Chapter 40
Chapter 40
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 40
Chapter Title: Two Women Fighting Over Me
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The greatsword traced an arc toward me. I thrust my sword diagonally upward, slipping into Ariana's guard. The moment it grazed her clothes lightly, a powerful impact struck my side.
“Guhk.”
I let out an ugly groan as I tumbled away. When the spinning world finally settled, the sharp tip of metal hovered right before my eyes.
“Hah... Hah... I lost.”
“Fuu... Good work.”
Ariana sheathed her sword, a satisfied smile on her face. As I caught my breath, she approached and sat down beside me.
“Do you know about tomorrow's expedition?”
“Yes, I do.”
I took the canteen she offered. Ever since that line had been drawn last time, even indirect kisses were ancient history.
“You've made incredible progress, Daron.”
“I lose to you every time, so I don't really feel it yet.”
“Compare yourself to the other knights, and you'll see how strong you've become.”
I know.
The more we trained, the longer I could hold out against Ariana, and the fiercer my attacks grew. I'd gotten used to channeling mana through my body, enabling quicker counters. I was definitely stronger. But Ariana Katrin was far too powerful. After that one victory in pure swordplay without mana, I hadn't beaten her even once. And Ariana—who had always been adept with mana—had evolved her swordsmanship even further, pulling farther ahead.
“If I may be so bold, how would the Knight Commander's skill stack up against the Hero's?”
I couldn't even call that Hero bitch a Hero bitch. Truly infuriating.
“Against the Hero? We might be even at first, but I'd fall behind as it dragged on.”
“Isn't your swordsmanship superior, Commander?”
“It might sound boastful coming from me, but I've been called a genius too. Still, the Hero's Blessing is no light matter.”
True enough. Charlotte, who'd just had decent athleticism, had skyrocketed in strength the moment she became the Hero.
Her mana surged dramatically, and her physical prowess exploded. It was straightforward growth, but the sheer scale was what made the Hero's Blessing outrageous.
“Why? Do you want to become as strong as the Hero, Daron? Don't worry—if you keep at it, you really could reach my level.”
Misinterpreting my desire to match her strength as a plea for reassurance, Ariana patted my shoulder comfortingly.
“You've got talent. You've reached knight-level skill in just a few weeks, after all.”
My swordsmanship had a solid foundation from years of accumulated experience. Sure, I had above-average talent, but even I must have limits.
“Commander! Are you in there?”
Someone calling for Ariana entered from outside. It was my pussy house, Rise.
“Hello, Vice Commander.”
“H-Hello.”
Rise's lips twitched the moment she saw me. Her usual fierce glare softened only for me, radiating a bitch-in-heat aura.
“How long do you think it'd take to reach Vice Commander level?”
I suddenly grew curious about Rise's strength. Might as well ask when I could surpass this bitch while I was at it.
“A while.”
“A while?”
“Rise is among the youngest Vice Commanders in history. It takes time, naturally.”
From her tone, it didn't sound quick. I could claim her pussy in one thrust, but my sword skills still had a long way to go.
“So, what's the matter?”
“His Majesty the Emperor has summoned you regarding tomorrow's expedition.”
“Understood. I'll wash up quick and head out. Daron, you clean up too and rest early for tomorrow.”
“Yes, ma'am.”
Ariana smoothed her disheveled hair and rose. She returned the greatsword to its place and headed for the training ground exit. As Rise moved to follow, Ariana whipped around and stopped her.
“Rise, you don't need to come.”
“Huh?”
“I can handle it alone anyway...”
Ariana leaned in, whispering to Rise like it was some big secret. I subtly channeled mana to my ears and caught it.
“I have some tact.”
She glanced my way as she spoke.
“I'm setting this up for you, so make something happen with Daron.”
Rise's face flushed beet red. But she didn't deny the misunderstanding(?), just grinned with that twitching lip again.
Behind the restaurant, I swung my sword, reviewing everything I'd trained so far. Rise watched from the side.
“You've really gotten strong.”
“Right? This much should be worth one full serving, yeah?”
“Far from beating me, but you could handle at least one knight now.”
Teasing me like that, Rise was still grinning ear to ear. I approached, grabbed her cheeks, and pulled them vertically into a straight line.
“Hey. Aren't you being way too obvious?”
“Whmuh maengah?”
Even with her cheeks squished between my fingers, Rise stayed nonchalant. If anything, she looked like an even more excited bitch.
“What if you make it so obvious you like me? It'll make it harder for Ariana to see me as a man.”
I might come off as a prime stud. But for someone like Ariana Katrin..., she wouldn't dare entertain feelings for a guy her subordinate was into. Ariana prized propriety above all—even if she fell for me, she'd step aside.
Why?
Out of guilt toward Rise, who already liked me!
“Didn't I ask you to help me conquer Ariana?”
“Dih id♥”
“Then why the hell are you cockblocking!”
After Rise blabbed nonsense to Ariana, I'd turned this cheeky bitch into my personal pussy house. I'd ordered her to help bridge things between me and Ariana, but she hadn't done jack. Worse, Ariana—already warned by Rise—had drawn even sharper lines with me. No handjobs lately, even!
“Uu♥”
The harder I squeezed her cheeks, the more she seemed to love it, so I finally let go. Rise gently rubbed the spots my hands had touched and shyly confessed.
“But... I just can't help getting excited when I see you.”
“Lift your skirt.”
Rise spread her legs without a hint of shame and hiked up her skirt. Beneath was a T-panty barely covering her privates, with bundles of used condoms dangling from it. The four loads I'd pumped into her that morning hung there adorably.
“Look at that pussy juice gushing out.”
“Ooh♥”
I smacked her sopping slit over the panties with my palm, drawing a vulgar moan from Rise. Using her whimpers as background noise, I fingered the panties aside and pondered my next move.
Was toppling Ariana Katrin truly impossible?
I needed to focus on tomorrow's expedition first, sure—but with zero progress lately, maybe it was time to consider giving up.
“Ooo♥♥”
“Hey! The whole restaurant can hear you!”
In the midst of teasing her labia under the panties, nagging rang out from behind. It was Ray, the restaurant's kitchen head.
“Hey, Ray.”
“Lucky no one else was around—your voices carry.”
It was the appointed time for Ray to hand over my food stash.
“Thanks for the Western grub, Ray. I'll eat it gratefully.”
“Get your hand off there?”
Seeing my hand still on Rise's panties, Ray darted over and chopped my wrist with the edge of her hand.
“Hey, what do you think you're doing? The Vice Commander of the knights, putting on such a lewd display?”
“Hmph. Jealous? Just say you're jealous.”
Rise hiked her skirt even higher with brazen pride, flaunting her drenched crotch. My touches had pussy juice dripping straight to the ground.
“F-Fuck. Who'd envy that pervert bullshit!”
Condoms dangling from her T-panties, she proudly showed off her steaming groin without a shred of shame. How utterly slutty...
“Daron loves this stuff. Want his affection? Gotta do at least this much.”
“Daron! Tell this bitch off! What punishment—she's loving every second!”
Sure, Rise like this was a sight to behold. But with plans to rope Ray in too, I'd have to put that on hold.
“Quit fighting and try getting along.”
“Hmph.”
“Get along with a pervert slut like her?!”
A few days back, I'd set up a meet-and-greet between them, but warming up was hopeless. Like a bolt and nut, cock and pussy clicked fast. But two nuts? They just didn't mesh... and clearly couldn't stand each other.
“Daron. Compared to some commoner, I'm a noble with money to boot. Plus, I've got the stamina for endless sex. So...”
“Hey, pussy house mouthing off about nobles? I'm not some sex toy like you—it's an equal. Rela.tion.ship!”
Not knowing Ray was future Saintess material, Rise got cocky, so I'd planned to defend her. But Ray beat me to it with a savage counter.
“Poor thing—you have no idea how good it feels getting crushed under Daron, treated like a bitch while he pounds you senseless.”
“I know. But unlike you, I'm not just a lust dump. He treats me like an equal lover. You're nothing but Daron's pussy house. Bet he feels zilch beyond the pleasure.”
“Uh...”
Rise shuddered at that. Fair point—now that she was my pussy house, she was abnormal compared to Ray. Nothing to argue there.
While the two women bickered over me, I resumed fretting about tomorrow. My first real battle since regressing had me a tad tense. Time to prep—head out briefly today and meet up with Ellis.