Chapter 124
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 124
Chapter Title: Faithful Shadow Pussy, Sharin (1)
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"Lady Ray?"
"Hm?"
"Are you worried about something?"
"Ah...... It's nothing."
Whether he thought it odd that she had been staring blankly at Yujin for a moment, Yujin tilted his head in front of Ray.
Ray shook her head once to chase away the idle thoughts.
No matter how monstrous his talent was compared to hers, right now he was showing a positive attitude toward the Christia Count family.
In a world where ordinary people became superhumans through mana training and physical conditioning, and those superhumans themselves formed a nation's power, the strength of a single powerhouse was immense.
Ray hoped he would maintain that positive attitude toward the Christia family even after the monster wave.
It was then.
"Ray sis! Hey, Yujin."
"Good day, milady."
As Ray was organizing her thoughts, Sharlot von Christia entered the training hall.
Ray bowed her head, and Sharlot greeted her before chatting with Yujin.
"Yujin, I told you to speak casually."
"Is that really okay?"
"Of course."
"Got it. Hey...... Sharl. What's up?"
"Not that. That's way too casual."
Sharlot and Yujin burst out laughing, "Pfft."
Ray watched the scene and felt an inexplicable warmth.
Sharlot was always hanging around Ray and often trained alongside her.
Thanks to that, Yujin, who sparred with Ray, naturally spent a lot of time with Sharlot and grew close to her.
Sharlot was the type who seemed approachable but kept her distance, yet Yujin treated her without reservation and closed that gap effortlessly.
Some nobles might dislike that attitude, but Ray knew. Sharlot actually felt burdened by her noble position.
Whether Yujin had picked up on that or not, his approach like a normal friend was probably unlike anything Sharlot had experienced before. As the count family's only daughter, dubbed the kingdom's sword, everyone had always approached her cautiously.
Anyway, as Ray watched their conversation warmly, Sharlot turned to her as if remembering something.
"Oh, Ray sis. Bianca wants to have a tea party."
"Is that so? When?"
"Tomorrow?"
"Ah...... Tomorrow? But isn't Bianca staying in the count's castle right now? Are we doing it here?"
"Nah, she's inviting us to her place. Like always."
Hmm.
Ray rubbed her chin, lost in thought.
Tomorrow was packed with schedules all day, so she couldn't even spar with Yujin.
Especially since it was the day for mid-term inspections on the training and preparations for the knight and soldier ranks recruited for the monster wave defense. She'd be busy from dawn to dusk.
"Usually, she'd mention it two or three weeks in advance, as far as I remember. Anyway, I won't be able to join."
"Eh, it's fine. Even without you, my shadow will be with me. No one in Christia City would harm me anyway."
"That's true, but......"
As Ray pondered, Yujin spoke up.
"Shall I go with her?"
"You, Yujin?"
"Yes. If protection's the issue, I'll escort Lady Sharlot. I know Bianca too, so it won't be awkward."
At Yujin's words, Sharlot clapped her hands.
"Right! Yujin, you live with Bianca, don't you?"
"Yes. On my floor, there are two survivors from Lilac Village, Bianca, and me—four of us living together."
"Hmm. Living with three women, huh. Yujin, you're a man after all."
"Lady Sharlot's a woman too, reading that book on the bench and all."
"Hey, no!"
Sharlot loved romance comics. Ever since Yujin caught her last time, she got teased like this occasionally.
'Yujin as an escort......'
Yujin was strong. At least within the count's territory, no one but Ray could match him.
He was even suited for protection duty. He could deploy wide-range mana detection and deflect or block others' mana sensing.
Ray knew that well. The 7th floor of Zenith Hall always had waves interfering with mana detection.
It was probably for privacy. She didn't have the hobby of prying into personal lives either, so it made sense.
She could trust Yujin.
He was a good man who had saved the Lilac Village survivors, kind to everyone, and incredibly skilled.
Ray had never seen anyone so perfect.
Ray nodded.
"If you go, Yujin, I'll feel at ease."
"Great. Then it's settled. Shall we end today's sparring here?"
"Yeah, got it."
Yujin said goodbye to Sharlot and left the training hall.
Ray watched him go, thinking that as long as he was there, Sharlot would be safe.
Morning sunlight brightened the sky.
Today, deviating slightly from the usual schedule, he checked on his tentacles at dawn and headed out to the city without sparring.
Bianca's house was in the southwest of the city.
Walking with Bianca, he asked her.
"Live alone?"
"Not alone, I have two servants."
"Women?"
"Wh...... Why?"
"Why do you think? If it's half and half, they're fuckable."
"As expected, as expected. Sigh. Master plans to fuck every woman in the world?"
"Yeah. Fucking all the pretty girls is my dream."
Bianca shook her head.
"Whew. Too bad~. The servants are two aunties. Untrained, no lifespan extension, no anti-aging. Probably not Master's type? Not that pretty anyway."
"Tch, shame."
"Suffer with me...... You're gonna fuck Sharlot today too, right?"
Bianca whispered in his ear. He grinned and nodded emphatically.
"Yeah. I like Bianca's belly fat. Feels rewarding to squeeze."
Squeeze squeeze-
He threw an arm around Bianca's shoulders, slipped his hand inside her robe to grope her breast, and extended a small tentacle from his hand to knead her belly fat.
"Eek, in the street......"
"Embarrassed?"
"As if. I'm Master's. Even if Master yells out loud, 'This is my exclusive cocksleeve!' I wouldn't care."
"That's going too far."
"Pfft, kidding. But this could hurt Master's reputation. You're famous now—if people see you groping so openly, won't you get rumors as a sex demon?"
"We're outside the count's castle."
"Master's famous outside too. The papers spread it everywhere last time. The only captain-rank qualifier for monster wave prep. Your face is probably all over by now?"
"Hm."
"Master. That look—isn't it caring about reputation? I thought so."
"Right. Having a good human identity to use is handy. Good advice. Chest and belly later."
He withdrew his hand from her chest and walked side by side with Bianca. Then he patted her head.
"That's why I like you, Bianca. Smart."
At his words, Bianca's face flushed bright red.
"Wh-what? If you like it...... reward me more later?"
"Yeah. I'll make you feel amazing. Sow mode."
"Ughhh. Hearing that gets me all hot."
"Hold out a bit. I'll fuck you soon. With Sharlot."
Chatting as they walked, they soon arrived at Bianca's house.
"Welcome."
The two servants bowed in greeting, and Bianca stepped forward.
Her face was completely different from when she was with him—arrogant and haughty, just like when he first met her. Eyes looking down on ordinary humans.
"I'm here. Everything prepared?"
"Yes, we prepared your and Lady Sharlot's favorites. But this person here is......"
"My...... friend. We'll eat with three today. Set an extra place. Oh, and when Sharlot arrives, guide her up, then both of you go outside."
"Understood."
Yujin and Bianca sat and waited for Sharlot. After a short while, Sharlot arrived under the servant's guidance.
"I'm here!"
"Lady Sharlot has arrived."
"Hey, Sharlot."
"Bianca, hey! More like, Yujin! You said you'd escort me, but you came ahead? If you're guarding me, we should've left the castle together!"
True.
"Sorry. Didn't think of that."
"Hmmm, really? Or were you head over heels for Bianca and came with her?"
That was spot on.
Anyway, with everyone gathered, the tea party began.
Less a tea party and more a buffet of delicious foods laid out—we helped ourselves freely.
As he ate, Yujin focused his mind. Mana detection didn't pick up Ray.
Then came contact from Cloud and Waterdrop. He excused himself to the bathroom to receive it.
[Sera]
He had taken Sera and Seri as wives, giving them Cloud and Waterdrop too. He asked them to let him know if they saw Ray while doing business.
- Oppa! Lady Ray knight is here! She just passed by!
"Thanks."
- Hehe, no prob. Go get that Sha-Sharlot fuck, fighting!
"Uh, y-yeah."
Ray was still inside the count's castle too.
No variables.
No need to rush—enjoy the tea.
Yujin, Sharlot, and Bianca chatted idly while enjoying the food.
Bianca had a big appetite, but Sharlot was no slouch either.
Superhumans consumed massive energy, so they all ate a lot anyway.
After devouring all the food, sipping tea and drinks, and indulging in sweet desserts, Sharlot elegantly wiped her lips.
"Whew, that was delicious."
"Right?"
"But Yujin barely ate. Not to your taste?"
"No, it was good. I just have something else to eat......"
"Something else?"
Sharlot asked curiously.
Yujin.
Flashed a wicked smile and looked at her.
"Yeah, something else. You, Sharlot."
"Huh?"
Splash-!
At that moment—he released his transformation.
Not fully; keeping human form like when stretching lover pussy, he shifted to spewing tentacles from his back.
Tentacles overflowed.
The transformed tentacle mucus covered the entire building from inside, and he slithered countless tentacles forward, taking a step toward Sharlot.
Bianca, knowing in advance, had stood and moved away from him as Sharlot wiped her mouth.
"Milady!!!"
At the same time.
Boom-!
A thud from the ceiling, then a figure in dark attire charged at him rapidly. Swinging a sword to cleave him in one stroke.
Clang-!
Yujin smirked and casually blocked the attack with his hand.
"Tch......! I thought you were a good guy since milady took a liking to you! To think you were an evil monster!"
"You're the shadow, huh. First time facing you like this?"
"Peace means I never have to step in......!"
"Why, stepping in feels good. That face looks quite appetizing. Shame you hide such a pretty face usually?"
"Don't flap that disgusting mouth!"
The shadow raged, pouring more power into her swung blade. But it posed no threat to him.
Sharlot looked confused, shrinking back, unsure what to do.
"Wh-what the hell is......"
"Milady! This guy's a deceiver! Fooled you and everyone! He's a monster disguised as human!"
"B-but how could a monster disguise so perfectly......"
"Some beastman or mutant monster or whatever! Or maybe a lordkin. Anyway, leave threats to me—run!"
"Where to run. You think you can escape me?"
He lightly extended five basic tentacles, binding Sharlot's arms, legs, and waist tight.
"Kyaa!"
"M-milady!"
"Getting distracted in a standoff? Overconfident much?"
"Tch......! You filthy monster! Planned this from the start?"
"Yep."
"I'll kill you before it escalates!"
Dark, eerie mana gathered on the shadow's sword.
Some ultimate technique; the chilling mana vibrated the blade, soon turning her and her sword pitch black.
"Abyss Drive!"
Thus the shadow charged at him far faster than before, swinging her sword—but.
Crack-!
"Huh?"
"Slow."
He smacked her sword with his hand, shattering it to pieces.