Chapter 526
Chapter 526
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 526
Chapter Title: Doctor Gam Deok-bae (62)
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The expedition had begun.
The destination was the ancient ruins next to Carman. According to the intel Cloy had uncovered, that was where the black mages' hideout was located. Lucius planned to mobilize all his forces to wipe them out. But... was it bad luck? Or just poor timing?
Contrary to expectations, the hideout was completely empty.
A few black mages had been hiding out, but it wasn't enough to call it a proper 'hideout' anymore. By size and scale, it clearly had been one... but had the information leaked? There were piles of documents they hadn't had time to take. It was obvious they'd fled in a hurry.
"Lord Lucius. It could be a trap, but... we should probably go in first."
"Form up ranks, then dispatch a scouting party."
"Understood."
At this point, they needed Cloy's help.
Traps and codes littered the place everywhere. She was the only one in the subjugation force who could analyze and decipher them. And honestly, he wanted to be with her. Cloy had been suffering from lack of sleep out of fear of the expedition. For her sake too, he wanted to explain right by her side just how meaningful and important this mission was...
Lucius went to find Cloy.
"Ah, got it! I'll fetch her right awa— Huh? Where'd she go?"
But Cloy was nowhere to be seen.
She'd been resting in her tent just a little while ago, they said... but she was gone without a trace. Lucius's heart pounded. What if the black mages had targeted her? Regret and worry surged up. As he rushed to dash out of the tent in a panic...
"Haa... I really thought we were in deep shit... Uh?"
"Cloy!"
"L-Lord Lucius?"
Just then, Cloy returned.
With Ruin.
"...Where were you?"
"Well... I lost my bracelet, so I went to look for it..."
"Without telling anyone?"
"Ahaha... Sorry. I thought I'd find it quick..."
"My apologies. I should have reported it myself."
"...Be more careful next time."
Cloy's hair was damp with sweat. Her knees were filthy. She'd really been out looking for the bracelet—that much wasn't a lie. She looked a total mess. And Ruin was the same... pants and shirt all wrinkled. Shoes soaked. He was grateful Ruin had helped her, but it nagged at him anyway.
The two were getting along a bit too well.
"Oppa! How could you just wander off without a word?!"
"Sorry. Like your senior said, I thought it'd be quick."
"Still! I was worried!"
"Ahaha... Sorry, Iris. Next time, I'll ask your permission first before borrowing him."
"Sis, seriously... This is the last time, okay?"
Even so, Lucius could relax a little.
Iris was participating as the acting head of the Reinhar family in Sirius's stead. Surprisingly, she was Ruin's lover. They'd even promised to marry. Plus, Cloy and Iris called each other sisters. So even if Ruin and Cloy seemed close... there was no reason to worry. Lucius trusted Cloy.
"Cloy. I need your help."
"Yes, what is it?"
After the brief commotion, Cloy fulfilled her role perfectly.
She decoded the ciphers, disarmed the traps, and they reaped some pretty significant gains. There were plenty of artifacts the black mages had left behind. But it wasn't quite the haul they'd hoped for. The original goal had been to wipe out the black mages' hideout. They'd brought the full force for that... only to take down a handful of stragglers.
It felt unsatisfying to head back like this.
"Let's look around a bit more."
"Understood."
"There must be secrets they didn't have time to hide."
So they changed plans.
They'd stick around another day for more investigation.
"Where's Cloy? Don't tell me a black mage..."
But Cloy was missing again.
"She's talking with Oppa for a bit."
"...With Ruin?"
"Yeah. He said there's something suspicious among the herbs we found here."
"Where are they talking?"
"More importantly, Lord Lucius."
"...What?"
"I have a lot I want to ask you. The family head wouldn't explain anything because I'm too young. But now I'm acting head, right? I can't run the merchant group without knowing anything. I need to know the real purpose of this expedition."
"You're right... Very well."
Cloy was needed, but there was no immediate rush. Ruin was annoying, but... it was clearly for official reasons. No need for him to get impatient, then. Once again, he trusted Cloy. Without even suspecting she was getting nailed by Ruin.
"Iris! I brewed some coffee... Huh? Lord Lucius?"
"Cloy. Sorry, but I need your help one more time."
"Oh... really?"
"...Please."
"Ahaha, anytime. What's it this time?"
Her face was flushed. A musky scent lingered. Her clothes were fine, but... there were hairs stuck here and there. But Lucius didn't notice. Her eyes narrowed seductively. Lips glistening with moisture. Cloy looked so incredibly erotic today... Lucius swallowed hard. Sirius might have suspected something, but it was too stimulating for Lucius to resist.
"Th-that... inside..."
"Inside?"
"Looks like we need to investigate a bit more."
"Got it. Lead the way."
In the end, Lucius left the tent none the wiser.
As Cloy moved to follow him...
"Sis! Hold on!"
Iris called out to her.
Then she pulled out a handkerchief and wiped the semen from Ruin off her thigh.
"Are you insane? What if he came back like this?!"
"But... this makes it more exciting, what can I do?"
"...You're not right in the head."
Lucius had no idea.
"Rahitan? If it's Rahitan... that's the city right next to Carman."
"They didn't get far."
"Guess they panicked and went to the closest spot."
That evening, Cloy found a crucial note. It was a message from the black mages instructing them to abandon the hideout in haste. The writing was bizarre, like wriggling worms... but it meant nothing against her skills. The cipher based on ancient languages cracked in seconds.
Thanks to that, our objective naturally shifted.
From Carman to wiping out the hideout in Rahitan.
Lucius, needing a solid win, chose to advance instead of retreat.
"Don't worry. Cloy, nothing dangerous will happen to you."
"Yeees... I trust you, Lord Lucius."
But I knew.
This was a trap.
The black mages were luring us in.
[As you said, I made contact with those two. They bought it surprisingly easy. Told 'em they chose rebellion out of inferiority complex, and they sympathized... Tsk tsk, idiots. Anyway, according to them, they're luring us to the nearby area. Since it's near Carman... probably Rahitan.]
It matched Sirius's letter perfectly.
The two spies the black mages had recruited: Fred and Smith. They'd been careful ever since harboring their dark ambitions... but they didn't know I could 'observe' them too. That's how I easily uncovered their plot.
Cloy's abilities can't be hidden, no matter what.
She dodges all curses and finds every hidden item... even a black mage wouldn't ignore the suspicions. They didn't know she could read minds, but they still investigated her surroundings just in case—and that was the right call.
Fred and Smith, aiding the black mages for different reasons.
I had Sirius turn them to our side.
And that's how I learned of this trap.
But I kept it secret.
The black mages in Rahitan were planning 'some' strategy... and it would help with the NTR. It was about time to wrap things up anyway. Learning of this perfect finale event, I devised a plan to turn their trap against them.
First, I called Marsha and Serpin to Rahitan...
As for the rest, well, they'd find out when the time came.
In the carriage to Rahitan, I enjoyed the two girls' breasts.
"Sis, isn't that a bit disrespectful?"
"...What?"
"How could you refuse the prince's invitation?"
"Hey! How am I supposed to ride that thing? It'd be boring the whole way!"
"Hmph, it was your chance to monopolize Oppa..."
"Aren't you the one going too far?"
"Me?"
"Ruin said it himself. He'd love us equally. Just 'cause you're the first wife doesn't make you the main one or anything. So quit throwing your weight around!"
"Throwing my weight around?! Forgot how I helped you today? You got so hooked on outdoor sex, tempting Oppa every chance you got... Sis, you know you're total trash, right?"
"Th-that was... Anyway, it's Ruin's fault!"
Maybe because she was pregnant, Iris seemed much more relaxed. Cloy, hooked on lewd stuff, fondled my dick. She'd cried and screamed nonstop when she got raped... but her turnaround was way too fast. When I pointed it out, she blushed.
"Th-this is what's important right now! Right?"
"Haa, can't keep your hands off Oppa's dick during this?"
"But... I want to."
"Fine, you suck his dick then. I'll... Mm, Oppa... Haa, slurp..."
Once we got to Rahitan, could we do a 5P?
Man... I was already looking forward to it.