The Impure Harem Male Enters the Sword Empress's Domain
“Ah...!”
When the topic of public shaming and its promised reward came up, Marianne’s expression shifted as if the memory had just resurfaced.
“Did you truly believe it was only a joke?”
“Of course I did,” Geum Taeyang replied with shameless bravado, though the Sword Empress’s aura was no less formidable.
“However, I, Marianne, have come to think I would like to share a wider range of conversations with you, Great Khan Geum Taeyang. Therefore, though belated, I formally extend an invitation to the House of Nahoja.”
In the end, the conversation concluded exactly as Geum Taeyang had hoped—halfway, at least. Marianne had long been curious about his abilities, and he had not only satisfied that curiosity beyond measure but also planted an even deeper intrigue: what kind of man was he, truly?
Even with her rigid personality, Marianne could not ignore that spark of curiosity.
“Don’t be sad just because your master is gone. Once a master, always a master. Offer prayers of gratitude to him before you sleep, after you wake, and even while you eat.”
The next day, Geum Taeyang saw Cassandra and her group off as they departed for the Life Water Tribe. He treated the ordinary prisoners with surprising warmth, offering each one personal words of encouragement. Yet the moment he spotted the Narsha sisters, he flipped into full lunatic mode and began lording it over them. A true madman, through and through.
“I will do so, Master. Thank you so much. Thanks to you, I can finally return to my daughter.”
To the Narsha sisters, however, Geum Taeyang had become more than a master—he was a god. He had saved their lives. Narsha bowed deeply, her gratitude utterly sincere.
“Uuuu... I’ll miss you, Master... It wasn’t long, but I’ve grown so attached...”
“Hahaha! I’ve grown fond of our cute Bianca too. I’ll miss those massive tits and that plump ass of hers.”
“Bianca’s breasts and hips aren’t that big...”
“They’re fucking huge! Anyway, no need to look so glum. We’ll meet again soon.”
“Th-thank you, Master.”
After Geum Taeyang stepped forward, the usually tsundere Tia hesitated before speaking.
“Don’t forget what I told you about being a true warrior, Tia. A real warrior protects her kin and family even if it means giving everything she has.”
He placed a hand on her shoulder with a flourish, radiating the dignity of a master. He simply couldn’t go a single moment without acting like a complete lunatic.
Yet Tia, who would once have snapped back with a sharp retort, now only blushed and nodded shyly. Somewhere along the way, she had become a defeated female who could no longer live without Geum Taeyang’s cock.
“You’ve worked hard, Great Chieftain.”
“Not at all. You’ve worked far harder than I, Great Khan.”
Finally, Geum Taeyang exchanged farewells with Cassandra and Ivy. After trading pleasantries, Cassandra added one last request.
“I hope you will remember the promise you made yesterday.”
Geum Taeyang had already received a private favor from her.
‘Kuh... I can feel the tradition in this place—the Nahoja family estate!’
After seeing the Ragnarok tribe off, Geum Taeyang followed Marianne toward the Nahoja residence. The mansion lay on the outermost edge of Cleopatra, the capital of the Grace Kingdom. It had existed long before the city became the capital, making it a place steeped in history.
“It’s been quite some time since I returned home with anyone other than Josephina in this carriage.”
Marianne spoke softly as her ancestral home came into view. After becoming Selene’s disciple, she had trained until roughly seventeen, then returned at eighteen. What followed had been a life shrouded in mystery and secrets.
‘Her swordsmanship has reached completion, but her body wasn’t yet perfectly stabilized. At that stage, any improper external contact could have triggered the Nine Yin Severed Meridians again.’
Geum Taeyang understood exactly what her quiet tone implied. After returning home, Marianne’s life had been profoundly lonely. Her overprotective father had essentially kept her confined. That had caused frequent clashes between him and her master, Selene. Selene had wanted to keep Marianne close, but circumstances had forced her to send the girl away.
‘Then, around twenty-one, her master passed away and Marianne underwent a personality awakening. The moment she stepped into the world, her overwhelming skill earned her the title of Sword Empress.’
Loneliness was a cruel affliction. After parting with her beloved disciple, Selene—now aware of what loneliness truly meant—died four years later. Marianne, who considered herself her master’s sole legacy, had stood up to her father’s suffocating protection and won the freedom she sought. Ortega passed away two years later. Though he had a son, Marianne’s immense aura as the Sword Empress naturally made her the head of the house.
“Welcome home, Master! And, G-Great Khan!”
As the carriage arrived, the grand gates of the Nahoja estate opened naturally. Josephina, Marianne’s sole disciple, stood waiting with several servants.
“Yes, Josephina. Have you prepared a suitable room for the Great Khan?”
“Of course, Master!”
Marianne gently stroked her beloved disciple’s head. Josephina had been kept busy precisely because of her connection to Geum Taeyang.
“There are many reasons I rarely invite guests to my home. One of them is that we simply don’t have many servants to attend them.”
Marianne walked ahead with Geum Taeyang while Josephina and the servants followed behind.
“Even though our guests are all distinguished, I’m sorry we can’t provide more comfort.”
She offered a slightly embarrassed smile.
‘In Marianne’s case, she can regulate her yang energy for a set period using the Snow Flower Strong Qi, but she can’t maintain it indefinitely. At certain intervals she has to relax and release her yin energy.’
Geum Taeyang already knew why the Nahoja mansion employed so few servants. The Nine Yin Severed Meridians did not merely damage the afflicted person’s meridians; their potent yin energy could harm those around them as well. When Marianne went out, she controlled the side effects through the Snow Flower Sword Art’s inner method. However, maintaining that strict control consumed a great deal of internal energy, so at home she had to let the yin energy flow naturally.
‘That’s why the attendants are a small number of women born with constitutions unusually resistant to the Nine Yin Severed Meridians. As for me, since I’m an Awakener above B-rank, they were willing to let me come.’
In other words, the current Nahoja household had been specially arranged to accommodate Marianne’s condition. While most nobles were Awakeners, those who did not pursue combat usually remained at D+ or C-rank. Even that level offered some resistance compared to ordinary people, but it was still risky. Hence Marianne was extremely selective about her guests.
“I heard a rumor that ghosts appear here. Is that true?”
“Hahaha! Such wild rumors do exist.”
Geum Taeyang played along with the gossip he already knew. Marianne never explained the true situation to outsiders. Doing so would only expose her weakness. Her position was tied to many interests, and aside from those who revered the Sword Empress, she had plenty of enemies both inside and outside the Grace Kingdom.
“This room belonged to my younger brother. Mateo is currently working in the imperial palace of the Darmina Empire.”
“Oh! The imperial palace! You must be very proud.”
“Hearing you say that makes me happy. Most people say we have no pride at all.”
“They’re just jealous. Honestly, a high-ranking post in the empire carries more real power than most high nobles in ordinary kingdoms, doesn’t it?”
Life Tree Cloak — Cloaking
The guest room Marianne had given Geum Taeyang was originally her brother Mateo’s. It was well-equipped with facilities related to the Nine Yin Severed Meridians. Marianne and Mateo had always been close siblings, so Mateo had chosen his own path to make things easier for his sister. Those who did not know the circumstances criticized the Nahoja family for becoming lapdogs of the empire.
“It’s nothing special, but I did prepare some meat.”
After washing and changing clothes, Geum Taeyang joined them for dinner. The table was mostly vegetables, though a generous serving of barbecue had been placed before him. Because Marianne had to strictly avoid meat while recovering her body after regulating her yang energy with Snow Flower Strong Qi, vegetarianism had become second nature to her at home.
“This is more than enough! I’ve eaten so much meat while in Grace that I was actually hoping for some vegetables.”
Geum Taeyang devoured the barbecue while offering smooth compliments. After all, even with the protection of his [Casanova] trait, he still needed protein.
“If you wish, shall I assign someone to attend you, Great Khan? We don’t usually provide personal attendants, but for you I thought it might be appropriate. I’ve been thinking about it for a while now.”
Watching Geum Taeyang greedily eat, Marianne brought up the matter of a night attendant. In other words, she was suggesting he might need someone to serve him at night during his stay. Over the past week of interacting with him, even without seeing it directly, she had gained more than enough indirect experience to understand just how vigorously this young barbarian male “ate.”
“No need, Lady Marianne. I prefer women who I seduce or who fall for me on their own. Even without assigning anyone, butterflies will come flocking soon enough. After all, the flowers here are far too beautiful.”
Geum Taeyang politely declined. He knew Marianne was offering out of genuine consideration.
‘In this extremely female-dominated environment with its secretive atmosphere, there’s no way the great Geum Taeyang would be satisfied with something as ordinary as a night attendant.’
That was only the surface reason. In truth, Geum Taeyang already had a far more perverted event planned.
Glance...! Glance...!
While Geum Taeyang and Marianne chatted amiably, Josephina—who was dining with them—kept stealing glances at him.
Seeing this, Marianne smiled warmly.
“Don’t just steal glances like that, Josephina. Try speaking to the Great Khan directly.”
The twenty-year-old Josephina’s interest had clearly risen with the arrival of the twenty-three-year-old, tall and handsome Geum Taeyang.
“N-no, Master. I wasn’t thinking anything in particular...”
Josephina’s face flushed as she stammered.
“It seems Josephina was greatly impressed by the Great Khan’s recent achievements. Whenever we’re alone, she talks about you nonstop.”
“M-Master, when did I ever—!!”
“Hahaha! During my short stay here, it looks like I’ve gained not only the mission of learning the Sword Empress’s swordsmanship but also the mission of growing closer to Miss Josephina!”
“Uwaaaah...”
The usually quiet dining hall of the Nahoja household was filled with lively voices for the first time in a long while. It felt as though a blazing yang energy—the massive cock of a man—had entered a space saturated with yin energy, restoring balance.
And that blazing energy rose from the bed, thinking, ‘The night is deep. Time to start moving.’
‘Kuh... I’ve fucked so many beautiful women, yet my heart’s still pounding. Perverted acts really aren’t just about thrusting and cumming.’
What exactly was Geum Taeyang planning?
“Come forth, Life Tree Cloak!”
He summoned the legendary artifact, the Life Tree Cloak. Activating its unique skill—
[Cloaking]!
Shwaaaaaaaaang...!!!