“…Are you talking about a special invited professor?”
“Yes. If Your Grace is willing, we would like you to lecture at the Knight Department for about a month. What do you think?”
Endless spoke while pushing forward her J-cup royal breasts.
It was a somewhat sudden proposal.
I closed my eyes, suppressed my arousal, and fell into deep thought.
‘Asking me to lecture in front of students…’
It wasn’t an offer I could readily accept.
The advice I gave to Luke before was based on my knowledge of the original work.
I wasn’t particularly confident in teaching others.
Moreover, if I were to take on the lectures, I couldn’t do it half-heartedly, so I’d have to prepare thoroughly, which was a bit bothersome.
‘But why did Endless take an interest in me in the first place?’
We hadn’t had any particular connection until now.
I subtly opened my eyes and asked.
“Well, I think I need to give it some thought. But I’m curious as to why you’re making such an offer to me.”
“It’s because Your Grace’s performance at the Demon Sword Tournament was truly impressive.”
Endless answered while subtly crossing her legs.
Due to her revealing dress, the line from her slender calves to her plump thighs was clearly visible.
Like a butterfly seeking nectar, my gaze unconsciously moved between her thighs.
[Master, you really are… something else. It seems you have quite a few women around you. Are you not satisfied with that?]
‘Shut up. That’s not for you to say.’
I coldly retorted and averted my gaze from Endless’s thighs.
It wasn’t like this right after I possessed this body.
Strangely, as days went by, my sexual desires seemed to be boiling over.
If this continues, I might end up neglecting my plans and falling into a life of daily debauchery with women.
That would really be a disaster in every sense.
At that moment, as if to resolve my doubts, a mysterious and clear voice echoed in my mind.
[The additional effect of the trait ‘Absolute Monarch’ is always active.]
[For a monarch, producing an heir is of utmost importance. A healthy level of increased libido and pheromones that attract females are being emitted.]
[However, this effect is not amplified to the extent that it affects daily life.]
‘…’
This is really annoying.
No wonder something felt off.
Was this effect active all along?
It’s absurd that such a lewd effect was activated without my consent.
‘I’ll have to confront the one sending these messages in my head someday.’
“Um, perhaps my proposal didn’t sit well with you?”
“Ah, my apologies. I was lost in thought for a moment. By the way, when you mention my performance at the Demon Sword Tournament, are you referring to the finals and the battle with the Tower Lord?”
“Yes. Especially, Your Grace saving 10,000 people from the Tower Lord left a deep impression on me. I hope the students at the academy can learn such spirit and strength from you… What do you think?”
Perhaps thinking my expression was unfavorable, Endless spoke in a cautious tone.
I quietly stroked my chin as I listened to her.
So that’s why.
I wondered why she took an interest in me, but it was because of that incident at the Demon Sword Tournament.
By the way, for a simple request to take on a professorship, she seems unusually serious.
Does she have some hidden secret?
Well, even if I ask her now, she probably won’t answer easily.
Having read the original work, I think I know what Endless’s intentions are.
She probably wants to join forces with me to prevent the resurrection of ‘that being’ in the western part of the continent.
The offer of a professorship is likely a way to get to know me better and build a relationship before that.
‘A month would be just the right time before the northern episode begins. Maybe I should take it on without much burden.’
I was planning to visit the academy anyway, and this would allow me to see the heroines more often, so it works out well.
Teaching students for a month should be manageable.
Having sorted out my thoughts, I was about to express my acceptance to Endless when I locked eyes with Liliana.
‘…’
She gave me a soft, knowing smile.
It seemed she would follow whatever decision I made.
Vanessa had mentioned a few days ago that Liliana, while staying at the mansion, was expected to graduate from the academy, which was causing some complications.
I should definitely take care of Liliana.
After a deep gaze with her, I turned to Endless and said.
“I will accept the offer of the professorship. However, I have a condition.”
“A condition? What is it?”
“I would like you to ensure that Liliana here can graduate from the academy.”
“Behirit-sama?”
Liliana’s eyes widened at my words.
I gave her a slight wink and continued.
“She is a first-year student in the Magic Department who, by chance, became my aide. Due to her duties, it’s difficult for her to attend the academy regularly. I would appreciate it if you, as the Chancellor, could help her graduate.”
“Liliana Mapleflower… She’s the top student in the first-year Magic Department. Hmm.”
Endless glanced at Liliana, crossed her arms, and fell into thought.
Her violent mammaries, capable of changing the ideology of a famous non-violent activist from India, were squished under the pressure of her arms.
After a brief moment of contemplation, Endless spoke decisively.
“Very well. If that is Your Grace’s wish, I shall arrange it. As for the details regarding lecture hours and salary, we can discuss them later, and I will accommodate your preferences.”
“Good. Then I look forward to working with you.”
“Likewise. And I forgot to mention earlier, thank you for saving the empire’s people as the Guardian Dragon. I mean it sincerely.”
Endless shook my hand and spoke with utmost seriousness.
Come to think of it, this woman has more than a few reasons to be grateful to me.
I’ve saved the academy students several times.
I rescued the empire’s citizens who were taken hostage by the Tower Lord.
I eliminated Albireo’s forces that were disrupting the empire, and now I’m even accepting the offer to become a professor at the academy.
I’m working so hard for the empire’s peace.
Shouldn’t the Guardian Dragon repay me with her body?
“Phew.”
I must be crazy.
How could I think such things?
I let out a deep sigh and shook off the distracting thoughts.
“Your Grace?”
“It’s nothing. Anyway, I’m honored that the Guardian Dragon is grateful to me.”
“Uh… yes.”
Endless replied, looking puzzled, and tilted her head.
Damn it.
How could a pure person like me have such wicked thoughts?
The increased libido due to the trait is truly terrifying.
[Master, you really are… hard to understand sometimes.]
‘What do you mean by that?’
[It’s nothing~]
Cheonryeo answered casually.
How dare this bratty ego sword talk back to her master?
I vowed to punish the cheeky ego sword later and, with the mindset of a monk dispelling worldly desires, I suppressed my lust and said.
“I will depart for the academy in a week. There’s something I need to receive first.”
“Ah, good. Then I look forward to working with you.”
“?”
“What’s wrong?”
“Aren’t you returning to the academy?”
“Oh my. I came to fetch you, so of course, we’ll return together.”
Endless spoke as if it were the most natural thing.
Ah, I see.
That makes sense.
Seeing her consistently use polite language made me momentarily forget that she was a willful dragon.
‘Well, this works out. It’s actually what I hoped for.’
Honestly, I was originally her fan.
If I can spend a week living together and get closer, that would be welcome.
While staying at the mansion, we can have occasional conversations and grow closer.
[Master, by conversations, do you mean physical conversations?]
‘Shut up.’
[Hng…! So cold. Master’s tone is truly addictive.]
‘…’
I felt a slight dizziness from Cheonryeo’s dizzying words.
I often wonder, did Duncan have some lewd thoughts when creating Cheonryeo?
Otherwise, there’s no explanation for the birth of this lust-crazed ego sword.
They say daughters take after their fathers. Maybe Duncan is a masochistic pervert.
‘……’
I shook my head to dispel the chilling thought.
I feel like I’ve uncovered one of Duncan’s unspeakable secrets.
After some time passed.
Endless, guided by Vanessa, headed to the guest room.
“Can I hold your hand for a moment? I had a terrifying thought.”
“Ah, yes. You can hold it as long as you like…”
I held Liliana’s hand and calmed my fearful heart.
* * *
After the conversation.
Inside the guest room of the Devellion mansion.
“Phew… I was so nervous. I hope I didn’t show it?”
Endless, with her sky-like hair and eyes, looked out the window and exhaled.
In summary, the meeting with the Grand Duke was nothing short of shocking.
A decadent yet lethally beautiful appearance.
A deep voice that instinctively made her heart race.
And an immeasurable strength that was hard to believe even when facing him directly.
Is he really human?
Could he be a polymorphed dragon like herself…
“Huhu. I’m getting carried away with my imagination.”
There are only two dragons left on the continent, including herself.
One of them is asleep in the western part of the continent, so it’s a stretch.
“Still, he’s truly remarkable. Who would have thought he possessed the Heavenly Demon Sword?”
During the conversation in the reception room, he occasionally touched the black sword.
It was undoubtedly the Heavenly Demon Sword that had caused a stir in the empire years ago.
To subdue such a notorious demon sword and make it his own…
Indeed, her judgment wasn’t wrong.
An unshakable mind untouched by demonic energy.
A strength that even she, the Guardian Dragon, couldn’t guarantee victory against.
With him by her side, she felt they could defeat the calamity sealed by the founding emperor in the western part of the continent, the ancient dragon Krasthos.
‘To defeat that being, we need heroes we can truly trust. In the previous era, we failed, but this time, there’s hope.’
Though only a first-year at the academy, Luke Starlight has already reached the pinnacle of a Sword Graduate.
A fully matured Sword Master.
No, perhaps even beyond that, Grand Duke Behirit.
With other heroes joining forces, they might attempt to defeat Krasthos in the near future.
“But who would have thought the Grand Duke was such a womanizer? It’s unexpected.”
Recalling the sticky gaze that licked her body throughout the meeting, Endless wrapped her arms around her ample breasts.
Did he think she wouldn’t notice?
She is the empire’s Guardian Dragon, after all.
No matter how much of a Sword Master he is, she couldn’t help but notice his gaze repeatedly groping and sucking her.
“Strangely enough… it didn’t feel too bad.”
To be seen as a mere female by someone feared by all.
How long has it been since she last experienced such a gaze?
No, perhaps it’s the first time in her long life since birth.
Of course, it’s just curiosity for now.
But perhaps, that curiosity might grow stronger in the future.
As Endless gently drew a smile on her lips.
She didn’t notice that her nipples had slightly hardened.