Chapter 9 - 09 Parting Time
The next morning
Usually, only Aqua was glossy, but today was different. Even Lady Marino was glossy.
"F-Father... no way...!"
"Yes, Shivans-kun's medicine has been working since after the bath..."
Windam looked at his faltering father with an indescribable expression.
When they finished breakfast, one of the guards unusually approached Klaus and whispered in his ear. After hearing it, his expression turned stern.
"I'm going to Butler's place for a bit. Let's see... I'll be back in about an hour, so do as you please until then."
What would the remaining four do with the hour?
"I want to sleep a little..."
Windam said that and returned to his room.
"Then I'm going shopping!"
"Wait, Aqua. I'm going too. Because yesterday it tore to shreds..."
Let's not ask what! That's for the best!
Aristo was invited to go shopping by Aqua but refused.
"I'm going to learn how to fillet fish!"
He said and headed to the kitchen.
I was about to head to the kitchen too when Aqua grabbed me from behind in a full nelson.
"That child will be an adult soon. We have to let him stand on his own! Do you intend to leave two lovely ladies alone?"
"I-I understand. I'm carrying luggage, right?"
"That's right! Let's go!"
Pulled by the hand by Aqua, I headed to the souvenir shop.
The souvenir shop was booming. At the storefront, the stones and soap sold by Emilia's parents were so popular that even when piled high, they would sometimes sell out by around noon if early.
"Shivans-kun? Make sure you prepare plenty for when we leave!"
"Understood, my lady."
I received reservations for both stones and soap.
Next was Aqua, who seemed to be trying to seduce me by showing me various underwear and clothes.
(Hehehe. It would be troubling to be thought of as someone who bites so easily and without principle!)
I pecked at the bait but didn't bite. I was entertained in that way. The hour ended in a flash, and Aqua looked frustrated.
Meanwhile, in Father Butler's office, Klaus, Butler, and Gale were present. A guard and butler stood behind them.
"Count Hermann, huh. So? How did you send him packing?"
"Since it's His Excellency Klaus, I'll be honest. It was the boy's idea."
He burst into laughter upon hearing the details.
"I see. He certainly is an impudent and boorish man. To trample on someone's vacation with dirty shoes!"
The butler behind them smoothly vanished and left.
"How about it, Butler? Now you see how many people want to meet me? You're about the only one who looks annoyed by it!"
"Are there any decent nobles among those who want to meet Your Excellency now?"
"Damn right. There ain't a single decent noble."
Then he started grumbling in a bad mood.
"Honestly! You two haven't changed a bit since the old days. The reason you're a Knight Title is because you blew away that marquis's idiot son back then!"
"You're still saying that after 13 years? Didn't you reflect on it?"
Klaus looked at the two with an expression that seemed to say "you're lying."
(Those are definitely faces that haven't reflected at all...)
As Klaus let out a sigh, Gale made a report.
"In fact, the number of spies has increased sharply since Your Excellency arrived. Well, most of them are from Hermann's place. We borrowed the help of Your Excellency's underlings and disposed of the scoundrels."
In other words, Klaus understood that those who tried to set up kidnappings or arson had been erased. Besides the official guards, many of Klaus's agents had also come.
"So? It must be tough to dispose of all the captured ones, right?"
"Not at all, Your Excellency, no need to worry about that! Leave it to this Gale!"
In fact, arrangements had already been made with Kruger, the eastern Margrave. For Kruger, who currently held a spark of conflict with a neighboring country, he wanted as many people usable in battle as possible, even just one more.
"What? The Death God of the Knight Title wants to sell criminals? If that's true, dispatch a slave trader immediately! With utmost urgency!"
The traveling merchant Marc had been active. And the people thought to have been disposed of were still alive.
"Hey! Are you going to dispose of us in these mountains like this? Lord Hermann won't stay silent about this! Is that okay? It's you who'll be in trouble!"
"It's fine. Because from now on, you'll become 'live bait' for capturing the Silver Wolf. Wound this guy! The wolves should come from the scent of blood!"
"Stop—! Please stop—! Don't leave me—! I'll talk about anything... so please... don't leave me alone..."
Grinning, they tied him to a tree and left him. The surroundings were full of traps, but they figured if they could catch a wolf, it would be a bonus.
The story returns to the office.
"You understand, of course, Butler, that I didn't come all this way just for idle chat like this?"
"What is it? Are you planning to sell me another favor?"
"You idiot! Don't say it like that! I'm talking about getting you a promotion in rank."
According to Klaus, the reason was first that he had developed this territory, and by extension, it would be for the good of His Majesty.
"First, Baronet. After that, up to Baron, I can probably manage while I'm alive. After that, it's up to you, but unexpectedly, that son of yours might rise higher."
"Oh, does Your Excellency think so too? Shivans is excellent, just like me. No... would it be more correct to say he's more excellent than me?"
Gale and Klaus looked astonished.
"The boss is the ultimate doting parent when it comes to the boy. So? What do you want us to do?"
He told them one thing was to avoid being tripped up by Count Hermann, and that if promoted in rank, they would have to go out to the imperial capital.
"His Majesty feels gratitude toward Butler, but his idiot sons are different. Don't punch anyone this time, okay?"
Even the hero who saved the country was fading from memory after 13 years. In fact, people who knew those times wouldn't openly oppose Butler, but many of the upper nobles, especially their sons, didn't know him.
(I have a bad feeling about this, but they have the underlying strength to bounce back!)
Klaus returned exactly when an hour had passed. Aqua was deep in thought.
(Huh? I have absolutely no memory of being embraced by Windam. Well, he's bad at it so it doesn't matter. But I do have memories of being teased about Shivans-kun. And he even said my chest is smaller and worse shaped than Shivans-kun's mother... How infuriating! And he even said there's no way I could seduce Shivans-kun... He's cute and calls me 'big sister' with those kind eyes, so I'm drawn to him, but... I wonder if something can be done about him?)
She knew that Windam called her "the prideful auntie" behind her back among the concubines and mistresses, so she was getting progressively angrier.
"I'll change clothes too! I'll make him fall head over heels with adult charm..."
She accidentally said it out loud and looked around, relieved to find no one there, when Klaus returned and asked.
"What's everyone doing?"
"Mother-in-law is changing into the clothes and underwear she bought. Windam is sleeping. Aristo is probably in the kitchen with Shivans-kun."
Unfortunately, I was checking the progress of the soap making and the tailcoat.
(What should I do for dinner? Aristo is filleting fish sent directly from the sea in the Viscount's territory, so should I make sashimi and sushi or something?)
As I was about to return and head to the kitchen, Klaus called me to stop.
"That medicine I drank yesterday... do you still have some?"
"I do. Will you drink it?"
I thought what a challenger he was, but since he said he wanted to drink it, I prepared it. Not that I didn't think, every time he makes a miserable face, why drink this stuff? The lady is probably around forty or so, but she won't get pregnant from my magic, right?
Then, Windam arrived, having woken up refreshed.
"A magical bed and magical futons! Shivans-kun... won't you sell me those too? Of course, Father will pay..."
Just as he started to say it, Klaus came over and angrily said, "That's enough."
"Pay for that out of your own pocket!"
"If Aristo says he wants it, you'll buy it, right?"
"That's obvious! Because that child isn't earning money yet."
As he walked away grumbling, Klaus apologized to me and bowed his head.
"There is no need for Your Excellency to bow his head to someone like me. Please, raise your head!"
It's fine because no one is watching, but I never thought the head of the Grand Duke family, feared by all, would bow his head to a brat like me over something like this. Then, he sat me down in front of him and spoke to me with a gentle face.
"I think I made mistakes in how I raised my children. He still clings to me, thinking money falls from the sky. However... that child also had no friends. Many people try to cozy up to me, but I consider your father, Butler, one of my few friends. Well, I don't know what Butler thinks, but it's something like the friendship of sharing hardships and joys on the battlefield. To him, I was his superior officer, so maybe he doesn't feel that way."
I could infer that Klaus had also fought against loneliness. And so, he probably wished for me to become Aristo's friend.
"Your Excellency Klaus. I am deeply happy that you called my father a friend, transcending status! I think how wonderful it would be if I could become such a friend to Aristo-sama. I intend to do my best so that we can understand each other's hearts!"
When I said that, he happily patted my head and said with a smile, "I'm counting on you."
Then Aristo came over.
"Shivans! I can fillet fish now too! Grandfather, please look!"
He said and we headed to the kitchen together.
The fish that had been brought from the Viscount's territory this morning had been beautifully filleted into three pieces.
"Well then, since we have so much, let's make tonight a fish feast!"
"Sounds good, Shivans! I'm looking forward to it!"
I decided to make seafood shabu-shabu, white fish carpaccio, and sushi.
Before dinner started, Aristo seemed to have been telling his family at length about how he had filleted the fish.
"For this fish here, I would like you to eat it raw if possible. It contains many nutrients that everyone needs, and they escape if heated."
When I told them that Klaus, Windam, and Lady Marino could possibly die of brain or heart disease if things continued like this, Windam was shocked, "Me too!?"
"Am I okay?"
"Aqua-sama is not at a dangerous level yet, but you should be careful. If your salt intake is high, you'll be in danger quickly."
When I said it would thin the blood, lower blood pressure, and be good for beauty and health, Aristo asked a question.
"Are there any downsides?"
"None at all, I would say. There are fish that are dangerous if prepared incorrectly, but the fish Aristo-sama filleted has only benefits!"
Aristo was in high spirits.
Everyone was first captivated by the visually beautiful carpaccio.
"To eat beautifully and deliciously and become healthy!"
"My lady. Please eat this sushi with your hands. Dip the topping in soy sauce and eat. This is the stylish way to eat it. You should be able to taste the umami of the fish more directly that way."
When Marino did as she was told, she said, "It's not fishy at all compared to what I expected!" so I said, "It's thanks to Aristo-sama filleting it faithfully to the basics," and his grandmother Marino praised Aristo highly.
The problem was they couldn't use chopsticks, so they had to shabu-shabu with something close to tongs.
After drinking sake, when I served sea bream chazuke as a finisher, Aqua said, "This is good in its own way!" and everyone agreed.
After that, we talked while soaking in the hot spring.
"Shivans... why are there no downsides to fish from the sea?"
"Hmm... this is just my personal hypothesis, but..."
I talked about how in the ancient world, living things hadn't been born yet, and something like cells were born in the sea, evolved from there, and came up onto land. So I said that perhaps humanity's distant homeland is the sea, and he was impressed.
"Is that before the myths?"
"It would be, yes."
"What's the sea like? Have you seen it, Shivans?"
I haven't seen it since becoming Shivans's body. I don't even know if it's the same as the previous world. Because it's a fantasy world of monsters and magic.
"I haven't seen it yet. I'm thinking I'd like to go if I become an adventurer."
"Hey, Grandfather..."
He seemed to understand what Aristo wanted to say and immediately rejected it.
"Of course, I have the feeling of wanting to let Aristo travel. But you understand that your swordsmanship and magic are still no good as they are, right? Do you want to be an adventurer, protected by a friend?"
Hearing that, Aristo was startled.
"I understand! When we return, please find me a teacher who will train me thoroughly!"
Windam and Klaus narrowed their eyes and happily gazed at Aristo, who had become a little sturdier.
After that, treatments were performed one after another. I made sure not to embrace Aqua much and steered her toward loving me. Of course, Windam would be made to use the 'Onahole' until he was completely exhausted.
Meanwhile, Klaus became full of energy, shouting "It's coming, it's coming, it's coming—!" and left his wife utterly exhausted.
The next day, after finishing breakfast, everyone was listless.
"What's the matter?"
Aristo murmured sadly, "One week went by in a flash..." Apparently, Klaus had told them they would be leaving at noon tomorrow.
"I said I wanted to stay here even just by myself... but it was no good."
"We can meet again, Aristo-sama. I also intend to go to the imperial capital someday!"
It wasn't even a consolation, but he was so depressed I had no choice but to say that.
I headed to the master craftsman who was making the carriage.
"A freight wagon? What will you use it for? The biggest and sturdiest one is that one over there. No need for payment. I got plenty last time!"
On that wagon, I loaded five sets of jelly-like mats made from slime solution, pillows also made from slime solution, and feather futons. I also prepared an assemble-type baby bed. I also loaded a large amount of quicklime, soap, and shampoo and conditioner.
When I returned to the hot spring inn and handed them over to the guards, they asked, "May we check?" so I answered, go ahead.
In the evening, the five people who saw the wagon loaded with souvenirs each expressed words of thanks.
"You're young but very attentive. Won't you become my subordinate in the future?"
"Under His Excellency Windam? Could I perform such duties?"
"On the contrary, Windam might be the one being used! Wahahaha!"
Klaus had become powerful and laughed heartily.
"Father... that medicine... could I also have some to drink?"
"Windam is still young! Manage it yourself!"
To the disappointed Windam, let me at least tell him tonight's menu.
"Tonight's meal is all about fried foods! I'm sure you've never eaten anything like it before. It's a luxurious menu even at my house!"
When I said that, everyone's eyes sparkled.
When they ate it with ground sesame and tonkatsu sauce, Windam praised it highly, saying, "Fragrant and delicious!"
When they ate fried shrimp with tartar sauce, Aqua shouted, "I've never... known anything like this! Truly delicious and exquisite!"
"We can eat things like this! Hey, dear? Let's stay one more night! If not, I want at least just this sauce!"
The lady praised it highly and begged Klaus.
"What is this ingredient made of... think! Confirm it with your tongue, Aristo! I should be able to do it..."
Aristo had become a muttering, dangerous child.
"Thanks to you, Aristo has changed considerably. He was a shy, quiet child whose thoughts you couldn't read. Now he proactively does anything himself. He probably started thinking he doesn't want to lose, having gained a friend in you. He thought he was fairly capable at most things, but he's learned there's always someone better in the world. Thank you, Shivans-kun."
"I will also devote myself so that we can become good rivals, Your Excellency Klaus."
We shook hands firmly, and the drinking party had begun.
Klaus returned to drink sake, and Aristo invited me to soak in the hot spring.
"I'll say this because it's you, Shivans, but until now, I've never once thought it was good to be born into the Grand Duke family. Even when people always said, 'You're the heir, after all,' I made the excuse that I didn't choose to be born and ran away..."
"I think that's fine. People don't want their weaknesses to be seen, and they don't want to acknowledge them. There are many people who run from their weaknesses. But Aristo-sama is facing them. I think that's admirable!"
He said thank you and we shook hands.
"The next time we meet will be the exam, maybe? I'll write letters until then. You write to me too, okay?"
Huh? I thought, but I couldn't say no and nodded. Then the two drunkards came and Klaus and Windam said, "Thinking this is the last treatment... it's sad!" Aristo quickly left.
I finished the three's treatments, and as always, Aqua was last.
And then...
I slightly released the hypnosis on Aqua, who was sucking my cock and masturbating naked.
"Big sister... it feels so good..."
(Why... am I giving Shivans-kun fellatio and masturbating?)
Without hesitation, she straddled me, got on top in cowgirl position, and started shaking her hips.
(W-wait! What am I doing! I'm a married woman! Windam's wife! I'm having sex with Aristo's friend?)
"Big sister's pussy is making really lewd sounds..."
"Big sister's pussy is incredibly lewd! Shivans-kun's cock feels so good!"
The squelching, obscene wet sounds gradually grew louder.
"I think I'm going to come for the first time from Shivans-kun's cock! Aahn! It's so good! Nooo! I'm coming!"
She convulsed and squirted.
(I... had my first orgasm and even squirted from Shivans-kun... But it really feels incredibly good... Even though I'm doing something forbidden... my hips won't stop!)
"It's okay, Shivans-kun! Squeeze big sister's breasts! Play with my nipples more! It's so good! I'm coming again! Are you close too, Shivans-kun? It's okay! Just like that... you want to cum inside big sister's vagina, don't you! Cum inside!"
(Idiot, idiot... what am I saying? What am I going to do? If I end up with Shivans-kun's baby, it's bad... It's probably okay, right?)
When I came, her convulsions didn't stop for a while.
(What should I do... it felt incredibly good. I came so hard I was happy to have him cum inside me... And I'm even doing cleaning fellatio as if it's natural!?)
"Come here, Shivans-kun!"
(Idiot, idiot! I'm spreading both arms and legs, totally eager! But... being desired so greedily, I'm starting to feel happy... I really do like him... That's why my body is reacting like this, right...)
In missionary position, when he inserted slowly as if savoring it, she raised a cry of joy. Aqua, whose breasts and nipples were caressed, climaxed many times.
"Do you like me?"
"I love the lewd big sister with the very big, cute eyes!"
(Oh no... being called cute makes my pussy throb! I can tell my womb is descending. This is bad... my body wants to get pregnant. But being told 'I like you' by a man... it's the first time in my life!)
"Big sister's pussy feels so good... I'm about to come again..."
"You've already cum once! Don't worry, just cum!"
(What am I saying... It's wrong, right? But I can't resist the pleasure of this cock... Being creampied felt incredibly good too...)
"Say you love me, Aqua! Hold me! Then I'll let you cum inside!"
"Of course I'll say it because I love you! I love Aqua!"
"I love you too, Shivans! It's okay! Let's make a baby ♡"
(Even though it's wrong. Even knowing it's just physical, this smile. I understand the feeling of a woman who allows a creampie. He truly is the man I loved...)
They held each other tightly, and Aqua savored the happiness.
After that, the two continued to seek each other passionately.
"It's okay, Shivans! I love you!"
"I love you too, Aqua!"
(I've already become his. Even when he asks for my butt, I comply.)
In the rear sitting position, she offered her butt and shouted herself, "Put your fingers in my super slutty pussy! Squeeze my breasts more! Kiss me, Shivans! I love you!"
"Right now... just for now, I'm Shivans's woman! Love me lots!"
"Yeah! I love you, Aqua!"
She let the semen out of her pussy, showed herself masturbating, and took his cock deep into her mouth to the base.
(I always wanted to be loved by someone... Even in this form, being loved, I've become quick to come. But the reason I became super slutty is because I was happy to be desired by him. It wouldn't be like this with Windam...)
While thinking it was unthinkable for her to show herself masturbating on her own, when desired again, she spread her legs and cast aside her shame to show off.
"Hey, Shivans... you must never tell anyone about tonight. And when tomorrow comes, forget it. Promise me!"
"I understand, Aqua. I promise!"
(That's right. I'm a married woman. I have to forget... even though it's wrong.)
Until nearly late night, they devoured each other, changed clothes, and returned to their respective rooms.
The next day
The Klaus family finished breakfast, completed their shopping, and boarded the carriage.
"Before we leave, I'll give you this."
He gave me the Grand Duke family emblem and one large gold coin.
"If you come to the imperial capital and something happens, like trouble, use this. It will surely help. Let's meet again!"
When I expressed my thanks, he said, "It's fine. I received that medicine too, after all!" and showed the medicine in question.
He said he wanted several bottles of that smelly stamina booster, so I gave him all I had. I also gave him all the cold medicine at the same time. And the tailcoat was barely finished in time.
Aristo waved his hand while crying loudly, held by his grandmother Marino.
Aqua, opening the window and waving her hand, looked like she was crying.
(I... surely got pregnant. May it be the child of the one I love!)
Placing a hand on her belly, holding back tears, Aqua waved with a smile.