Chapter 72
Chapter 72
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 72
Chapter Title: Daron Became a Knight! And...
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“Hoo... Haa♥”
“Been a while, huh? Your pussy's even tighter than before? You must've been in heat, but somehow you didn't spread your legs for any other guy?”
Inside the Gold Eagle Knight Order's private bathroom, I was pounding away enthusiastically at the blue-haired knight slut. Rise Salt tasted as good as ever after these two weeks.
“I'm Daron's exclusive cocksleeve, after all♥”
“That's right. Giving your pussy to any other guy without your master's permission would make you a total whore, wouldn't it? If any other cock had gone in there besides mine, I'd have tossed you aside.”
“I'd never do that. I can't live without your cock! Hmph♥ B-Besides that...”
“Hm?”
Rise clenched down hard on my lower half like she was pissed. It felt like her pussy was scolding my cock, almost chastising me.
“If you died, how was I supposed to go on living?”
Rise's life was already indelibly marked by a man named Daron. No other guy could satisfy her anymore, no matter who she fucked. To her, my death would be more than just the end of her cum supply.
“I'm alive, aren't I?”
“True enough.”
“You dare scold me, you cocksleeve?”
Slap!!!
“Haak♥”
“Even in a bathroom, you're moaning like a total slut out in the open.”
We weren't fucking in one of the cramped stalls with the toilets. We'd come out to the sinks, where I had her hands braced on the counter as I railed her from behind. It wasn't our first reunion since escaping the cave, but it was our first fuck. Still, Rise and I didn't need any mood or romance between us. As long as we slaked this lust, anywhere anytime was fine.
“Rise. You're gonna have to fix your makeup.”
“Aahn♥”
“And isn't that dress cut way too low on your chest?”
“I thought Daron would like it... Haak.”
“Time to head in. I'm cumming. Squeeze tight.”
I grabbed Rise's head and shoved it down toward the sink. She'd just done her makeup, but she'd fix it herself. With the condom still on, I unloaded right inside it.
“Hoo.”
I tied off the condom, then did what came next. I slipped it into Rise's panties for her.
“Daron. It keeps sliding down. Too much cum.”
Rise, who'd worn these thin, flimsy panties today, kept grabbing at the slipping condom bundle. It wasn't falling off completely, but I'd have to keep pulling it up every few minutes.
“Swallow it or keep it in. Just don't toss it.”
I patted Rise's ass and headed out of the bathroom. This floor didn't see much foot traffic. Straightening my uniform, I made for the appointed spot.
“Today, huh.”
A few days had passed since Ariana and I escaped the cave and returned to the Empire. There'd been some nutritional imbalances, but we hadn't been trapped that long, so no major health issues. As a mere soldier, I'd gotten top-notch care, and before I knew it, the day had arrived.
“Hoo.”
Soldier Daron.
That was my status, nothing more. But I had every right to be here. I entered grandly through the imposing doors at the entrance.
Jewels gleaming under brilliant lights everywhere. Dazzling sparkles, but to me, it was a joyous occasion. The colorful stained glass cast its glow like a blessing upon me.
This was the Gold Eagle Knight Order's party hall. It was packed with knights all dressed to the nines. Eyes turned to me as I arrived. I was just a lowly soldier, but no one seemed surprised by my presence.
“Daron!”
“Lady Ainel.”
The slut knight spotted me first from across the room and approached. She'd been chatting with her boyfriend and noticed me.
“Damn, you clean up nice? Put some effort into your hair from now on too.”
“Thank you.”
As Ainel and I exchanged greetings, a man approached.
“Meckerson here. Ainel told me you're incredibly skilled. And that time you went to rescue the commander? Truly inspiring.”
Ainel's current boyfriend, Meckerson. His clear eyes looked up to me in admiration. Guess he hadn't heard about me creampieing his girl.
Sometimes the truth hurts, so no need to tell him.
“I've heard a lot about you from Lady Ainel. She said you're a reliable partner.”
“Really?”
Meckerson beamed at the praise. I hadn't actually heard that from her, but Ainel had no reason to contradict me.
“Anyway, feel free to speak casually with me.”
“No need. We're both knights starting today, so it's fine.”
That's right.
Today was the day I was being appointed a knight. My achievements in the magical beast extermination op were undeniable merit no one could refute.
Are you watching, Mom and Dad? The Daron who suffered all sorts of humiliations as a mere soldier in the previous loop has finally risen in status.
“Sir Daron. Looks like it's starting soon. Catch you later.”
“Later!”
“Uh, yeah.”
I could tell my appointment ceremony was about to begin. It wasn't overly solemn, but it was a celebration of the commander's safe return and the successful beast purge. I didn't care much for formalities. Becoming a knight here would make for a nice memory.
“Daron, forward!”
The beautiful woman at the center called me. The lady of House Katrin, Knight Commander, and now fully mine—Ariana Katrin. We'd both been busy since returning, so we hadn't met up, but she looked healthy now. In her dress, Ariana was utterly elegant.
“Woo!”
“Daron! Daron!”
Maybe because they were knights, not typical family folk, the cheers were wild. Everyone clapped and chanted my name. I wasn't a full hero, but I'd proven my worth in one go. No envy or jealousy either—yep, I liked the Gold Eagle Knight Order.
I reached Ariana quickly.
Ariana smiled brightly at me. As a woman in love, she was genuinely happy for me. I knelt in courtesy, and she took a beautiful sword from the attendant beside her.
It was a treasured heirloom, symbolic of House Katrin. There are many ways to appoint knights. One was a noble directly bestowing the rank like this. Ariana laid the slender blade on me.
“Daron. In the magical beast subjugation operation, you showed great valor. You saved countless knights and slew numerous beasts, earning great merit and elevating the Empire's prestige.”
Ariana began the formal knighting declaration.
“...Accordingly, as commander of the Gold Eagle Knight Order and lady of House Katrin, I, Ariana Katrin, do hereby—”
Ariana's words halted mid-sentence. I lifted my head slightly to see what was wrong, and murmurs rose from behind.
“Her Highness the Princess is entering!”
What?
The doors swung open again, revealing the source of the commotion. The silver-haired princess in a lavish dress—Asabel Sylv.
“Her Highness the Princess? We had no word of your arrival.”
From Ariana's mutter, it seemed unannounced. Busy as she was, maybe she came since she'd been involved.
“We greet Her Highness the Princess.”
“Sorry to drop in unannounced.”
“Not at all.”
“Seeing the commander in a dress, I can't picture that fierce knight anymore. You're truly beautiful.”
“You are far more beautiful, Your Highness.”
Asabel exchanged words with Ariana, then turned to me.
“Was the knighting in progress?”
“Yes.”
“Daron. This man is more than qualified to be a knight. Not just the commander—I saw it myself right there.”
I averted my eyes, glancing up lest she say something awkward. Her reaction suggested no harm to me.
“You were going to appoint him in House Katrin's name?”
“Yes.”
“Not done yet?”
“No.”
“Good. No need to trouble yourself.”
What was she planning?
“Daron, raise your head.”
“Yes.”
I looked up at Asabel gazing down. Her ample breasts rivaled Ariana's—damn, they looked fine. Anyway, what was her game?
Asabel drew her sword just as Ariana had, then pointed it at me.
...No way.
“I appoint you in the name of the Princess!”
The room erupted. Same knight rank, but a countess's appointment versus the princess's direct one? The latter equaled the imperial family's. Even as knights, the foundation differed.
“Daron. I appoint you a knight of the Empire.”
Asabel skipped detailing my feats to save breath, but her message was clear.
“And simultaneously, I appoint you a baron!”
“...Pardon?”
Pardon?
Pardon?
The commotion exploded louder. Baron was low nobility, sure, but still nobility. Utterly unprecedented.
“Will you accept the command, Daron?”
Refusing would defy imperial decree.
I wasn't thrilled about her appointing me, but the imperial prestige was undeniable. It'd hugely help my future plans.
Plus, nobility.
Fuck, nobility.
“I accept the command.”
From today, I was no mere soldier.
I was Daron, knight and baron.