Chapter 123: Desire
“T-t-to demand something like that from Onii-sama, it’s unthinkable!”
“Are you quite sure? Your Onii-sama said he would grant any wish if it was within his power, didn’t he? Is your Onii-sama a liar, perhaps?”
“That’s… but… Onii-sama! What do you think, Onii-sama?”
“Indeed. I’d like to hear the Lord’s thoughts as well. Surely, a noble wouldn’t go back on his word, would he?”
“Err…”
Cornelia and Sophie stared at me as if glaring.
I’d prepared a supplementary prize to boost morale for the Hydra battle, but I never imagined it would turn out like this… If this was going to happen, I shouldn’t have offered a supplementary prize at all…
“Does the Lord not wish to embrace us? It’s strange for me to say it myself, but I believe we are more than just comely.”
To be able to make such a bold statement in front of Cornelia, who’s like an incarnation of beauty.
But, just as she said, it’s true that the members of the “Crimson Vow” are each beautiful enough to have their own fans.
Why not just embrace them all?
The beastly desire within me reared its head.
“Besides, it’s uncool to go back on what you said now, isn’t it?”
“Kuh…”
“Onii-sama, don’t give in!”
I think what Sophie says is quite reasonable. But, it’s none other than Cornelia who is opposing it. No matter what anyone says, I must sever this temptation…!
“May I have a word?”
“Dora?”
“Okugata-sama? Are you also against this, Okugata-sama?”
“Yes. ‘A monarch’s word is like sweat; once out, it cannot be recalled.’ It’s true that Danna-sama must take responsibility for his words, but…”
“Dora…?”
Cassandra was smiling with a radiance I’d never seen before.
“Nevertheless, this concerns the matter of an heir. I cannot overlook this, as expected. However, if you of the ‘Crimson Vow’ were to quit being adventurers and swear eternal loyalty to Baumgarten, then it would be a different story, wouldn’t it?”
“Dora…!”
I was deeply moved. Cassandra was going to oppose it for me. And, she was indirectly asking the “Crimson Vow” to exercise self-restraint so as not to cause trouble. Thank you, Cassandra!
“Oh? Is something that simple acceptable?”
“Eh…?”
Zasha-san? What did you just say?
“I also think those are reasonable conditions. You’ll introduce us to jobs even after we quit being adventurers, right?”
Sophie? Why are you looking at Cassandra with such challenging eyes?
“That’s right. Considering everyone’s careers, I suppose you would work for Baumgarten’s territorial army?”
“”Not maids~? But, that’s fine.””
“I, of course, am fine with it too! At worst, I was prepared to be struck down for insolence! I didn’t make this offer with half-hearted resolve!”
Susane and Zuzana were also strangely enthusiastic, and Thea was already showing unwavering determination.
“In that case, I have nothing more to say. Of course, I trust everyone in the ‘Crimson Vow,’ but just in case any harm should come to Danna-sama, I shall also be present.”
“Sister-in-law!? What are you saying!?”
“I’m sorry, Ria-san. But this time, Dee is at fault. As a noble, he must take responsibility for his words.”
“No…”
At Cassandra’s unexpected words, Cornelia hung her head.
“But, Dora. I can’t do something Ria doesn’t want…”
Cassandra slowly hugged me from behind.
“Dee?”
As Cassandra whispered in my ear, a shiver ran down my spine.
“It’s quite difficult for me to receive all of your desires by myself every night, you know. Since everyone from the ‘Crimson Vow’ is wishing for it, please let me rest just a little. This is a request from your wife.”
“That… I’m sorry.”
It seems I had unknowingly been depending on Cassandra and forcing her to overexert herself.
“Besides, a noble’s words carry weight. Once something is said, it cannot be easily retracted, you know? This time, we somehow managed to acquire five skilled adventurers, but you mustn’t think it will always turn out this way.”
“…I’m sorry…”
This whole incident is my fault for blurting things out without thinking them through properly. I suppose I should take responsibility.
Thanks to Cassandra, it somehow turned out to be beneficial for Baumgarten, but just as Cassandra said, it won’t always be like this.
I must firmly etch that into my mind…
“…Alright. I will grant the ‘Crimson Vow’s’ wish. Ria, I’m sorry.”
“No… Onii-sama, why…”
I had once again trampled on Cornelia’s feelings…
I feel guilty towards Cornelia. However, the women of the “Crimson Vow” desired me as their reward. Honestly, I can’t imagine being embraced by me would be a reward, but I’m in a position where I must meet their expectations.
“So, that’s how it is. I’m looking forward to my night with the ‘Crimson Vow’.”
“Be prepared, because we won’t let you sleep!”
“I am unworthy, but please take care of me!”
“”Let’s have fun, okay?””
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“I can’t take it anymore… No more…”
In the dim light cast by a lamp. On the bed, the shotacon Zasha was sprawled in a disheveled state.
“It’s not subsiding…”
No matter how much I embraced Zasha, no matter how much I unleashed my desires, my fervor did not quiet down.
It’s always like this at night. From the day I first embraced Cassandra, my lower body has been constantly seeking women as if it were a separate creature.
For me, with memories of my past life, this is an abnormal level of virility.
And I’m shocked by my own thoughts, which are turning even my guilt towards Cornelia into a spice for pleasure.
“Zasha-san seems to be down for the count. Next… let’s go with you.”
“Hih…”
The one Cassandra, beaming, brought over was Thea. The girl who had said she wanted to thank me for saving her life.
“P-please, t-take care of me…”
“Yeah.”
Thea, her face flushed so red it was visible even in the dim light, hesitantly began to remove her nightgown. But she was too slow, so I pulled her by the hand.
“Kyaa…!”
“I don’t know if I can be gentle. I can’t even control my own desires.”
“Yes. P-please, savor me… to your heart’s content…”
“Thea-san, I’ll help you too.”
A very cheerful Cassandra swiftly stripped off Thea’s nightgown. What was Cassandra so happy about? Her own husband being with other women… I’d think this is just a scene of infidelity…?
“Auh, auh…”
“Now, Danna-sama.”
“Yeah.”
I thrust myself into Thea’s entrance, which Cassandra had opened.