Chapter 60
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 60
Chapter Title: Rainbow Reflection (1)
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While Yi Hyun was burning the midnight oil like that.
The empire's night was far from peaceful.
"Hic... Th-this is...".
"Captain, don't cry. You're making me want to cry too."
"That's right. I'm a little—no, really upset too, but...".
"......Why are you guys crying?"
"Gasp."
Blanc was trying to comfort the sorrowful ones when a major disaster struck,
"Which families have connections to Yi Hyun?"
"The Rosenthal Count family was the only one, but considering what happened at this banquet."
"They cut all ties before we could even cozy up to the imperial family. Damn it, no angle to approach him?"
"His squire position is open. And the young lady isn't engaged yet...".
"Oh, perfect! That guy would prefer a fresh young thing over the imperial princess anyway!"
Nobles racked their brains to latch onto that connection.
It was partly because of Yi Hyun's achievements,
"If that quartermaster's blessing is real...".
"We must secure him for our ducal house no matter what."
His blessing, which the imperial family tried to keep secret.
The ability to store and transport hundreds of tons of supplies with a single click of the inventory, without limits.
Who wouldn't covet that?
Even dukes were considering sending their daughters.
Of course, now that he'd become the imperial princess's consort.
A full marriage alliance might be out of reach, but...
If they could earn his favor.
Then he'd extend that power to their families too.
"Dear, how about applying to be his squire this time?"
"Me? To the 2nd Knight Order, as a squire? Olivia, of all people?"
"You know we're falling behind other ducal houses. Please."
"...No choice then. I'll have to step up personally."
And so, countless interests poured onto Yi Hyun.
Innumerable handshake requests overwhelmed him once more.
——Not just the good kind.
But hostile interest as well.
[—Catch three more high-ranking demons, and become a hero no one can deny....]
"Strutting around after taking down Citri."
"It's embarrassing for our reputation~."
In the deepest part of the demon realm.
Those emanating chilling auras ground their teeth.
They were the high-ranking demons Yi Hyun had publicly declared he'd defeat.
"No need to worry. She's the weakest among us anyway...".
"......".
'Not exactly the weakest. If she performed properly, even I'd struggle against her.'
'Why the hell did that crazy bitch take the Life Vessel? And why didn't she infiltrate the holy city?'
Their expressions darkened.
Citri was on par with them.
Her pathetic defeat meant they could fall too.
In the end, a skeleton knight calmly admitted it.
"We need to be cautious of this Yi Hyun."
"You're scared of that worm and backing off? Balam of the world?"
"I'm the only human-origin here. And the weakest among us."
"Boring. But yeah, I agree we should be careful."
That sparked a shift in opinion.
Be wary of Yi Hyun.
Whatever he's scheming, no need to clash head-on with someone on a hot streak.
So...
"Send an assassin."
Like demons would, fight dirty.
Blue glow flared in the skeleton knight's eyes.
His voice grew rough with displeasure.
"...He's a hero who felled Citri, one who can rival us."
"So? You gonna go bare-handed like that idiot and die?"
"But that's not honorable."
"Honor? You wanna die honorably? Did you have a fling with Citri or something? What's with you?"
"Sigh, never mind."
But flipping the consensus was impossible.
His blue glow faded, leaving the sunken skull sockets dimly lit.
A woman watching clapped her hands.
"Anyway, anyone against assassinating him?"
"Me. Something's up in the holy city. Going personally is risky."
"If Eligos says so. Then send a subordinate."
"Yi Hyun's squire spot is open. Send someone who can evade the temple's eyes."
"Perfect~ I just found a nice toy."
She flicked a shadow—
All eyes focused there.
A beastkin was depicted.
"This is?"
"Not a demon, but nastier than most succubi. She'll drain a man dry in half a day."
"Confidence she'll follow orders?"
"I cursed her? Training's done too, so she'll obey whether she likes it or not."
"Good. Squire or slave, doesn't matter. Give her to him."
Everyone except the skeleton knight smirked in satisfaction.
She looked primed to devour men.
Making Yi Hyun die from excess was a cinch.
-Squish squish squish.
"Ooooh♡ Hnggg♡"
"Th-that's too muuuch♡ I'm cuuumming♡"
"People don't die that easily~."
'Even without skills, she's like this. Stamina 4 points—her standards really are different.'
Yet he was one of the continent's top lechers.
No one else would ever know.
The continent's night faded amid the clamor.
After a hectic night, the next day.
"Yawwwn...".
'Stayed up all night pounding, so I'm beat.'
He let out a yawn.
First time he'd skipped sleep entirely for sex.
Not stamina, but sleep deprivation.
But the all-nighter was worth it.
"Mmph♡ Mmm, slurp♡"
"......".
'Finally made it this far.'
Luna performing fellatio and urination simultaneously, pussy spread in a vulgar pose.
Something no sane person would do.
In other words, his victory.
[Target has acquired abnormal statuses 'Sex Addiction', 'Pleasure Pickling', and 'Subjugation'.]
'Long road, really.'
Seemed easy in hindsight, but it was grueling.
Liliana fell in 3 hours: subjugated, certified fleshlight by the status window, out.
Thought Luna would be the same...
But no.
The empress became a pussy-juice sprinkler yet clung to reason till the end.
Subjugation only hit at dawn.
Truly monstrous.
'But I conquered her in one night. That's me.'
"Luna, that's enough."
Putting thoughts aside.
He came roughly, then rose refreshed.
Luna, who would've clung otherwise,
Now beamed only then.
"I-is it... over...?"
"Yes, rest."
"Heeeng♡"
At his permission, she flopped down.
Sprawled indecently.
Ignoring rolling in her own piss—made him feel a bit guilty.
'Sorry, next time I'll tone it down for some vanilla love-making.'
"Then I'm off."
After roughly cleaning himself and her, laying them on the bed. He left the inner palace.
A few of Luna's panties used as rags were cum-soaked, but...
She'd handle it.
"Yi Hyun-nim! Her Highness the Imperial Princess... Ahem, perhaps wash up first."
"Oh, do I smell?"
"Ahem, ahem."
"Sorry. Pulled an all-nighter, so Her Highness was fast asleep. Just came out."
"A-a-all n-nighter...".
"Her Majesty said no one enters the inner palace, you know."
Dealt with the eagerly waiting head chamberlain.
Ensured he didn't glimpse the carnage.
Reason his steps back were feather-light...
"Hum~."
"We've arrived, Yi Hyun-nim."
"Ah, thank you."
'Even carting me back by carriage.'
No time for walking anyway.
Thus, he returned to the 2nd Knight Order.
Sought Blanc first.
"Blanc-nim... Whoa."
'How much did she cry overnight?'
As feared, her eyes were swollen like balloons.
She hugged him tight upon sight.
No tragic heroine in sight, but,
"It's okay. I...".
"...Can't avoid marriage to the imperial family, but they'll take you as a concubine?"
"Yes. Since I love you most, Blanc-nim, I'll convince them somehow."
His confident persuasion,
"No way that's possible... Unggg♡"
"Possible at this level, admit it?"
"Y-you, Yi Hyun♡ Already amazing, but now even more insane♡"
Backed by sex.
Blanc turned blissful bitch in under 3 minutes.
3-point stamina made her swoon; 4-point cock flipped her eyes.
Made talks smooth sailing.
"Hng, hng♡ Maybe you can pull it off♡"
"So wait easy, my most beloved Blanc in the world."
"......Idiot♡"
Blanc grinned dopily.
Not just the sex; his unchanged heart thrilled her most.
Patted her head approvingly, then spoke.
"Right. On the way, the knights seemed rowdy. What's up?"
"Well, people gathered to be your squire♡"
"Squire? Oh yeah, I'm a knight now."
"Yes, volunteers to learn sword from you. Even... noble young ladies."
"Eh."
Me teach sword?
I'm a rifle specialist?
"That's a bit...".
"Truth is, most don't care about sword; their houses are desperate to hook up with you. Vulgar."
"Oh."
Makes it tempting.
Young ladies swarming to offer pussy.
Drool-worthy.
"Can't not pick, right?"
"Yes, snubbing without cause breeds suspicion."
"No helping it~ Shall we check faces?"
"Sigh, follow me."
Blanc thudded off.
Rinsed cum roughly, stepped out.
Worried him,
"You okay? Gonna smell...".
"On purpose. To ward off sly bitches."
"Ooh."
Deterrence.
Our Blanc. Night-bloom scent? Everyday.
Followed warmly.
'Volunteering for knights, all over 20? Pick a high-level one, fuck her~.'
Sex, grow stronger.
Sex again. Golden future.
Clear in sight.
...Until seeing the gathered young ladies.
"Th-these are...".
"Hello, Yi Hyun-nim. Olivia Argent, second daughter of the Argent Ducal House."
The haughty greeting young lady.
Girls behind, gazing up.
Girl 'children'.
"...Lady Olivia, how old this year?"
"I've seen twelve springs."
"Oh, goddess preserve us."
Harboring filthy thoughts for kids?
This scum. Goddess won't forgive.
Turned away repentantly.
Even looking felt burdensome.
"Too young, sorry...".
"Pardon? Squires are better young, no?"
"Sorry. Truly sorry. Under 20 is a no."
"But...".
"Please!!!! I beg!!!! Grateful if under-20s leave!!!!!!"
Bowed head fully.
Kids visibly flustered.
His reaction unexpected.
"I-if you show our house small favor later...".
"I'll repay everyone here later, so please go!!!"
"If the quartermaster and imperial hero promises. Ladies? Let's go."
Luckily, kids left promptly.
Following leader-like ducal lady, even younger ones trailed.
Finally breathed relief.
"Whew, thought I'd die."
"Yi Hyun, what happened? Why shoo young ladies?"
"Pedophobia. Die living with under-20s."
"Pfft, joke."
"Stake my dick on it."
"...Why so extreme? They look cute."
"Pedophobia... Blanc-nim, story not over."
Blanc puzzled, but ignored.
Mentioning ages chilled his spine.
"Better no squire."
Glanced around—
Surveyed parlor.
Kids gone, now empty...
"Um, um, I-I'm over 20...".
"Huh?"
Assumed empty, but eyes met someone.
Rabbit-eared beastkin.
'Hidden behind noble brats?'
Scanned her up-down.
Height: clearly adult, good.
Breasts: ample, good.
"Your age?"
"Exactly 20 this year~..."
Beastkin, slight doubt.
But adult by his standards, good.
Smile crept.
Free pussy salvaged.
'Low level probably, but... Observation!'
Status window just in case.
Confirm age.
And he...
"......?"
'What the hell is this bitch?'
Froze solid.