Chapter 173 - 171 A Small Island to the South
I hurried to complete the ship.
I had a certain image of both the ship's propulsion and the cannon. However, I needed power that could not be achieved by human strength alone.
(If I have a golem with both power and speed act as the engine to move the large screw propeller!)
I thought it might be fine to just have a golem throw stones instead of forcing the creation of a cannon, but I applied the principles of the Air Gun and tried to make it using alchemy.
The friction heat from the shaft would be channeled to the bridge when it's cold and discharged outside the ship when it's hot. I applied [Waterproofing] to the shaft, and applied rust-preventing paint and a barrier to the whole thing. Just in case the ship capsized, the barrier would protect us.
(It's better not to use this ship if I don't have to. If I can avoid using it forever.)
I tried calling out a golem using Summoning Magic. The golem I imagined was humanoid, but it was a golem possessing only enough power and speed to serve as a power source.
(Until now, things I imagined have come out. In a sense, Summoning Magic might be imagination magic.)
I could feel that I was consuming a massive amount of magical power.
It felt as if the strength from my entire body was being sucked out.
"It's done! From today, you are the crew member of my ship!"
I spoke to Golem No. 1, but naturally, there was no reply.
I conducted training to move it using [Magic Manipulation], and created No. 2 and No. 3, assigning them roles.
With that, would the ship actually move?
Wanting to experiment, I went out to sea late at night to conduct training.
I used [Appraisal] and Clairvoyance to grasp the topography of the seabed to create nautical charts. I also discovered inhabited and uninhabited islands, and was able to perform tasks like fighting pirates and sharks, making my life feel fulfilling.
Whenever I found points for improvement in the ship, I would fix them.
While I was fixing the rudder and various other things to obtain propulsion, a month passed in the blink of an eye.
During that month, the fishermen took a day off once a week, and everyone repaired their relationships by playing Mahjong together or doing housework at home.
The wives also showed signs of approaching us, saying, "Because we are fishing for our lives."
That was thanks to Taizou's persuasion and discussions.
"It's thanks to Taizou-san!"
"It's thanks to the Lord supporting me! I've finally decided to take a wife too! Wahahaha!"
Without me knowing, he had remarried.
Kairi seemed to bless it as well, and she saw me off with a smile when I returned.
A little while after that, Julia was overjoyed by her first pregnancy. As usual, she took care of me and did all the housework. Even at night...
"I've come to love drinking semen too♡"
Every night, she performs fellatio for me, but perhaps thinking I was unsatisfied, she says, "If even this is okay, please use it♡ I'm still a virgin♡" while offering her ass.
When we use Love Lotion, she lets out cries of joy.
"Ufufu♡ I've been made to climax through my ass too♡ Love is wonderful♡"
Apparently, since her ass was developed, her bowel movements improved, and she began to be told by the public that she had "become beautiful," and since she started drinking semen, she was rumored to have "rejuvenated."
When Eva and Luise came during the daytime, a 3P became the norm.
"Eva-neesama's fellatio is incredibly erotic♡"
"I can't lose to Luise when it comes to sex appeal♡ You've become a complete female too♡"
"Yes♡ I've awakened to my true nature♡ I want Master's saliva♡"
Luise likes the Front-Facing Seated Position, and when she is made to drink saliva and has her nipples sucked, she shakes her hips violently, and when I am about to cum, she bounces while shouting, "Ejaculation is coming—♡" and reaches climax, squirting.
On the other hand, Eva prefers the Cowgirl Position, wriggling her hips as if savoring my cock, and when she realizes I'm about to cum, she tightens her vagina and leans over me.
"I love you♡ I'll never let you pull out♡ Tell me you want to impregnate me♡"
"You belong only to me! The only thing allowed to impregnate you is my seed!"
"I will carry Master's child forever♡ Not my husband, of course, and certainly not other men!"
Both of them were coated in Love Lotion and offered their anals as well.
"Even if I get pregnant, don't give it to other females!"
"That's right♡ Even if I'm pregnant, I'm only Master's female♡"
Since Eva and Luise eventually stopped having "that" come and were happy about it, I built a Relaxation Room on the first floor of the shipyard to provide a place for them to rest.
"Don't overdo it!"
When I showed consideration to each of them, they smiled and said, "We are happy!" I also prepared and stocked potions and Nutritional Drinks.
Perhaps because I had given them money, everyone seemed to have more mental leeway. Everyone knew that I would eventually leave this fishing village, so there was no sense of tragedy.
"Please come again!"
"Come back to us!"
I left the fishing village and returned to the Academy.
When I returned to the Academy, neither Aria nor Aristo were there.
"As for those people, they are doing special training in Senpai's territory."
Chris told me with a mixed sigh.
Apparently, they had taken the Traffic Light Trio and Carla to the Butler territory to train their bodies, and they were also listening to craftsmen, merchants, and farmers within the territory, and actually experiencing agriculture.
"What's so fun about that? My sister married a strange man too."
Jeff, full of a Delinquent Vibe, complained.
Regarding Aria, he was teasing her past of being in love with Aristo.
Currently, if he said that, it seemed he was scolded with, "That's my dark history. Never say that again!"
I wondered what happened since I couldn't see Muller, and Jeff told me.
"As for him, he's frustrated because he couldn't beat the first-years Wolf and Oscar, so he's being trained by Kate-sensei every day. Honestly! So what if he got stronger! What's with this stoicism! He's just gotten popular and is floating on air!"
Apparently, he was complaining because he didn't like the fact that Muller was Real-life Fulfilled.
"Shut up, Jeff! Help out a little!"
"What do you want me to help Chris with? The people who come to the Student Council are the same as always—nothing but lunatics shouting about freedom, equality, and ending wars! They don't know anything about our troubles!"
Since it looked like it would turn into a Fight, I decided to serve tea and cake.
"Now, now. Shall we have some tea? Let's take a breather."
"You're right. Whenever I'm face-to-face with Jeff, it's nothing but fighting. I'm fed up."
When I served coffee and cake, they were pleased.
"So, what is it that has Jeff so worried and irritated? If you'd like, why not try talking about it? If you speak, you might find a clue to a solution."
He thought for a moment, then began to speak bit by bit.
When he entered, he had lost to Muller in the swordsmanship exam but entered as the top student, and having been elated because he was the Emperor's son, he had dreamed of a rose-colored Academy life.
But before he knew it, during the Summer Training Camp, he realized everyone was overtaking him, and he was becoming an inconspicuous existence.
"I realized I have nothing. No things I can be absorbed in, no things I'm interested in. I don't have any idea of what I want to do in the future at all... Do you think someone like me can take an interest in other people's problems?"
"Were you pushing everything onto me for a reason like that?"
Chris got angry, but I remembered that Passo was somewhat like that too.
(I've thought of something good!)
I whispered in Chris's ear and left the Student Council Room.
When I headed to the Principal's office, the Principal was there, so when I said, "I have a consultation," he said with a smile, "I'll listen."
"I hear there are still students shouting about freedom and equality?"
I nodded and sighed, "It's quite a problem..." When I explained that the Student Council was struggling to handle them and that Jeff was lethargic, the Principal sighed even more.
"I've thought of a good way!"
"Let me hear it!"
To the Principal, who was listening eagerly, I said, "I will give them freedom," and he made a puzzled face.
"I'll have them live a semi-naked life on an Uninhabited Island. They'll be free to sleep wherever they want. They'll be free to eat or not eat. They'll have to live a life of hardship where they can't even survive without searching for water. Let's let them experience firsthand that a world without conflict does not exist!"
He burst into loud laughter.
"But is there no danger?"
"I will provide surveillance. Well, if they look like they're about to die, they'll realize that they were shouting about freedom and anti-war in a place that was actually comfortable and safe. Surely, they will understand the value of it, right?"
When I nodded, he said, "I'll leave it to you."
What I had whispered to Chris was, "Gather the idiots and Jeff at the grounds tomorrow morning."
During the night, I set up magic circles at the grounds and the Uninhabited Island and connected them. I also tamed some seabirds to act as surveillance.
(Even pirates don't approach this small island. It's a perfect location.)
The next morning.
Jeff and the men and women who advocated for 'Freedom, Equality, Philanthropy, and a world without war or conflict' arrived. While I, Chris, and the Principal were waiting, one of them glared at me and said, "What exactly do you intend to make us do?"
"Now, now, calm down. Everyone, change into your respective clothes."
The men and women entered the huts that had been built on the grounds, and after the men changed into swim trunks and the women changed into bikinis, they came out.
"It's still cold! What are you planning to do, making us dress like this! How lewd!"
It was the moment a woman, covered in goosebumps, complained.
The ground glowed, and they arrived at the warm small island to the south.
"Where is this?"
One male student complained to me.
"It is the freedom you all love. Here, there is no war, let alone conflict. Please share equally and help each other with a spirit of philanthropy. Even if you sleep all day, no one will complain. Because you are all free!"
At my words, Chris held her stomach and laughed loudly.
"Don't mess with me! Why am I with these lunatics!"
"Oh? Didn't you say it yourself, Jeff? That you have nothing. If you're going to live with nothing, a place like this is appropriate, isn't it?"
Jeff tried to complain further, but I, Chris, and the Principal vanished, leaving the men and women in swimsuits in a daze.
Then, one student said, "This isn't the freedom I wanted..." and started crying.
"Don't spout convenient nonsense! Because of you bastards, I've been sent to a place like this too! If we don't secure food and water, we're seriously going to die! That Senpai is a devil! Hey! Everyone, let's move!"
Jeff gave instructions to everyone, but nothing could be done. There were plenty of things to do, like finding a place to sleep and starting a fire, but everyone remained in a daze and no one tried to move.
"You guys... you're just trash with big words! Fine! I'll definitely make it back alive. You guys can just die in the dirt!"
Jeff was gathering wood and searching for water.
(I have to do something before the sun goes down! How can I act together with these people! I have no intention of dying with them! Go ahead and die freely!)
While aiming for the summit of the small island, Jeff was picking up edible things and twigs.
"There are no monsters or beasts. If I'm attacked wearing nothing but swim trunks, it'll be over in an instant. I want a blade... I should have studied things like edible wild plants and mushrooms..."
While talking to himself, he climbed the mountain, discovered a stream, and drank the water.
"Haaa! This is delicious! It brings me back to life!"
Since he didn't have a water bottle, he searched for something that could secure water.
(If I make it back alive, I'm definitely going to punch that devil!)
While thinking such things, he searched, but things didn't turn up so conveniently, so he looked up at the sun to confirm his position. Although the altitude was low, he climbed the steep mountain without a path in silence.
Upon arriving at the summit, he immediately looked around. It was nothing but sea, with no land or islands in sight. It was a scenery sufficient to cause despair, with no passing ships.
As he stared blankly, he heard a voice from below.
"Highness! Please wait—!"
The one shouting was a woman in a bikini.
After a while, she climbed up.
"It seems you know me...?"
"Of course. His Highness Jefferson is the person who entered as the top student in our year. You are a most excellent person!"
When spoken to like that, Jeff was honestly pleased.
"Jeff is fine. And you?"
"My name is Lea. I am the same age as His Highness Jeff!"
Muttering that he didn't need the title, he spoke to Lea.
"Why are you with such a group of fanatics? And why did you follow me?"
Then, she began to speak with a sad face.
"I am the daughter of a humble Baron house. My fiancé, Ahim-sama, the eldest son of Count Zikismund, is my fiancé. Though, even so, I can only ever be a concubine..."
Jeff grew angry upon hearing that Ahim wanted a legitimate wife from a high-status family such as the Imperial Family or the Grand Duke family.
"Tch! So that's why you were forced to participate in their activities. What's with freedom, equality, and philanthropy! Ahim is completely obsessed with status! He's just setting his own standards aside! Isn't he ashamed of completely restricting his fiancé's freedom? What is that Ahim doing now?"
"I don't know... He fell into despair and did nothing, and told me to go find water and food. I didn't know what to do, so I followed Jeff-sama."
He said he didn't need the title, and his anger toward Ahim surged. However, right now, they were in the middle of survival. It was not the time to be angry. They had to prioritize water and food.
"Lea. I can see a sandy beach below! Let's aim for there!"
"But... I injured my leg before coming here, so I will be a burden, please leave me behind."
Jeff was barefoot, but Lea was as well.
(Damn it! If only I could use healing magic like that devil Senpai...)
It was only at the level of lifestyle magic, but since Jeff could use water and fire, he used Water Magic to disinfect the wound. However, it was only enough to make droplets drip, and they were in a situation without any cloth.
"Lea! Get on my back!"
"Eh!? That's out of the question! Please abandon me!"
"You idiot! There's no way I could do that! I'll carry you!"
When he forcibly carried the embarrassed Lea on his back, he felt the sensation of her breasts against his back, though they weren't very large, and his crotch grew big.
"Are you alright?"
Lea was worried about Jeff, who was descending the mountain with her on his back, but Jeff was nervous about whether she was talking about his crotch.
"This is a natural phenomenon. It is by no means a lewd feeling!"
"Eh? What are you talking about? Am I not heavy?"
"Is that it? It's perfectly fine! Hold on tight!"
At that, Lea also realized that Jeff's crotch was getting big because of her, and while she was embarrassed, she was also happy.
(Geez! To make it big because of me!)
As she hugged him tightly and pressed against him, Jeff's crotch grew even larger. Upon arriving at the sandy beach, Lea looked for a place where she could lie down. Then, there was a place that looked like grass.
It was when he lowered Lea and made her lie down.
"Your Majesty! There is a snake! I'm scared!"
As she hugged him frantically, his hands touched her breasts, but Lea didn't notice. It seemed she was beyond that.
"It's okay! Leave it to me!"
He found a wooden stick and beat it repeatedly until the snake died.
"Is it a venomous snake? I'm scared... don't leave me alone."
"Who knows. I don't know if it has venom..."
He regretted that he should have studied more. He wanted to search for medicinal herbs to heal Lea's wound, but since he didn't even know which ones were medicinal herbs, he became irritated with himself and felt sad.
(Even Aristo-senpai, whom I looked down on, knew them... what am I? Can't I even save a single girl?)
T/N: Aristo is referred to as "Senpai" here by Jeff, likely due to his status as a student.
He felt so pathetic that he almost cried.
"What is the matter, Your Highness?"
"Don't call me Your Highness. Jeff is fine! I am useless."
"That is not true. Did you not protect me just now!"
Being hugged tightly, Jeff felt like he might get a nosebleed.
Avoiding the bushes, he laid Lea down on the sandy beach and began gathering driftwood.
"I will also help with something..."
"It's fine. Just sleep. I'll be happier that way."
Lea got up and began picking up stones and digging in the sand. There, in order to be able to cook if possible, she worked hard to make something like a kiln.
Jeff wanted to catch fish, but he had no tools. Even if he went skin-diving, he had no spear, and when he thought about whether shrimp or shellfish could be easily taken, he felt at a loss.
(I should have taken the Summer Training Camp more seriously!)
He did nothing but reflect.
In the meantime, Lea, surprisingly, while limping, was picking up stones, digging in the sand to unearth shellfish, and putting the shellfish and seawater into a stone with a hollow center to remove the sand.
Jeff wandered around searching for nuts and wild plants.
While walking along the coastline, he found a fish that hadn't escaped into a gap in the rocks and was overjoyed, but since he had no blade, he worried about how to bring the fish back.
He went toward the bushes to look for something to catch fish with, but found nothing.
He found a large leaf and decided to wrap the fish in it to bring it back.
(With this leaf, I can wrap Lea's leg!)
He didn't know if it would be effective, but thinking it would be better than bare feet, he plucked the leaf and thought about wrapping it around her leg with vines. Then, he carefully carried a large leaf filled with water to let her drink.
"Lea. Drink this!"
"What about you, your highness?"
"Jeff is fine. I've already drunk. I'm going to go catch fish now."
He hurried back to the rocks, got the fish, and rushed back again. When he realized, a simple kiln had been made, and she was waiting with grilled shellfish or something like shellfish soup on the stones.
Moreover, she was sharpening a pointed stone with seawater.
"You're amazing, Lea..."
"Someone like me... is... is... more amazing than J-J-Jeffy... You even fetched water and caught fish!"
Being called Jeffy made him laugh, but he found Lea, who praised him with a red face, to be precious.
(And to do all this while her leg is in bad condition! She's much more amazing than me.)
While he was surprised, Lea used the sharpened stone to fillet the fish.
She couldn't quite do a three-piece fillet, but she removed the scales, innards, and head to make grilled fish.
"I'm glad I went to the Summer Training Camp. If I hadn't gone, I don't think I would have known which shellfish were edible or even been able to touch a fish. I was able to avoid wasting the fish that J-Jeff caught."
Jeff felt like he was going to cry, and he wrapped Lea's leg with the large leaf and vines.
"To do such a thing for someone like me!"
"Let me. I couldn't have done anything without you, Lea. I learned nothing at the Summer Training Camp. Since coming here, I've regretted many times that I should have studied more! I don't know medicinal herbs, and I don't know edible wild plants. I used to criticize Aristo-senpai, but I had no right to do so..."
While crying, Lea hugged Jeff, who was treating her leg.
"I'm glad I followed you, Jeff! If I had stayed with Ahim, I would have been used like a servant. So I'm truly glad I'm with the kind Jeff!"
Lea also hugged him while crying.
After that, they ate while talking about each other. Fortunately, there was moonlight, so it wasn't that dark.
"But when I was brought here and thrown out, I seriously hated Shivans-senpai. I thought if I could make it back alive, I'd beat him up. Well, I'd probably just get beaten back, though. Now, I'm grateful to Senpai. I even got to meet you, Lea..."
Lea lowered her face so he wouldn't notice her turning bright red.
"Are all members of the Imperial Family so good at wooing women? Ahim thinks of me as nothing more than a slave."
"I-I just said what I honestly thought! I have no experience with women until now... don't make me say embarrassing things! Anyway! My brothers and I are different! Though we're the same in that our only merit is our status."
Jeff looked down sadly.
"That's not true! Jeff, you carried me down the mountain when I was injured! Please don't say such sad things as 'only status'! You are a very kind person to me!"
At this point, he could have hugged her and kissed her, but the virgin Jeff couldn't.
There wasn't much to clean up, but they both said "Thank you for the meal" with smiles and went to sleep, but Jeff insisted on being the lookout and tending the fire.
"Eh!? I sleep, and Your Highness keeps watch on the fire? It's too much to ask..."
"Don't call me your highness. Lea is a woman, and she's injured. It's only natural, isn't it?"
Having already forgotten about her fiancé, Lea's heart fluttered.
"Let's sleep together, Jeff. If we hug, we won't be cold at night."
When she said that, his face turned red, and his crotch swelled with improper delusions and expectation.
He invited Jeff in, and they ended up in a position where they were hugging on the sandy beach.
"I also have absolutely no experience with men. I had never once thought I liked a man. But now, I love Jeff!"
As she said that and kissed him, Jeff's crotch became rock hard, forming a tent, and it asserted itself strongly against Lea's lower body.
"This is my first kiss! Don't forget it!"
Jeff's gun... with those words, it misfired.
Lea realized it from the scent, but she deliberately said nothing and made him take off his swim trunks to wash in the sea, and when he said, "S-sorry... my kiss... is also my first," Lea's heart fluttered even more.
"I'll take mine off too!"
As Jeff watched Lea enter the sea completely naked, his gun was reloaded.
"Lea, illuminated by the moonlight, is more beautiful than anyone!"
"I'm happy! But if you say things like that, I'll get serious, you know? My chest is small too..."
She turned red, but when he said, "It doesn't matter! I don't want to hand Lea over to someone like Ahim!", she said while crying, "Take me away!" and kissed him.
That night, a couple who lost both their virginity and their status as virgins was born.