Chapter 77
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 77
Chapter Title: The Half-Castrated Man
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Two weeks had passed since Islann's joining was decided.
Kang Ajin and Ashy had spent the next fifteen days fucking nonstop.
No joke. For real.
By the time three weeks had gone by, Ashy had perfectly adapted to my cock.
That didn't mean she couldn't feel it anymore.
She had reached a level where she could endure it without squirming uncontrollably.
"Come here."
Right before leaving Alvheim, we had cleanly washed up and finished our preparations to depart.
All that was left was one final task.
Ashy beckoned me closer.
We had indulged in complete freedom for a full month, but now that was over.
In Ashy's hand was a pink chastity cage.
"...Do we really have to use this? You're the only one for me, Ashy."
"Yeah, we're using it. Puppy's cock is mine."
"Haa..."
Ashy was firm.
Was this the same Ashy who had whispered sweet nothings of love?
The Ashy in bed had fondled my cock like a cherished treasure.
But the Ashy before me now was entirely different.
She was ruthlessly trying to lock on the chastity cage.
Without a thought for how unhealthy it was for the cock being imprisoned.
"Hurry up."
Ashy glared at me with a growl.
Her teeth-grinding expression was no joke.
As I hesitated, she grabbed my balls and yanked.
"Ack...!"
"Not listening? You've grown bold, Puppy."
I couldn't move when she grabbed my cock.
The moment her grip tightened on my balls, my legs started shaking.
'...Does it feel good...?'
My body was utterly ruined.
I never imagined I'd enjoy having my balls tormented by Ashy.
It was horrifying.
Ashy gripped my cock and began fitting the chastity cage.
She slipped the ring over my cock and balls, pushing it deep to the base.
The sensation of it pressing firmly against my taint.
That feeling I'd forgotten for about a month shot a tingle up my spine.
She carefully positioned the cage over my cock.
The cage, gaping like a demon's maw, enveloped it and snapped shut.
Click-.
Once the lock was on, my cock would lose its freedom.
No more erections possible.
This stifling pressure was long overdue.
Ashy planted a kiss on my balls and tapped my cock lightly.
That meant the chastity cage was fully on.
She stood up with a sly grin.
"Whose cock is Puppy's?"
"...Ashy's."
"Right? So I can do whatever I want with it?"
"...Do whatever you want. I... don't know anymore."
A Kang Ajin without his cock couldn't beat Ashy Grayfield.
It was like he'd been stripped of all say in the matter.
"Heh heh."
Ashy's lips wouldn't stop curling up.
She'd been in a great mood ever since locking the cage on me.
I had no idea why.
She gazed at my pathetic, caged cock with a blooming smile.
"Let's go, Puppy."
Ashy gently gripped the leash and tugged.
Tension pulled on the dog collar, and I slowly followed her.
The elves were lined up in the annex garden.
As if standing at attention to bid farewell.
And of course, the star of the show was Princess Islann.
"Don't worry. This time, I'm going with the Hero."
Princess Islann soothed the surrounding elves.
The younger ones were even wiping away tears.
They seemed that sad to see her go.
"Ah, Hero!"
Spotting us, Princess Islann approached with awkward steps.
Trailing behind her was an elf I'd never seen before.
A knight in splendid plate armor—clearly an elf in knightly garb.
"Th-this is my bodyguard knight."
"Bodyguard knight?"
Princess Islann stammered as she introduced the elf knight.
Naturally, Ashy wasn't pleased.
She hadn't heard about an extra companion.
"F-for me, it was unavoidable..."
Princess Islann slumped her shoulders.
She peeked at Ashy with frightened eyes.
Ashy's face twisted like an oni.
If the elf knight had been a man, it might not have been this bad.
Being a woman made her even angrier.
The elf knight shrank back too.
She couldn't budge under Ashy's killing intent.
The weaker elves were on the verge of tears.
I pulled Ashy close.
Wrapping an arm around her side to signal her to ease up.
Her slender waist fit perfectly in my arm.
Ashy's momentum softened.
The instant I entered her killing intent's range, it dissipated.
"Haa..."
Ashy let out a deep sigh.
Her frown showed no sign of easing.
But it was better than before.
In the slightly calmed atmosphere, I slowly soothed her.
Stroking her delicate back, I spoke in a gentle voice.
"Ashy, I know you're not thrilled about Princess Islann joining us. But she didn't exactly ask for this. You know it's unavoidable."
"......"
"Now that we've received the World Tree's blessing, we have to pay the price. Sure, we thought it was just one... But now, one or two, what's the difference?"
"Still..."
Ashy ground her teeth.
She didn't hide her menacing aura.
Like a rabid dog.
She was fine with me, but to everyone else, Ashy was no different from a mad hound.
'Maybe that's the rumor circulating among the kingdom's nobles.'
The fastest way to build rapport is gossiping.
By badmouthing Ashy, nobles could bond.
No reason not to.
'Just don't get caught by Ashy.'
If they did, even I wouldn't know what would happen.
"Hoo."
Ashy's tantrum seemed about to escalate.
I immediately pulled her into my arms.
Holding her tight, almost imprisoning her.
Good thing I'm tall.
Thanks to my parents' genes, I could envelop Ashy completely in my chest.
It was a bit precarious with her ideal feminine figure, though.
Ashy hugged me tightly back.
And buried her face in my chest as she pleased.
She breathed in and out.
Her ragged hee-hee breaths gradually steadied.
"Seriously, this pisses me off..."
Ashy grumbled like that.
Her voice carried a hint of wetness.
A hero who would brush off a stab wound without a care...
Now sniffling over two female elves joining the party.
Was this really okay? The doubt crossed my mind, but I didn't voice it.
'Ashy has her own reasons, in her own way.'
This wasn't Ashy's usual personality.
Thinking back to the original story, she'd endured this a hundred times over by now.
All the frustration, anger, injustice, murderous urges—stuffed deep down.
"......"
Ashy clung to my back for about five minutes, standing stock-still.
Only then could she compose herself and pull away.
Because of the chastity cage, my cock tried to get hard but couldn't.
The cage squeezing my groin no longer felt unpleasant.
No pain either.
This pressure felt strangely good.
'I'm done for.'
I clicked my tongue inwardly and released Ashy.
She returned to her normal self and approached Princess Islann.
"...I got suddenly angry, so my reply was a bit late."
"No, it's fine. Really."
Princess Islann was still stammering.
Her voice trembled.
How many could face Ashy with confidence?
Practically none.
That she could even meet her eyes made Princess Islann remarkable.
Maybe because she's a high elf?
Ashy glanced at the elf knight.
"Bodyguard knight?"
"Yes. I'm Roa, an Elf Knight."
"...You look weak."
"To your eyes, Hero, I'm hopelessly inadequate. But to protect Princess Islann, I'll give my all even against you."
Roa's eyes flashed.
Overcoming her fear, she met Ashy's gaze.
Straining not to lose the battle of wills.
"Tch."
Ashy had no interest in such a Roa.
She waved her hand dismissively, breaking eye contact.
"I'll allow you to tag along. But if you're traveling with me, there's one thing you must absolutely follow."
"I'll listen."
Roa perked up her ears.
Her pointed ears twitched cutely.
Princess Islann stared blankly at Ashy too.
Like a student gawking at a top instructor hawking "100% sure test questions."
A serious atmosphere.
And an utterly mismatched warning that popped out.
"Never, ever hit on Puppy."
"......"
"Got it?"
Ashy was dead serious.
Not a hint of joking.
Princess Islann, Roa, and the other elves must have felt it too.
Every word from Ashy was sincere.
"Y-yes. Of course. Kang Ajin is the Hero's husband, after all."
Princess Islann nodded vigorously.
Alternating glances between Ashy and Roa, seeking affirmation, she answered pitifully.
"W-we don't court men who have wives. Right, Roa?"
"......"
Roa's face turned sullen.
Princess Islann fidgeted anxiously, as if something stung.
Her face was full of panic.
"Roa...?"
"Hero, may I speak frankly?"
"Roa...! Y-you can't do that!"
Roa suddenly raised her voice, while Princess Islann tried to stop her.
Ashy crossed her arms under her chest and cocked her head.
As if saying, "Go ahead," with a fierce scowl.
"Kang Ajin isn't my type. Besides, considering us elves' lifespans, human men make terrible mates."
"...What?"
Ashy let out a hollow laugh.
The response was that unexpected.
"D-don't! Roa, you can't say that...!"
Princess Islann teared up, clinging to Roa's arm.
But Roa had no intention of stopping.
"Since you permitted honesty, I'll speak from the heart."
"Ro-Roa!"
"If I were the Hero, I'd have found a hotter guy. You have the strength, the power—why settle for him? 'Don't hit on him'? The condition's so easy, it's laughable."
Ashy tilted her head in momentary confusion.
Then she turned back to glance at my face.
"That man is yours, Hero. No woman in the world will hit on him. So rest easy."
"......"
Roa finished.
Her expression looked relieved, like she'd unloaded everything pent up inside.
Ashy stared at her and muttered.
"...He's handsome, though."
"Only in your eyes, Hero."
"No, he really is handsome."
"Your standards must be the lowest among humans."
Roa shot back sharply.
Princess Islann started hopping mad beside her.
"Ro-Roa! Stop it! Stop!"
"...Understood, Princess."
Princess Islann clamped her hand over Roa's mouth.
Only then did this absurd conversation end.