Chapter 74
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 74
Chapter Title: Household Affairs - 1
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The Holy Kingdom referred to groups that endangered civilians and sowed chaos across the world as "fiends" and hunted them down relentlessly.
The most notorious were the "Forgotten Ones," zealots who worshipped a god defeated in the gods' final war of the past and had spent a millennium trying to resurrect it.
They were the culprits behind the endless winter created as the legacy of the "Lowest Wanderer."
These lunatics came with madness as their default trait, making them the Holy Kingdom's most painful thorn. Capturing a masked evangelist from the Forgotten Ones this time was a major accomplishment.
'No wonder they're handing out rewards like candy.'
On the other hand, the remnants of the old kingdom in the underground city of Hadron were like the empire's cancer cells.
Chasing faded glories from centuries ago, they rampaged across the empire.
They even preyed on defenseless civilians, which made them even more despicable.
"We'll head out right away."
"You've all worked hard."
Even though the battle had just ended, Helen ordered the Holy Knights to prepare to depart immediately.
"If you know how hard we've worked, give us a hand."
"No thanks."
Camilla pleaded for help, but I flatly refused.
I didn't have enough time with my family as it was—I couldn't waste it chasing shadowy cancer cells who could be anywhere.
"If you get all serious like that, what does that make me for even joking?"
"It didn't sound like a joke."
Camilla's expressionless face made it hard to read her emotions.
Without her signature playfulness, she'd feel even less human than Helen, despite her goddess-like beauty.
"Well then, we'll be off."
"No matter how it went down, you all did great work. If you get the chance, visit my home. I'll treat you properly then."
"A feast from the hero... I'll take leave and come for sure."
Camilla shared a faint smile, shook my hand, and the familiar Holy Knights exchanged greetings. Finally, they bid farewell to Helen.
"I'll visit within three months."
"Three months?"
"Yes. To deliver the reward we promised before."
"Oh, right."
The initial reward Helen offered was ten platinum coins, a baronial title, and one treasure from the Holy Kingdom.
The first apostle, Clark, had promised multiples of that, so at least forty platinum coins were coming my way.
'Maybe buy some land and build a house?'
The rewards matching our efforts lifted my spirits.
"And next time we meet, I'll hear your answer about our proposal."
"Sure."
Stay here or go to the Holy Kingdom?
I hadn't discussed it with my family yet, but three months of thought should bring clarity.
"Alright, see you then."
"Yes, until next time."
With that, Helen left with Camilla, the Holy Knights, and the bound Anitul Earl and his knights.
"Hmm..."
I watched them until they vanished from sight, then eyed the carriage and horses the Anitul Earl had arrived in.
They were spoils of war Helen had handed over after the battle.
'Talk about a windfall.'
As expected from noble transport, the carriage was in prime condition, and the horses were fine breeds—not warhorses, but solid nonetheless.
...
After Helen departed, I spent the next few days sorting the loot from the expedition and the spoils from the Anitul Earl.
"These are the weapons from the Frostclaw Tribe, and this is the special Binghwa Tribe sauce from Great-Grandma."
"What about the arrows from the Icicle Tribe?"
"Still half left."
"Clara has them. Don't overuse them—they're dangerous."
"Got it."
"Vivian, can you curse this one too?"
"Possible."
"Sian, what about the sled from the Foot Clan?"
"Stash it in the warehouse for now. It'll come in handy on the next northern trip."
"Lord Sian, the earl's horses are excellent stock, as expected."
"Yeah? Then we need to build a stable."
"Oppa~ Look at this! I'm riding a horse!"
"Clia!!"
Clia's reckless antics were a headache, but the haul this time was massive. Especially the gear looted from the earl's knights—every piece was high-end.
"Lots of plate armor."
"Clara, take what you need."
"For real?"
"Yeah, you never know when you'll get dragged into a fight."
"In that case, I'll grab one."
She'd wanted plate armor for ages, so Clara rummaged through the twenty sets to find her size.
"Vivian, grab anything you need too."
"Understood, my lord."
Vivian replied in her halting imperial tongue, focusing more on weapons than armor.
Beside her, the twins Becky and Bessy played with this and that.
"The biggest armor here is mine."
Gregory, was it? It belonged to the earl's strongest knight, and it was in the best shape.
As I claimed the armor, Sylvia sat beside me.
"You gonna wear armor too, Sian?"
"I'd rather not, but since I'm becoming a noble... might need it sometimes."
For a hunter, armor was a luxury. It hampered mobility, made noise, and ruined stealth. Plus, how effective would it be against Dark Forest monsters? Still, clothes signified status, so I had to keep some for formal occasions.
"A noble... so we're a noble house now?"
"That's right."
"Then I wanna be a princess, oppa!"
"Clia... not princess—lady. Princess is royalty."
"Really?"
Clia's eyes went wide at Elin's correction.
I ignored the dimwit Clia and focused on Sylvia.
"Don't abandon us just because you're a noble now, Sian."
"Of course not. Chloe's my first priority, and family's second."
I kissed her as I said it.
"Don't get your hopes up too much, though. Even as a noble, it'll just be honorary—life won't change drastically."
"Still, that's something. I'm so proud of my son-in-law."
"Sylvia..."
You say that, but you'll come sneaking into my bed every night, right?
"Lord Sian, if it's a title from the Holy Kingdom, it won't be honorary."
Elsia had overheard and corrected me.
"I know the empire's titles differ from the Holy Kingdom's."
"Really?"
"Not the details, but the systems are different. And in the Holy Kingdom, earl is the highest rank."
"Figures, with the pope ruling it."
"But nobles can have multiple wives anywhere."
Elsia sat beside me with a meaningful look, and I replied in kind.
"No real difference there now."
"True... indeed."
I groped Sylvia and Elsia's breasts and thighs in turn as they sat on either side.
"Wanna do it? Let's move somewhere else."
"Yes♥"
"Understood."
...
"Sian, what about this one... Huh? Clia, where'd Sian go?"
"Oppa took Mom and Aunt Elsia somewhere."
"What?!"
Clara looked like she'd been slapped at Clia's answer.
I was too late again!
...
"Slurp—slurp! Churu rup."
As soon as we entered the bedroom,
Elsia dove right in and started sucking my cock relentlessly.
"Elsia, me too..."
Sylvia was left out as Elsia hogged it.
"Please yield to me, Sylvia. It's been a while for Elsia and me."
"Ung... I haven't had much time with Sian either."
"But you've been with him more than me."
"If Sian says so, I'll yield... but then..."
Sylvia pushed me back onto the bed where I sat perched, spread her flushed pussy with her fingers, and said,
"Lick me here♥"
"Yes, I'll savor it."
"Haa... Sian's tongue work is amazing."
With wet squelching sounds, Sylvia shuddered atop my head, lost in pleasure from my tongue.
As I enjoyed her quivering form above me while sucking happily, Elsia—who'd been slurping my cock nonstop—suddenly fondled my balls with her small hand.
"Kugh! Elsia..."
"Cum in my mouth, please."
Speaking bluntly, Elsia swallowed my cock again, and I trembled at the waist, shooting my load down her throat.
"Gulp... Thank you for the meal."
"Hyah~ Sian!"
Right after I came, Sylvia climaxed too, her ass quaking as she squirted her juices.
"Sylvia's surprisingly wet, huh."
"Ugh, don't tease me."
"Then come here."
Blushing and hiding her face, Sylvia complied, only for Elsia to shove her aside and present her slick pussy to me.
Droplets of arousal dripping down—she must've fingered herself while sucking me off.
Spreading her legs lewdly, Elsia pleaded,
"Ravage me, Lord Sian."