Chapter 39: Earthly Paradise
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 39: Earthly Paradise
A sex party! A sex party!
Just how vulgar would it be? How lewd, and how bottomlessly depraved?
This would surely be a great experience for someone like me, who was destined to become a magnificent mage.
Indeed—one must understand the dark side of society to truly become a great mage.
"Don't let your guard down. We aren't going there to play."
"Wouldn't being all tense at a party make me stand out more?"
"Save the relaxing for when we're actually inside. Keep your head on straight for now. Kids these days have no discipline."
Look at this guy marking his territory.
Is he pissed off because he’s acting as my driver? Did he get mad because he thought this was some high-stakes mission, only to find out he’s just picking up some rookie?
"Yes, I understand, Mister Spencer."
"...Mister?"
"You told me not to call you 'Agent' in public."
"Sigh... Use 'Sir' or 'Mr.' at least. Why did the Team Leader even bring a punk like this along..."
Mumble, mumble. Grumble, grumble.
Lynette must have a hard time leading these teammates.
I had met the team once before, but aside from Lynette, none of them seemed particularly welcoming.
They’re probably just wary because I’m so handsome. Men are such petty creatures.
It was obvious the team members had feelings for Lynette, who was clearly talented and beautiful.
But then Lynette brings along a top-tier hottie like me and dotes on him? That’s bound to trigger their male instincts.
Of course, there was also the blow to their pride. Even if I was from Yggdrasil, including a mere first-year brat on the team was basically Lynette declaring that the current team wasn't enough on its own.
I’d started off on the wrong foot with them, but what did I care? All I had to do was infiltrate the sex party.
The reason I was the one infiltrating instead of the other agents was that they suspected the team's information had been leaked to Bluebird.
Believing the team was already under surveillance, Lynette planned to send me in since I was an unknown variable.
My goal wasn't to find the boss of Bluebird right then and there, but to gather evidence of the participants' criminal activities so we could lock them up later.
Since they were wealthy, they had high-powered lawyers and plenty of people on their payroll, so they’d likely be released with a warning for something like this. However, Lynette intended to collect fingerprints and mana traces during their brief detention.
The targets would think it was no big deal, but by slowly gathering identifying data like this, Lynette’s team would eventually track down the boss of Bluebird, and Akito would eventually crush them.
It was surprisingly systematic. It felt a bit like a spy movie, which was fun.
The temporary operations headquarters? Base? Anyway, once we arrived at the command center secretly set up near the party venue, Lynette looked at me and spoke.
"Don't worry. I'm going with you."
"What? Team Leader, what are you talking about?!"
"You're going in there?!"
Yeah, I get it.
If the woman I adored said she was going to a lewd sex party, even for work, I’d be shocked too.
The team members were practically foaming at the mouth trying to stop her, but Lynette was firm.
"No matter how low the risk is, sending a student in alone is out of the question."
"Isn't that why we picked him up? Is he saying he can't do it alone? If the brat can't even change his own diapers, tell him to get lost."
"Goo-goo ga-ga~ I'm baby Yeon-woo. Change my diaper~"
"You little—!"
Spencer was so pissed he tried to lung at me, but the other team members held him back.
He’s the one who started it, so why is he throwing a tantrum?
Lynette sighed as she looked at the chaotic state of the command center.
"Yeon-woo, I know you're annoyed, but please don't provoke him too much."
"Yes, ma'am. Since I was 'picked up,' I should follow orders."
"...I'm sorry. Spencer, get a grip. Aren't you embarrassed to act like that in front of a student?"
"I'm sorry..."
"I only told you all at the last minute because I knew you'd react like this. My entry is already decided, so there's no point in complaining. I'm the only one in this team who isn't being tailed right now."
With that, Lynette explained the reason she had to go in.
This sex party... was more hardcore than I thought.
The participants were divided into two categories.
Those who came alone were generally wealthy or powerful individuals. Those who came as a couple were there to show off their "slaves."
They would exchange slaves for pleasure, brag about them, or even boast about their own stamina and sexual prowess. The party program was quite diverse.
Now this is what an eroge should be like.
Wait. Then... who's going to play the slave?
"I have a question. Who's the master?"
"The Team Leader, obviously, you punk. Don't cross the line."
"I'm sorry, Yeon-woo. It's only for a little while, so can you leave it to me?"
Well... I’m a gentleman with a wide range of tastes who’s ready to enjoy either role, so I didn't mind—but keeping up the RP (roleplay) is surprisingly tough.
To play either the master or the slave, you need to be somewhat experienced or at least very shameless.
Unless you have nerves of steel, wouldn't you just die of embarrassment?
"Will you... be able to do it well?"
"You really don't know how cold-blooded our Team Leader can be, do you? This is why you're just a brat."
"It's just acting. I can handle that much. You don't need to worry."
"Then, do you want to try treating me like a slave?"
At my words, Lynette fell silent for a moment, contemplating. Then she crossed her arms and frowned.
"Kneel... Kn-kneel."
"..."
What a cute master.
See, being overbearing with criminals and being overbearing with a sex slave are two completely different fields.
She might be a fierce and strong woman in front of an enemy, but when it came to a sex slave, she was a total novice master who didn't know what to do.
"...You're cute."
At my compliment, Lynette’s face turned beet red, and she looked away.
Hey, guys. Close your mouths, you're going to drool.
Seeing their Team Leader’s cute side for the first time, Spencer and the others stared at her with lovestruck expressions.
"I-it's harder than I thought. I'll adjust before the operation starts. Don't worry."
"Can I try?"
I could feel sparks flying from the team members' eyes, but everyone, this is for the success of the mission~
I have absolutely no ulterior motives. And honestly, you guys want to see it too, don't you?
"...Go ahead."
Having obtained her permission, I approached her without a word.
Seeing me close in with a slight smile, Lynette grew a bit tense.
Still, she looked me straight in the eye. I moved in until I was close enough to feel her breath and began to stroke the tip of her chin with my thumb.
"..."
As I silently caressed her chin, Lynette swallowed hard.
Everyone was watching so quietly that the sound of her swallowing felt loud. Lynette seemed to feel the same, as a look of flustered panic crossed her face.
"That..."
"I don't recall giving you permission to speak."
"..."
"And a mere slave shouldn't look their master directly in the eye. It seems your training is still lacking."
At my cold voice, Lynette blinked and lowered her gaze.
Naturally, her body stiffened, and she took on a respectful posture, like a slave before their master.
The thumb that had been stroking her chin moved to caress her soft lips. After enjoying the sensation to my heart's content, I pulled my hand away.
Fingering my thumb, which was now stained with lipstick, I lightly tilted her chin up with my middle finger.
Her head lifted, and Lynette looked at me with trembling eyes.
"You've dirtied my hand."
I showed her my thumb and held it out to her red lips.
Her breath brushed against my thumb from her slightly parted lips. As I waited with patience, those luscious lips slowly opened.
"Stop—! That's enough!"
"Huh? Oh, uh, yeah—right. Yeon-woo, you're better at this than I thought. I-I was just playing along, but I was surprised by how good you were."
"Thank you."
Since I was interrupted, I had no choice but to step back, licking the lipstick off my thumb with my tongue.
Lynette’s wide eyes fixed on my tongue. Enjoying her gaze, I tasted the lipstick.
Yeah, it tastes gross.
I only licked it to tease her; why would lipstick taste good?
However, whether it was the area-of-effect seduction or the area-of-effect provocation that worked, Lynette turned away in embarrassment while the team members glared at me murderously.
"Then, how about Yeon-woo plays the master?"
"What?! What are you talking about?!"
"Team Leader, that's not right!"
At Lynette's suggestion, everyone went ballistic in opposition.
But what power do underlings have?
Under the pretext of mission success, Lynette pushed forward, and the underlings eventually couldn't object.
Did they think I wasn't embarrassed by those lines?
Every time I spat out words like 'master' or 'slave,' I felt like I was going to die of shame.
But humans will do anything if the goal and reward are clear.
Even if it was only for a moment and just acting, I could have a curvaceous beauty as my slave to do with as I pleased? I’d throw my shame to the dogs and grit my teeth to get it done.
And so, with me as the master and Lynette as my slave, we headed to the sex party.
"Your invitation, please."
I arrogantly put my arm around Lynette’s shoulder and handed the invitation to the brute guarding the entrance.
After examining it thoroughly, the brute put the invitation into a machine to verify it, then bowed to me.
"Lord Agard, welcome to the party."
"It's not Agard, it's Akado. Get it right."
"...But the invitation says Lord Agard..."
"Sigh... It's because my father won't let me change my name. Doesn't Agard sound too much like a girl's name? You think so too, right?"
"I don't believe that is for me to judge. Please, head inside. The others are waiting."
"Call me Akado next time."
I entered while acting like a spoiled rake.
Lynette had prepared a name that could be used for either a man or a woman, but since I had become the master contrary to the original plan, I had to naturally let those around me know through my frivolous behavior.
The more a rake blabbers, the more people will underestimate him and let their guard down.
Playing a different RP is the basic of any stealth action game.
Since it was a secret party where everyone wore masks, the name on the invitation was a pseudonym already agreed upon with the host, but I acted as if it were my real name while playing the rake.
"You should be smiling. Are you planning to embarrass me in front of everyone?"
"I'm sorry..."
"Don't say you're sorry, just smile."
When I spoke while pinching her cheek, Lynette gave an awkward smile.
As we saw earlier, one shouldn't expect perfect slave acting from Lynette. So, I went with the concept of a slave who was still being trained and spoke loudly enough for others to hear.
Whoa, look at the men and women in the hallway, and we haven't even fully entered yet.
The debauchery right from the entrance is magnificent.
Whether they were prostitutes prepared by the party host or not, they were provocatively exposing their private parts.
Looking at the slaves lined up against both walls, I greeted them cheerfully.
"Ah, everyone. My apologies. This one is still a bit lacking. So I brought her along for some training. That's okay, right? What are you doing? Greet your senior slaves."
At my command, Lynette glanced around before awkwardly bowing.
Slap—
When I smacked her sexy butt, Lynette looked up in surprise. I laughed and pulled her further inside.
"I'm sorry."
"No... Yeon-woo, you're doing well. No one seems to suspect a thing."
"Yes, I'll keep working hard."
Lynette whispered to me to keep going.
Since you said I'm doing well, I'll work hard just as you said, Lynette. We can't have people getting suspicious, after all.
I smiled brightly and placed my hand on Lynette’s shoulder.
Because of our height difference, my hand slid down and subtly brushed against her ample chest. Lynette seemed mindful of it, glancing at it repeatedly.
She’s good at acting awkward. Anyone would think it was real.
Satisfied with Lynette’s reaction, I walked through the doors being opened by naked men.
People half-undressed, people engaging in sexual acts without a care for others' gazes, women serving drinks with cocktail glasses tucked into their cleavage, strippers pole dancing in unison on stage, naked sushi tables, a man pulling the leash of a slave crawling on all fours...
Wow... what a mess...
So this is where the Earthly Paradise was.
Now this is a proper eroge.