear the details as payment.
Hal refocused his thoughts on Saintess Seira.
After all, Seira was the first girl to show him her naked body.
Though it wasn’t voluntary—she had been forced to undress as part of a slave auction—Hal still felt a fated bond with her.
The image of the still-childlike girl trembling in shame as she undressed, revealing her budding breasts, was something Hal could never forget.
It was that impactful.
Hal also recalled that he had fainted from a fever shortly after, regaining memories of his past life.
He now knew that the divine realm had orchestrated these events.
Seira, having played a role in Hal’s awakening, was likely promoted to saintess by the divine realm as a reward.
Though Seira didn’t originally possess the qualities of a saintess, her body had taken on a divine nature after being repeatedly used as a vessel for the gods.
This was likely part of the gods’ long-term plan.
In any case, Seira had survived and grown into a beautiful woman, now revered as a saintess.
However, while most saintesses could use healing magic, the ability to use resurrection magic would elevate her to the highest rank.
Seira’s abilities as a saintess were primarily “Divine Possession” and the accompanying “Divine Messages.”
“Divine Possession” was a gift from the gods, but Seira had only been chosen as a vessel because she played a role in Hal’s awakening.
She had originally been just an ordinary beautiful girl.
However, after repeated acts of “Divine Possession,” her body had gained a divine nature.
Though this allowed her to use healing magic, it was a learned skill and thus difficult for her to activate.
Hal believed she could definitely use healing magic, and while resurrection magic seemed impossible now, it wasn’t entirely out of the question.
In essence, Seira had the potential to become one of the greatest saintesses of her time.
The gods likely also saw her as a potential aide to Mai.
As for Mai’s true abilities as a saintess, Hal could only speculate, but it likely involved acting as a vessel for the gods and wielding their powers.
The truth remained shrouded in mystery, but Hal felt he was on the right track.
Despite all these thoughts, Hal didn’t see Seira that day.
It seemed the party members were also scheming behind the scenes regarding her.
On the other hand, Andromeda and Mariabel appeared as usual after their First Night Rituals.
Andromeda, a homunculus created through ancient magical knowledge, was treated as a newcomer.
Though the original goal had been to defeat her and claim her drop items, none of the party members had shown any hostility so far.
It was a testament to the former princesses’ social skills.
Meanwhile, Andromeda was desperately trying to forge friendly relations to ensure her survival.
As for Mariabel, she was acting as a princess, as she had declared in the bedroom.
With princesses from various countries and even the imperial princess Lycheenne in the party, she couldn’t afford to let her guard down.
Originally, she had only accompanied the group as Seira’s escort, but now she was undeniably one of them.
As night fell, Hal waited in the bedroom for Seira.
After a while, there was a knock at the door.
Seira’s precise knocking style was quite characteristic and amusing.
“Seira? The door’s unlocked, come in.”
Hal called out, using the same words he had with Mariabel the night before.
The door creaked open.
“Hal, we’ve brought her.”
“Seira was too shy, so we brought her here.”
Kirika and Swanhild entered first, followed by Seira, who stood awkwardly behind them.
Alicia was also trailing behind Seira.
It seemed the knock had come from Kirika or Swanhild.
After pushing Seira into the room, Kirika and Swanhild closed the door and left.
Meanwhile, Alicia stood silently behind Seira, looking like she had something to say.
Perhaps she was shocked that Seira, not her, was the first girl Hal had seen naked.
When Hal’s gaze met Alicia’s, she silently followed Kirika and Swanhild out of the room.
She seemed a bit irritated; Hal would have to console her later.
After all, Alicia was his official fiancée.
“Welcome, Saintess Seira.”
“Do you truly intend to defile this sacred body, dedicated to the gods…? I can’t believe this is the act of a sane person.”
Seira protested in a weak voice.
“Of course, that’s my intention. Besides, even if a saintess loses her virginity, her abilities remain intact, so it’s fine.”
“You truly are a man who fears no gods…”
Hal glanced at Seira, who was wearing a dress more befitting a wealthy lady than a nightgown.
Though it wasn’t as lavish as a royal princess’s attire, it was clearly made from high-quality fabric with meticulous craftsmanship.
“Seira, you’re dressed like a lady, but do you understand what’s about to happen?”
“Of course, I understand…but my first partner being the so-called ‘Ball-less Hal Raymond’…? As for the outfit, Lady Kirika tried to dress me in a provocative negligee, so I chose something else from her collection.”
“Well…it doesn’t matter what you’re wearing since you’ll end up naked anyway.”
“What a lewd and lustful thing to say!!”
Hal and Seira stared each other down in the bedroom.
Thank you for reading.
Episode 60-7: The Teaching of Healing Magic, with Virginity Loss as the Price (Part 2) is scheduled for release on August 19th at midnight.
