Translator: ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠RaidenTL

Chapter 36: Heroine Supplement Plan (5)

Bright lights illuminated the clean, pleasant room.

The bed, crafted from monster hide, gleamed under the radiance, and the faint scent of flowers lingered at the tip of my nose.

The scenery of the esthetic room—my personal battlefield—was always cozy and comfortable.

It looked as if it were eloquently proclaiming, 'This is a space solely for treatment and procedures; there isn't a single impure intention here!'

...And yet, this was precisely my battlefield and my hunting ground.

I was simply waiting.

Until the butterfly flew into the spiderweb of its own accord.

Until she wound the silk around her own body with her own hands.

—Click.

Behind the cautiously opening door, Natalia appeared with a flushed face.

"You've arrived, Lady Natalia. Was the bathroom to your liking?"

"Yes... Phew, I almost couldn't get out of the tub. My legs felt like jelly..."

"Haha, it seems your fatigue is finally catching up to you."

Natalia naturally climbed onto the leather bed.

She was wearing the same gray massage clothes I had once put on Helena.

However, since it was still a bit early for the main event, I immediately draped two large towels over her upper and lower body.

Only then did Natalia seem to relax, her tense lips finally parting.

"Sigh... It's already been a month, but my heart still pounds whenever this time comes."

"Haha, I understand. It is a treatment method that's still quite foreign to this country."

"That's true, but... hss..."

A sharp intake of breath escaped Natalia's lips.

While we were talking, I had naturally applied oil to her feet and begun the acupressure.

"Mm, ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠as I thought, you've accumulated a lot of fatigue. It might hurt, but please bear with it for a moment."

"Yes, yes... ugh...!"

Unlike Natalia, who was struggling with the pain, an irrepressible smile played on my lips.

In this era, in this world, for a noblewoman to allow a man other than her husband to touch her body was the ultimate taboo.

No matter how much it was for medical purposes, after only a month, Natalia was accepting my touch without hesitation.

'It reminds me of what a certain astronaut once said. One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind...'

Of course, in this case, it was the exact opposite.

It was a situation that meant nothing to mankind, but it was a giant leap for me.

Even without Sitri's suggestion or psychological pressure, I had become able to keep Natalia trapped in this spiderweb.

"Now, I'll perform acupressure on the other foot."

"Yes... phew..."

"Haha, that must have been quite painful."

"...I can't say it wasn't. But... my feet feel that much lighter. My body feels so much better the next day after receiving these massages... I wish I had received this kind of treatment when I was younger."

"Lady Natalia, you are still young and beautiful."

"Fufu, thank you for the empty words... aaagh!"

Natalia covered her face, letting out a series of pained moans.

It couldn't be helped. Good medicine is always bitter.

After finishing the foot massage, I lightly folded back the towel covering her legs.

"Next is the calves. Are you ready?"

"...Yes."

"Haha, you're so tense."

"It's... it's just so painful... ugh...!"

"But the pain isn't everything, is it?"

"No... ugh... while it hurts, it feels like something is being released... a refreshing sensation... haah...!"

Just like her feet, Natalia had a significant amount of tension and stress built up in her calves.

She was supporting the burden of high-intensity training every day with these legs.

"As I always tell you, you must get absolute rest after returning home."

"Yes...! Ugh...!"

"A light walk is fine, but strenuous activities like swinging a sword or running are strictly forbidden. The risk of injury increases drastically."

"I under... stand... haah...!"

Finally, I relaxed the muscle tension with a light, soft massage.

Up until now, this was where I concluded the lower body treatment... but today, I intended to take one step further.

"Hmm, it seems..."

"What is it...?"

"Ah, it's not a major problem. I was just thinking that Lady Natalia's fatigue has accumulated more than expected, so perhaps I should increase the intensity of the massage."

"...What exactly do you mean by increasing the intensity...?"

"It seems necessary to perform a more direct massage, not just on the peripheral areas. For example, the inguinal region—the groin."

As soon as I finished speaking, Natalia clamped her mouth shut.

At times like this, one must act bold, wearing an expression that suggests not a single shred of shame.

Eventually, Natalia cautiously asked the very question I had anticipated.

"W-why is a massage of the groin necessary?"

"A person's body isn't just made of bones, muscles, and organs. There is also the nervous system that transmits the brain's commands to the body, and organs called lymph nodes that absorb and discharge inflammatory substances, excess bodily fluids, and fatty waste."

"I see... and what does that have to do with a massage?"

"The nervous system I mentioned should never be touched recklessly, but lymph nodes are a different story. By resolving stagnation in the lymphatic system and promoting circulation through massage, it has the effect of facilitating the discharge of fatigue substances and reducing edema."

"So... to put it simply..."

"It's not only good for your health, but it's also remarkably effective for losing weight."

This wasn't just a convenient lie; it was the truth.

In reality, it's common sense for people who undergo intense, hard training—like professional athletes—to receive massages after their workouts.

And of course, that includes not just simple muscle massages, but lymphatic drainage as well.

Therefore, I had absolutely nothing to be ashamed of or feel guilty about.

Thanks to that, and thanks to her desire to return to her former self as quickly as possible, Natalia finally nodded.

"...I see. If that's the case... it can't be helped. Since Leon's knowledge and techniques have actually been effective..."

"Thank you. Then I shall begin immediately."

"Yes..."

First, I lightly stroked upward along both of Natalia's thighs.

From the front of the thigh to the side, and from the side to the inside.

As expected... no matter how many times I saw them, they were truly luscious thighs.

Skin as white as snow, and flesh that was both elastic and soft...

"Ngh..."

"If you feel any pain or even the slightest discomfort, please tell me at any time. I will stop immediately."

"Yes..."

"How do you feel now?"

"It's unfamiliar... hss... but it doesn't... feel bad..."

Good, then I'll take another step.

This time, using my thumbs, I traced up the inner muscles of her thighs.

Slowly, softly, yet with enough pressure to be felt.

"Hss...? Phew..."

As expected, a gasp of bewilderment and a sigh of relief escaped Natalia's lips simultaneously.

Even though I had warned her beforehand, the inguinal region was a truly sensitive and delicate area.

Now... let's pause here for a moment...

"Lady Natalia, I will now begin the lymphatic massage in earnest."

"...Eh? What you've been doing until now was...?"

"The massage I've performed so far was a preparatory stage to smooth the lymphatic flow. Therefore, the real lymphatic massage starts now, but due to the nature of the treatment area, I would like to ask for your consent once more."

"That... haah..."

As expected, Natalia hesitated.

Yes, she hesitated. Even though it wouldn't have been enough for her to slap my face and hold a sword to my throat right then and there.

So... I just had to wait.

Until the butterfly wound the silk around her own body.

Because the one who stood to lose was Natalia, not me.

Eventually, Natalia squeezed her eyes shut and spoke.

"...I understand. Since it is all necessary for the treatment..."

"That is correct. Then I shall begin immediately."

"B-before that... could you do it without removing this towel...?"

"Haha, of course. Even if it's for treatment, it must be very embarrassing for you."

"Thank you..."

I placed my hands on Natalia's thighs again.

Good... I could feel it... the muscles tensed with shame and embarrassment... and a strange trembling...

Finally, after spreading Natalia's legs wide and bringing the soles of her feet together.

"D-do I really have to take this posture?"

"Yes. Forgive me, but this posture ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠is necessary to allow for the massage of the lymph nodes."

"That... haah... I, I understand..."

Once again, I slowly stroked up her thighs and cautiously slid my hands under the towel.

I could clearly feel the texture of the incredibly tender flesh in the most secret part of the human body.

Even the pulse of the femoral artery throbbing powerfully beneath that thin skin.

"Ngh...!"

"I'm starting. It won't take very long."

"Yes... hss...!"

I drew soft circles with my thumbs.

I could feel it... the vibration of muscles trembling with tension and excitement, the sensation of her pubic hair, which she hadn't managed to groom, brushing against my fingertips...

"Ah... ugh...! H-how much longer...!"

"It's almost over. Please bear with it just a moment longer."

"Under... stood... haah...!"

A massage of the inguinal region lasts a minute at most.

I wondered what it looked like under that towel.

How large a stain had spread across those gray panties?

Leaving such questions behind without hesitation, I pulled my hands away from Natalia's legs.

It was a question that would surely be answered one day.

"It's finished."

"Haah, haah... that was more... stimulating than I thought..."

"I see. Did you feel any discomfort or pain?"

"N-no, it wasn't that... but it's still embarrassing..."

"I understand. We'll finish the lower body here, and I'll lightly relieve the fatigue in your upper body. Then we'll conclude today's session. How does that sound?"

"...Yes, let's do that."

Since there had been significant progress with the lower body, I performed the upper body massage over the towel.

Just enough to loosen the knotted muscles in her waist and shoulders, much like I used to do for Helena.

"How do you feel?"

"Haah... just like before, my shoulders feel so light... my waist too..."

"Hahaha, I'm glad you're satisfied."

At her current age, it was more appropriate to call Natalia the ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠Sword Queen rather than the Sword Princess.

Because of that, her body was also Queen-quality.

Of course, it was still buried under some excess weight, but even so, those breasts and that ass were Queen-quality.

Moreover, she possessed an elasticity that made one forget her age, combined with a softness appropriate for it.

As Natalia gradually reclaimed her former self, my desire for conquest accelerated even further.

"Then I shall see you again tomorrow, Lady Natalia."

"Yes. I'll be in your care tomorrow as well."

"Now, finally... Sitri?"

As always, the end was marked by Sitri's suggestion.

Do not consume any food other than water after dinner.

For meals, eat lean meat accompanied by vegetables, and keep carbohydrates like bread to a minimum.

No matter what anyone says, diet is essential for weight loss.

A diet without dietary control only creates a healthy pig.

"Yes... I understand..."

"Then, I'll see you tomorrow."

"Yes..."

With that, Natalia left my mansion.

Watching Natalia's carriage move away through the window, I spoke to Sitri.

"How are Natalia's attendants?"

"No problem. I place them under suggestion every day as well, so they will not defy Natalia or spread strange rumors."

"Good. So, how long do you think the suggestion will work on Natalia?"

"Mind magic is delicate and complex, so it is difficult to say for certain, but I believe Natalia's own consciousness will be the key."

"Consciousness. In what way exactly?"

"The perception that she has completely returned. Once that perception is formed, the suggestion will lose its effect. The body is the vessel for the mind; when the vessel becomes whole, the mind becomes whole as well."

"I thought so. Thanks as always, Sitri."

"Fufufu, you don't intend to just thank me with words, do you?"

Turning my head, I saw that Sitri was already lying on the leather bed where Natalia had been.

In a posture so seductive it made my vision go blurry for a moment.

"...Somehow, you seem even more beautiful lately."

"It is all thanks to you. You have been filling me up every night—me, who has been starving for five hundred years."

"Haha, is that so? Then I guess I'll have to fill you up today as well."

"Yes. Come quickly. I am still hungry."