Chapter 87
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 87
Chapter Title: Summoning the Elf Harem and Ending the Turn! (2)
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Time to meet those familiar faces.
As I headed to the southern district entrance, more people than I'd expected had gathered—along with even more elves than I'd imagined.
"Oh. Jae-hyeok♥"
Bathed in the bright light at the city entrance and smiling at me was
Arianelle, the busty elf with golden hair and green eyes who had treated me so kindly back in the elf village.
I still remembered how she'd stood up for me right before my exile. That mature aura of hers, along with the relaxed smile unique to an older woman,
tickled at my heart. Even after so long apart, I already felt like throwing a tantrum in her arms.
"Elder!"
"I've stepped down from that title now. Call me Arianelle. Hehe."
"That necklace?"
"Oh, this?"
I reflexively glanced at the guards, who all shrank back the moment my eyes landed on them.
"Did the guards put a slave collar on you without thinking?"
"No~. I just dressed up extra special since it's been so long since I've seen you properly. What do you think?"
Arianelle waved it off with an explanation, and I finally relaxed.
It seemed the plan to create an elf autonomous district in the capital had spread well throughout the city.
Serven, you handle things so efficiently?
"You look beautiful, Arianelle. And your breasts are still as amazing as ever."
"Hehe. If you want to touch them, just say so~."
Arianelle, you milf!!
I immediately groped Arianelle's breasts. She flinched as if she hadn't expected me to actually do it, but soon straightened her back and thrust her chest forward.
Ohhh. She's letting me touch them!
"In front of everyone...♥"
"Just making it clear you're mine."
"Oh? If you're looking for new elf slaves, I can't allow that, you know?"
Squish, squish.
As I fondled her huge breasts, I tugged on her nipples.
"Mmngh♥"
"Slaves? No, you're my guests. But did Hipeia really let you go so easily?"
"Yes, after that day..."
I recalled the humiliating naked dogeza incident.
Hipeia wouldn't be out of place if she'd gone into seclusion after that...
"Lady Hipeia doesn't seem to have any intention of defying you, Jae-hyeok."
"She got thoroughly scolded."
"Hehe. Please don't hate her too much. Lady Hipeia decided to stay behind with the other elves to protect the World Tree."
"Then, these elves gathered here?"
Arianelle smiled softly as she replied.
"They all came because they trust you."
"I'll take responsibility and look after all of you."
At that moment, Esilwin, the guard captain leading the elves, slipped over toward us.
Captain...!
Esilwin's blue hair fluttered in the wind. Smiling with her eyes, she said,
"Take responsibility? You're already saying things like that."
"Esilwin! Are you feeling better?"
"I'm fine. The Shadow Guild sent some good medicine. Makes you think they break your bones just to sell the cure—but—"
"Haha."
"The goddesses must have had their reasons."
...The inside story is more childish than I thought.
But isn't that how all fights are, really?
"Seems like you've been doing well here in your own way. Kana and Ellie are... already here, right?"
"Yeah. They've helped me out a lot."
"I see... This feels nice."
Me too...
I was overjoyed to reunite with Captain Esilwin without a single scar between us.
A strange swell of emotion rose in my chest.
"Master!!"
"I was only your teacher for a day. You're probably much stronger than me now...?"
That doesn't matter. Esilwin was the one who taught me how to survive.
I grabbed her hand tightly and looked into her eyes.
"Was it tough?"
"Seeing your face, Captain, makes it all better."
"If you need any help, just say so. That's why I came—to support you."
Reuniting with everyone from the elf village after so long apart filled my heart with strength.
Afterward, Serven appeared and guided them.
"What? A whole bunch of elves...?"
"Heard there'll be elves who aren't slaves from now on."
"For real? Does that even make sense...?"
There was some murmuring from the residents like that, but it was a procession overseen by the Shadow Guild.
Once Nerisa appeared in her armor with the Royal Guard, the sparse whispers quickly died down.
"Welcome to the southern district. I am Nerisa, the master's loyal servant. I will ensure your relocation proceeds safely."
"Oh my, we meet again. Thank you for that time. Royal Guard."
Arianelle and Nerisa bowed their heads in greeting without missing a beat.
I sidled up to Serven and whispered,
"Serven. Looks like about a hundred elves came. Can you provide places for them to stay?"
"Yes. The goddess has designated an entire district as their autonomous zone."
"That's fast."
"The groundwork was already laid. Most of the authority will be transferred to Lady Arianelle."
Belzaria really has everything planned out.
The group relocation proceeded more smoothly than expected. This place would soon become Elf Street.
"White."
"Yeah?"
As I watched the elves happily unpacking in empty houses, Serven spoke up.
Serven, the black-haired elf.
Shadow Guild master. Belzaria's secretary position.
All I really knew about her was that she was good at her job.
"The goddess has high expectations for you, White. Please don't disappoint her."
"More importantly, Serven."
"Yes?"
"Look at your kin smiling so brightly. Why not get friendly with them? You're an elf too."
"......"
Serven glanced at the elves upon hearing that.
There were curious looks from them toward Serven, who had already adapted to city life.
But she brushed it off indifferently and turned away.
"Not all humans are friends just because they're the same species."
"You non-slave elves must have plenty to talk about."
"I have a mountain of paperwork for the autonomous district duties, so if you'll excuse me."
Oh boy, she's really pissed now.
I thought fellow elf Serven would be at least a little happy.
"At least eat before you go. I know a great bakery nearby."
"......"
I grabbed Serven.
"Come on, please? Otherwise, I'll tattle to the goddess that you were mean to me."
"What kind of...!!"
I placed a massive bulk order at Adelin's bakery—enough for all the elves.
Just imagining how thrilled that girl would be brought a warm smile to my face.
"Wow, Adelin. Impressive. You really made all this?"
"......"
Adelin looked utterly deflated, huge bread baskets in both hands and one balanced on her head.
It was hilarious.
The true goddess had become a bread truck.
"Kukuku..."
"I'll kill you. Right now."
"Come eat with us. Has your skill improved? If the bread looks ugly, I'll demand a refund."
"Then I'll just shove it all down your throat."
By evening, the elves who had unpacked came out one by one,
bringing out good alcohol or preserved foods they'd packed, turning the place into a festival atmosphere.
Menus grew lavish like banquet spreads, passed around freely without a coin changing hands.
"Just one bite."
Serven and I each took a bite of our bread.
!
"No way, it's way tastier than yesterday? What happened?"
And it even looks pretty now?
"......That elf helped me."
The moment Adelin said that, I spotted Ellie's face across from us. She'd just arrived with Kana.
Carrying a ton of packed lunches in one hand!
"Jae-hyeok~! Adelin! Oh, hello, Miss Serven."
"...Hello. Ellie, Kana. Settling in okay?"
"Thanks to you, we're doing great. Ellie and I."
Kana smiled and greeted Serven. The three already seemed somewhat acquainted.
"Ellie. You made separate food too?"
"Yeah. I heard everyone was coming today. They all look so happy."
"Yeah."
I'd worried something bad might happen in this shady city.
But the festival guards were such heavy hitters that not a single troublemaker showed up.
Nerisa, Neshka, Leia.
The three Royal Guard members stood with hands clasped behind their backs, stern-faced, patrolling the alleys.
'They're all doing great.'
"Try this too, Jae-hyeok. Here! Ahh~."
Delicious...
Ellie's fresh-fried meat was hot and crispy... so good...
"I used good breadcrumbs and fried them right away. Hehe."
"Too delicious. You're top bride material."
Adelin did well too—I patted her butt, and her eyes sharpened like an angry cat's.
"Why?"
"That's not a butt you get to pat casually!"
"You're hilarious."
"Quit playing around. When are you going to get to goddess rape...? Mmph!!"
I clamped my hand over Adelin's mouth.
"Quiet, you. Don't say that stuff here."
"I'm saying there's no time to slack off."
"Well, Belzaria says we need prep time. And honestly, I've gotten a lot stronger."
"Even so, in fights between gods, divinity is what matters most. Combat skills don't mean much without raising your divine rank."
Oh, really?
Even after being tied up by Belzaria and accomplishing nothing...
But Adelin had a point.
"How do I raise my divine rank? You usurp divinity as a usurper. I can't do that."
"You're backward. You become a usurper by stealing divinity. You could kill and take it. Or borrow a divine relic's power and suck it dry..."
"Divine relic's power..."
My tights were already absorbing the opponent's divinity.
Even after draining three goddesses, my hierarchy was still rank 2.
If raising hierarchy were that easy, no goddess would stay at theirs. Being a usurper to steal it would be more profitable.
"It's effective to make the opposing goddess voluntarily declare she's surrendering her divine rank."
"That's possible?"
"That's why I said it. This system is fake. Why would a system made to worship true goddesses have a point-farming mechanic like this?"
"......Hmm."
My dick's twitching...
Make a goddess offer her divinity willingly? That's totally...
Feels like it was made just for me...
"Come to me after the festival. I'll strengthen your power in a way different from Belzaria's."
"Adelin, you going full inner helper now?"
"Shut up. We're in the same boat now."
Then, someone called for Adelin.
"Hey! Bakery part-timer! Come help over here."
"They need help? Bakery part-timer."
"Guh...! C-Coming right now!"
Adelin switched back to cute part-timer mode and scurried off.
...Come to her after the festival, huh.
I was a little excited to see what Adelin had prepared.
Before evening ended, I went looking for Esilwin.
"Who're you wandering around for?"
Whoosh—like a gust of wind.
Esilwin found me first and gave a cool smile.
"Today? The day Captain lets me have her ass?"
"......"
"......"
Esilwin stared straight at me.
"I don't remember any such promise."
"I married Ellie and Kana, so it's your turn now, Captain."
"What does that have to do with my ass..."
Flop.
My rock-hard dick was already out.
Without context, I waggled my fully erect cock in sexy appeal, and Esilwin blushed beautifully.
"You..."
"We've come this far, so let's get along nicely, Captain Esilwin."
Wag, wag.
I nodded my thick, massive prince along. Precum was already drooling out.
As if anticipating what was to come.