Chapter 203 - 201 Returning Home
Two days later. Arrived at the Klaus territory.
When we arrived at the territory capital, for some reason, Kaoz was waiting for us leading a knight order. Not just me, but the entire merchant caravan was surprised.
"Why is Lord Kaoz here? In a place like this?"
"I was waiting for you, Shivans-kun!"
I alone was taken to the Lord's Manor, where I was told various things.
It seems that even after the influenza has subsided, the patients at the hospital do not stop coming.
"It's not just our territory; people are coming from far away after hearing the reputation! I am so happy I can't help myself!"
There are still unscrupulous doctors and apothecaries performing treatments where it is not yet known if they will work.
It is not uncommon for them to demand huge sums like 500,000 G or even 1,000,000 G.
It's likely a big factor that what was once desolate land has become a mountain of treasure. I didn't expect to be thanked this much, though...
It seems that farmers and woodcutters are now actively participating in growing unique vegetables and lacquer trees, eagerly preparing to exhibit them at the Autumn Party.
"That's right! Let's have a modest party! The knight order has changed since then, too."
He insisted, saying he absolutely wanted to thank me.
"Also, there was a letter from Prince Richard, but what is Mahjong?"
"I'm thinking of making them in the hospital from now on. If you'd like, would you come and see?"
"Let's go immediately!"
The building that houses the hospital's hot spring facilities.
If fifty mahjong tables are prepared there, the caravan people and adventurers will be delighted.
"Hey? Can we try it right away?"
Anne asks, sounding excited with her nipples standing out.
"You can, Anne. But your nipples are showing through?"
"It's fine! I'm only showing them to Shivans-sama! ♡"
When I then asked him to teach Kaoz the rules, the adventurers boasted, "That's right! We even played against the General!"
"Is that so! I can't lose to my younger brother! I heard even Father and His Majesty are fond of it! Teach me too!"
Kaoz was in high spirits while learning Mahjong.
Within the hospital, there were many people who wanted to become employees. The reason was simple.
'You must take a day off at least once a week. You must definitely take childcare leave and maternity leave! This is also an order from His Majesty!'
Since Unskilled Doctor A and ten others said this, it seems Kaoz implemented it in the knight order as well.
For childcare and maternity leave, 60 percent of the salary is guaranteed even if they take time off.
However, because Kaoz said in the knight order, "I will guarantee 100 percent!", his popularity skyrocketed. It was truly a meteoric rise.
The women who learned of this.
The rumors among the female residents were filled with this topic every day.
"I can't fight, so I'll go to the hospital! But... I wonder if they'll hire me?"
"Anyway, let's go to the interview!"
A large number of women were flocking to both the knight order and the hospital.
Naturally, Kaoz dumped everything onto the Internal Affairs Officer in charge.
"I'm... going to die..."
The management of the hospital was also dumped on him, and he was handling everything, including the interviews.
He's a corporate slave too. Hang in there!
Kuro, Shiro, Pink, and A.C.D. were also rejoicing, saying, "With this, it'll be okay even if we become pregnant!" Of course, Meilin, who was in the knight order, felt the same.
The boyfriends of A.B.C.D. had, in the end, been captured. They were put in a situation where they were made to work on farms and road maintenance and could not return to the hospital.
Do they know?
Thinking that, when I went to the nursing care facility, there were three people working with smiles. It was A, C, and D, who approached me with happy faces upon finding me.
"Teacher ♡ Welcome back ♡ Did you come to see us?"
C was wearing a miniskirt, but she quickly stripped off her lewd panties and handed them to me.
"You want to get women who have boyfriends pregnant, don't you? We want to be gotten pregnant by you too, Teacher ♡"
I called the three to the director's office and had a 4P.
D straddled my face and received cunnilingus, shouting, "I'm cumming! If you do something this good to me ♡ I can only love Teacher ♡ I don't care about my boyfriend anymore ♡" as she squirted.
A laughed, saying, "If my salary becomes 60 percent, I'll make that guy bear the burden!"
C performed fellatio and said, "After you ♡" before straddling me in the cowgirl position and grinding her hips.
"Hey, Teacher ♡ Make sure that doesn't come anymore ♡ Please grant me a baby ♡ Even without a boyfriend, I can live here ♡ Please enjoy my body ♡"
C screamed, while A took my hand and made me fondle her breasts and pussy, writhing.
"I ♡ I've gotten better at tightening my vagina, haven't I? Since you turned me into a total slut ♡ Please hold me a lot ♡"
A was expectant.
During the day, the three of them came almost every day to attend to me.
At night, naturally, I went to the house where Pink and Mei, who had become cabaret club girls, were.
"Darling ♡ Put lots of it in my pussy!"
"In Pink too! I'll become super lewd and serve you ♡"
Every night, they waited for me wearing various types of lewd underwear.
In this way, for three days and three nights, I had 4P during the day and enjoyed 3P at night.
And four days later, the party began at the Lord's Manor.
When I served the bourbon I had obtained, everyone was delighted.
"Where is this from?"
"It's from the territory next to Lord Kaoz's. It's alcohol made by a lord named Diana! It's delicious, isn't it?"
"It certainly is delicious! To think such delicious alcohol is being made so close by... looking at it this way, there are many things I don't know..."
Kaoz spoke with a face that seemed somewhat enlightened.
At the party, people who had achieved great things during the previous influenza were awarded.
Meilin was among them.
"That dress suits you well."
"It's thanks to you, Darling!"
Meilin was clad in a gorgeous dress, drawing the attention of the men.
Kaoz said that a reward for me was also being considered. If that was the case, I asked him to help Kuro, Shiro, A.C.D., Meilin, and Pink.
"I see! I won't treat them badly. Leave it to me!"
Kaoz said that, but in reality, he would likely dump it on his subordinates. This time, his face turned sorrowful, and he whispered, "Can we talk privately for a moment? It's a confidential matter," so I nodded.
When I was guided to a separate room, he immediately began, "It's about my older brother..."
"When you say older brother, you mean Windam-sama?"
He nodded at my question and became infuriated.
"Doing something stupid again! Not just Father... but even His Majesty is angry..."
"Even His Majesty!? What did he do?"
Despite being warned so many times, he continued to slip out of the fort to go to villages and towns to play with women. Naturally, as the soldiers also relaxed, Windam said, "If there are no enemies coming, you all should take it easy too!", so the fort had become completely lax.
"This will be bad if an enemy comes, you know?"
"Well, if that happens, the commander is like that, after all."
"Yeah, yeah. Even if a low-ranker like us says so!"
"Let's go drinking! I found a village with good women!"
It became a daily scene for the soldiers to leave the fort while the sun was still high.
Naturally, the people ordered by Klaus to provide protection also warned him.
Then, Windam retorted while laughing.
"I was told not to bring women to the fort. As long as I go out myself, there shouldn't be a problem, right? That's assuming an enemy is right next to us. Look around! Is there an enemy anywhere!"
He was causing trouble by bluffing like this to those around him.
"Then do as you please. We shall not provide protection!"
"What! You stubborn fools! I don't need you anymore! Go home!"
Because Windam dismissed the guards, the Imperial Capital was in an uproar.
"That man! Is he seriously insane!"
His father, Klaus, was absolutely furious.
His Majesty was also enraged, shouting, "Do you have no awareness that you are a commander on the front lines!"
Windam did not understand.
"Letters from His Majesty and Father? What could they be? Words of praise, perhaps?"
What was there... were words that could be called scathing insults from both.
From his father, Klaus, were the words 'Disinheritance and Disconnection'. From His Majesty, it was written, 'What has become of your brain? Consider that there is no place for you to return to in the Imperial Capital!', and he turned pale.
"Why...? There are no enemies at all, you know? Aren't His Majesty and Father both being deceived by the guards?"
When he said this to those around him, they were exasperated.
"Do you not know that there are no subordinates in this fort who will listen to Windam-sama? What did you come here for? Do you truly not understand?"
"I-I know! If an enemy comes, we fight!"
"And if you are in the village when an enemy comes? There is no subordinate who will fight for you. Everyone values their own lives. Why don't you just run away soon? There is almost no one left in this fort but us. If an enemy attack were to happen now, this fort would surely fall into enemy hands..."
Windam stood stunned after hearing his subordinate's words.
Meanwhile, at the fort...
"I heard His Majesty and the State Minister Excellency are also angry..."
"I knew it! That's how it goes... working under an idiot means you'll end up being the idiot."
"It's a pain, so let's find something we can take and run!"
This situation had also reached Kaoz.
"Shivans-kun... is my older brother truly insane..."
He asked in a pained voice.
"If you call it a disease, perhaps it is. This might be a Blood Defect."
"A Blood Defect!? Explain what you mean!"
It was likely because the Bismarck family had reigned as the Grand Duke family since ancient times, but the Emperor's lineage was likely their ancestor. And, for the sake of connections, the Imperial Family and the Bismarck family had repeatedly intermarried over a long period.
"Even now, Lady Marino, Lady Aqua, and Lady Aria are all from the Imperial Family. Most likely, Klaus-sama is the same? It might be that genetic abnormalities are appearing..."
"Now that you mention it, that's true! We have repeatedly engaged in inbreeding... Hey, is my older brother incurable? My mother is also a Marino... will I also become strange like my older brother?"
When I shook my head, Kaoz looked relieved.
"I can only speculate. It seems Windam-sama likely does not understand the reason why he is being scolded. And this is something I cannot treat. Just because a brother has this disease does not mean the younger brother will necessarily have it. And, I think Windam-sama currently thinks, 'I don't know what I'm being scolded for'."
"Hey, Shivans-kun... if my brother is disinherited, I will be the one to succeed him. Aristo, Lady Aqua my sister-in-law, and the concubines and mistresses—everyone will be in trouble! Why! Is my older brother so stupid that he can't even understand that?"
Kaoz lamented in grief.
(However, if it becomes a problem to this extent, it's going to be troublesome. The problem is what Windam, who has great pride and vanity but is more cowardly than anyone else, will do from here on. It would be fine if he just honestly returned to the manor and went under house arrest... I just hope things don't get weird.)
I cannot read the feelings of a person whose mind is collapsing.
Casting a dark shadow over everyone, what will happen next?
It had become a completely unpredictable development.
Outside, lightning flashed, and it turned into a downpour.
"I have a bad feeling about this..."
Kaoz muttered while looking up at the sky.
The next morning.
We set off toward the Imperial Capital.
We were seen off by many people in the city.
"Take care!"
"Come again!"
Wesson and the others were also waving, looking reluctant to see us go.
Three days later, we arrived at the Imperial Capital.
I hurried toward the Palace.
"Shivans! I have been waiting for you!"
"I also heard from Lord Kaoz during our journey. Is it true?"
Klaus appeared, wearing a pained expression.
"If it's about Windam... it's the truth! I was the one who informed Kaoz."
Because of that, I was suddenly given the urgent task of somehow managing the defense of the western fort. Apparently, at this moment, both Windam and the soldiers had fled upon learning of the anger of His Majesty and Klaus. Everyone was in a state of being missing.
Should I move Shivans' Guard...
There, I organized the troops centered around General Yaris.
I also went there and set up magic circles, first performing a major renovation of the fort.
I summoned Yaris, Regias, Vel, and the Captain-class members.
"If I were the enemy, I would avoid fighting this fort head-on."
"What would you do, Shivans-sama?"
"I would probably use monsters or necromancers."
When I answered Yaris's question, she rejoiced, saying, "And that's why the Young Master was performing 'Purification' and holy magic everywhere. I see! As expected!"
"Young master! The monster countermeasures are also perfect!"
Regias smiled while looking around.
There, I had Yaris equip the female soldiers primarily with projectile weapons.
I had Regias lead a cavalry unit to perform surprise attacks.
I had Vel use tamed birds for surveillance, and similarly, have tamed monkeys and dogs attack the enemy.
"We cannot say for certain that there will be no attacks from the sky. I have placed a barrier! For poison, I have prepared various antidotes. To prevent the introduction of pathogens, I have destroyed the enemy's research facilities and made it so we can respond to all kinds of diseases! Logistics are also secured! With this, we are unshakable! Show the enemy the strength of Shivans' Guard!"
""Uoooohhh—!!"
Cheers rose from everyone.
"Shivans-sama! Even if tens of thousands of enemies come to this castle, I will repel them!"
Today, Yaris smiled in an outfit that felt quite sexy.
"I'm counting on you, General!"
"Leave it to me!"
Food, alcohol, and water are abundant.
I prepared everything necessary so that there would be no trouble in living.
If you're coming, then come! You Duchy of Walujava!
I returned to the Imperial Capital and reported this to His Majesty and Klaus.
"Would you like to inspect the renovated fort?"
"There is no need for that, is there, Klaus?"
"Yes. I am sorry, Shivans-kun..."
Klaus was shrouded in a sense of tragedy.
It seemed he had sent out search parties, but since the fact that Windam and the soldiers could not be found was also a source of headache, I left him be.
But, just where on earth did they disappear to...
The majority of the soldiers who had given up on Windam were heading toward the Imperial Capital.
Only a portion of the soldiers and Windam himself had not been found.
When I went to the Adventurer Guild, the men of the Shinobi, the women of the Kunoichi, and Nadja were waiting.
There, I created a magic circle and decided to head to the Koka Tribe Village with everyone, leading the Shadow Unit as well. Of course, I also brought the Maiko mother and daughter, who had been subordinates.
Beta was the one who cried with joy upon seeing Maiko and the former assassins.
"You were safe...!"
There was an Alpha who looked like he was going to vomit at the sight of the men embracing.
However, upon entering the Koka Tribe Village and facing the Former Leader and Former Elders, tension ran through the air.
"I am Shivans O'Brien. I shall forgive your attempt to assassinate me."
Amidst the silence, everyone prostrated themselves.
The Elder who had been thinking of secretly burying me could not move. Yes! Just like a frog stared down by a snake, he was sweating profusely and his breathing had become labored.
Just like the previous leader... this guy is no ordinary person!
Not just the Elder who tried to target me, but everyone thought so.
"Shall we seek friendship? There are still some people who desire hostility, I see?"
When I looked at the Elder who had tried to target me, everyone turned in that direction.
"I-I... am not..."
"Are you not currently hiding a dagger in your bosom and gripping it in your hand?"
When he hurriedly let go, the dagger fell.
"You fool! Capture him!"
The O-kashira ordered, but before that, he began to writhe in pain.
"Ugyaa! Agyaa!"
Bound by [Bind] and having electricity flow through his body from [Thunder], the Elder writhed around.
"Listen well. I have not caused you any harm. In that case, what on earth is your mindset to launch an attack? You have no grounds to complain even if I were to destroy this village, do you? You must have had that much resolve to attack me, right?"
Then, the Leader looked at me with a defiant gaze.
"Ho! It seems the former leader wants to say, 'Try it if you can.' However, attacking an innocent village would mean making Alpha and the others' efforts in vain. I shall make you realize how much of a fool you are for not knowing the ways of the world."
When the Leader began to suffer, everyone was surprised.
"In four days, you will die. I shall have the former leader take responsibility for the fact that you did nothing but sit idly in the seat of the leader and then tried to kill me. As for the next leader, it will be the O-kashira. You shall carry it out! Anyone who opposes will be made to follow the former leader!"
Seeing the Former Leader writhing in agony, no one could oppose.
You've got to be kidding! To suffer like that for four days before dying!
The New Leader of the Koka Tribe was decided to be the O-kashira by unanimous vote.
"Returning to the main topic. How much did you receive as an advance for my assassination?"
One of the Elders spoke honestly, "It was 1,000,000..."
"I see. Then I shall also issue a request! I will give you 10,000,000 as an advance, along with food and alcohol! If you capture those related to the Duchy of Walujava and provide important intel, I will give you an additional 100,000. Furthermore, if you capture Jason, I will give you 10,000,000!"
The people became stirred and excited.
"New Leader. I leave Maiko to you. If anything happens, the village will be gone, you know?"
"I-I understand! I will protect her even at the cost of my life!"
Maiko smiled while rubbing her stomach.
I spoke to the New Leader. It was about the future.
"The way for the Koka Tribe to survive is through information. In the future, the countries that control the economy will survive. An era will come where status and such will be of no use. If you cannot respond to that, you will perish."
When I said the same could be said for the Kunoichi women, Anne nodded.
I led everyone out to the wasteland of the Koka Tribe Village.
As I tilled the land with earth magic, grew crops with spirit magic, and sprinkled Aqua Heal Water, I even restored all the dried-up wells. Then, everyone worshipped me.
"It's a God! It's a God!"
Then Maiko appeared and said, "I have been granted a Child of God!" and the Kunoichi women looked at me with deadpan eyes.
Thinking it was bad, I muttered as if to gloss over it.
"W-well then, shall we head to the Iga Tribe..."
"Please wait! Take us with you! We will bring our retainers too!"
When Alpha said that, Beta and the other three punched and kicked him, saying, "Since when did we become your retainers, you bastard?", but for some reason, Alpha looked happy.
"Are these guys coming too?"
Duee looked at the men of the Shinobi with a look of distaste.
"Well, we came to the Koka Tribe Village too, so isn't it fine?"
When Troi said that, everyone reluctantly agreed.
When we flew to the Iga Tribe via a magic circle, the village became an uproar.
"Angel-sama has arrived!"
Immediately, I tilled the wasteland with earth magic and grew vegetables and wheat with spirit magic, and everyone rejoiced, making a fuss, "Is this the Divine Work!" Of course, when I moistened the dried wells with abundant water, cheers went up.
I was granted an audience and invited by Obaaba-sama.
"Angel-sama! We are deeply sorry!"
Since the Elders, the Baba-sama, were also prostrating, I had them lift their heads and spoke to them.
"What is done is done. More importantly..."
Here too, I had the people of the Duchy of Walujava and Jason put on wanted posters, and I paid 10,000,000 G as an advance. Similarly, when I said I would pay 10,000,000 G if they captured Jason, the people were delighted.
While serving alcohol and chatting, when Obaaba-sama learned that the Kunoichi women had returned as virgins, she was shocked.
"If only I were ten years younger..."
Should I call people around seventy "Around Seventy"?
Even if she were ten years younger, it wouldn't change anything, would it? Is it dementia? Is there even a point in reacting?
(She's not even in the realm of a mature woman anymore...)
As I stood there with a troubled face, the men of the Shinobi, the women of the Kunoichi, the Baba-sama, and everyone around me were trembling their shoulders and looking down.
"For you all to be of no use to Angel-sama... I am so frustrated!"
"T-that is not the case! It was just that there was not enough time!"
When Anne desperately argued, Due said, "We will definitely return after being pregnant with your children! Therefore, please give us a little more time!"
"Is that so?"
When Obaaba-sama directed a doubting gaze at them, Troi whispered, "Help me..."
"Please make us heroes."
"Save the village from its crisis!"
Quatre and Cinq also pleaded in low voices. Since I had no choice, I asked, "May I borrow these five for a while?" and Obaaba-sama readily and happily agreed, saying, "By all means!"
I gave the five of them a strict command with a stern face, "If you do not become pregnant with a child, you will not be permitted to return!"
""Of course!!"
The Kunoichi women replied with smiles.
"Please make us lewd starting tonight!"
"Ufu! I can offer my virginity!"
"I'll comply with anything!"
"I'm expecting something very naughty!"
"Actually, I'm a total slut!"
The five of them each made their own claims.