Chapter 16
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 16
Chapter Title: Pierre, Ruan's Squire, and His Wife Sonya
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Walking along the river in the opposite direction from the forest we'd visited before, the village entrance came into view.
The moment the entrance appeared, my eyes caught sight of a stone statue depicting a knight on horseback thrusting his sword tip toward the sky.
Up close, I could see it was a carving of Ruan Tolly.
'Ha... As expected of a war hero. They've decked out the village entrance with this flashy thing from the get-go.'
"Emma, I get that the guy on the horse is Ruan, but who's the one holding the reins next to him?"
"Ah... That's Pierre, who was Ruan's squire during the Western Continent expedition. He runs a general store in the village now."
"Really? A squire to the regional lord ends up running just a single general store?"
"It's called a general store, but he received the regional logistics rights from Ruan, so most of the area's goods flow through Pierre's place. Ever since he returned from the Western Continent expedition, all the existing merchants basically operate under his control."
"Hmm... I'd bet there was some backlash to that."
"There was a ton of resistance at first when Pierre—a guy who wasn't even from a merchant family—got that exclusive position. But with war hero Ruan backing him and massive subsidies from the central government, Pierre managed to quiet the merchants' complaints."
'Hmm... Pierre... Wonder if he's just got real business savvy, or if he's pulling strings behind the scenes that nobody knows about.'
"The general store's just a short walk from the entrance. Want to stop by first? It's not on the level of the capital's department stores, but it's pretty big—worth a look."
"Since you mentioned it, let's head there. I'm curious about this Pierre guy anyway."
As we entered the village, smooth stone paving blocks lined the road, flanked by elegant wooden-framed buildings that drew the eye.
Slate roofs made of thinly split rock featured skylights between them.
Lattice grilles on the tall, narrow windows had pots overflowing with flags and flowers hanging from them, adding a splash of vibrancy to the village's overall vibe.
'The building styles are all uniform? Looks like someone remodeled the whole place.'
"Emma, the architecture and scale here are all consistent. It's a beautiful sight, but does this happen naturally?"
"Yes. After Ruan returned from the war, he gradually redesigned the village's exterior to match his tastes."
'How loaded is this guy? Guess Ruan racked up even more impressive war achievements than I thought.'
Heading straight down the road past the entrance, a massive building took up nearly two full blocks on the left—about six stories tall.
Above the entrance, big letters spelled out "Pierre's General Store."
Emma opened the door, and I stepped inside first.
Not far from the entrance, I locked eyes with a muscular bald man wearing a monocle at the counter.
He stared at me intently for a moment, then shouted.
"We don't serve Western Continent folk in this shop! Get out right n—"
Emma cut him off as she entered the store.
"Hello, Uncle Pierre! It's me, Emma. This person's not suspicious or anything. He's the home tutor for Young Lady Ella, newly hired from the capital."
Pierre, who had been glaring at me, stood up with a warm smile and approached Emma.
"Oh! Emma, it's been ages. I heard you went to the capital for work over a month ago... How long has it been!"
After greeting Emma, Pierre glanced at me, then offered a handshake with his massive palm.
"Howdy. Name's Pierre."
"Hello. I'm Jin."
As we shook, Pierre gripped hard.
I countered with mana to match his strength evenly.
A flicker of surprise crossed his face as he squeezed harder.
Pierre released my hand, then muttered in front of me.
"But seriously, Family Head Ruan allowed a Western Continent bas—er, person into his home? The Family Head's got some real magnanimity."
'What the hell? Is this some kind of pissing contest? Looks manly on the outside, but he's a real petty little shit.'
Emma smiled and chided Pierre.
"Uncle, show some respect. And besides, this is someone invited by Lady Adelin!"
Pierre let out a hearty laugh, patting my back.
"Hahaha, sorry 'bout that, buddy. Got some bad memories from those folks back when I was young."
'What the fuck is this bald bastard saying? "Those folks"? They invaded us, the victims, and he's still holding a grudge... Figures, since he's Ruan's squire—they think alike. You're no good, Pierre... I'll make you shed bloody tears one way or another.'
Emma called out to Pierre again, giving him a slight glare.
"Uncle!"
"Alright, alright. Get along with the guy and browse as you like."
With that, Pierre waved to Emma and returned to his seat at the counter.
Only then did Emma whisper in my ear.
"Master... I'm so sorry... I shouldn't have suggested stopping by the store... to suffer this humiliation..."
I patted Emma reassuringly.
"Nah, it's fine... Not the first time I've dealt with crap like this since coming to the region. We're here now, so let's look around. Looks like the first floor handles fresh produce and groceries. The good stuff's probably upstairs?"
We passed the first floor's food and fresh goods sections and headed up to the second.
Right at the entrance, a clear, warm voice called out to us.
Turning, I saw a woman with emerald glam waves down to her chest.
She wore a light gray belted dress that accentuated her large breasts, slim waist, and plump hips, emphasizing her voluptuous figure.
'Just looking at those tits and ass, she's the best I've seen since arriving. Face and waist say she's not fat... She's just born with a slutty body.'
The woman approached, bowing slightly to me.
"Hello. I'm Sonya, Pierre's wife. I didn't mean to eavesdrop, but I overheard my husband's rudeness. I'm truly sorry. He still hasn't shaken off the trauma from his youth during the Western Continent expedition, and he acts foolish sometimes. I'll apologize on his behalf, so please forgive him generously."
'Pierre's wife? Hahaha, jackpot. Apologies should always come from the wife's body.'
"No, no. If anything, you apologizing like this leaves me flustered. I'm Jin, Ella's home tutor. Nice to meet you."
I introduced myself and offered Sonya a handshake.
As we shook, I channeled mana into her hand.
'Handling a commoner's body like this is too easy. Can't wait to see your face twist, Pierre.'
Sonya, oblivious to the mana flowing into her, smiled and greeted Emma.
"Emma, two months? Seeing your face makes me so happy."
Emma clasped Sonya's hands warmly.
"Sonya sis! Me too. How've you been?"
"Same as always, doing great. Work in the capital go well?"
"Of course! This is Jin—my achievement! I went to the capital to bring him here."
I spoke to Sonya as she and Emma exchanged pleasantries.
"Sorry to interrupt, but do you offer delivery from the store? Planning to buy a lot today."
"Yes, definitely. Our staff will bring it same-day, quick as can be."
"Perfect. How about you join us at the annex today? You seem close with Emma."
Emma chimed in eagerly.
"Sis! Tomorrow's Sunday anyway—store's closed. I wanna stay up all night chatting like when we were kids. Work's kept me too busy lately, but the annex is just me and Jin, so plenty of freedom."
With tomorrow being Sunday and the store closed, plus wanting time with Emma, Sonya agreed readily.
"If the teacher doesn't mind, I'd love to. When's the last time I got to hang out with Emma like this... She spent her teenage years at our house."
"Great. See you this evening, then."
After meeting Sonya, we ordered some bulky decorations and bulk ingredients before leaving the store.
"Emma, what's your deal with Sonya? You two seem tight."
Emma beamed.
"Yep, Master! Sonya sis is like a mom to me. She took me in when I had nowhere to go and raised me—that's how I ended up a Tolly Family servant."
"Hmm... You get why I invited her to the annex?"
"Yes! I want sis to find true happiness as Master's slave, like me. And..."
I pressed as Emma trailed off.
"And?"
"Well... Last time I played Ella's senior, something awakened in me. It feels good thinking about pulling down people who were above me. Ah! Of course, Master is my owner and everything, so I never think that about you!"
'This girl's got a crazy streak too. Maybe this is her true nature, just never had a chance to show it before? Gotta rein her in from now on.'
"Anyway, we've got to host Sonya today, so village tour next time. We've got plenty of time."
"Yes, Master!"
Around 5 p.m., a large wagon pulled up to the annex.
Sonya stepped down, her emerald glam waves swaying to her chest, in a navy belted dress.
Emma, waiting at the front gate, hugged her.
"Sis! No trouble on the way? Thanks for coming!"
"What distance is it from the village to the estate? I'm the one excited to spend time with you after so long."
Emma hugged Sonya while directing the staff unloading the wagon.
"Leave the stuff by the annex door. I'll handle it later."
Sonya said to her.
"Uh... That's a lot of stuff. Our staff can bring it inside and set it up."
"No, I prefer handling it myself. Ruan put me in charge of the annex anyway. Come on in, sis."
Emma pulled Sonya inside by the arm.
"Welcome, ma'am. Still some time till dinner—how about tea on the terrace?"
Emma leaned into Sonya.
"Sis! Jin's hometown secret tea smells amazing. Even Lady Tolly and Young Lady Ella raved about it!"
"Oh, really? Sounds great just hearing it. Thanks, teacher. Ah! What should I call you? Teacher okay?"
"I'm common-born too. Just call me Jin."
"Got it, Jin."
I led Sonya to the terrace off the living room's left balcony.
The three of us sat at a table set with tea, brownies, and financiers.
As Sonya reached for her cup, Emma asked.
"Sis! How'd you convince Uncle?"
Sonya set down her cup, smiled at Emma, and replied.
"Convince him? Tomorrow's our day off, so I said I was spending the night catching up with you."
"Still... Uncle hates Western Continent people... Worried he'd object because of Jin."
Sonya whispered as if Pierre might hear.
"Actually... Didn't tell him you're staying here with Jin. No point stirring up hassle."
After speaking, Sonya lifted her cup again, but her body went limp and she collapsed onto the table.
Thud
'Dealing with mana-less commoners is way too easy.'
I scooped up the fallen Sonya and carried her to the living room sofa, telling Emma.
"Emma, while I handle Sonya, sort the delivery stuff."
"Yes, Master."
I laid Sonya on the sofa and stripped her.
Nude, Sonya's body had a different allure from a noblewoman like Ella.
Her full, wide breasts, cinched waist, and wide hips were similar, but unlike Ella's flawless leanness, Sonya's soft padding added deeper curves and a meaty allure.
'Ha... Nice. After fine dining like Ella and Emma lately, this home-cooked body vibe is getting me fired up. Tits that size and not a sag in sight. That slight belly pooch is so damn tempting.'
I wanted to ravage her whole body right then, but held back, placing my hand on her lower belly and infusing mana inside.
Once her womb was nearly full of my mana, Emma returned from sorting.
"Master, all done."
"Good work. Ready to wake Sonya?"
Emma's eyes lit up expectantly as she smiled.
I stimulated Sonya's lower belly to rouse her.
"Ugh... Mm..."
Sonya woke, realized she was naked, and yelped, covering her breasts and pussy as she curled up.
Her face flushed with shame, she called to Emma in a trembling voice.
"Wh-what the hell is this? Emma?"
Emma, who always used polite speech with Sonya, replied casually.
"Why so surprised, sis? We won you as a freebie in that bulk purchase event, right?"
"Wh-what? What are you..."
Sonya grew more flustered at Emma's matter-of-fact tone.
I chimed in casually too.
"Sonya? We got you as the store's bulk promo sex toy, and now you're playing dumb? That's confusing me."
Sonya nodded as if it made sense, bowing her head.
"Jin...? Ah... Right, that's it."
'Perception alteration complete on a commoner—easy as pie.'
Emma approached, stroking Sonya's cheek.
"Sis, talk like a proper tool. Who calls the Master by name casually? Introduce yourself to Master again. And move those hands."
Emma pulled Sonya's covering hands away and began fondling her breasts and pussy herself.
"Ah... Ahh! H-how...?"
Slap
Emma lightly slapped Sonya's breast mid-fondle.
"Sis, explain your sex toy functions to the customer—Master. Stand straight and tell him."
"Ah... No..."
Sonya soon stood straight before me on the sofa, fidgeting.
"Emma, looks like Sonya's a defective product who doesn't even know her own functions. Mind helping with her pose and explanation?"
"Yes, Master."
Emma went behind Sonya in attention stance, raising her arms to expose her armpits, locking hands behind her head.
She spread Sonya's legs, bending her knees slightly to display her pussy clearly.
Then casually called her name and prompted the intro.
"Come on, defective product Sonya. First, name and background. Then introduce the parts I'm touching."
"Y-yes... H-hello. Thank you for purchasing me, your sex toy. My name is Sonya—no family name, commoner. Wife of Pierre, owner of Pierre's General Store in Deid Village."
Emma pried open Sonya's mouth, pinching her tongue between index and middle fingers, pulling it out.
Sonya slurred through her pulled tongue.
"Mm... Th-this... chews f-food..."
As Emma tried to explain the mouth's use, I held up a hand to stop her.
'No fellatio experience? Gotta imprint that it's a mouth-pussy first. Show her hands-on.'
Next, Emma groped Sonya's large, firm breasts. Even gripped, they weren't fully covered.
"Ahh... These are 75G breasts. One of my specialties is tit-fucking a man's cock."
'Look at that size and firmness—natural-born? But "specialty" means she's got experience there.'
Finally, Emma spread Sonya's pussy with both hands, revealing pink innards.
"My main part as a sex toy: my genitals. My ass is big, but I can grip Master's cock tight in my pussy for maximum satisfaction."
'Fuck her senseless first, teach vocab. Does Pierre use words like "genitals" and "crotch" during sex?'
"That's enough intro. Turn around once in that pose."
Emma stepped back, and Sonya slowly spun, exposing armpits and pussy fully.
'Ha... That slutty pose makes me wanna grab those huge udders and slam my cock in her pussy right now.'
After one turn, Sonya stood panting, gazing at me.
"Hah... Huff... huff... Master, I'm defective, but please don't discard me—use me..."
"Even your stamina's trash? Prove your worth with that tit-fuck you're so proud of, you lewd tool bitch."
"Yes, Master. Thank you for using even a defective like me for your lust."
Finishing, Sonya knelt between my legs, sandwiching my cock between her massive tits.