Chapter 529
Chapter 529
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 529
Chapter Title: Reborn as the Plum Blossom Sword Master in a Count's Family
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Zent wore a seemingly friendly smile. And I returned the smile in kind.
There were too many watching eyes around. Revealing my true feelings here would only tarnish my reputation and stain the Prukus name.
"Little brother. You've grown so much. I've heard all about your exploits. As expected of Prukus blood. How about sharing a drink?"
It was an invitation to talk in private.
"Haha. Of course, brother. I'm thrilled to receive such praise from you."
We exchanged pleasantries and headed to a balcony in the corner of the banquet hall, glasses in hand. The stifling air gave way to a cool breeze, and our atmospheres shifted accordingly.
Zent openly scowled, while I stared at him with a blank expression.
"Brother. What do you want to talk about? If it's business, let's get it over with quickly. I have plenty of nobles waiting for me."
"Insolent brat. I thought you'd matured, but you're still the same."
"I have no intention of treating kindly someone who's clearly plotting to kill me."
"If you knew your place, I wouldn't need to kill you. As I said, you're Prukus blood, unlike that mongrel with tainted lineage."
His animosity toward Kyle was palpable. Hatred and murderous intent flickered in his eyes. The purpose of this conversation was clearly Kyle.
"Oh. Look at that fierce glare. You want to kill Brother Kyle right now, don't you?"
"How can you be so nonchalant? Kyle might become the successor at this rate. Have you thrown away all decorum and any sense of crisis?"
"What's there to worry about? It's impressive that Brother Kyle reached peak Aura Expert, but unlike us, he has no foundation. Plus, he ran away once. From the retainers' perspective, he's unreliable."
"You fool. Do you really not understand why Father is holding this banquet and summoning us back to the main house? It's because of that bastard. That mongrel has swayed Father's heart. And his power base has been there all along. His mother—that woman who pretended to be indifferent—will start moving in earnest now."
Elaine had chosen to be my woman over Kyle's mother. My tongue itched to speak, but it was a secret I had to keep until I became family head.
"So what? Are you saying you lack confidence in becoming successor because of Brother Kyle?"
"Nonsense. I'll be the one to lead the family in the end. What I'm proposing is that we eliminate the variable together. Doesn't that guy who popped up out of nowhere bother you?"
He wanted us to join forces to push Kyle out.
His hasty move was probably born of worry that I might side with Kyle. Unlike Zent, I'd been close to Kyle.
"How?"
I asked without much expectation. Kyle was a thorn in my side too. But at the same time, he had immense value to exploit. So rather than killing him, I needed to sideline him politically. His strength would be a huge asset in the coming war.
Given Kyle's personality, he'd accept being passed over and support me once I became family head.
"Do you know about the dungeon that appeared in Prukus territory about four months ago?"
"No. Managing my own lands keeps me busy enough."
"Forty-three adventurers challenged it and failed. We assign that dungeon to him and send assassins. If my loyal retainers create an atmosphere where he has no choice but to attack it, he'll go in. With assassins, we can finish him perfectly."
It was an episode from the original story. Naturally, Kyle succeeds, builds ties with the Adventurer's Guild, and the assassins? No way the protagonist dies to them.
"That's a sloppy plan. What if it fails?"
"If you spend money to hire a division commander-level assassin, it'll succeed. Doesn't that guy bother you too?"
"Finding an assassin willing to take on a peak Aura Expert is hard enough, and there's the risk you'll expose me later."
"I have no intention of exposing you. I can swear it here. And aren't I taking a risk too? I'm the one bringing it up."
"More importantly, I think it'll fail. Peak Aura Expert is beyond most knight division commanders."
"Then what do you suggest? Leave him be? He'll become a monster that devours us given time! We have to eliminate him before he grows further!"
It was the kind of talk only someone ignorant of Kyle could spout. Better to pressure him politically than try brute force.
"No matter what you say, I'm against such a sloppy plan. Got anything else?"
"......Not yet. I haven't grasped Father's intentions fully. Any other plans will come after I do."
"That's your retainers' idea, right?"
"......"
Silence meant affirmation.
I had no intention of mocking or criticizing Zent. Listening to retainers' opinions is a family head's skill. I do the same with Yuria's advice.
"Stay too long, and people will get suspicious. That's it for our talk, brother."
"Wait. The conversation isn't over."
"If it's attacking Brother Kyle, I'll help. Just not with assassination."
I left the balcony.
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I secretly summoned Zent's wife, Vivi Heolris, to a guest bedroom. It was with major help from Hasent, the head butler loyal to me. Not my bedroom, of course, but one of the guest rooms.
"I couldn't greet you properly earlier. It's great to see you again, sister-in-law Vivi."
I said, gazing at her bright light-green hair. She was still beautiful. Her A-cup breasts unchanged as well.
"Y-yes! I'm glad too, Baron!"
Vivi answered energetically but eyed me like a small animal facing a predator. The reason was simple. She still hadn't repaid her debt exceeding 800 million.
"Standing like that must tire your legs. Come here."
I patted the bed beside me openly.
"B-Baron. I'm married to Lord Zent."
"I know. And you still owe me over 800 million, right?"
"Eek......"
Vivi shuffled over hesitantly and sat.
My hand naturally slid to her back, starting to undress her. Vivi trembled intermittently, breathing raggedly, but couldn't push my hand away.
"You're looking forward to it."
"Th-this is wrong, Baron. If we......"
"It's fine. No one knows but us. Your skin is still so smooth, sister-in-law."
I removed her dress. She wore sexy blue panties sold by the Korea Merchant Guild... ones I'd brought from modern civilization.
I admired her sleek legs visually while pulling the panties down. Her light-green pubic hair was stunning as ever. No dye could replicate that color.
"Oh. Sister-in-law, your panties are a bit wet. Excited because I called you?"
"Hah......"
I touched her moist pussy and licked her nape. Vivi's breathing quickened.
"You seem sexually frustrated. You're still newlyweds, prime time for love...... Is Brother Zent neglecting you?"
"N-no, he's not. Lord Zent treats me so well......"
"Ah, glad your marriage is happy. But your sex life seems unsatisfying."
"That's... haang! Y-your fingers...!"
I plunged my fingers into her pussy. As a married woman, I wondered if it'd loosened, but it gripped just as tightly as before.
Squelch squelch squelch.
I whispered in her ear.
"How's sex with Brother? Does he cherish you as much as my fingers?"
"Haaak, d-don't ask that... Ah, aaang!"
Vivi arched her head back, bucking her hips. She squirted as she fell backward. I clung to her small breasts, sucking the pink nipples while fondling her soaked pussy.
"Sister-in-law. Don't forget your debt over 800 million. You promised to be honest about Brother Zent. Keep your promise."
"Hic... Y-yes, I understand......"
Tears welled in Vivi's eyes. No pity stirred in me. It only aroused me more.
I dropped my pants and placed my cock on her pussy. It twitched the moment it touched the wet warmth. It felt like it was urging me to thrust in.
"Simple question first. How many times a week do you have sex with Brother Zent?"
"Tw-twice."
"Twice? That's few. With your beauty, I thought five at least...... Does Brother have concubines or lovers?"
"No! Lord Zent is faithful. He wouldn't......"
"Brother Zent's been busy lately, right? Coming home late, sleeping in other cities. Visiting other nobles' territories?"
"Th-that's unavoidable due to work......"
Right. Work. Zent was diligently building alliances with other nobles. His top goal was becoming family head.
But words can be spun, and Vivi was naive.
"You really think it's just work?"
"......"
I planted the seed of doubt. Once it takes root, it grows endlessly. Nothing more for me to say later.
"Alright, putting it in now, sister-in-law."
"Eek, haaaaaang...!"
Splurt!
"Your pussy's so tight. No different from before. You really have sex more than twice a week with Brother? Don't lie."
"Y-yes... Y-your thing is too big... Haak!"
"That makes me curious. How big is Brother Zent's?"
Squeeze. Press.
I pressed her cervix with my cockhead, urging an answer. Vivi's eyes shook.
"W-well... Thinner and shorter than yours... Haeng! Ab-about half...? I think. Aaang!"
Even half of mine would be sizable, but apparently Zent's didn't satisfy her.
"Phew. Sister-in-law's pussy after so long. Still so chewy. Good thing it hasn't changed. I'll satisfy you in Brother's place."
"Ugh, haa, aaaaaang!"
I kneaded her small breasts and thrust my hips in earnest. Her long limbs flailed like a creature caught in a web.
"It's too big...! My head feels weird... Aaang!"
I changed positions. Laid her on her side, stacking thighs. Her pussy clenched tighter.
Slap slap!
I pounded her ass. Vivi squeezed her eyes shut, gripping the sheets. I came inside her.
'If she fucks Zent more than twice a week, pregnancy won't matter.'
Fortunately, Zent and I had the same hair and eye color. Unless deliberately tested, no one would know it was mine.
I filled her womb. Her pussy spasmed, pushing semen out. But her depths were already claimed by mine.
"Hnguut, aaang!"
Vivi's movements changed after. No longer just taking it—she started matching my rhythm. Instinct craving greater pleasure.
"Ah, Baron...! Sex with you feels too good. I shouldn't... Ang!"
The married woman astride me shook her hips lewdly, craving pleasure. Her small pussy stretched wide, savoring my cock.
"Beautiful, sister-in-law. Truly beautiful."
"I know... it's flattery. Haeng!"
Yet her pussy clenched hard. Proof she loved the praise.
"Sister-in-law. Why do you think I demand your body under the pretext of debt? Because you're beautiful."
"Haak... Uuuh......"
Vivi blushed shyly. Easier than expected.
I tangled with her for about three hours before sending her off. I learned Zent was showing interest in mercenaries lately.
'A guy who idolizes knights, interested in mercenaries...? Planning to turn them into private soldiers?'