Chapter 1
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 1
Chapter Title: Lay the Groundwork Firmly!
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10 years.
It's been 10 years since I reincarnated into the world of Blaze Blood.
The shock of suddenly becoming a baby and crying my lungs out with "Waaah!" right after posting that forum thread still hasn't faded.
At first, it was overwhelming.
I mean, suddenly turning into a baby?
And not just anywhere—reincarnated into the Blaze Blood world?
As Rubelt Eldra, no less?
Back then, it was so absurd that for days, I saw Blaze Blood not as the god-tier game it was, but as the batshit insane trash that ruined my life.
But now? Not a single complaint left.
Why?
Because I'm loaded~.
The world of Blaze Blood isn't some medieval fantasy.
It's a full-on modern fantasy.
Earth is Earth, but a fantasy version where civilization has advanced a bit beyond our modern era into the near future.
There's TV, games, comics, and above all, video girls.
In this modern society, I'm no ordinary kid.
I'm the one and only precious son of the wealthiest tycoon in the entire Blaze Blood world—the ultimate chaebol heir!
Rubelt Eldra!
The estate is crawling with maids and butlers.
The companies under the family number in the thousands—a colossal chaebol empire.
That's the Eldra family for you.
Born as the only son in a family like that? You know what happens?
You live like royalty from day one!
Gourmet meals served daily.
Maids and butlers waiting on me hand and foot every single day.
After three years of this lavish life I'd never tasted in my previous one, forget resentment.
'This is freaking awesome.'
That was the honest truth I reached.
Plus, my parents in this life—the Eldra couple—are insanely, blindly doting on me.
If I want, I could fire any maid or butler on a whim. Whatever I ask for, they grant it. Classic spoiled-rich-kid parents.
Living under parents like that? Pure bliss~.
Of course, being from a prestigious family means I have to learn etiquette and such.
And this body I reincarnated into? Its specs match the game's settings—totally OP.
I was worried at first, but this brain soaks up knowledge like a sponge!
The more I train, the sharper my athleticism and instincts get!
Damn, makes that 5700-character rant worth the reincarnation!
But the best part of all?
"Young Master, it's time to meet Lady Eli."
"Got it, Rize! Let's go!"
"Yes."
Having a maid who's destined to become a beauty and a fiancée like that.
Rize Twain.
In Blaze Blood, she's the maid born into the Twain family that serves the Eldras, assigned to Rubelt.
Silver long hair that sways gracefully, emerald eyes—she was the cool, all-competent maid who handled every order Rubelt gave without breaking a sweat.
She's only 10 now, so she still seems a bit immature, but that sharp wit's been there since she was little.
And the other girl is none other than...
"Are you well, Lord Rubelt?!"
"Yeah, Eli. I'm thrilled to see you."
"Ohohoho! The feeling is mutual!"
Blonde hair in cute twin rolls, sapphire-blue eyes—Rubelt's fiancée.
In other words, my fiancée, Eli Glassner.
It's a political marriage to link the Glassner and Eldra families.
Though, in terms of status, we're higher up, so the Glassners had to beg for it.
Not that I'm complaining about the engagement.
Eli puts on that clichéd "proper lady" act to uphold the Glassner name, but to me, it's adorable.
Plus, like Rize, she'll develop quite the figure later on.
The future looks bright.
We sat facing each other in the grand parlor of the Eldra estate.
Time to work on some affection points today.
"Rize."
"Yes, Young Master."
Rize handed the box she was holding to Eli.
"What's this, Lord Rubelt?"
"A gift. Open it."
"Yes!"
Eli opened the box and her eyes sparkled at what was inside.
"Lord Rubelt! This is...!"
"Thought it'd suit you perfectly."
"It's... it's such a beautiful necklace!"
I gave her a sapphire-encrusted necklace.
Gems like this? Pocket change from my allowance.
But jewels are pretty just to look at, and Eli's only 10.
She grinned ear to ear at the necklace gift.
"Thank you so much, Lord Rubelt!"
"Glad it makes you happy, Eli."
"I'll treasure this necklace forever, Lord Rubelt!"
Yep, affection points with Eli: success.
After spending time with Eli and parting ways, I headed back to my room.
"Rize. Come here."
"Yes, Young Master."
As Rize approached, I pulled an emerald hair clip from my pocket and pinned it in her hair.
"There, perfect."
"Young Master? This is..."
"A gift for you too. Come on, check the mirror."
I took Rize's hand and led her to the full-length mirror in the room.
"Ah..."
Rize stared at her reflection.
The emerald hair clip I'd given her gleaming in her hair.
Still a bit childish, she panicked and touched the clip.
"Y-Young Master. I'm just a maid. This doesn't suit me."
Her flustered, shy look is cute too.
Wanna bite her.
"What are you talking about, Rize? It suits you great. You look stunning."
"But I'm just a maid..."
"Not just any maid."
I cupped her face with both hands, locking eyes.
"Rize, you're no ordinary maid. You're my maid. Born to serve only me. The one Father assigned to me. Right?"
"Y-Yes. I... Rize Twain was born to serve you... your maid."
"Exactly. You're my maid, Rize. My Rize. The best maid who'll stay by my side forever, serving and obeying me. That's you."
"I-I'm the best maid..."
"Not yet, but you will be. So the future best maid Rize..."
I tapped the gifted hair clip lightly.
"Can totally wear this. Got it?"
"Y-Yes, Young Master."
Rize nodded, cheeks flushing slightly.
Good. Affection points with Rize: success.
I'm not the game's Rubelt.
I'll max out affection with my cute fiancée and maid—future allies—before the main story kicks in.
Make them so devoted they'll accept anything I do.
Knock knock!
[Young Master, it's time for dinner.]
Anna the maid's voice came from beyond the door.
"Got it, Anna! Let's go, Rize."
"Yes, Young Master!"
Rize opened the door for me, and we followed the waiting Anna toward the dining hall.
On the way, Anna's hips swayed enticingly into view.
The Eldra maids' uniforms are long-skirted like typical ones, but even through the fabric, Anna's plump curves were obvious.
Anna's 24 this year—a maid with killer looks and figure.
The Eldras only hire attractive maids and butlers to begin with.
With my past-life memories, even at 10, I'm fully aware of my sexual urges.
Especially since money and life are no issue—lust builds up fast.
And that's tied to my biggest gripe since reincarnating here.
I'm the Eldras' only son.
Blindly adored by parents, heir to the world's top chaebol.
Even at 10, if I told Anna to suck me off or spread her legs, she'd have no choice but to obey.
She'd be shocked at first, then accept whatever I demand.
Not just her—all the maids working for the chaebol family.
But...
[Sexual acts with others are possible only after turning 20.]
This guidance window that pops up right in front of my eyes.
Visible only to me in this world, it's blocking my release.
The moment I even think about doing it, this message appears.
Ignore it and try anyway? My body freezes up, won't obey.
No clue how it works, but until I hit adulthood...
Until I can enter the academy, despite my overflowing power and wealth, I can't properly vent.
When I first learned this, I was pissed to the point of madness, but I couldn't keep chasing the impossible.
So I focused elsewhere.
Lay the groundwork before entering the academy.
Before becoming an adult.
Maxing Rize and Eli's affection so I can bang them right away when I turn 20? That's part of it.
Since reincarnating as Rubelt, I've set my goals.
Unlike the original Rubelt, I'll properly hook up with those two.
Not just them.
For all the heroines, too—I'll conquer and bed every one to make up for the years I can't fool around until 20.
Once I enter the academy, I'll indulge my lust to the fullest, living the ultimate life.
Using my environment to the max.
My Blaze Blood knowledge.
The full might of the Eldra wealth.
Not the protagonist—me.
I'll bed Rize, Eli, and all the heroines.
Claim every woman I fancy.
To do that...
I'll defeat Blaze Blood's final boss, the one out to destroy the world.
I know how to beat it without being the protagonist.
And ways to snag the other heroines easily before the academy.
I have the wealth and power to make it happen.
'If I were Rubelt, I'd totally bang all the girls lololol.'
That's what I wrote in that post, and boom—here I am.
Gotta follow through on my words, right?