Chapter 237
Chapter 237
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 237
Chapter Title: Reincarnated as the Plum Blossom Sword Master in a Count's Family
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There's no way it could be a coincidence.
That's what I thought, even as part of me wondered if it really might be. The world sometimes defies common sense. Like when I awakened the Playful Life app ability, for instance.
'Calm down. Just test it again.'
Jura stood up from her spot, her face flushed as she straightened her skirt.
"Ugh... To think I'd trip like that."
"Jura, you okay?"
"I'm fine."
Arhen's face was calm. He'd been in front of her, so he hadn't seen up her skirt.
I stared intently at Jura as she started walking again, thinking to myself.
'Trip. Trip. Trip!'
Jura stumbled, then pitched forward. Her skirt flipped up, revealing her plump rear.
"Jura?!"
"Ow... I suddenly felt dizzy..."
Jura hurriedly pulled her skirt back down with both hands and stood up.
"Jura, if you're not feeling well, should we rest a bit longer before going?"
"No, I'm fine. I feel better now."
Jura declared stoutly.
Thanks to her, I was certain. My imagination was making things happen.
'...Not yet. This could still be coincidence. If a white pigeon suddenly appears in that sky, then I'll accept it.'
A pure white pigeon flapped into view from the sky. It circled overhead before vanishing from sight.
A pigeon appearing out of nowhere in this meadow? Right when I imagined it?
Now I had to admit it.
'My imagination affects this world.'
Why?
I had no idea. And I wasn't particularly interested in the reason. That wasn't what mattered now.
I glanced at Priscilla. She was tilting her head as she looked at Jura.
"Lady Priscilla. Is something wrong?"
"...Nothing."
Priscilla started walking. In the opposite direction from Arhen and Jura. I followed behind her, imagining.
'Trip! Trip embarrassingly and spread your legs wide! Show me your pussy!'
I imagined it for three full minutes, but Priscilla didn't trip.
"......"
I held out my palm.
'Water.'
Water pooled in the center of my palm. My imagination was working. Just not on Priscilla.
'...Is it because Priscilla came into this world from outside, just like me?'
Maybe she just hadn't realized it yet, but she could probably manifest her imagination too.
'Damn. I thought I could finally fuck Priscilla...'
Disappointed, I trudged after her.
'...Wait. If I imagine the door out of this world, I won't even need to wander looking for an exit.'
I imagined a door. An iron one appeared beside me. I pulled it open slightly, revealing a pitch-black void. Instinct told me: step through that darkness, and I'd be out.
I closed the door again.
'Too soon to leave now. Since I'm in a world that bends to my imagination, I should enjoy it a little.'
And this was a chance to get close to Priscilla. Outside a situation like this, could I ever build rapport with that arrogant, terrifying dragon?
'No way. I should make the most of this unique opportunity.'
The door vanished. I hurried to catch up with Priscilla.
'Priscilla didn't notice the door I made right behind her. She should've sensed it instantly... Guess in this world, with mana sealed, even a dragon's senses are nullified.'
Here, Priscilla wasn't some exalted being. Without her superhuman physique, she was just a normal human.
'...What should I do?'
I started racking my brain.
The scenery shifted.
From the meadow to the lakeside.
A large, beautiful lake. A lone elf was bathing naked in it. Blue hair, tall stature. She looked a lot like Priscilla. And crucially, like Priscilla, the elf's pussy was hairless.
"...Is that elf you, Lady Priscilla?"
"Yes. I used to polymorph into an elf back then."
"Any special reason?"
"At the time, I was curious about spirits and researching them. An elf's body was simply more suitable than a human's."
I sneakily compared the elf Priscilla bathing in the lake to the human Priscilla beside me. The biggest differences were the pointed ears and the breasts. Elf Priscilla was D-cup; human Priscilla was F-cup. Their faces were similar, so I preferred the bigger chest.
"But now you're human..."
"I found the human form more convenient for activities in many ways than the elf one."
I nodded in understanding. This world revolved around humans. Operating as an elf would bring Priscilla all sorts of annoyances.
Leaving the lakeside, we entered a forest. I called out to Priscilla, who was leading the way.
"Lady Priscilla! Hold on! Could you wait just 10 minutes?!"
"What is it?"
"I need the bathroom urgently!"
"......"
Priscilla pondered for a moment. Probably weighing her options about me.
"Fine. Exactly 10 minutes."
Good. She'd decided sticking with me was safer.
"Thank you!"
I immediately turned back, slipping out of her sight.
'If this world follows my imagination, teleportation should work too...!'
I imagined teleporting to the lakeside. My vision blurred, and suddenly I was there.
I charged toward the elf Priscilla bathing in the lake. As I drew near, she noticed me.
The elf eyed my rock-hard erection coldly.
"Filthy intentions, eh? Die."
Over thirty ice spears materialized around her, hurtling toward me.
"Shatter."
My murmur made the flying spears explode into fragments that splashed into the lake.
"What?!"
"Don't move."
"Urk?!"
"Your power's no different from an ordinary human woman's. No magic either."
I grinned and grabbed the elf's shoulder. Her smooth skin felt vividly real.
"Who the hell are you...!"
"Your master."
I hoisted her up and shoved my dick straight into her pussy.
"Aaaack!"
Blood trickled from her groin. I tilted my head.
'A dragon who's lived for ages, and she's a virgin? Wait, did I even penetrate? Feels like I thrust into thin air...'
Sensing something off, I looked at her body again. It was fading into transparency.
"No! Don't disappear!"
I desperately re-imagined her body, and it solidified. But the pussy's grip remained unchanged.
'A virgin should clamp tighter... like this.'
I clicked my tongue. As I imagined it, the tightness came. Exactly as I pictured.
The tension in my dick eased. The thrill was gone. This was basically just jerking off.
'...Well, since I'm here, might as well cum once.'
"Aaaack! Get off me, you bastard! Why can't I use magic?!"
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Yuria lost consciousness the moment she was swallowed by the grimoire. Her condition at the time was the worst, riddled with internal injuries. In her normal state, she would've dodged before it could consume her.
"......"
Yuria slowly opened her eyes upon regaining awareness.
She saw nothing. The place was pitch black, without a single light.
Yuria calmly assessed her state first.
She couldn't move her arms or legs. Not even nod her head. All she could do was blink. More precisely, she had no sensations at all.
She didn't even know if she was lying down or standing.
No pain from internal injuries either, since there were no sensations.
No heartbeat. Her eyes were open, but she doubted if her body even existed. Was she actually bodiless right now?
'Am I dead...?'
That was the only conclusion.
If this was death, it was the worst. A sound mind trapped without a body... Fine for now, but she'd go insane eventually.
'...No. Too early to accept death.'
Yuria began analyzing the situation.
She'd been swallowed by the grimoire. Yujin's desired grimoire. He'd said it had special powers. Judging by his face, tone, and vibe, it had to be beneficial.
'...The Forbidden Grimoire.'
Beneficial, yet sealed underground. Reasons boiled down to three.
One: curse on the grimoire itself. Two: evil knowledge within. Three: creator was the worst criminal.
This case screamed three.
But she didn't know its exact effect.
Yuria closed her eyes.
Not giving up. She couldn't.
She had duties: serve her master. And complete her personal revenge, one even he couldn't give her.
Yuria focused inward.
Feeling the blink meant her body existed.
First, focus near the eyes. Eyes connect to the brain via optic nerve, transmitting visual data from the retina.
The brain connected to the optic nerve divides into three: cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem.
Yuria knew human anatomy fairly well. She'd absorbed modern knowledge from Yujin. His encyclopedias covered the body too.
Oddly, she sensed her own brain.
A bizarre sensation. Probably due to this space.
'Spinal cord.'
After the brain, the spinal cord. Sensing it brought the nervous system online.
'Visceral system.'
She felt her heart beating strongly, as always.
Other organs registered too. Odd, since internals weren't damaged. Internal injuries affect blood and organs; severe ones cause organ bleeding.
'Skeletal system.'
Humans have 206 bones. Without them, standing's impossible.
'Circulatory system.'
Her biggest worry, including blood flow. Damaged blood meant circulatory damage.
But it was fine.
'Muscular system.'
Bones and muscles were her domain.
Training and movement hinged on them. Knowing how to use them versus not made a huge difference.
Teaching maids at the estate, torn muscles and broken bones were routine; she needed the knowledge for healing.
Now sensations returned clearly. But she felt it lacking still.
'Senses...'
-Impressive.
An old man's voice echoed.
Yuria opened her eyes, searching for the source without halting her body scan. Sensations were awakening progressively.
-I am Pallek Proxyn.
The name clicked instantly.
Black mage Pallek Proxyn.
Known as a monstrous criminal specializing in body modification magic.
About 500 years ago, captured and executed by Cobalt Kingdom knights.
-I don't know who you are. Don't care if you're good or evil.
Yuria easily deduced he was a thoughtform dwelling in the grimoire. No other possibility.
-I ask one thing of you.
A twitch.
Her fingertip moved.
-That you remember me.
Moving her whole hand was still hard.
-That you prove I, Pallek Proxyn, was right!
Her toes wiggled.
She felt hair tickling her forehead.
-Of course, I won't just ask you to remember. I'm no shameless mage.
Yuria parted her lips. No sound came.
-Have you ever pondered the difference between humans and dragons?