Chapter 100
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 100
Chapter Title: Heat Dog! Seduction Operation!
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With my entrance, the club president and a few members looked tense, but as the meeting got underway and I didn't say a word, everyone gradually relaxed and carried on.
"...So that's the record of our volunteer activities up to now. Any suggestions on where to go next?"
The first to raise her hand at President Yamamoto's question was Maria.
"Yes, Maria. Go ahead."
"How about an orphanage? There's one run by a church about forty minutes away by train."
"An orphanage... That's not a bad idea. Last week we focused on helping the underprivileged. Anyone else?"
"Me."
"Go ahead."
Surprisingly, there were some opposing opinions.
Of course, since it was volunteer work, no one was against volunteering at a specific place altogether.
It was just a matter of prioritizing this place over that one first.
In the end, they were all places they'd visit anyway, so the debate was purely about the order.
And the volunteer spot for next week was decided as the orphanage Maria had suggested, after she smoothly and calmly persuaded the others.
"Great! Location's set! Maria, send the details to the group chat later!"
"Yes, President."
"Alright, meeting adjourned for today! Good work, everyone."
""Good work.""
The volunteer club disbanded faster than I'd expected.
"Already over?"
"Yeah, meetings like today's wrap up quick. Most other days we're out doing actual volunteering anyway."
"Sometimes we even meet on weekends. That's why there's been talk about having some days just for meetings."
"I see."
Yeah, it made sense—they were always running around for volunteer stuff, so days like this were only natural.
Having seen Maria, my target heroine, I figured it was time for me to head out.
"Um... Lord Rubelt?"
"Yeah?"
I turned around to find Maria calling me.
What could it be?
"Yes, Maria? What's up?"
"Oh, it's nothing in particular... I just wanted to say thank you."
"Thank you?"
"Rubelt, have you met Maria before?"
"Nope, not that I know of."
We really hadn't.
"Hehe, of course, this is the first time we've met face-to-face, Lord Rubelt. But I wanted to thank you for the debt I owe you."
Maria placed a hand on her ample bosom and spoke with that same soft, half-lidded smile.
"The church where I grew up wasn't exactly well-off. But one day, we started receiving support from the Eldra family, and now I'm living a much happier life than before—me and all my brothers and sisters."
The older ones who left the orphanage first all landed good jobs. And now the younger brothers and sisters don't have to worry about meals or falling behind in school.
I'd never met Maria in person.
But of course, I was the one who'd ordered the funding sent to her church.
I'd laid that groundwork to use the next time we met, but I hadn't expected her to bring it up first.
"I see."
"Yes. Actually, the reason I joined the volunteer club... was because you helped me back then, and I wanted to help others in tough spots like I used to be."
"Huh? Hold on."
Isihoon tilted his head and asked Maria.
"Um... Maria."
"Yes, Lord Isihoon."
Maria was a nun raised in the church, and her polite nature meant she used formal speech with everyone.
"Wasn't the support from the Eldra family as a whole? Rubelt doesn't seem to know you, so why talk like he personally helped you? Unless Eldra family support counts as Rubelt's directly..."
"Oh, sorry. I got the order wrong. Hehe, yeah, that could be confusing."
"No need to apologize..."
Maria clasped her hands like in prayer and continued.
"To explain in more detail: up until elementary school, our orphanage was poor. The government gave us some funding, but it wasn't enough to run things smoothly. Then, when we hit middle school, support came from the Eldra family."
Everyone at the orphanage was thrilled. No more worries about clothes or food, and smiles never left our brothers' and sisters' faces. Seeing my precious siblings so happy warmed my heart so much... And at the same time, I was dying to know who had helped us.
Maria glanced up at me.
"So I asked the sister who was also the director at the time—who this kind benefactor was."
"And it was Rubelt?"
"Yes!"
Her smile brightened from gentle warmth as she suddenly grabbed my hand.
"She told me the young heir of the Eldra family had recently started donating to various underprivileged facilities. I realized our orphanage got the funding because of your decision, Lord Rubelt!"
Her hand was so soft and delicate.
Were all nun-type characters like this?
Plus, if I leaned in just a bit closer, her grip would brush her chest.
"Rubelt, for real?"
"Yeah... I did start sending funds to various places around middle school."
I'd laid the groundwork by funding facilities tied to other heroines, including the Yagitsune mother-daughter duo.
I hadn't hidden it thoroughly—didn't need to—but I hadn't expected Maria to look into the donor herself.
Still, this made her even easier.
"I knew it! Thank you so much, Lord Rubelt! Thanks to you, my brothers and sisters have received so much grace even now...!"
"I see."
I clasped her hand in return and flashed a kindhearted chaebol smile.
"Hearing how my actions helped makes me happy too."
"Ahh...! You're exactly as I imagined, Lord Rubelt! So kindhearted, yet strong enough to take down Strenzers...! I wanted so badly to meet you myself, but I worried it might be a bother."
"A bother? No way."
If she came to me on her own, that was perfect for me.
"You're right! I was just nervous about meeting you and imagined the worst. Lord Rubelt!"
"What is it, Maria?"
"If you ever need my help, just call me anytime! I want to repay even a little of the grace you've given me! If you wish it, I'll serve you with all my heart!"
"Thanks. Your feelings alone are enough... but you do want to repay me, right, Maria?"
"Yes!"
"Then."
I let go of her hand and pulled out my phone from Hepai.
"Let's exchange contacts first? I'll reach out if I need you."
"Ah! Yes!"
We swapped numbers.
Maria clutched her phone with my contact saved, beaming with joy.
"We'll head out then. See you next time, Maria."
"Yes! Lord Rubelt!"
After bidding Maria farewell, I left with Isihoon and Yesul.
As we walked down the hall, Yesul said in amazement.
"...I've never seen Maria that happy."
"Me neither. She always smiles, but not like that."
"Really?"
"Yeah. But hearing about the funding... it really hit home that you're the Eldra heir, Rubelt."
"I sometimes think your scale's on another level too... Like with Kagura, and now someone you've directly helped right here. It's wild."
Their reactions—classmates amazed by my status and wealth—felt pretty good.
Not that I'd planned it, but having this understated appeal draw attention again...
Loved it.
I'd planned to start on Maria next month, but her reaction suggested I could kick things off sooner.
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"Mmmmmm~."
Denrai Chisaki had a dilemma.
It concerned her junior brother—her classmate—and her first experience partner, Rubelt.
For Chisaki, that first time wasn't something she could call good.
It felt good.
Really good.
But judging by her pride as a swordswoman, it was a utterly pathetic outcome.
Going into heat from his scent, striking a dog-like pose at his command for her first time.
Barking like a dog and begging for more—that was pure humiliation for a swordswoman.
But Chisaki wasn't all that angry or mortified about it.
She was annoyed about the dog impression, but since it felt so good overall, she could mostly overlook it.
Her real dilemma was...
'How can I naturally bang my junior brother again~.'
Getting with Rubelt next time.
Chisaki always let instinct lead, body first.
Even in heat, she couldn't hold back, going full frenzy mode and charging ahead into sex with Rubelt.
It had gone exactly as he wanted—no awkward vibes, ending on a mutual "we can do it again if we want" note.
'If I ask first again this time... it'll hurt my pride as a swordswoman!'
Her swordswoman dignity was already in tatters, but having lived as a Heavenly Thunder Style swordswoman for so long, Chisaki still cared about her position.
So Chisaki thought and thought and thought some more.
About how to keep her pride intact while naturally banging Rubelt.
And after thinking it through, she reached a conclusion.
'Got it! Make the junior brother unable to hold back and pounce on me! Operation Seduction! If he jumps me first saying he wants it, I can just reluctantly go along!'
Seducing him was basically admitting she wanted it too, but Chisaki didn't sweat the small stuff.
