Chapter 24: The Guard Who Cares for His Junior (2)
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 24: The Guard Who Cares for His Junior (2)
After the intense sex, I fell into a sleep so deep it was like I’d passed out. When I finally woke up, my waist and thighs were throbbing. Even for someone young, ejaculating double-digit times in a single day was pushing it.
If I were still at the clinic, I could’ve at least gotten some medicine. Since I’m home, I just have to suffer through the pain. Maybe I should’ve stayed hospitalized for one more day.
Regret always comes too late. It was only after I wiggled my toes and stretched my muscles a bit that I realized I was the only one in bed.
I didn't hear the shower running, either. Where did she go?
“Iruna?”
I called out, but there was no answer. Where could she be? As I looked around, I noticed a box in the corner that hadn't been there before. It was sparkling like an item effect from an RPG Maker game, making it impossible to miss.
I struggled to my feet, limped over, and touched the box. Three yellow potions and a piece of parchment appeared.
[Low-Grade Stamina Potion x3]
[Low-Grade Potion 3-Type Recipe]
The box vanished the moment I took the items. Was this a gift from the Creator? Moments like this really hammered home the fact that this wasn't reality, but a world inside a game.
The parchment detailed how to make Health Potions with Sun Herbs, Mana Potions with Mana Herbs, and Stamina Potions with Mint.
It’s a bit different from the recipes in 'Isekai Alchemist' by Isekai Studio. In that game, you had to add several other ingredients to make a potion. But according to this recipe, you could make them just by strictly controlling the amount of water, the heat, and the timing.
In short, it was a license to print money. Even with the 'Isekai Alchemist' recipes, I could have undercut other shops by saving on raw materials, but this allowed me to produce them even cheaper.
The problem was how to sell them. As a guard, I couldn't exactly set up a street stall myself, and I was worried about sending Iruna out in my place. She’s pretty and kind, but she’s so innocent—how could she handle business?
So, the best way would be to provide the recipe and collect royalties, or perhaps sell the crops harvested from the flowerbed along with them.
Conveniently, I already knew someone. Yuna from the magic shop. I’d start by making her feel indebted to me through this, and then slowly close the distance between us.
And then... Hehehe.
“Lord Sma? What are you thinking about?”
“I was thinking about you. Where have you been?”
My quick thinking worked perfectly. Iruna blushed and waved the watering can in her hand.
“I was watering the flowerbed! I used to help with the farming back in my hometown. Usually, you have to wait months after sowing seeds to harvest, but these grow so fast every day! It’s so much fun.”
Iruna... You’re good at cooking, good at sex, and now you’re even good at gardening? Is there anything you can’t do?
“Good job.”
I tried to reach out to pat her head, but a sharp pain shot through my arm. Ah, I’m exhausted. This was the perfect time for a Stamina Potion.
I popped the cap and downed it in one go. Vitality surged through my body. It felt like my fatigued muscles were being restored. It’s called a Stamina Potion, but in eroges, they’re mostly used for recovering virility.
“What’s that?”
“A Stamina Potion. Do you want some too?”
“Yes!!”
Iruna gulped down the potion. She was so cute. As I watched her with a satisfied smile, she suddenly made a fuss.
“Whoa? This is amazing! When I drink Health Potions, they only heal my wounds, they don't give me energy. But after drinking this, my fatigue is gone and I feel strong!”
“The effect is pretty good, right? From now on, let’s drink this whenever we get tired during sex.”
“Yes...”
Iruna gave a bashful smile, her face turning red. She was so lovely that I pulled her into a tight hug. As she rubbed her face against my chest, she suddenly remembered something and cried out.
“Oh, right! I went outside and found a letter!”
“A letter? Come to think of it, Tanya did say she’d send one.”
“Who is Tanya?”
“The hunter I saved when I got hurt by the Mandrake. Can you give me the letter so I can read it?”
“Here it is.”
The stationery was as clean as modern paper. The patterns decorating the edges and the wax seal were quite elegant.
[Hello? I’ve never really written a letter before, so I’m not sure how to start. First of all, thank you for saving me. I said it that day, but I wanted to express my gratitude once more.
Also, I’m doing well. I did get scolded by my father for entering the dungeon without telling him, though. I’m currently grounded, but I think it’ll be lifted soon. Oh, right! My father says he’s grateful and wants to see your face.
As you know, you saved me after I lost my purity to the Dryad.]
I paused for a moment after reading that part. What Tanya said wasn't true. The Dryad hadn't even touched her hymen; I was the one who broke it.
She probably included that false information in case the letter was intercepted. I’d been worried about that, so I was glad Tanya was sharp.
“Heh. I see.”
I wished Iruna, who was sticking close to my side and reading the letter with me, was even half as smart as Tanya. Well, I suppose that’s part of Iruna’s charm. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses.
[My father seems to want to thank you personally as well. He was planning to invite you to our estate, but he heard that being a guard makes it hard to find time. It’ll be difficult for you to come to our house, right?
My guess is that he’ll probably send a knight to check on how you’re working. Don’t be too flustered if someone who looks important suddenly shows up. If they try to bully you, let me know. I’ll scold them for you.
Um... I don’t know what else to write. If you’re not too busy, I’d like it if you wrote back. If you did... I think I’d be very happy.
Well, goodbye for now. I’m planning to go back into the dungeon once my grounding is over! I’ll come see you then!]
How refreshing. So this is the charm of letters. I’m from the smartphone generation, so I didn't really know, but I guess there was a reason the older generations exchanged love letters.
As I put the letter away, I felt Iruna’s gaze. She looked somewhat gloomy.
“Um... is this Tanya person similar to Big Sister Elizabeth?”
“That’s right.”
“Mmm...”
Iruna suddenly hugged me. Her soft breasts pressed against my chest and back, and it felt incredible. This was the true merit of being well-endowed.
“What’s wrong? You don't like it?”
“It’s just... thinking about another woman being by your side, Lord Sma, makes my heart ache a little.”
“Don’t worry so much. You were my first, and even if I meet other people, I’ll never abandon you.”
As I’d said before, I hated the idea of "shipping off" my girls or NTR. Even if they became nothing more than trophies, I would never let them go.
“Really? I was your first?”
“Yeah. You’re my first woman.”
“Hehe.”
Iruna smiled contentedly and kissed my cheek. Her warmth lingered, heating my heart. And my cock.
It had been limp and sensationless just a moment ago, but it seemed the Stamina Potion had fully restored it.
“Lord Sma, your thing is poking my thigh.”
“It’s because I like you so much, Iruna. So...”
I picked Iruna up in my arms.
“No, you can't. Breakfast is going to get cold.”
“We can just finish quickly and then eat.”
However, I never did get to eat that breakfast. Once I got a taste of Iruna’s pussy, I couldn't stop, and we continued our beast-like sex until past noon.
I even drank the remaining Stamina Potions. I’d intended to just do it for a little bit, but the sun was already setting. Time to go work on Yuna.
*
Tinkle.
A bell rang as I opened the door to the shop with the sign 'Yuna’s Magic Shop.' The sign and the bell hadn't been there last time; she must have put them up recently.
“Welcome! Ah! Mr. Guard!”
The female mage, who still looked a bit clumsy, welcomed me. As she bowed her head, her pointy hat almost fell off.
“Oops.”
Yuna quickly grabbed her hat and looked up. What is this cute creature? Just looking at her was healing.
A pot-bellied wizard who was picking up a grimoire at the counter also looked at Yuna with a fatherly smile. Wait, that guy is already here?
He was a dangerous individual who might steal Yuna’s virginity. When I glared at him, he cleared his throat and hurried away.
“Please come again!”
“Does that man come here often?”
I chose my words to establish myself as a regular while simultaneously gathering intel on the competition. I’d picked up that skill while working part-time jobs.
“No, today was his first time. He saw the grimoires my grandfather made and said the quality was excellent, so he’d be visiting often from now on.”
“Business seems to be going well. I wouldn't be surprised if this place is bustling with people soon.”
“I hope so... Actually, he was only the second customer today. You’re the third, Mr. Guard.”
It was no wonder the place was empty. In fact, I’d stopped by a few other magic shops on my way here to check their prices.
Looking at the price tags on the potions on the display shelf, there was no difference. That’s why she wasn't getting customers. Once hunters find a regular shop with proven effects, they don't easily switch. They might move if the prices were lower, but since they weren't, they had no reason to use Yuna’s shop.
When I pointed this out, Yuna’s expression visibly darkened.
“I know... but there’s nothing I can do. There’s almost no profit margin on low-grade potions, so if I lower the price any further, I’d be selling them at a loss.”
“I happen to have brought a solution. What would you say if there was a recipe that reduced the cost without decreasing the effectiveness?”
“What? Is there really such a thing?”
Yuna, who had shouted in surprise, suddenly looked skeptical.
“Thinking about it calmly, that can't be right. If there were such a good recipe, everyone would be using it, and besides, you’d have no reason to give it to me.”
“Didn't I tell you last time I was here that I have a connection with your grandfather? That’s why I want to help.”
“Really?”
Her light green eyes sparkled from beneath her low-slung pointy hat. It was a different kind of cuteness from Iruna’s.
“Of course.”
“Is it really no different from other potions?”
“We can verify it right now. Do you have an alchemy workshop here?”
“Please, come this way!”
Yuna’s gestures became urgent. She opened a door marked 'Staff Only.' Inside was a basic workshop cluttered with medicine pots, distillers, and various other items.
“I-it’s a bit messy, isn't it? I keep thinking I should clean it, but after tidying up the shop, I’m always too tired and end up putting it off. Ah, I’m not usually such a messy woman. I swear I’m normally very neat!”
I highly doubted that. I’d seen it in the game—Yuna’s room wasn't exactly clean.
“It feels lived-in. I like it.”
“Does it smell? I tried my best to ventilate...”
“I mean it feels homely. Now then, let’s try making a Mana Potion.”
I hadn't harvested the Sun Herbs or Mint yet, so I’d only brought Mana Herbs. As I filled a beaker with the right amount of water and poured it into a pot before turning up the heat, Yuna swallowed hard.
“Is it okay if I watch?”
“Of course. I came here to teach you, after all. Seeing it once is much better than hearing about it a hundred times.”
“That’s a good point.”
The process of making the potion was quite tedious. When the thermometer reached 80 degrees, I added the Mana Herbs and stirred them so their unique properties would spread evenly. Stirring to the right for about three minutes, then to the left... I’ll skip the further details.
After finishing the work, which took several dozen minutes, I had ten bottles of Mana Potion.
“It’s finished.”
“You worked hard.”
Yuna took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped the sweat from my brow. She was too short to reach easily, so she had to stand on her tiptoes, which was adorable.
When I bent my knees slightly to make it easier for her, she thanked me. I’m the one who should be thankful, considering I’ll be taking her precious virginity soon.
“May I try drinking this?”
“Of course. We have to verify that the effect hasn't diminished.”
“Then... I’m drinking it!”
Yuna downed the Mana Potion aggressively. She closed her eyes tight and concentrated, then suddenly started jumping up and down with joy.
“It’s true! My mana has been restored! I can't believe it... a potion made with nothing but Mana Herbs! This is a miracle!!”
“I told you it would work. With this, you’ll be able to attract customers, right?”
“Of course! Ah, I’m so sorry for doubting you. You gave me such a wonderful opportunity and I didn't believe you... I’m truly sorry.”
“I would have felt the same way if I were in your shoes.”
As we were having a friendly conversation, the door burst open and Hans appeared.
“Sis! I’m ho—Mr. Guard?”
The boy, who was even smaller than Yuna, widened his eyes. Seeing him here meant it was time for the dungeon to close. Mehya and Serika must have finished work too.
“I have an appointment, so I’ll be going now. I’d like to write down the recipe for you, but if I put it on paper, there’s a chance it could leak. So, I’ll visit often and teach you.”
“No! I’ll come visit you!”
“You’re busy running the shop, so you can't do that. My vacation ends today, so I have to go back to work tomorrow anyway. Well then, I’ll see you again after work tomorrow.”
I left the shop coolly, and I could hear Hans’s voice behind me.
“Sis...? What’s your relationship with the guard?”
What a cheeky question from a guy destined to lose his childhood friend to another man. Our relationship? I’m the guy who’s going to have sex with your sister.
It might be fun to conquer Yuna and then have sex with her right in front of Hans. I wonder how that innocent face of his would change then.
I quickened my pace while indulging in these pleasant fantasies. I’d spent too much time with Iruna, so I was much later than I’d intended. The two of them must be waiting.
*
I went to the same tavern as last time for dinner and drinks. Sex with Iruna in the morning, talking with Yuna in the afternoon, and drinks with women in the evening. Is this the life of a social butterfly?
“Over here!”
“You’re a bit late.”
The two who had arrived first welcomed me. They must have had a few light drinks while waiting, as the bottles were already partially empty.
“I’m sorry. I had to stop somewhere, so I’m late.”
“Is tha-at so?”
“...You weren't with your girlfriend, were you?”
“No. After catching the Mandrake, I felt I needed to be more careful, so I went to the magic shop and bought some Health Potions. I have to be prepared in case something similar happens again.”
“Tch.”
Mehya clicked her tongue. Serika smiled like a satisfied cat and raised her glass.
“I won the bet. Didn't I tell you to trust Sma?”
“It was a reasonable suspicion. I thought I’d be drinking for free today, but now it looks like I’m paying for everything.”
“Wait, did you two bet on me?”
“We bet on who would pay for the drinks. I’m glad I trusted you.”
What a win-win. I saved money. Mehya’s pout was so long you could hang a coat on it.
“I thought I’d finally get a free meal from my junior, but look at this. Sma, you’ve got it made. You have a great senior like me, and then there’s that.”
“What do you mean by that?”
“Oh, you don't know yet.”
Serika chuckled and spoke kindly.
“The higher-ups decided that the guard’s workload was too heavy, so they’ve decided on a large-scale recruitment. They’ve already picked the new people.”
“Really? Then am I getting a junior?”
“That’s right. Even if it’s only by a few days, you’re the senior. So, I hope you’ll take good care of them.”