Chapter 17: Summoning the Subordinates

“Huu…♥ Huu…♥”  

After a considerable amount of time had passed, Lucy finally collapsed, exhausted and fell asleep, only after we had used all ten condoms that were prepared in the drawer. 

The room was filled with the thick scent of a female in heat and the sweet aroma of night flowers. 

I sat on the king-sized bed, which was thoroughly stained with virgin blood and transparent love juices.  

‘My dick is tingling…’  

I swept back my sweat-soaked hair. 

Lucy, who had been obediently moaning and swaying her voluptuous breasts while I took the lead, would cling to me and attempt to engage in intercourse whenever I tried to take a break. 

Thanks to that, I was exhausted from fucking all night.  

‘Huu… Ten times. If I keep this up, my dick won’t survive.’  

Well, actually, since I came into her mouth once, it was technically eleven times. 

Anyway, now that I had finally relieved myself, my body felt languid. 

Since I had taken the antidote and relieved my excitement, her condition should improve significantly once she wakes up.  

I glanced at Lucy, who was sprawled beside me. 

Her buttocks were swollen and red from how much I had spanked her, and her neck was covered in kiss marks. 

The area between her thighs was covered in bubbles made from her love juices.  

“….”  

The scene, which stimulated my male conquest instincts, caused blood to rush to my lower body again.  

‘This damn dick just doesn’t get tired.’  

I sighed deeply and got up from the bed.  

“Uuuu…♥”  

“Excuse me for a moment.”  

I wiped Lucy’s body thoroughly with a wet towel, as she seemed to be in a deep sleep and showed no signs of waking up. 

It was a bothersome task for someone of my status, but there were no maids in the Ludenburger brothel to take care of her, so I had no choice.  

Well… It’s good if it’s good.  

I decided to think positively. 

Lucy had such a delectable body that wiping her down was quite enjoyable. 

Feeling the soft skin and body temperature of a beautiful woman never got old. 

Although it was a bit difficult to resist the urge to thrust into her again when my dick twitched in the middle.  

Eventually, I managed to dress Lucy. 

After washing up and changing clothes, I carried Lucy downstairs.  

“Ludenburger.”  

“Yes, Lord Beherit.”  

“We’re returning to the mansion. Contact Milinarize and have her send a female priest skilled in healing magic.”  

I glanced at Lucy, who was sleeping peacefully in my arms, and spoke to Ludenburger. 

He followed behind me and cautiously asked,  

“What should we do with the remaining captives from the 2nd Prince’s faction?”  

“There’s no need to leave seeds of unrest. Kill them all.”  

“Understood.”  

At my firm command, Ludenburger bowed deeply. 

There was no reason to hesitate in annihilating the 2nd Prince’s forces that had taken root in Orbit. 

It would be a bit troublesome to find information related to him, but with the memories from the original work, I could manage to investigate properly.  

‘Albireo…’  

Thinking of the 2nd Prince, my hand clenched involuntarily. 

This incident made me realize that I needed to be even more prepared in the future. 

It was fortunate that I was by her side and could quickly obtain the antidote. 

Otherwise, Lucy could have been in grave danger. 

Although the warmongering 1st Prince also needed to be dealt with for the sake of the continent’s peace, the 2nd Prince Albireo, that bastard, needed to be eliminated as soon as possible. 

Now that I was deeply entangled with him, a clash was inevitable.

So, before Albireo could figure me out, I would strike first.  

In the ever-flowing stream of events, if it was something unavoidable, it suited my nature to move forward and crush it rather than standing still and waiting.  

“….”  

Suddenly, I looked down at Lucy’s face, sleeping soundly in my arms. 

Perhaps it was because of the warmth of Lucy in my arms, or because I had reliable subordinates, but even though I knew the fight with Albireo wouldn’t be easy, I wasn’t particularly afraid.  

After engraving a sword in my heart, I headed back to the mansion.  

* * *  

“Welcome back, Lord.”  

“Is that you, Vanessa? You were waiting, I see.”  

“As a servant loyal to the Lord, it is only natural.”  

Upon arriving at the mansion, a mature beauty who appeared to be in her early thirties greeted me at the entrance with a bow. 

Vanessa, the head maid managing the Develion mansion in the capital, was a reliable talent who helped handle the family’s affairs along with Alfred from the northern territory.  

Carefully detaching Lucy, who was clinging to my neck even in her sleep, and handing her over, Vanessa sniffed slightly.  

“…She was affected by the drug, I see.”  

“Correct. I gave her the antidote immediately after she inhaled the smoke and took care of her, but she’ll need a priest’s treatment for a few days.”  

“I received word that a priestess will be arriving soon.”  

“Have her check Lucy’s condition. And let me know when Lucy wakes up.”  

“Yes, understood.”  

Vanessa answered without changing her expression, despite the strong scent of semen on Lucy’s body. 

Hmm… It felt awkward to have it known that I had been having sex all day.  

Then, Vanessa suddenly remembered something and spoke up.  

“Ah, by the way, Lady Liliana came looking for you while you were out.”  

“Liliana?”  

I was about to turn and head to my room when the name caught my ear, making me stop in my tracks.  

‘What does Liliana want?’  

The beautiful elf girl, who had been staying at the mansion to repay me for saving her from slave hunters, had even abandoned her academic studies to stay at our mansion. 

I had been planning to visit her, but…  

‘I just want to rest for a bit now.’  

Honestly, I just wanted to collapse onto the bed. 

Looking out the window, I saw the vast garden shrouded in the dim light of night. 

Since I had gone to Orbit last night, it had been a full day of being with Lucy. 

No matter how strong my body was, proper rest was necessary.  

“I’ll go get some sleep first. Tell Liliana we’ll have breakfast together tomorrow morning.”  

“Understood.”  

As Vanessa carried Lucy away, I went to the master bedroom and flopped onto the bed.  

“Phew.”  

I took off my outer clothes and lay down in lighter attire, exhaling deeply. 

Thinking about it, it had been a while since I last slept in the mansion’s bed. 

After returning from the capital to rescue Liliana, I had rested in the office before heading to Orbit with Lucy.  

‘Home is the best.’  

Warm and cozy.  

It was just too good.  

Lying on the soft bed, I quickly felt drowsy. 

Staring at the now familiar ceiling, I closed my eyes and fell asleep.  

* * *  

The next day.  

I headed to the dining area for breakfast. 

As I passed the unnecessarily long table and was about to sit at the head, the door opened, and Liliana entered.  

“Ah, sorry. Am I late?”  

“No, not at all. Sit wherever you’re comfortable.”  

“Okay.”  

Liliana walked over with a gentle smile. 

Had I grown fond of her in such a short time? 

Even though we had only been apart for a day, I felt an inexplicable joy upon seeing her again.  

Her green hair, which reached her waist, swayed with each step. 

She wore a pure white silk negligee that accentuated her innocent charm. 

It suited her well and was quite appealing.  

‘Hmm?’  

But through the thin, white fabric, I could see the silhouette of her slender waist and wide hips.

Wait, was Liliana the type to wear such daring clothes? 

I hadn’t seen her like this when we stayed at the inn outside the capital…  

Anyway, it whetted my appetite.  

While admiring her outfit, Liliana, who had sat down next to me, twitched her eyebrows.  

“Huh. I smell something new. A bit fishy, maybe.”  

“…Really?”  

“Yes. Is it something we’re having for breakfast today?”  

“Hmm… I’m not sure.”  

If she was talking about my semen, Lucy had enjoyed it quite a bit last night. 

I recalled Lucy’s face, still fast asleep after being exhausted from sex, and nonchalantly stuffed a piece of bread into my mouth. 

There was no need to bring up my time with Lucy.  

As we continued our casual conversation, Liliana clapped her hands lightly.  

“Ah, by the way, I received a letter from the family this morning. They said they would soon send a token of gratitude for the help you provided, Lord Behirit.”  

“A token of gratitude… If it helps strengthen our friendly relations with the autonomous region, that’s enough.”  

“But it’s our way of showing our gratitude, so please don’t refuse. 

We can never thank you enough for driving away the slave hunters in the forest.”  

Liliana leaned towards me, revealing her beautiful cleavage. 

I smiled slightly as I looked at her blushing face.  

“That’s why you told me your soul’s name, right?”  

“Right. Although it’s in the spirit language, so it’s hard to pronounce.”  

“Alfred.. Iris.. um, Aerdain… was it?”  

“Wow! How did you pronounce that? It’s close!”  

“It’s not that hard.”  

Rolling my tongue, I pronounced her soul’s name again, and Liliana clapped, amazed. 

I found the scene quite endearing and laughed again.  

Sunlight streamed through the window, shining on the dining table. 

Liliana and I faced each other, enjoying the radiant morning.  

Thinking about it, nothing around me was taken for granted.  

The soft breathing of Lucy, deep in sleep.  

The transparently clear smile of Liliana.  

The comfortable, soft bed where I could rest.  

The warm breakfast prepared to fill my stomach.  

Yes.  

I want to protect this peace, warmth, and daily life.  

There’s no time for rest for someone like me.  

It’s time to fight.  

After spending a peaceful morning chatting with Liliana, I summoned Vanessa to the office and declared,  

“Summon the subordinates.”