Chapter 788: Sword Girls 1
The princess would be entrusted to the baron’s residence as planned, and Fiona would be placed there as well. However, they decided against providing close-range dragon escort. After all, as long as they remained in Polka, there could be no scoundrels capable of evading the dragon’s eyes and ears. If it was merely a formal escort, essentially a caretaker, then Fiona alone would suffice.
“Irina, I’m counting on you for the details”
“She’s a capable girl. I doubt I’ll have much to do, though”
“She doesn’t strike me as being as resilient as people say. Plus, Fiona doesn’t speak Northwest. She can’t just tell any maid in the mansion what she needs”
“……That’s where we start, I suppose. I hope she has at least some desire to learn the language, even if she’s no good with a sword”
Seems Irina plans to teach Fiona Northwestern language. I doubt it’ll be that easy……but then again, she managed to get me, not exactly the sharpest tool in the shed, to understand quite a bit of elven language. She’s got a track record as a foreign language instructor.
“More importantly, you’re worrying too much about Princess Ran and the others. Once things settle down, don’t forget to follow up with the girls left behind”
“Eh……ah, right”
“We were only chosen as the first wave, after all”
Come to think of it, that’s true. I had to make the members left behind this time endure it due to capacity issues with the 「Flying Sexroom」, so I really should create opportunities for them to have fun elsewhere. But what should I do……it feels weird to go on another little trip while leaving Princess Ran and the others behind.
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The next day.
“If it’s just for sex, do we really need to fly?”
“Just for sex?”
“I’m perfectly fine with that, you know♪”
As soon as she barged into the Smithson residence today, Tetes cheerfully declared, stripping down to her underwear as casually as shedding a coat.
“So basically, you want everyone to experience how it feels to use it as a bedroom, right?”
“……Well, yeah. I guess so”
“You could do that even if you left it in Polka. It avoids irresponsibly taking your eyes off Princess Ran and Fiona, and above all, the numerous kitties are only thinking about mating from the start anyway♪”
“……Well, now that you mention it……maybe?”
But you’re right. Camping gear like tents and outdoor cookware should be tested in the yard before suddenly hauling it off for long-distance use, right? Thinking that way, maybe there’s no need to deliberately plan a destination for the 「Sexroom」 practical test. But still……since it was made as a transport device, I kinda want to show off its convenience by flying it to various places……but then again, that’s just my desire to show off, isn’t it? Separate from the purpose of testing.
“So……since we’re here, how about we just leave it at the secret hot springs?”
“……There? But wouldn’t that get in the way of the Princess and Fiona?”
“Even if Her Highness knows that place is a silver dragon hangout, would she really refuse to use the regular women’s bath?”
“Ah……”
Now that you mention it, bathing there must have been nothing but a terrifying experience for Princess Ran. Even accepting the cultural difference of not being able to wear light clothing, she might still go to the regular women’s bath. Or rather, she would go. It’s nothing compared to the fear of dragons, right? My dragons haven’t been going to the women’s bath much lately anyway (they come to the men’s bath because it pleases me more).
“So then……it’ll be orgy parties over there for a while, huh?”
“That’s perfect♪ And since it’s been a few days, I’d really like you to prepare some impregnation juice as soon as possible♪”
“Well, umm……it’s fine, but I want to focus on helping everyone else today, so maybe after that……”
“Eh? You’re being so mean, Master! There’s a pussy right here, totally ready for impregnation mating!”
“Lately, there’s been too many of these demands, and I can’t just jump on every one”
“Well, that’s true for all the dragons, isn’t it? Hmm, I guess my average-sized tits just don’t pack enough punch”
Well, even with big-breasted ladies like Hilda, Cosmos, or Leyla, I can’t just jump on them all the time. That said, Tetes is a young human, so her pregnancy rate is probably the highest, which does offer a different kind of excitement. It’s only natural to feel a sense of realism and exclusivity about impregnating someone. It’s necessary, but I admit it’s pretty vulgar of me.
I take Tetes with me and have her wait in the 「Sexroom」, then go invite the others while explaining the backup plan. I thought I’d start with the Cat Beast House nearby……but then I spotted Neia and Beatrice practicing swordplay on the grassland, so I called out to them.
“Hey! You two—”
“Smithson-san”
“What is it?”
Neia was dressed surprisingly lightly. I always picture her in a hat and cloak, but of course, the hat was off today. Her fluffy golden hair was pulled up with a hair clip, and she wore a sleeveless shirt that looked easy to move in, paired with shorts that showed off her thighs. How should I put it……she looked incredibly liberated. If it weren’t me, I’d be at a loss where to look. But hey, I’m a pro at this, so I’ll just burn that healthy beauty into my memory. And Beatrice was wearing a similar sleeveless shirt, paired with a southern-style slit skirt. It wasn’t super short, but it wasn’t so short she’d get mad about it being indecent either.
“You were training? I don’t think we need to fight anymore though……”
“Well, I’m not sure what you mean by fight, but I don’t have any other talents……just think of it as a hobby”
“……You’re the one who said we’d both get fat if we didn’t train”
“B, Beatrice!”
……She really cares about that stuff. Well, the food here is tastier than back there, after all. Yeah. Neia aside, Beatrice has definitely filled out compared to a few months ago when she was still a hero. Wait, saying she’s filled out to a girl will definitely make her frown, but before that, she was less like a girl and more like……a beast, a mass of bones and muscle. I really think she needs to develop some girlish softness.
“Neia should just cut back on how much she eats”
“But you eat everything put in front of you too……”
“Hilda told me to eat as much as I want since I’m still growing. Besides, I’m not exactly inactive enough to worry about lack of exercise”
“What kind of exercise are you doing?”
“……W-well, you know, sexy stuff……and such”
“If that’s all it takes, I do that too!”
Guys, is this something you should be saying in front of me?
“Well, about that invitation for sex……”
“Eh, yes. Right now?”
Neia asked back as naturally as if she’d been asked, 「Want to go for a walk together?」 Beatrice flushed slightly, but she tried to look calm as she looked at Neia. I thought Beatrice had less shame, but maybe Neia is just more uninhibited.
“Right now……well, yeah. If possible”
“Where should I go and wait?”
“…………Eh?”
Beatrice let out a surprised gasp at Neia’s answer and was about to start undressing right there. It seemed she’d interpreted the fact of being 「Invited to do something naughty」 differently. Well, if you thought they were suddenly going to start having sex in a field near town, you’d feel a bit embarrassed.
“……Beatrice. That……you can wait in the mobile hut over at my place”
“……Uh, yeah. Got it”
“Gathering other members too?”
“It’s been a while. I want to follow up as much as possible”
“Right. Let’s make it lively”
Neia smiles brightly and starts walking toward the house. You could say she’s starting to get the hang of being a female slave, or maybe she’s just giving up and embracing it. But I kind of wish she’d show her jealousy in a cuter way……though that’s probably asking too much. ……If I expected that, I shouldn’t have started a female slave harem in the first place. I know.
I walk through town, considering whether to approach others or maybe call Leda, Emma, or Maia to join the group while moving the hut. Considering how many members I’d bring, the hut’s capacity is ten. But if we’re having sex, gathering too many at once means long wait times. I hesitate, wondering if compromising here is best. ……Then, in the central square, I saw a rather unusual sight.
“Now, let’s start with practice swings. Don’t swing carelessly, one after another. Each swing must be decisive against your opponent. Swing while visualizing that image”
『Yes!』
Before the Baron stood a group of young men from Polka. About thirty men, ranging from Johnny and Keel at the upper end to boys as young as eight, held wooden swords and received instruction. And Fiona was mixed in among them. Princess Ran also sat on a chair placed where she could overlook the square.
“Hey Keel, what the hell is this?”
“What do you mean……ah right, you only did it once as a kid, didn’t you? The Baron’s Swordmanship Lecture”
“?”
Did I do that……? Ah, something’s stirring in my memory.
“We get taught by the Baron like this sometimes. Right now, we’re the town gatekeepers, but eventually, the younger guys will take over……plus, if someone shows promise, the Baron helps them take the Sword Saint exam. Well, it’s the Ace Knight exam now, but”
“……Ah, I remember now. I’d forgotten because it was a bad memory”
I definitely recalled attending a sword lesson with the Baron once as a kid. We went through the basic swings, and my sparring partner was Keel. He was fat back then, but that fat gave him surprising power for a kid. And then, on my very first exchange with Keel, he knocked my sword out of my hand. Then he smacked me hard on the head with his wooden sword, knocking me out cold. The bump healed quickly thanks to the sacred spring, but my clumsy movements and slow reactions made it obvious to everyone I had no talent for swords. That’s why I never participated again.
“……So he gave you a bump on your head.”
“Sorry about that. who hits someone that hard? I got beaten by my old man back then too, so we’re even”
“No, is that even even? I didn’t get to hit you back at all, did I?”
While talking to me, Keel swung his sword sideways and vertically in time with the commands. He usually only wields a halberd, but his movements were surprisingly polished. And shifting my gaze to Fiona, her wooden sword swings were indeed beautiful. Maybe it was because the wooden sword had no curve or blade edge.
“Alright, that’s enough practice swings! Now, sparring practice! Be extremely careful not to hit eyes, mouth, or neck! The sacred spring won’t heal those!”
Yep. This Baron’s sword training was pretty brutal. For starters, it was hit-or-miss with no armor. The wooden swords were single-handed and not particularly heavy, but the Baron believed that since most injuries healed by the next day in the sacred spring, and that pain was the best teacher for defense and evasion techniques. Fiona now faced Johnny. She said something. It was in Southern dialect, so without an interpreter, Johnny couldn’t quite make it out. But judging by her expression and posture, she was probably saying something like, 「No need to go easy on me just because I’m a woman. I’m a knight entrusted with Ran-sama’s protection!」 Johnny tilted his head, glancing at the Baron with a questioning look. The Baron nodded and raised his hand as the signal to begin. Johnny stepped in, a sharp, probing move to gauge her stance, then pulled back. Luring Fiona’s attack, he landed a test strike on her completely exposed side. Fiona, direct hit.
“Gahaaa……!!!”
She crumpled. Game over.
“H, Hey……Baron? That was your guest, right!?”
“……I’ll take her to the sacred spring. Johnny, you take over from here”
“Y, Yes”
The Baron, with Princess Ran lending him a shoulder, took Fiona away.
“……Johnny. What did you think of her?”
“Andy. ……Emm, she dodged it by just leaning back a bit……huh”
“Whether I could have done it or not aside, that was the kind of dodge it was”
……So I’m only good enough to get soundly beaten by a town guard. I’ve got a long way to go…….