Chapter 73
Chapter 73
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 73
Chapter Title: How the Fuck Did She Know My Plan?
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“Greetings, Your Imperial Highness.”
“Good. You've finally shed that lowly soldier look.”
A few days after my status had risen, I finally came face-to-face with the princess herself. It was an official summons, and she mentioned handing over the formal appointment document, so I had no choice but to show up.
“What have you been up to?”
“I met up with people I hadn't seen during that long campaign.”
“They were all women, weren't they?”
“Yes.”
The princess didn't ask what I'd been doing with all those women. She knew I was the kind of stud women flocked to. And from how that snake sorceress couldn't resist my massive cock at all, she figured I was damn good in bed too.
“Daron Dran. From now on, you'll carry the name Dran.”
“Dran. Yes, understood.”
Nobles naturally have family names. It's the mark of their house. Baron Dran. Kinda has a round, plump ring to it.
“Doesn't it feel awfully unconventional?”
“Honestly, it does.”
“But isn't it nice? Getting to experience being a noble.”
“Yes.”
Truth be told, I'd expected it to take longer. To really cut loose, I needed not just a knight's position but something higher up the noble ladder. And right on cue, Asabel had plopped me right there.
“You provided massive help with the magical beast extermination, rescued me, took down that earth dragon, and even uncovered demons behind it all.”
“Just got lucky.”
“Luck, huh. Doesn't even sound fake coming from you.”
Asabel rose from her seat and slowly approached me.
“I looked into you.”
The princess gently caressed my jaw with soft fingers. Even just her coming closer carried a pleasant scent.
“Nothing particularly standout came up. So why is it that a mere soldier showed no talent for years, only to suddenly reveal his true colors now? That piqued my curiosity.”
“I've always been quick on the uptake. Just didn't need to show it until now, so I stayed quiet.”
“Didn't you enlist because you needed money?”
She dug that deep?
“If you're that smart, there were better ways than being a grunt.”
“Soldiering's the safest bet, though. Do your duties on time, and you get fed and paid without thinking much.”
“Baron Dran.”
Asabel narrowed her eyes while softly stroking my jaw. Her gaze pierced right through me, relaxed yet arrogant. It suited her, though. Fuck, this bitch is gorgeous.
“Shall I take a guess?”
“Pardon?”
“I know. The secret you're hiding.”
Huh?
She knows?
That I regressed?
My pure sense of duty to stop the Demon King?
“You love women. A total lecher who'd do anything just to fuck them, right?”
......How the fuck did she know?
“You look shocked.”
“Honestly, yeah, I'm thrown.”
I figured she'd go for the worst-case like spy or some dark backstory, but she nailed it first try. Sharp as hell.
“You shine when women are involved. What a vulgar talent.”
“Haha...”
I gave an awkward laugh.
“I don't care who you bed. As long as it benefits the Empire, what does it matter?”
Asabel narrowed her eyes and jabbed a finger right into my chest.
“But don't turn that filthy gaze on me. No matter how beautiful I am, sully the imperial family and I'll have you castrated.”
She's stabbing my heart while talking cock?
Castration.
Chop the dick right off.
Knowing my messy history with women, Asabel was giving a preemptive warning. No matter how capable I was, a lowborn like me eyeing her highness would disgust her. That's Asabel Sylph for you.
“I won't.”
“Never?”
“Yes. Never.”
Asabel Sylph was a rose with thorns—and poison. Get greedy without thinking, and you're fucked. Women were plentiful anyway, so like she said, I vowed firmly.
“That stings a bit. Does that mean I lack appeal?”
Fucking hell, she tells me not to be interested, then gets offended?
“No, that's not it. You're the most alluring woman I've ever laid eyes on, Your Highness. How could a lowly man like me harbor impure thoughts?”
In other words: You're smoking hot!
But I won't cross the line!
She nodded and slowly stepped back from me.
“Oh, and I'll give you a place to live. A noble needs a proper mansion, after all.”
Whoa.
A place to live?
That's a house, right?
“My deepest thanks for Your Highness's grace.”
“The more you achieve from here on, the more you'll get. Could be land instead of a house, or even a higher title.”
Asabel Sylph.
True to her princess status, she offered generous rewards. If you proved useful, she'd lock you in tight.
“I'll summon you again in the future.”
“For anything that benefits the Empire, I'll come running.”
I wasn't helping Princess Asabel. Just whatever profited the Empire. Even power-hungry Asabel put the Empire first at her core. She smiled, satisfied.
“Sorry to keep you waiting?”
As I exited the imperial palace, two women were waiting up ahead. The core members of the Gold Eagle Knight Order waved at me.
“Daron.”
Rise and Ariana called my name in unison as they approached. Normally, Ariana would be in the middle of our trio, but with both flanking me, I ended up in the center. I checked that no one was around and groped both their tits at once.
“D-Daron. We're still outside.”
“Mine's bigger than the Commander's, right?”
“What? No, mine's bigger, Daron.”
Watching them compete over whose boobs were bigger was pure joy. Breasts were a woman's tool to seduce men, after all. In a way, their rivalry was perfectly natural.
“Is that the appointment document?”
“Yep. This makes me a knight... well, a baron's patent. Rise, now I can talk down to you with confidence.”
No more soldier Daron. I was on equal footing with Rise now. Sure, my experience was less, but status-wise, we were close.
“Daron Dran. Suits you perfectly.”
“So, Daron Dran from now on?”
“Ariana can, but you, Rise, call me Master.”
“You perv! Mmm♥”
Even as she said it, Rise melted under my skilled tit fondling.
“Rise, who knew you had such weird tastes. Volunteering as a cockhouse, really?”
“It started because Daron was so—ahem. His cock's just too amazing; I couldn't help it.”
It began with me pushing, but Rise admitted she'd eagerly offered herself up, gauging my mood. Even this kind of talk turned her on.
“So, Daron, joining the Gold Eagle Knight Order now?”
“I gave it some thought, like Ariana suggested.”
Gold Eagle Knight Order. Perfect for knights. If I'd become one through House Katrin's authority, I'd have joined them straight away. But things had changed.
Made a knight by the princess, I leaned more toward the imperial knights. But Asabel hadn't forced it. So, I was drawn to being a knight unattached to any order... a Free Knight.
“Not joining anywhere for now. Oh, but if I'm free, I'll swing by Ariana or Rise every time.”
“I'll respect your choice, Daron. But where will you live? Can't stay in the barracks anymore.”
Gold Eagle had its own quarters. But for a former soldier like me suddenly needing a place? Tricky. Ariana and Rise's family homes were a ways from the capital, so crashing there wasn't an option.
“Don't worry. Her Highness gave me a mansion on the outskirts. A horse ride, one or two hours, easy commute.”
“Daron, can we visit?”
“Rise, you're just coming to see my cock.”
“Is that a problem?”
Rise was obvious, and even Ariana looked expectant. Inns and knight quarters had limits. Locking down at my place for sex? Not bad.
“Daron, heading there now?”
“Gotta check it out.”
“Probably dusty. You'll need servants, maids too.”
“Huh. Really?”
Me with underlings? Noble life, I guess.
“Gonna scope the place first. If it's bad, crash at an inn till I hire help.”
“I'll look into it.”
“I'll let you know the size and staff needs later.”
“Got it!”
Ariana was eager to help me settle.
“Oh, Daron. Not seeing Ray?”
“Gotta, but she's swamped lately?”
“Yeah. Heard she piled up work holding out till you were rescued.”
Saintess duties were heavy. Freshly minted Ray looked busy as hell. I recalled her pitiful back as she went off to training after just confirming I was safe.
“I'll drop by.”
I had mountains of my own work too.
After resting a few days, it was time to move again.