You Need to Ejaculate Regularly
The evening had just begun to settle into darkness outside.
Isabel the priestess, seated across the reception table, slowly parted her lips.
“Sexual desire……is that what you mean?”
“Yes, Priestess……”
Honestly, I hadn’t wanted to ask her about something like this.
Still, I was starting to worry that something might be wrong with my body—reaching this age without any reaction from my lower half. More than anything, I held onto the hope that Priestess Isabel, who had looked after me for so long, might notice something I couldn’t.
After all, she specialized in healing arts.
I didn’t mention that Sera was the one who had brought this up. Isabel didn’t even know I was in a party with Sera to begin with.
It wasn’t that I had deliberately hidden it. Sera herself had suggested keeping our partnership quiet.
When I asked why, she kicked at a pebble on the ground and answered curtly, “Just personal reasons. Leave it at that.”
“I’m sorry, Priestess. But……you’re the person I trust most, so even though it’s embarrassing, I had to bring it up……”
I spoke in a timid voice and stole a glance at her expression.
The priestess before me wore a complicated look—somewhere between a smile and a frown.
“So that’s the kind of worry you’ve been carrying, Rowen……I never even considered that aspect.”
“Haah. Maybe I really am strange……What do you think, Priestess?”
“Well……that is……um………”
Embarrassment was plain on her face. She looked completely at a loss when the topic turned lewd.
I sighed inwardly. Maybe I shouldn’t have said anything. She’s clearly uncomfortable. What was I thinking, bringing this up to someone as pure and noble as her?
Then, suddenly, Priestess Isabel’s expression turned thoughtful. She closed her eyes for a moment, pondering, before opening her lips again.
“It’s certainly natural to develop sexual desire……Perhaps your illness has dulled that part of you compared to ordinary men.”
“Does that mean I’ll have to live like this for the rest of my life?”
She glanced at me.
“……I’ll look for a way to resolve it. Will you trust me and wait?”
“Ah! If it’s too much trouble—”
“Mm, it’s not that. Besides, what kind of 2nd Realm practitioner would I be if I couldn’t even handle something like this? Think of it as research to improve my own skills. Don’t feel too guilty, all right? Hehe.”
Ah, so she really was a 2nd Realm practitioner. When had she reached that stage?
I pushed the question aside and bowed my head deeply.
“Thank you……I’ll be counting on you, Priestess.”
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Ten days had passed since I brought the matter to her. I hadn’t received any further word, so I’d half given up, assuming her research had hit a wall.
She was probably busy with Order duties anyway. I shouldn’t bother her and just stay quiet. It wasn’t like I was in any hurry at my age.
While I was thinking that, an unexpected reply arrived from the priestess.
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[Five days before the incident]
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Morning.
In the guest reception room with its large windows, Isabel the priestess had summoned me and seated me at the table.
Even as I sat down, she wore the thoughtful expression of an alchemist deep in thought. It was beautiful, and somehow striking.
Her soft lips parted without delay, cutting straight to the point.
“I’ve been researching your physical condition. Based on my findings, I plan to adjust the ingredients in the medicine I give you each morning. In the process……your lower half may become healthier.”
She added with an awkward smile, “Of course, nothing is certain.”
I felt genuinely happy. Even if it wasn’t guaranteed, having even a sliver of hope was something.
“I-Is that true? If it works, does that mean I can live like other ordinary men?”
“Yes. Your chances of becoming healthier than before are quite high. However……about living like other ordinary men……there’s something I need to explain. It concerns the follow-up care once you’ve recovered.”
Her tone had turned firm, so I straightened in my seat.
“Before I begin……it would be best if you keep what I’m about to say to yourself. This is an area you may not fully understand yet……and there are strange people in the practitioner world who might try to teach you the wrong way. You and I share a deep bond of trust, but others do not. Do you understand, Rowen?”
It was all a bit vague, and I still wasn’t sure what she was getting at. Even so, I nodded. There was no need to think it over. If the priestess said so, then that was that.
Her gaze on me was more serious than I had ever seen it.
“Yes, I understand!”
I answered with energy. Her eyes swept over me once more.
“………It will be a rather lewd topic, so you must listen carefully. It’s also related to medicine.”
“Yes, Priestess. I’ll focus on every single word!”
“Good. Then…………ahem!”
After a small cough, Isabel the priestess began her explanation. I fixed her with bright, attentive eyes.
“First of all……do you know about semen and ejaculation?”
“Yes, I think I’ve heard of it. Semen is what comes out when a man feels good, right? And ejaculation is……um……ah, that moment when it feels really, really good?”
“Y-Yes, that’s correct. The problem is……”
A faint blush colored her cheeks as she continued.
“If a man doesn’t ejaculate and semen builds up inside, his ether gradually becomes turbid. Especially in a special case like yours, there’s a risk that your old symptoms could return. So……if you start to feel anything down there, it’s best not to hold it in. We don’t know how things will progress yet, but in the worst case, you may need to ejaculate and release at least once a day…………Incidentally!!”
She quickly raised a finger and added,
“This is also described in our Order’s internal healing texts as part of the theoretical relationship between the male body and ether.”
“Ah……! I see! I understand.”
“As I mentioned, you have a unique medical history, so pay no mind to what other men usually say. Just let it go in one ear and out the other. ……There’s no need to associate with them either. Do you understand everything so far?”
“Yes, I do.”
To summarize what she had said: once the symptoms of lacking sexual desire eased, I would need to ejaculate periodically to expel semen. The key point was that whenever my lower half—my thing—started to itch, I shouldn’t hold back and should release regularly to maintain both my realm and my health.
It was embarrassing……but an unavoidable duty for the sake of my health.
“So……the next part is important. Releasing semen by yourself is incomplete, and the efficiency of ether circulation and stabilization drops. It disrupts the harmony of yin and yang, so to speak. Therefore……I don’t recommend it. The best method is to have a trustworthy woman assist you.”
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“So while it may be difficult under normal circumstances……there happens to be one trustworthy woman by your side, so……you understand what I mean, don’t you……?”
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I slowly chewed over her words. The question marks in my head instantly turned into exclamation points, and I felt heat rising in my skull.
I must have turned bright red. Without realizing it, I had brought a hand to my mouth.
“S-So to put it simply……whenever I get healthy, Priestess Isabel will……h-help me……?”
“…………………………….”
Seeing my expression, she said nothing and gave a small heave of her chest. Then she covered her mouth the same way I had, hiding even more of the area around her lips.
I couldn’t tell exactly what expression she was making. Her eyes glanced slightly to the side.
“Yes……to summarize, well, that would be the case………”
“I-I mean, if it’s going to be like this, then maybe I should just stay the way I am—”
“Don’t say that.”
Her firm voice cut me off. A faint blush still lingered on her cheeks, but her tone was steady and clear.
“Your initial concern was correct. Ignoring the problem instead of solving it will only cause greater harm in the long run. As I said, this could even lead to a complete cure.”
“B-But that would mean committing an irreverent act toward you, Priestess.”
“……Don’t call it irreverent. It may not look proper on the surface, but the act itself stems from a noble medical purpose. And……I’m all right with it.”
She gave me the gentlest, most benevolent smile—the same kind she had shown when I first arrived in Fletur.
“Just being able to meet someone as wonderful as you and help you brings me joy. So no matter how embarrassing the task……I’ll take responsibility and assist you.”
Assist……
No matter how embarrassing……
Take responsibility……
Each word tickled my ears. I still felt no sexual desire, yet just imagining her helping me……
“………………….”
Lost for words, I bowed my head, face burning. Then I stole a glance at her. She had lowered her head slightly as well. Whenever our eyes met in the air, we both awkwardly looked away.
“………………….”
“………………….”
A strange silence hung between us for a moment.
“N-Now then! That’s enough of this awkward conversation! Shall we have breakfast? You need to eat well and gather your strength for another request.”
“Y-Yes. Now that you mention it, it’s about time for breakfast. But you should eat more too, Priestess. I’ve never seen you eat much whenever we share a meal.”
“Mm, it’s fine.”
She gave a small shake of her head and smiled.
“I’ve always had a small appetite.”