Chapter 143 - 141 Impatience
Even when Windam returned to the Military Affairs Bureau, no one said anything.
When he went to the receptionists, they would run away.
(Not even a companion I can consult with, let alone someone I can just talk to normally...)
He thought about asking the receptionist what Klaus had told him, fearing he would surely be despised if he asked those around him, but the women hated him like snakes and scorpions, shouting, "He'll pass on his illness!"
Since he couldn't remember names, he would call out, "Hey!", but the response would be, "There is no one named 'Hey' in this department," and at the same time, he could hear the whispers.
"He's acting so high and mighty for an idiot..."
Hearing such mutterings, he became even more isolated.
When he tried to go home, he was kicked out by the servants because his Mother Marino had issued strict orders: "While we are being looked after by Shivans-kun, we must not let the ungrateful Windam in!"
"I am Windam, you know?"
"If you are disinherited, you are merely a commoner. You have no relation to this house."
The butler spoke coldly to him as he was driven out.
Thinking he might go to the Palace, he saw the Minister of Internal Affairs and tried to speak to him.
"Ah, Windam! What's the matter? What's with those tattered clothes and pants? You... haven't changed, have you? And have you not even taken a bath? You smell."
The Minister asked with a grimace.
"More importantly, Minister... do you know the reason why Namibia and Kaoz lost? If you know, please tell me! They say it wasn't a rebellion, but..."
He was met with a burst of laughter.
"Hey, hey! For you, the Minister of Military Affairs, not to know such a thing! That's strange, isn't it? That's the funniest thing I've heard lately. Go listen to the voices in the city! Everyone knows!"
The Minister of Internal Affairs pinched his nose and left as if fleeing.
So he went out into the city to a crowded tavern and asked, "Hey! Does anyone know the reason why Namibia and Kaoz lost?" to which the response was, "What the hell are you? Acting so high and mighty!" before he was dragged outside and subjected to a beating of punches and kicks.
"Looking closely, he's filthy, but he's wearing high-quality clothes! Is this guy a relative of Namibia or Kaoz?"
Windam's coat and clothes were stolen, leaving him bare-chested.
"It's because you were ignorant of the world, just like Ivan, that that idiot was destroyed! Even in a war, he was bringing women along! And yet, he likely spoke with the same arrogant and haughty manner as you. Even though he didn't even know how to fight! There's no way soldiers would follow such a guy! I don't know if you're a noble or something, but if you're an idiot, people won't follow you! That was a good lesson, wasn't it, young master!"
As rain began to fall, the men seemed to depart and return to drinking in the shop.
"At last, I understand the words Father used when he said I was the same as Ivan... Does that mean he was also a son of the Senate, and despite having no ability, he acted high and mighty? Ahaha! Just like me, he was despised by his subordinates, and in the end, he died without popularity, betrayed. Will I die here too?"
He collapsed just like that and stopped moving.
When he regained consciousness, he was in his own house, in the Klaus Family Treatment Room.
"I am glad you woke up."
"Shivans-kun... did you save me?"
Without answering that, he went to call Klaus, who arrived immediately.
"Father... I was foolish... I..."
As Windam wept bitterly, Klaus asked with the face of a kind father, "You've passed thirty, and you've finally realized?"
"Yes. Before I knew it, I was acting proud, being the eldest son of the greatest noble in this country and the Minister of Military Affairs. But, having neither ability nor popularity, I was despised by my subordinates. The fact that I cannot remember names or faces must have made me look even more arrogant to them..."
There, Klaus handed Windam a report monitoring Aristo's condition.
Aristo was also called a criminal and despised by those around him. The difference from Windam was that he had companions named Aria and Kate, and he learned that he was being encouraged.
"It seems both you and Aristo have a kind of illness. However, when Aristo was told by a certain friend, 'Don't run away just because you're sick,' he made an effort to overcome it; when he asks for names, he takes notes and tries to memorize them by recording that person's characteristics. Thanks to that, his surroundings evaluate him as 'making an effort to overcome his illness'."
"I wanted a friend like that too, Father."
"Didn't you say that such a friend was irrelevant because they were strangers?"
"P-please don't say that anymore! I am reflecting!"
Windam also learned that Aristo, not just in swimming but in his efforts to train his body, did more than anyone else, and not stopping at observing commerce, agriculture, and artisans, he had written quite a few reports on public order, politics, and the economy as well.
"While I feel my son is reliable, I cannot stay like this either! I cannot lose yet!"
After becoming energetic through [Skill: High Heal], Windam tearfully said with a messy smile, "I'm hungry!"
However, since it was early for dinner, a fruit platter, the latest chocolates, and Sachertorte-style Cake were also served.
"What is this?"
"Aqua-sama! It is my pride and joy, my latest creation! It is my first time, so please try it!"
The four of them immediately dove into the Sachertorte-style Cake; "Ann! It's delicious!" said the sensual Aqua, while the other three continued eating in silence. Windam immediately asked for seconds. After letting them eat until they were satisfied, they said, "It was delicious!"
The four of them were full and satisfied.
Then, wondering, they asked Windam, "Why were you collapsed in such a place?"
"I was lonely..."
From the day Aqua stopped bringing provisions, the rebellion from his subordinates—who originally didn't listen to him—worsened, and as they began to despise him, he had sleepless days. He couldn't even change clothes alone, couldn't take a bath, and had no one to consult.
"And when I went to Father to vent my frustrations, I was asked, 'You are the same as Ivan. Do you know why Ivan and the others lost?' and I answered without knowing about war or human emotions."
But while wandering, not knowing the cause of his loss and what made him the same, he met the Minister of Internal Affairs, who mocked him there as well, saying, "Even the people in the city know," and he went to a tavern.
"Because I asked arrogantly there too, I was beaten up by them, but I finally understood the answer. I didn't know what even the people in the city knew. Mother scolded me, saying, 'You do not know the world,' and she was right. I had no interest in people or the world."
He seemed to be ashamed that he, who had been haughty even when being made a fool of, had been in a state commonly known as 'The Emperor's New Clothes'.
Windam said, "I'll sleep a little more." I was called to Klaus's office.
"Have you met Otfrid-sama since then?"
"No. I haven't seen him since then."
Since Klaus also seemed to be concerned about Milfe and was investigating, I told him what I knew within my knowledge.
"In that case, does that girl mean she is a former princess?"
"That is so. I don't think the pursuers will come as far as my territory. Besides, I don't think they can spare any more manpower in a state of war."
Of course, I am on guard, but it's not at a level to be nervous, and since the crucial pendant is shattered, I talked about how they probably won't be able to find it anymore.
"Hey, Shivans-kun? Why did Otfrid-sama show himself before you only now? Guesses or speculations are fine. What do you think?"
"If there was something he wanted to convey, I think he would have already said it, since he only mentioned descendants... Perhaps he wants to be protected."
Since I wouldn't know even if I thought about it, I ended the conversation there.
The conversation turned to Aristo and Windam.
"Are the two of them not alright anymore?"
Klaus waved his hands with a wry smile, saying "No, no."
"A love for women won't be cured that easily, you know? Including myself, but those two are pathological. Even Marino was saying before that Windam would 'ruin himself with women.' I think so too. Aristo was like that last year, and it's the same this time. It's too early to be relieved, Shivans-kun!"
"That's true. But I believe they are alright now!"
"Right now, I want to believe that too..."
As we were talking, dinner time arrived, so when I went down to the first floor, the Lady and Aqua were saying something to Windam.
Windam, who had already awakened, was being scolded by the two of them.
"I'm fine now! There's no need to worry! Mother and Aqua, you're both too worrisome, aren't you?"
"How many times have Aqua and I been deceived by those words?"
"It's true! Saying things like, 'I might not get an erection anymore...'! You were causing problems before the words had even left your tongue!"
It seemed he was being complained to by the two of them as past problems were unearthed, but I thought he really was Aristo's father.
"There are still two weeks and a few days left. Windam, memorize the names of your concubines and lovers. Also, to gain the trust of your subordinates, memorize all of their names. Aristo, didn't you make a promise that you must take first place?"
When Klaus added the conditions of 'disinheritance and castration' to Windam, he became frantic.
"Father... even the names of my subordinates?"
"I was relieved to hear you telling Marino and Aqua that you are fine. Such a thing should be easy, shouldn't it? Aristo is currently trying to memorize the names of the teacher and all the participants. That number is over 600. Even if you increase your subordinates, it will be at most about 200, right?"
He was provoked with "Even though Aristo is going that far?", forcing him into a situation where he had no choice but to accept.
"I understand! Please watch me, Father!"
Windam headed toward the rooms of the concubines and lovers, but...
"I told you last week too! Even if there is no love, this is terrible!"
"Th-this time I will take notes on names and characteristics! Please!"
It seemed Windam was being worn down by her crying.
After that, while I was taking a bath with Klaus and performing treatment in his room, I was told that he has an intelligence agency in the Duchy of Walujava.
"It doesn't seem like war will break out immediately, but next year is a milestone of 20 years for them. I have an unpleasant premonition."
"It would be best if nothing happens... but since there is an opponent..."
Klaus began to breathe heavily in sleep. I applied [Skill: Sleep] to let him sleep deeply.
When I went to Marino's room, she was naked in bed.
"I was lonely because you didn't come for quite a while ♡"
With a bewitching face, she undressed me and invited me to the bed. Without delay, she performed a deep throat fellatio with slurping sounds.
"I only do such a lewd fellatio for Shivans ♡ I've never even done it for my husband ♡"
As I got big, she climbed on top and leaned over me.
"You're more aggressive than usual, aren't you?"
"Becauseee ♡ Even from when you were sucking it, my pussy was twitching ♡ I want this sturdy cock so badly ♡ I'm putting it in ♡"
As it slid into my pleasant vagina, she said, "This is what I wanted ♡ It feels so good ♡" and began to grind her hips, tightening her vagina.
The sight of her shaking her butt while pressing her bountiful breasts against my face was sexy and wonderful.
Gradually, the sound of water grew louder, and she screamed, "I'm coming ♡ This cock makes me a woman ♡ Ahhh... ♡ I'm coming again ♡" as she squirted.
It seemed she reached a violent climax when she was trembling on top of me and squirted.
"Shivans ♡ Kiss me ♡"
"I love Marino's kisses!"
When I wrapped my arms around her neck and hugged her, she began to shake her butt again. She greedily devoured my mouth, and her pussy began to cry out with squelching sounds again.
When I also moved my hips, she whispered in my ear with a coquettish cry, "It's coming ♡ Inside ♡ I'm coming too ♡"
"Ann ♡ Such a big cock ♡ It's prying open my womb at the back of my vagina ♡ Already, Marino's womb wants to hold your cock and get pregnant ♡"
"Get pregnant with my semen, Marino!"
"I'm coming ♡ Please! I'm coming ♡ I'm coming ♡ I'm going to get pregnant again ♡"
When I hugged the exhausted Marino, she slowly performed Cleaning Fellatio for me.
"It felt so good ♡ Thank you for making me happy ♡"
Saying so, she fell asleep with a happy face.
Next, when I visited Aqua's room, she had a somewhat gloomy expression.
"When I thought that because I provided provisions to the Military Affairs Bureau, it might have ended up making things harder for Windam..."
Aqua said that she might have been getting carried away because she was being called 'The Miraculous Aqua-sama' somewhere.
"That is a trivial matter. Originally, it is all because Lord Windam was arrogant and haughty. If you say it is because of Aqua, then there is no future for Lord Windam. If he cannot protect and shield his wife!"
Aqua rejoiced at my words.
She invited me to the bed and said, "That's right. You are always protecting and shielding us! You've continued to shield Aristo too!" as she hugged me.
"Because he is also the child of a loved one, and after all, he is a friend!"
"Yes ♡ I love you ♡"
After kissing her a lot and hugging her while squeezing her breasts, she said, "I want to serve you first ♡" and began to lick me.
She sucked my cock with chu-pa chu-pa, pero-pero, picha-picha sounds.
"If people knew you were letting Aqua suck it, you'd be hated by many men."
"Lattte ♡ Deliciousss monss♡"
It was hard to understand since she spoke while her mouth was full, but it was cute.
And then she seemed to want to be taken on all fours in doggy style.
"Even in the animal world, a female presenting her butt is a sign of courtship to a male ♡ Use your husband's sturdy cock to thrust into my pussy, which is getting wet just from being sucked ♡"
Just from the insertion, she stuck out her tongue, drooled, and wore an ecstatic expression.
"Aah ♡ Nnnn ♡ Just from being inserted, I'm coming ♡ It feels so good ♡ This cock makes me a female ♡"
As her butt was slapped, she screamed, "Ah ah ♡ I'm coming ♡ Ann ♡ Aaan ♡ Han ♡ Being thrust so hard, my pussy is going crazy ♡ I love you ♡ Please ejaculate inside me tonight too ♡" as she squirted.
"It's amazing ♡ I've been made to come so many times ♡ My pussy won't rejoice or come with anything but this cock ♡ I'm going to go crazy ♡ I want it ♡ So much semen is coming out ♡"
She trembled violently, and finally, after a large convulsion and squirt, as I poured it in heavily, semen overflowed from her spread legs.
When she sat up, she took my cock into her mouth and performed Cleaning Fellatio, sucking it until my cock got big.
"Which position should be next?"
"As long as you hold me, any position is fine ♡"
I held her until near dawn and slept for a little while.
The next morning.
It seemed the Lady and Klaus had been running and jumping rope since early morning. Windam seemed to be struggling with some sort of headband and notes. Aqua came down to eat breakfast with a refreshed smile.
At breakfast, when the Klaus couple also returned, Klaus asked me about my schedule.
"I think the dresses will be finished soon, so I will check the progress. After that, I am thinking of going to the Northern Dungeon."
"That's right. The enemy likely cannot give up on their vast fortune. After all, they've been searching for about 17 years."
When I left the Klaus house, I headed toward the Butler territory and went to the sewing factory.
When I asked them to make coats and armor using monster materials obtained from the dungeon, I was asked, "We're busy right now, so is it okay when we have free time?"
"Of course! How are the dresses?"
"If it's a remake, they are already done!"
"As expected! Thank you!"
When I received them, everyone seemed so busy that I couldn't talk much. It seemed a large number of orders had come in from the Cielo Trading Company.
(Will this make Marino, Aqua, Kate, Aria, and Sera happy too? Sera said she was teaching the Seven Idols thoroughly, but I wonder if they'll make it into the top 10?)
The Summer Training Camp was going smoothly, but the Seven Idols seemed to be surprised and confused upon receiving letters from their parents.
"From Ekaterina's place too? It seems one came to ours as well?"
When Valentina showed the letters from their parents to the other six, they were mostly the same content.
【We received a personal letter from His Excellency the Prime Minister. Moreover, an invitation to the Autumn Party was even attached. Is this true? If it's true, what should we do?】
The seven of them immediately went to consult Sera.
"In that case, one came to my family home too, didn't it?"
"I understand if it's the Cielo Trading Company, but why us?"
When Arina asked Sera, Sera said, "It's just my imagination, but... do you want to hear?" and the seven of them nodded.
As could be seen from the Academy, His Majesty's policy was no longer to prioritize nobles. Sera thought there was a possibility that the Prime Minister had grasped that intention and that merchants might have been invited as well.
"Besides, it wouldn't be strange if your families had connections with my family in the future. In fact, Shivans-sama discovered the nameless Tarsel Trading Company in the countryside. Now, 'Tarsel Wine' has become famous as the best wine in this country, and it is exported even to foreign countries through my family."
"Such a thing happened!?"
To the surprised Rinora, Sera said, "Yes. Perhaps if the business expands and prospers, there will be benefits for the country too, right?" and Misuzu asked, "What kind of benefits?"
"How silly. If business prospers, employment increases and tax revenue increases. Moreover, if people try to take advantage of it, technology will develop. There are more good things, right?"
"I see! There was such a deep reason. It's not just a simple party."
As Marfa was impressed, Kira said she had a question.
"What is it?"
"What kind of clothes should we wear to the party?"
Sera smiled broadly.
"I am having dresses made by Shivans-sama! If you all make it into the top 10 this time, you might have them made too! If you hear the price of my dress, you all will lose your footing!"
The seven of them bit at what Sera said happily.
"Ufufu... it's 10 million G!"
The seven of them were so surprised they almost fell over.
"Aim for the top 10! Understood?"
""Yes!!"
The seven of them were becoming even more motivated.
Around that time, Jeff was inviting Chris to drink.
"You aren't thinking of hitting on me, are you?"
"Me, hitting on Chris? Even as a joke, that's not funny. You know how Muller feels, don't you?"
I had vaguely noticed it, but I had no interest in saying it clearly.
(Eventually, I will be married off to a great noble as the Emperor's daughter. Even if I did experience romance, it would only be empty. But Father says, 'Make Shivans yours,' so I wonder what is so good about a guy like that?)
"What if I did know? If a Prince is liked by the child of a lower noble, would he respond to those feelings?"
"Don't call me Prince!"
"Then, Uncle?"
"Don't mess with me!" he said, getting angry.
"Status doesn't matter here, does it? At least consider Muller's feelings!"
"Even though he hasn't even confessed? How selfish. Look! That girl hiding over there seems to like you, Uncle! Respond to her feelings!"
When he glanced over, there were several female students peeking.
"I understand. I was wrong. From next time, call me Jeff. I am the 25th. My only merit is my lineage. I was made to realize that here. Aren't you the same?"
Jeff had been feeling irritation at himself for his grades not improving.
"Not really? It's true I was made to feel that I have no ability. But why are you so impatient, Jeff?"
After losing to Aristo with a sword and seeing him still making efforts, and seeing Aristo giving advice to various people, it seemed he wanted to do something to earn Muller's gratitude, feeling he couldn't lose.
"Ahahaha! Are you an idiot? Well, you are enthusiastic about swimming and reports, and lately you've been kindly helping with several people's consultations, haven't you? Is it thanks to Kate-senpai and Aria-senpai?"
"Is it okay for Chris not to make it into the top 10?"
"I am making a reasonable effort. Is this the time to worry about others?"
Jeff was impatient, wondering what to do.