Chapter 242
Chapter 242
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 242
Chapter Title: Reincarnated as the Plum Blossom Sword Master in the Count's Family
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"Welcome back, Master."
I spotted Yuria the moment I stepped out. Gone was the torn maid outfit; she stood there as always, impeccably neat and elegant.
The surroundings were shrouded in night-like darkness, but she stood out crystal clear.
"Yuria! You waited for me!"
I spread my arms to pull her into a hug but felt something off.
For some reason, Yuria's silver hair seemed even shinier than usual, and her skin looked even clearer.
"Master, I've prepared clothes for you here."
"Ah, thanks."
"Allow me to dress you."
Yuria approached me. I accepted her touch as naturally as ever. Lately, the other maids had been dressing me, but whenever they weren't around, it was always her.
Sniff. Sniff sniff.
Her familiar scent wafted over me, just like always.
'Hmm?'
Something was different from usual. How to put it... sweeter and richer, maybe?
'Is it because I spent so much time in that dream world?'
I stared hard at Yuria. She met my eyes and smiled brightly.
'I hug Yuria all the time, so I know! Her skin's gotten even clearer!'
Then her hand came into view. Up close, Yuria's hands had always been callused from daily training. But now, there wasn't a single callus. Something had definitely changed.
"Maid, you've crossed the wall. Who would've thought you'd become an Aura Master and an Archmage at your age. Are you really human?"
Yuria's fingers paused mid-button on my shirt. Her gaze shifted to Priscilla.
Priscilla stood there, arms crossed with an arrogant expression. But I was stark naked, my marks still visible all over me. Especially the white cum dripping from her crotch. Anyone could tell she'd just had sex.
But what caught my attention were Priscilla's words.
'An Aura Master and Archmage?!'
My eyes widened as I scrutinized Yuria from head to toe. But aside from looking even prettier, I couldn't spot anything special. At my level, I couldn't pierce her true power.
"As expected of Lady Priscilla, your eyes are sharp. Yes, just as you said, I've crossed one wall. But... seeing you makes me realize how far I still have to go."
"...Insolent. Are you challenging me?"
"You've misunderstood. I simply realized my own shortcomings. I need to grow stronger... for my Master."
So admirable!
Moved, I threw my arms around her and hugged her tight. If I were Yuria, I wouldn't aim to get stronger—I'd brag everywhere and sleep around!
"Ahh... Master..."
I hugged Yuria close and whispered in her ear.
"Congratulations, Yuria. Tonight, I'll give you a reward."
There was only one kind of reward I meant. And she knew it.
"Yes... Master."
The moment my hand slid toward her ass—
"Maid, what happened to the devil and Bezel?"
I pulled slightly away from Yuria. I was curious about what happened after we left, too. Seeing her safe suggested Bezel hadn't killed her.
"...They got away. Escaped via spatial transfer."
"Not magic—probably the devil's power. Impossible to track, then. How much time has passed since?"
"Seven hours."
"That's surprisingly quiet for it. The library's an important place in the academy. Even late at night, they wouldn't just leave it alone."
"Before you and Lady Priscilla returned, I sensed the space ripple and knocked out all the librarians, then moved them outside."
"Well done. Saved us a lot of hassle."
"It wasn't for Lady Priscilla."
"...Hah. Figures. Where are my clothes?"
"I've kept them safe."
The shadow on the floor rose into a table. Priscilla's clothes lay atop it. She grabbed them but didn't dress—instead, stowing them in her subspace.
"I'm leaving. Don't breathe a word of this."
"Wouldn't it be better to fully reveal your identity this time and cooperate with the academy... no, the Cobalt Kingdom?"
I asked her. Revealing she was a dragon would make the Cobalt Kingdom cooperate—at least on the surface.
"Cooperate? What help could those incompetents provide? It'd just complicate things."
Incompetent.
From a dragon's view, sure.
'Agreed on the complications. The nobles would make a big show outwardly while scheming for political gain behind the scenes.'
They might flaunt "A great being stands with Cobalt Kingdom!" while committing all sorts of atrocities in the shadows.
And even if Cobalt Kingdom stepped up, no guarantee they'd find or eliminate the hidden devil. Incompetent, as she said.
"I'm leaving."
I felt the mana around her surge. Before she vanished with magic, I hurriedly called out.
"Lady Priscilla! If you ever feel frustrated, come find me! I'll satisfy your needs!"
She frowned at me.
"That won't happen. Don't do anything reckless."
Priscilla disappeared.
I smacked my lips. I'd expected it, but her leaving so cleanly without hesitation left a bitter taste.
'That dragon pussy was so tight...'
We'd be leaving soon anyway. By the original story, we'd meet again in a few years... but with the plot derailed, maybe never.
With Yuria's help, I changed clothes and left the library.
I draped an arm over Yuria's shoulder, kneading her ample breasts with my hand as we headed to the dorm. With Rigel and Kelly in the city, tonight would be just me and Yuria having fun.
"So... that grimoire turned to sand?"
"Yes. I'm sorry. I tried to retrieve it as ordered, but... I didn't expect it to activate."
"It's fine. No need to apologize. I meant to give it to you anyway."
I'd wanted to recover it to enhance Pallek Proxin's grimoire with the Path to Radiant Ascension. Might've boosted its effects.
"You got its knowledge, at least... and your body strengthened?"
"Yes. I gained knowledge of the human body, my physical abilities improved, my qi pathways cleared. And part of my heart was remodeled to store mana."
"...Heart remodeling?"
"Thanks to that, I naturally absorb mana with every breath."
"Well, that's great."
Heart remodeling was new to me.
In the original, Kyle only got human body knowledge and physical enhancement from the grimoire. A boon, but not enough to reach Expert Upper.
'But Yuria reached Aura Master and Archmage. I didn't see that coming. Thought it'd just help a bit.'
Good news. Yuria was my personal fuckhole and weapon.
"Ahh..."
My hand slipped inside her clothes, pinching and rolling her nipple. My technique hadn't dulled.
Tonight, on the bed, I'd prove even an Aura Master couldn't beat my cock.
"Master. Young Master Kyle is waiting in front of the dorm."
Yuria said suddenly. I looked toward the dorm, but it was too dark to see anything. We were still over 300 meters away.
"Kyle? Why's he there?"
Questioning it, I shifted into acting mode. I tore my clothes to mimic battle damage and asked Yuria to support me.
"Eugene! Yuria! Are you okay?!"
Kyle ran over the moment he saw us.
"Ah, Kyle hyung. Didn't expect you at the dorm. Something up?"
"What do you mean? I've been waiting for you! I searched the academy just in case! Are you hurt?!"
"Not badly. Just twisted my ankle a bit?"
"Eugene! Why'd you move?! You would've been safe inside the barrier...!"
"I remembered asking Yuria to return some books to the library... Couldn't just sit still. Good thing she was safe. But... we got caught in the fight and were out cold until now."
"If you'd told me, I could've...!"
"Sorry, hyung. In the rush, I didn't think to ask for help."
"You... Sigh."
Kyle started to scold but sighed instead. Then he turned to Yuria.
"Yuria. Are you hurt anywhere?!"
"I'm fine, Young Master Kyle. Thank you for your concern."
"Eugene, forget this—let's go to the infirmary."
"No, hyung. Look, look. Just a minor sprain, nothing serious. I could walk, but Yuria insisted on helping."
"Young Master Kyle, we have potions and medicine in the dorm. Better quality than the infirmary's, I assure you. Please step aside."
Yuria spoke firmly. Cooler than her usual tone with Kyle. I realized she was eager for bed with me.
"Uh, uh. Yeah. Rest up, and we'll talk tomorrow."
Kyle backed away awkwardly.
We entered the dorm. He stood there blankly, staring. At Yuria, probably.
Looked like a wet dog. Hilarious.
She was about to be pinned under me, moaning her heart out.
???
"Dean Habis, that damn old fool... Can't even handle his own messes. Why entrust that magic stone inscription to some random professor?"
Crown Prince Dulibad Cobalt of the Cobalt Kingdom grumbled irritably as he left the dean's office, heading toward the student council building.
Before entering, he paused to straighten his clothes. He smoothed wrinkles and fixed his disheveled red hair.
His handsome face drew eyes wherever he went. He took a deep breath, gazing at the building.
He had two purposes for visiting the academy. First, to hear the truth about the recent academy attack directly from Dean Habis.
Second, to propose to Melissa in person. He'd planned to wait until her graduation, but he couldn't miss this opportunity.
"Laudic. Lowdic. Leudic. How's it look?"
Three men appeared around him—identical middle-aged triplets, Expert Upper guards protecting him.
"Perfect, Your Highness."
"Lady Melissa won't refuse you."
"We've prepared the bouquet you mentioned."
Dulibad took the flowers from Leudic. A bouquet full of pretty pink tulips. He'd kneel on one knee and propose to her with it.
"For so long... since I first saw Melissa at the palace ten years ago, I've waited for this moment."
"Even without a proposal, your marriage to Lady Melissa is practically set, isn't it?"
Politics dictated it. Few women matched a crown prince like him, and the king and ministers all saw Melissa as the perfect crown princess—lineage, family, wisdom, all top-notch.
"I want not just her body, but her heart too. This is necessary for that. Whew... Alright. Here I go."
"...Good luck, Your Highness."
The Laudic brothers vanished. As his secret guards, they had artifacts to conceal themselves.
Dulibad strode confidently to the student council room.
His heart pounded like it might burst as he opened the door.
But the room was empty.
'No Melissa. Where is she? I heard she's always here... Wait until she returns?'
Should he wait by the door, out of sight?
As he pondered—
"Gaaah!! Devil! A devil appeared!"
A man's loud shout echoed from nearby.
"What, devil?!"
Startled, Dulibad rushed toward the voice. Devil-related words couldn't be ignored right now.
He flung open the door labeled "Utility Room."
There stood a silver-haired maid off to the side, and a naked Melissa embraced by a black-haired man. No devil.
The man sat on the desk, Melissa leaning her back against his chest, legs spread wide.
Squelch squelch!
Melissa gripped the man's hands for support as she shook her hips lewdly, like a whore. It looked like her pussy was devouring his cock.
"Ah! Aaang! Haaahhhn!"
Her lascivious moans filled the air. Her ample breasts jiggled wildly.
Dulibad's legs trembled. He couldn't comprehend the scene. Or rather, he didn't want to.
The black-haired man looked at Dulibad and said,
"Sorry, Your Highness. Pulled some aggro to show you this. Take a good look at this sloppy pussy. Truly the academy's finest."