Chapter 80 - 80: The Changing Town
At the auction venue, the sea dragon was already on display, and the audience was in a state of great excitement. Told they could touch it, many high-tension guests were touching it all over. Then, the event's organizer, Smith-san, took the stage and gave a greeting.
"Actually, Jeffery-san and I were on the same ship, and we were on the deck when that sea dragon attacked. And during the pirate attack too, of course! We felt more dead than alive."
He spoke nostalgically, but I wanted to say, you guys were dead asleep during the pirate attack.
"Originally, we wanted the adventurer team called 'White Tiger,' who saved us, to come. Unfortunately, they were driven away by the discriminatory Guild and the children of nobles, so they aren't here today..."
At those words, the audience buzzed, and jeers flew.
"Nobles just had great ancestors, that's all!"
"Hey, I heard about it! Isn't the lord here a cheapskate and a discriminator?"
Listening to the jeers, the Margrave muttered angrily in a small voice, "No... I really didn't know... It's all that bastard's fault!"
Waiting for the crowd's jeers to quiet down, Smith began to speak.
"That's exactly right! Both Jeffery-san and I are merchants! We are absolutely not discriminators! Even if someone is from the slums, they are our lifesavers! So, when we heard that the Magistrate and the Lord-sama were doing nothing to reward them, our hearts ached. So, we decided to stand up!"
As the crowd gave a huge round of applause and praise, he waved happily.
"Today's auction is being held for that purpose! Of course, we will return the profits! We want to use them to help underprivileged orphans and people who cannot receive treatment at hospitals! Please enjoy!"
With thunderous applause, the audience told him, "I'm moved!" and Smith looked immensely proud.
Yuki and I were inside a tent in the guest seats. Yuki, who had just had her breasts fondled and nipples teased, had no interest in Smith's speech.
Making slurping and squelching sounds, half-naked with her legs spread wide, she was performing self-fellatio. She wore no panties under her miniskirt. As her private area was fully exposed and she stood up, love nectar dripped like droplets from her highly sensitive pussy.
Silently, she straddled me, grabbed my cock, and inserted it into her slippery pussy. The moment she inserted it, she seemed to twitch and come.
"Shivans-sama's cock is a vicious cock that makes my pussy come immediately. It turns me into a woman's body in an instant... Don't move... I'm still coming right now... If you thrust deep inside, I come even more!"
As I touched her breasts and said, "Beautiful breasts. They make me want to suck on your nipples..." and then sucked, she said, "Hauu! If you say that and suck them... I'll go crazy! No more! It feels good! My voice is coming out..." So, I put up a barrier around Yuki, cast 'Sound Barrier' and 'Perception Block,' and made her come over and over. She screamed, "Shivans-sama! Yuki belongs to Shivans-sama! I offer you my mouth, my ass, even my womb! I love you! Ah! I'm dying! It feels too good, I'm dying!"
After I came inside, when I tried to pull out, she tightened her vagina and pleaded, "Don't pull out! Thrust deeper... and release your seed! Violate me until I break!" grinding her hips against me.
"Even though you were a virgin until just recently, right?"
"Yes! Because Shivans-sama made me a woman!"
After I thrust my hips at high speed for about an hour, she drooled, wore an ecstatic expression, and fainted.
During that time, dismantlers were desperately separating the sea dragon's parts. Auction participants grilled the meat and sampled it.
"Delicious!"
"This is... a deliciousness I've never tasted before!"
Hearing those voices, many people joined the auction. Various parts were sold. Meat, bones, and skin, but the eyeballs, shining like jewels, fetched a high price. The giant magic stone taken out last drew a crowd of many collectors.
Thanks to the magic stone going for 50 million G, the total amount exceeded 80 million. I thanked Smith-san, received 50 million G, and left the rest with Smith-san.
Then Smith-san asked, "I've arranged a ship to the Imperial Capital. It leaves in one week, what will you do?" I replied, "I'll go!"
(My first time in the Imperial Capital, huh... I'm looking forward to it!)
The Margrave and the vassal nobles were meeting with the Magistrate and his son at the Military Police headquarters. There, they confessed all their past misdeeds. It was because they feared their evil deeds would be exposed if they talked about the pirates and the sea dragon. They had manipulated former bandits to kidnap women and sell them to pirates to earn money.
"That's why I thought if I threw some petty cash at vagrant-like adventurers, they'd hand over the pirates and I could silence them! If that guy hadn't refused... it wouldn't have been found out! You guys just squeeze taxes uselessly. You don't even know that villages and towns are suffering in poverty! I'm still better off because I earn my own money, right?"
Saying that villages and towns fallen into poverty came to him to sell their women, he laughed, mocking the Margrave and the vassal nobles.
"What do you mean, 'earn your own money'! You colossal idiot!"
Even when the Margrave raged at him, the Magistrate was unheeding.
Laughing, he said, "Then, what did you do? You're just imitating what your ancestors did. You haven't made any progress since ancient times, right? Just exploiting the peasants. This territory hasn't prospered at all, has it? I'm still putting in more effort, aren't I! You guys say you leave things to your subordinates and do nothing. You're fools with nothing to be proud of but your status!" and puffed out his chest.
One of the vassal nobles stepped forward.
"What you've done is unforgivable, but you certainly have a point. I too have a desire to inherit from my father and develop the territory. But we haven't progressed. I think I must reflect on that."
A young Viscount showed understanding.
However, it was clear that they had governed for self-interest. The Margrave said that the slums expanded, bandits and thieves increased, the people's hearts were devastated, and the sin of causing distrust among the nobility was great.
Then, before they were to be put to death, a vassal noble Baron said he had a question.
"I want to ask one thing. What did the Magistrate use the money he gained for?"
"To obtain higher status!"
When he said he had sent a huge bribe of 600 million to a person named Peten, the secretary to the Prime Minister Excellency, the Margrave burst into laughter.
"No such person exists. You were literally taken in by a fraud (peten)!"
"Th-that can't be..."
As the Magistrate was disappointed, the Margrave dealt the finishing blow: "It's only natural, right? You are the biggest discriminator. You tried to have a good time with money gained from selling people. The biggest fool is you!"
The Margrave's aide was lecturing the captured Internal Affairs Officers and administrative officials.
"You people lent a hand to rebels. You are, so to speak, traitors. You say you were threatened by the Magistrate, but there should have been any number of ways to inform us. However, the result of biting at the bait in front of you is that. Look."
Outside, their parents, siblings, wives, and children were sitting on the ground, wearing poncho-like garments, the clothes worn by slaves.
"P-please forgive us! Have mercy..."
Crying and performing dogeza, the Internal Affairs Officers and administrative officials' fate of being executed along with the Magistrate would not change.
"The Magistrate and His Excellency the Margrave. We have no use for fools who can't even tell which is heavier when weighed on a scale! Take them away!"
That was meant as a warning to the next Magistrate, Internal Affairs Officers, and administrative officials. It was to show them that their families would end up like this too.
In the subsequent Military Police investigation, it was thought that the bandits had kidnapped 20 women, but it turned out to be slightly different.
The woman named Kayo was definitely sold by her boyfriend. The women named Aki and Natsu were sold by their husbands and their parents. The woman named Haru was sold by the village chief. Yuki seemed to have been sold by a female friend who got angry, saying, "That woman stole my man!" They stated in reflection that they were lured by immediate money and sold them, but the five were furious, saying, "Unforgivable!"
It was the moment the five were betrayed by people they trusted, lost their place to return to, and despaired.
On my side, I rescued the underworld Boss and his executives, and the bandit Bad from the Military Police, had them gather their companions, placed Slave Marks on them, and made them my subordinates to talk.
"Are you guys fine staying as you are? As men, don't you want to do a big job?"
Then, the Boss leaned forward and said, "Tell us specifically!" So I conveyed the plan for this operation.
I had heard that bandits and thieves were increasing lately, so I came up with this plan. First, the plan was to have them gather people in this country who had grievances and dissatisfaction in the Imperial Capital and attack the palace and the Prime Minister's office.
"A-and then?"
He gulped and wanted to hear more.
Right now, this country wants to go to war with a neighboring country. Elite soldiers are already heading to the border, so the garrison troops in the Imperial Capital are negligible. When I said the national treasury has billions in gold, their dreams expanded.
"This Margrave's territory is an iron-producing region. We're using that iron to make weapons and raise an army. Right now, all the high-quality iron is in the Imperial Capital, and good weapons are being made every day, you know? You want them, right? There's also gold, silver, jewels, and an unimaginable fortune! Don't you think it's much better than tediously attacking merchants?"
At my words, everyone nodded, motivated.
"Probably, the sons of foolish nobles are in the Imperial Capital. They're wandering around acting like adventurers or criminals, right? You just need to kidnap them. They'll become the true culprits of attacking the Emperor and the Imperial Capital, and act as your scapegoats."
They rejoiced, saying that was good.
It would be perfect bait to keep their own trails clean.
I told them I would be in this Roast for a week, using the shipyard as a base, and ordered, "If anyone comes to attack, capture them." I then told them that since I would head to the Imperial Capital afterward, they should assemble outside the Imperial Capital two weeks from now.
"Well, even if no one comes, I'll do it alone. In that case, I'll monopolize the treasure, is that okay? If you don't like that, join in!"
Since I had made them believe I would do it alone if necessary, they all rushed out, saying, "Let's call our acquaintances and companions!"
Saying they'd need operating funds, I also gave 10 gold coins to the Boss, which made everyone enthusiastic.
Liz's parents had completely recovered their health and were well enough to walk a little. They also knew about my relationship with Liz and accepted it. It seemed significant that I had bought the shipyard's title deed from Smith and gifted it to her parents.
"He's our lifesaver and rebuilt the company!"
"That's right! Just as your father says, Liz! Devote yourself to him!"
"I intend to, even without being told!"
The transformation of her parents' mansion, the company building, company housing, women's dormitory, flower beds, fields, the maintained dock, and the clean roads and grounds was also a big factor.
Now, even in front of her parents, Liz, in lewd underwear, makes slurping sounds as she sucks.
"Oh, this girl! She's always been lewd, but I never thought she was this super lewd! Looks like she'll have a baby soon! Ohohoho!"
To his wife's words, the father laughed, "Is that so? I didn't know. Hey Liz! If you're going to be in heat, do it in another room! Your father is still active too! Wahahaha!"
When he got big, she shifted her panties aside and straddled him in the front-facing seated position, saying, "Don't get turned on by me, Father! I'm already Shivans's woman! I show my skin because I trust you as family... but I wouldn't show it to any other man!" as she shook her hips.
Anyway, after making Liz come many times and finishing the cleaning fellatio, we could finally get to the main topic. I asked them to hire five women who were likely pregnant with my child.
"Specifically, with the six ships we have now, I'm thinking of making three into passenger ships to the Kingdom of Rhodesia, and three into passenger ships to the Altmea Empire, and having them sail to my territory."
The three were surprised, saying that was amazing.
With this, we could exchange various information with this country and transport supplies. It should be interesting to transport supplies in the former ship bottoms.
I told Liz and her parents about the circumstances of the five women.
"That's wonderful! If they're Shivans's women, they're family sharing the same husband!"
Since Liz's parents agreed with her words, I immediately went to meet the five.
The five were still lamenting, "I was sold," or "I was betrayed," and the atmosphere was gloomy, so I comforted them.
"From now on, things will get interesting! You will become even more beautiful! You'll become the company's promotional team!"
I had a beauty salon built in the White Castle, and after women trained at the Cielo Trading Company handled haircuts and makeup, they would coordinate swimsuits. Then, I had the young people at the pool make a fuss over them.
"The lord's wife? I'm so jealous!"
Told that by other women, the five's spirits lifted. Those over 20 were told, "You look young and are a seductive beauty!" and were delighted.
The teenage girl was told by men, "She's that cute and a married woman? I want a girl like that too!" and her tension rose at the poolside.
The five rode the water slide, making noise with "Kyaa kyaa!" At night, they ate delicious food, drank delicious alcohol, and were held by me. In the morning, after eating a lot of delicious breakfast, they enjoyed shopping. They returned to the inn after dinner and talked a lot about their fun memories. The five had completely regained their spirits.
After sending the bandits and thieves toward the Imperial Capital, I captured the rough criminals and reserve forces and put them to work at the shipyard. Others were put to work at the salt field and nearby fields. Among them were those who had trapped the five women, so I sent them into the thief unit. Many of the men lost something important and worked in this land, while the women lost their memories and worked in my territory.
Two days after the auction.
The Margrave apparently commented, "I am neither a noble supremacist nor a discriminator!" but the populace rebelled against it.
"Who cares about that! You turned a blind eye to a Magistrate colluding with pirates and thieves, didn't you? The expanding slums, the increasing criminals. Inaction and incompetence!"
Immediately, another person rebelled.
"On top of that, without even praising those who are active, what do you mean 'neither a noble supremacist nor a discriminator'! You haven't given any commendation to the adventurers! Learn from Smith-san and Jeffery-san! Despite being a cheapskate!"
As a result, he had no choice but to leave as if fleeing, but the brunt of the anger was directed at the Magistrate and his ilk. And when he complained to the Captain of the Military Police, he was rebutted.
"Bandits and thieves have drastically decreased. The noble adventurers who were committing outrages have been captured or killed and have also drastically decreased. Please check properly before you speak. The underworld has also been destroyed!"
When he had his aides verify it, they found it was true and gained trust, but the Captain did not say it was thanks to Shivans.
Three days after the auction.
The execution of the Magistrate, his eldest son, the Internal Affairs Officers, and the administrative officials was carried out in front of the new Magistrate, Internal Affairs Officers, and administrative officials. The newly appointed people watched the execution, lost control of their bladders, and collapsed. Many of the populace applauded.
The Magistrate's family was no longer in this world. To be precise, his wife and others were alive but had become like invalids. The families of the Internal Affairs Officers and administrative officials were tied with ropes and taken away by a slave trader.
Four days after the auction.
The five former sex slaves had no place to return to, so I guided them to the women's dormitory at the shipyard. The first floor had a dining hall, a break room, a large bath, a training room, and a baby room. The second floor was living space, spacious and equipped with a small shower room, kitchen, and toilet. The third floor had my room. Since all rooms were at a comfortable temperature year-round, the five rejoiced, saying, "Amazing!"
The sea spread out before them, and there was a small private beach. There was also a breakwater, so they could enjoy fishing.
"With this, there's no problem no matter how many of Shivans-sama's children I bear!"
As Yuki said this excitedly, Kayo clung to me and said, "Then we have to come again next year!" and asked, "Will you let me have a second child!?"
Everyone got stirred up, so I calmed them down.
The first one isn't even confirmed yet... Thinking that, I talked about work.
"We'll establish routes to the Kingdom of Rhodesia and the Altmea Empire with the two ships we have now. There, your job will be to confirm the names and number of passengers. Up to receiving the payment."
I made it mandatory for them to always work in pairs of two or more, checking and taking notes. And some of the roughnecks were stationed at the main gate, the front entrance. I had them dress properly and turned them into security guards. Thug-like customers would now be unable to pass through the main gate.
Five days after the auction.
I made flyers and had the five beautifully dressed women promote them in town.
"Would you like to go to the Kingdom of Rhodesia or the Altmea Empire?"
Of course, I had many guards placed around them.
'Would you like to gaze at the sea while enjoying delicious food on board?'
In the meantime, I paid the navy of the East Empire and the navy of the Kingdom of Rhodesia and made them promise to provide escort. When I returned to the shipyard, I was told, "His Excellency the Margrave wishes to commend 'White Tiger' at noon tomorrow. We apologize for the trouble, but please come to the Adventurer Guild." So, I hurriedly returned to my territory, told the five of 'White Tiger,' "I'll come pick you up tomorrow at noon," and asked Yaris to hold a farewell party for them tonight.
Six days after the auction.
It was raining from the morning that day. Liz had been moaning beneath me until just a moment ago, but now she was sleeping soundly. When I went to check on Liz's parents, they were completely well, and her father told me, "We take a little walk in the morning."
The flower bed I had been growing with spirit magic seemed to be her mother's favorite.
"Next year, I'm doing a little exercise so I can go sea bathing with Liz's child!"
Apparently, her mother was looking forward to her first grandchild.
The five women were dressed up and enthusiastic, saying, "We're going to promote!"
"Wait, I'll have a carriage prepared!"
Now, there were over 100 former criminals and ruffians at the shipyard.
"I'll prepare the carriage right away!"
They said and ran off.
Now, everyone was making efforts in their areas of expertise. Those who could cook or liked cooking were working hard every day in the dining hall, looking at my recipes.
When I returned to my territory, only Regias was there.
Apparently, last night, Earth and Sky were taken by Vel to learn about women and were still in dreamland. Yaris had taken the three women and seemed to be getting them beautified at the beauty salon with clothes, underwear, shoes, and accessories.
Yaris returned just before noon.
"Look, look, Shivans-sama! Leila, Miki, and Maya too! Super cute, right?"
The magic box bag I made seemed to contain a large amount of clothing and shoes. When I handed over gold coins, Yaris said, "As expected! You understand!" and kissed me.
Vel, hungover, also brought Earth and Sky. As it couldn't be helped, I handed over large silver coins, and they accepted, saying, "Thanks!" Regias looked lonely, so when I gave him large silver coins too, he looked happy.
While the five of 'White Tiger' were eating, I went to the palace in the Imperial Capital. And when I told His Majesty and Klaus about the circumstances so far and the future plans for the Imperial Capital, His Majesty asked, "You're going to use thieves, bandits, and criminals? Wahaha! Isn't that good? Don't you think so too, Klaus?" and Klaus nodded happily.
"Shivans-kun. If you need anything, tell me. I intend to do what I can."
Also, when I talked about the sea routes to the East Empire and the Altmea Empire, His Majesty said, "We can send in spies!" and Klaus said, "I'll start selecting personnel right away!"
"Strengthen the maritime security too! Especially near the borders!"
His Majesty promptly wrote an order to Jay, the Fifth Prince of the Margrave's territory.
When I took the five of 'White Tiger' to the Adventurer Guild, the environment seemed to have completely changed. The five were surprised that the adventurers who had looked down on those from the slums, and even the Guild Master, were gone.