Chapter 105: Those Who Target Fermaton (5)
Chapter 105: Those Who Target Fermaton (5)
After letting Shiro drink some tea to catch her breath.
"How is it, Astarotte? Is the magic complete?"
"...Yes. This should be enough."
Astarotte had succeeded in completing the sex magic I desired!
"Though I think it still needs more research and refinement."
"Ah, is that so...?"
Correction.
She had succeeded in gathering the foundation of research data to complete the sex magic I desired.
"I've confirmed the flow of magic power within Miss Shiro. It’s a matter of using sex magic to move the fluctuating flow of essence to the nipples. I just need to refine it so that others can learn it as well."
"I see."
A thought flashed through my mind for a moment, but I didn't voice it, mindful of the others present.
I’ll have to ask her later.
"Did the rest of you feel the flow of magic power?"
"I apologize, Young Lord. It seems I am still lacking."
Yurdias failed.
In that case, Serica or Laura—
"Judging by your expressions, it seems neither of you felt it. It’s fine. Next time, you’ll have the help of a top-tier instructor."
"Astarotte?"
"That's right. Next time, Astarotte will teach you the flow of magic power directly. Right?"
"Well, yes. I’m technically part of the knight order too, so I should help."
Regrettably, Astarotte was still reluctant to enter the Infinite Labyrinth.
The curse was one thing, but it was also because 'that thing' appeared on the floors we had to descend to next.
"Astarotte. The reason I came to the Magic Tower today wasn't just for the lactation magic; I came to discuss something else."
"Something else...?"
"About succubi."
The atmosphere grew heavy.
Since everyone knew about the 'restrictions' Astarotte faced, the topic of the curse had to be handled with more gravity.
"To break your curse, I’m going to capture succubi for research. Starting from the 'Dungeon Zone' on the 11th floor, we’re going to start securing beasts in earnest."
"You don't have to push yourself for my sake. But, if you could bring me a succubus..."
"Use them to research lactation magic. And study them directly. It will be a huge help in breaking your curse. I’m sure the Magic Tower Master will be of great assistance if we bring back a succubus."
"......We'll have to bring them in secretly, though."
As Astarotte said, the condition was that it had to be done 'secretly.'
Why?
It was simple.
If just anyone could haul beasts out of the Infinite Labyrinth, the surface would surely fall into chaos.
The biggest reason was the concern that things taken from the Infinite Labyrinth might target 'Fermaton's blood.'
Because of this, slaves captured from the Infinite Labyrinth were fitted with mana-suppressing bracelets to prevent revenge, or had their tendons or limbs severed to restrict their movement.
If people were seen walking around freely after coming out of the Infinite Labyrinth, they would be immediately detained and interrogated, even if they belonged to my knight order.
No matter who I was.
—We can't let the Fermaton bloodline end!
—If you want to do that so badly, pop out a son and then drop dead! We have no need for a Fermaton like this!
I was currently afraid to stand face-to-face against the desires of those who raked in massive capital through the Fermaton Infinite Labyrinth.
"We'll have to find a way to bring them in secretly. I’ve already prepared a way to dispose of them afterward, so now we just need to find a way to smuggle out the slaves for the ranch without being seen, right? Hehehe."
Our next goal was the 11th floor of the Infinite Labyrinth.
It wasn't a setting of caves and mines.
Instead, an area resembling an angular, ceremonial dungeon built in ancient times unfolded.
And there, a truly vast number of 'beasts' appeared.
Succubi. Beastkin. Sirens. Harpies. And so on.
'Just you wait.'
Together with Shiro, I’d use lactation magic to suck every last drop of mana out of them.
'And I'll take their virginity, too.'
All for the sake of Ruji Fermaton’s comfortable life.
* * *
After Ruji Fermaton and his party left for the castle.
A woman appeared via spatial teleportation magic before Astarotte, who was cleaning up the lab alone.
"Asti."
"Sister?"
Astarotte jumped in surprise at the woman’s sudden appearance.
"What's going on?"
"I just felt like coming in my original form today."
The woman swept her hair back.
Her hair, which had looked grayish-purple, instantly turned a vibrant pink, and her eyes sparkled with a matching pink light.
"U-um, what should I call you right now...?"
"Call me Evelyn. I like that best."
"...Sister Evelyn. Why did you suddenly appear in your true form? And in a dress, no less."
"Just because. A whim."
Evelyn, the woman who had previously been acting as 'Barbas,' lightly flicked the shoulder strap of her purple dress.
Her magic pouches, which looked similar to her younger sister Astarotte's—
"Tsk."
"What is it?"
"Nothing. Just wondered if it was my imagination."
Evelyn sat across from Astarotte, neatly tidying her waist-length hair.
"Asti. Listen, the Magic Tower is important, but you’re more important to me. That’s why I’m curious about your heart."
"My heart?"
"Is the fact that you’re having such physical contact with Fermaton because of the succubus curse, or is it because your heart is leaning that way?"
"Sister."
It was a question that clearly crossed the line.
But it was a question she could ask because they were sisters, and because she was the Master of the Magic Tower.
"If you intend to become Fermaton’s wife, I will support you wholeheartedly. But if it’s just because of the curse, because of the succubus power, then I’m against it."
"...It's not Fermaton."
"Then?"
"It's Lord Ruji."
"Ah, I see."
Evelyn clapped her hands at Astarotte’s firm resolve.
"Then why are you keeping your distance? Just ask him to have sex with you."
"Wh-what?!"
"If you just say, 'Lord Ruji, please have sex with me,' he’ll probably drop his pants right then and there and say let's talk."
"Well, that’s true, but..."
Astarotte lowered her head, fidgeting with her fingers.
"...Sister. What do you think? About Lord Ruji’s proposal."
"It’s a good proposal. Creating a factory where we can obtain magic stones infinitely."
"Infinitely?"
"Of course. There will be an endless supply of beasts captured from the Infinite Labyrinth, right? Then it’s infinite."
"...What if the Infinite Labyrinth disappears?"
Evelyn fell silent at Astarotte’s words.
"I-it’s just a hypothetical. Just... a feeling."
"Even so, it’s still infinite."
"How?"
"Beasts breed, don't they? We can just raise their offspring and extract their essence."
"Wow..."
Astarotte couldn't help but sigh at her sister’s cold-blooded logic.
"Sister, you’re really something. How do you even come up with thoughts like that?"
"I’m more afraid of your Lord Ruji, who didn't just think of it but is actually putting it into a plan."
"...I don't think Lord Ruji is that kind of person."
Astarotte scratched her cheek.
"He just happens to be suspiciously fond of sex."
"That’s the most suspicious part. No Fermaton in history has ever been this blatant about dumping his cum into a woman's pussy. You know the Barbas records, don't you?"
Evelyn slumped into her chair with a groan.
"One was gay. One was an anal master. One stayed a virgin until the day he got married. There was even a Fermaton who researched non-toxic slimes to jerk off with because he thought actual sex would be troublesome. You know why they were like that."
"To suppress the spread of the Fermaton seed as much as possible. To avoid getting women pregnant."
"Exactly. But look at him. Ruji Fermaton is acting as if getting someone pregnant doesn't matter at all. He thinks creampieing every woman around him is perfectly natural. It’s like he’s not even a Fermaton."
Evelyn licked her lips, touching them thoughtfully.
"The current Fermaton loves sex. Once that rumor spreads, people will definitely start setting honeytraps for him. If Ruji Fermaton keeps swinging his dick around without any discretion, the day will come when he’s truly fucked."
"I know."
"And yet, you still want to stand by his side?"
"......Lord Ruji said that even if I succumb to the curse and become a succubus, he would take care of me."
"They all say that."
"Yes. In words. But Lord Ruji is proving it right now with his stamina. Even if I become a succubus, he’s the one person who could definitely handle me. I’m sure of it."
"......I give up."
Evelyn threw up her hands.
"Do as you like. I won't stop you. But if he ever makes you cry, I won't let him off easy."
"Thank you, Sister."
Astarotte approached Evelyn and took her hands firmly.
"Sister."
"What?"
"...If I’m scared when I have my first sex, could you... do it with me?"
"......Is this girl insane?"
Evelyn’s face flushed bright red in an instant.
"Hey! Is that something you should say to your sister?!"
"B-but you’re interested too! In Lord Ruji’s cock!"
"That’s different!"
Evelyn huffed in anger.
"I purely want to investigate Ruji Fermaton’s genitalia and semen!!"
The night at the Magic Tower deepened.
* * *
At that same time.
"Are they fucking insane?"
Zenith quickly covered her mouth, shocked by the harsh words she had let slip.
"What is the content, Countess?"
Emma, the Head Maid, gave her a look, emphasizing the title 'Countess,' but Zenith’s expression showed no signs of improving.
"What is the matter? Has something bad happened?"
"...Someone is coming from that arrogant Sirjosia family."
"Pardon? Someone from there? Isn't that a regular occurrence?"
"Yes. But..."
Grind.
Zenith gnashed her teeth, glaring at the crystal orb in front of her.
"A marriage proposal has arrived."
"...Oh my. From Sirjosia, of all places?"
"Yes. From that Sirjosia."
Tap.
As she tapped the crystal orb with her finger, the image of a woman appeared upon it.
"...Shit."
Zenith bit her lower lip.
"How can a woman's name be Irmiter?"
"...Wasn't the problem that they sent a marriage proposal to the Count's house?"
"......."