Chapter 961
Chapter 961
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 961
Chapter Title: Rainbow Fruit
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Having crushed the heretic with his holy mace, Coleman scanned the surroundings, still unsatisfied. His icy gaze made the soldiers and knights break out in cold sweats. The baroness's body trembled faintly.
"Madam, this one wasn't an ordinary heretic. The fact that it retained its reason even after turning into a monster means it was a priest blessed by the evil god Bramassen."
"I-I had no idea he was a heretic priest! It's been over a decade since I married into the Revilidi family, and I never suspected a thing!"
The baroness blurted out in a fit. Understandable. Who could stay calm knowing that holy mace might come crashing down on their own skull?
'Especially when he's got that vibe like he'd wipe out your whole family and relatives without batting an eye.'
I eyed Coleman enviously. That power he wielded. I wanted it.
"It's not hard for ordinary folk to distinguish heretics. It's no surprise you didn't know one was lurking."
"The heretic monster is dead now. Revilidi is safe once more..."
"Not quite. The appearance of a heretic priest in this city means it's already been tainted to some degree. And didn't the priest say it was too late before dying? That's probably true."
The baroness's pupils quivered with anxiety.
"Sir Coleman! You can't burn the city down! I beg you, please—not that!"
"I've torched a few cities in my time, but Revilidi hasn't reached that point yet."
The baroness visibly relaxed.
"That doesn't mean my work here is done, though. We'll root out every heretic. I need your full cooperation, Madam. We'll check every soldier, knight, and servant without exception. No one gets a pass."
"...Even me?"
"No exceptions."
"You're going to inspect my body? I am the lady of the Revilidi house!"
"Being nobility doesn't make you immune to heresy. I've executed over thirty nobles myself. In a way, nobles are even more susceptible."
I narrowed my eyes, glaring at Coleman. Was this bastard using his authority to lay hands on my woman?
But after watching closely, there was no lust in his eyes. His gaze on the baroness was utterly emotionless. Compared to the fiery intensity when he killed the butler, it was like dead eyes.
"Madam, I am an inquisitor of heretics. Refuse to cooperate, and I'll have no choice but to suspect you."
Coleman toyed with his mace. He meant it. This madman would smash the baroness's skull at the slightest suspicion.
"...Very well."
The baroness spoke, trembling with humiliation.
"I'll do the inspection myself. I swear by the goddess, I harbor no ill intentions. I am an inquisitor of the Cell Church."
I stepped forward in front of the baroness.
"Sir Coleman, I am Eugene, knight to the baroness. I cannot trust you."
Coleman's gaze shifted to me, scanning me from head to toe with that impassive stare.
"You don't trust me? Does that mean you don't trust the goddess?"
"Of course I trust the goddess. But you aren't her, Sir Coleman. I've heard tales of inquisitors abandoning the goddess for corruption."
"You're questioning my faith."
Coleman swung his mace at me. My hand moved in sync. Shing. I drew my sword from its sheath and parried the blow. He took a step back. My arms shuddered from the recoil. His strength was no joke.
"You looked like some lucky farmer-turned-knight... but you've got real skill."
Interest flickered in Coleman's eyes.
He advanced again, shoulder rising as he swung the mace. The clean motion and precise range made countering impossible. I held my sword sideways to block. With his free hand, he drew a shortsword from his belt, aiming for my throat.
I boldly discarded my sword and unleashed a kick. Not just any kick—with armored boots. Coleman retreated. He sheathed his mace and shortsword, clearly done fighting.
"Before coming here, I passed a village littered with heretic corpses. I wondered who could have done it single-handedly, and here the culprit stands."
He must have seen the village where I started this.
"The villagers suddenly turned into monsters and swarmed me. Problem?"
"None at all. What you did was right. You said you don't trust me. But I can't skip inspecting the baroness. So join us there. Assuming she permits it."
We both looked at the baroness. She pretended to ponder—our stares made it an act. Her decision was already made. Better to have her loyal knight—who'd shared her bed—than be alone with the inquisitor who could kill her.
"...Sir Eugene. Stay by my side."
"I'll protect you with my life, Madam."
"No need to waste more time. Heretics are multiplying even now. Let's begin the inspections."
The three of us entered a sealed room.
"While we're at it, Sir Eugene, you too. Both of you, disrobe."
I'd expected as much. This inquisitor was the type who wouldn't rest until he'd seen with his own eyes.
I stripped without hesitation. Undressing in front of another man felt off, but no point hesitating now.
The Baroness Revilidi hesitated, flushed with shame, before removing her dress. Even now, it was a tempting figure. Hard to believe she'd borne two children— so well-maintained. Her scent tickled my nose. My cock twitched slightly.
"Turn around."
We turned. Coleman's demeanor remained consistent. He impassively scanned our bodies.
"Bend over and spread your cheeks."
"What—?!"
The baroness gasped in horror. Even I was pissed at this.
"I know it's humiliating. But heretic marks often appear on genitals or anuses."
This was all because I lacked power. Ignoring Coleman's gaze, I focused on the baroness. Her anus and pussy were fully exposed.
A familiar pussy. Some might think familiarity dulls the thrill. Not for me. Pussy was always stimulating. And reliable. Pussy was my staple food—never got tired of it, no matter how much I ate.
Knowing her taste made my mouth water even more. My cock hardened steadily toward its limit.
"Raise your arms and show your armpits. Now, soles of your feet."
He checked every nook and cranny. It didn't take long. A minute, tops.
"You're both clear of heresy. I'll inspect the others now. You two... don't seem like ordinary knight and lady, so handle yourselves."
He'd noticed our relationship.
The moment he left, the baroness swayed. I caught her waist and shoulders.
"Are you all right?"
"...Yes. At least we won't be branded heretics now. But... if my husband really is..."
She bit her lip.
Even if I didn't know much about this dungeon world, a whole family getting executed at once wouldn't be shocking here.
"Madam, I'm here. I'll protect you, no matter what. Your son and daughter too."
"Ah, aaah... Sir Eugene..."
Her slender hand touched my body. The soft, warm touch ignited me. I kneaded her ass, rubbing my cock against her thigh.
"You're the only one I can trust, Sir Eugene. Help the inquisitor... no, kill the heretic—my husband. You need to rack up merits so my children and I survive."
The baroness played coy, pressing her breasts against me, stroking my cock with delicate fingers, her hot breath on my skin.
"Trust me, Madam."
"Sir Eugene... I want you by my side always."
"I want to stand by yours."
My cock slipped between her thighs.
It was a shame. This was a dungeon world—not my Playful Life realm. Once cleared, it'd vanish like dust.
"Haahk, ahn! Sir Eugene... harder!"
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With the acting lord baroness's permission, I took command of some knights and soldiers. My job was to assist Inquisitor Coleman with them.
But trouble brewed before we even started.
In the back.
Revilidi's knights had gathered, happily trash-talking me loud enough to hear.
"Can't figure out what the baroness is thinking. Why give command to a newbie knight—a mere farmer at that?"
"Obvious, isn't it? Rumors say he's sneaking off for trysts with her. Must be true."
"Sigh. I thought she was wise and exceptional... turns out she's just another woman."
"If even that low-class farmer can have her... maybe I can too."
All said for my ears. Alone, they stayed quiet, but bunched up, their confidence surged.
'I was gonna ignore them... but the last one dared eye my woman? That's crossing the line.'
I turned. All eyes, including Coleman's, turned to me.
Stride, stride.
I approached the knight group. They flinched, then glared fiercely upon seeing I was alone.
My gaze fixed on the line-crosser. Short guy with a scar on his mouth.
"Sir Eugene. Got something to say to me?"
"You've forsaken your knightly duty. You insulted your lord, the baroness. You're unfit to be a knight."
"Knightly duty? A week-old farmer knight lecturing me? And you're wrong. Our lord isn't the baroness. It's the lord himself who commands our loyalty. She's just acting for him."
"My lord is the baroness. Time to pay for insulting her."
I grabbed his shoulder, channeling mana to boost my strength. His face twisted instantly.
"Keurk?!"
Shing.
I drew my sword. He and the knights scrambled to react, but my blade pierced his throat first.
Blood sprayed everywhere. Gurgling followed. Calmly, I sliced through his neck.
Roll, roll, roll.
The knight's head tumbled at my feet.
"You mad bastard!"
The knights drew swords. Soldiers panicked, glancing around uncertainly.
I ignited sword aura on my blade. Blue energy blazed like flames. The knights tensed.
"I'll give you a chance. Sheathe your swords."
"...You killed Bargo."
"Bargo or whatever—he crossed the line. You heard it. Last chance."
"......"
The knights eyed my sword and lost their will to fight. That vivid, roaring sword aura—they couldn't match it.
As if nothing happened, I prepared to move out. Coleman's stare burned into me.
"Sir Coleman, sorry for the commotion."
"No need. Knightly business, isn't it? Besides, that one struck me as possibly heretic."
"Heretic... you say?"
"Didn't he defend the heretic lord? Defending heretics makes you one."
The knights shuddered at Coleman's words. They'd all claimed the lord as their master. He glared at them murderously before turning back to me.
"Sir Eugene, ever thought of becoming an inquisitor? You'd make an excellent one."
"Sorry. I'll remain the baroness's knight. And even without being one, I can kill plenty of heretics."
"A pity. Then let's head out."