Chapter 827: Harvest Festival Day 9
Apparently, women usually don’t realize they’re pregnant for the first two months or so. That’s because even when their period stops, it often turns out to be just stress from mental or life pressures throwing things off—that’s the punchline. They can only be sure it’s definitely stopped around the three-month mark. Actually, these kinds of things tend to stay within women’s circles, so I only have a vague understanding. Or rather, I only understood today after Tetes explained it to me. Especially in all-male households like blacksmiths or soldiers, nobody talks about that stuff. In Trot, guys who haven’t taken a wife probably don’t know much about it at all. Anyway, Tetes is about two months along. Why can she say that with such certainty? Well, obviously, it’s Apple’s divination magic. Compared to Hilda’s professional magic diagnosis, the results are pretty vague, so she inevitably has to add 「Probably」. Still, with so many female slave companions nearby as samples, she seemed confident in distinguishing pregnant women from others.
“It’s apparently common for things to progress from this state. So for a while, Tetes-san should refrain from sex for the baby’s sake and keep her life regular and healthy
“A, Ah……I see”
At Apple’s suggestion, Tetes maintained her smile while subtly projecting an air of disappointment. Given she’d been living a life of constant naked, no-condom sex lately, it seemed she did have some lingering attachment to ending that. Well, efficiency-wise, one session a day would suffice, but she was the kind of lewd girl who’d voluntarily devised and volunteered for such a perverted lifestyle. And as for me…….
“It’s true I was planning to make one……but I didn’t realize it would be this easy……”
“Well, I think it’s because it’s you, Andy-san. Your recent ejaculation volume has been incredible”
Selenium gave a wry smile. Honestly, it was true—my body had become capable of vigorously gushing out semen equivalent to several……no, dozens of shots from an average guy. That certainly contributed greatly to the reliability of the 「Impregnating」 act. If it’s too little, it’d probably just get washed away by her love juice. More is definitely better. Feels like I might be crossing the line a bit, though. Anyway, that’s beside the point. I basically approach sex with a 「If it happens, lucky me」 mentality. Pregnancy is fine, but it’s still just a bonus. I have to keep it that way, partly because there are quite a few people in this group who, due to species-related issues, would probably push themselves way too hard otherwise. Not to bring up Johnny’s place, but sex is fundamentally 「A good thing」, 「A fun thing」, 「A pleasurable thing」. Lose sight of that, and what should be luxurious, pleasurable eroticism can easily turn into torture. So this is probably the first time I’ve actually 「Intended to make it」 and succeeded as planned. ……That’s why, with Peter and Elenia, who were truly a stroke of luck, the way the feelings welled up was different somehow.
“Oh right……so it worked……”
As I tried to process that fact, Tetes’ expression turned slightly awkward. ……Oh, right. Girls usually feel anxious about this kind of thing, don’t they? I think I heard somewhere that you’re supposed to act really happy about it, even if it feels forced at first. Anyway, I raised both hands and pretended to be thrilled.
“Y, Yay! That’s great, isn’t it!”
“Ah, no, you don’t have to be happy just for the sake of it”
She saw right through me.
“Well, as you were thinking, Master, it does mean no sex for a while, and apparently anal isn’t necessarily better either”
“Eh? What am I supposedly thinking?”
“Eh? Weren’t you thinking about who to use instead while my hole is unavailable?”
“No, I haven’t even gotten that far in my thoughts yet!? Besides, we’re already at a point where we don’t need to deliberately solve that kind of problem anymore!”
“Andy-san, Andy-san, Ele-chan will wake up, so please lower your voice”
“……Sorry”
What was I shouting about in front of my child? I’m the worst in so many ways. Yes.
“No, what I was thinking was like, this is how it feels when you decide to make a child? How to put it……like interpreting emotions?”
“……Does it not sound very interesting?”
“It’s not about whether it’s interesting or not”
There’s no doubt we had to make one. If it took too long, we would’ve gotten into some weird trouble with the late Marquis Buster Eagle. But it wasn’t like we’d been eagerly waiting for it……or anything. We just started trying a bit harder and it happened right away. It felt anticlimactic, like finding the treasure just one minute after the hunt began. Is this okay? Shouldn’t I be more excited? No, just thinking that feels like blasphemy. When Peter and Elenia unexpectedly got pregnant, I was genuinely happy. So, basically, I’m just not keeping up with how fast things are moving. But if I don’t properly process this now, I worry I won’t know how to react appropriately when other kids get pregnant later.
“……Anyway, I want to feel it. Maybe after the Harvest Festival, we could have a party to celebrate Tetes’ pregnancy……no, but we didn’t do that for Jeanne and Selenium, so maybe it’d be unfair……”
It’s a dilemma. Selenium smiles despite her troubled expression.
“I’m sure neither I nor Jeanne-chan would complain about that. It’s just……”
“Just?”
“It’ll just end up with everyone wanting to 『Get pregnant next』 and throwing an orgy party, and I can see how Tetes-san, the guest of honor, would end up feeling left out……”
“……Don’t make predictions that feel too convincing when I haven’t even imagined it yet”
And you’re totally intent on leaving her out, Selenium. So you want a second child. Yeah. Not a bad idea at all. Tetes will accompany you, while Selenium and Apple might skip the Harvest Festival dance. Apparently, they’ll discuss everything needed for a smooth delivery—pregnancy etiquette, who to rely on during pregnancy here, and so on. Part of it is probably not wanting to take Elenia, whose neck isn’t even fully steady yet, into a crowd……but it feels a bit lonely. They still look like girls, after all. I’d be happy if they felt like dancing together at the New Year Festival. ……So, that’s why.
“Me……?”
“You can take a break for about 30 minutes, right?”
I decide to take Fennel out from her usual work at the Baron’s mansion. Moving from the new slave to the veteran. After the Gauntlet Knights, it’s their turn.
“You didn’t have to go to such lengths for us”
“Well, consider this my show-off bragging. All the top-tier beauties in town are mine, you know”
……It was technically an excuse to take Fennel out, but honestly, counting dragons, elves, cat beasts and others, nearly forty beauties–a significant percentage of this small town’s population are all mine……thinking about it again, that’s a pretty awful situation. The town’s women, thanks to the spiritual spring’s beauty effects, are certainly more attractive than those elsewhere, but they still can’t compare to my women. Elves and dragons, when it comes to beauty, are on a completely different level from common human folk. I do have human slaves like Tetes and Beatrice, but they make up for it with youth and energy. Of course, the cat beasts are adorable too. Their sly cat ears and tails, along with the supple curves unique to beastfolk, give them a wild charm distinct from urban beauty. Sure, there are probably obese or frail beasts too, but at least the healthy feline beasts around me possess that kind of beauty that shines against a natural backdrop. And of course, Jeanne is cute too. I’ve already made my move, but her cuteness is borderline limited in certain directions. This unique charm captivates many men, dwarves and others alike. I claim ownership of every top-tier beauty in this town, one after another, picking and choosing. To other men’s eyes, I must seem utterly detestable. But I dance regardless. Today, at least, I’ll embrace being that detestable womanizer. The girls have half-abandoned their social standing, calling themselves female slaves and acting as if they belong solely to me. Even I, who usually mind public decency, must take responsibility on a day like this.
“Alright, Fennel. Let me show you off. That you’re mine”
“……Yes♪”
Facing Fennel in the square, I reverently take her hand again and join the dance. Fennel remains in her maid outfit, but many other townspeople are dancing in their everyday clothes too. Not everyone has formal attire ready. From somewhere behind us, a child’s blunt voice called out, 「It’s Andy the womanizer!」 Fennel and I exchanged a glance and shared a wry smile.
“Is it okay if I don’t argue?”
“If someone calls me a devil trainer, I have to correct them, but being a womanizer is probably true”
“……I’m sorry”
“Why are you apologizing?”
“It’s a disgrace to my family……”
Fennel seemed ashamed of Phazer’s actions. Come to think of it, he was also a Silver, huh.
“……Well, the brutal trainer thing……depending on the situation, it’s getting harder to argue with lately”
I offered a follow-up that wasn’t really a follow-up. In the corner of my vision were Corti, Leyla, and Shario. Seeing how they, who had been enemies of Rainer, ended up becoming female slaves who could be impregnated freely, it wasn’t entirely off the mark. Andy Smithson, the sadistic trainer. I don’t want to be called that……but yeah.
“……That”
“?”
“……If you ever think of a game like that……please try it out on me or Oregano first……♪”
Sadistic training. ……No, no, no.
“It’s a little off my hobby……sadistic acts”
Fennel was a little disappointed. What does she want me to be? Well, she did get interested because of the rumors Phazer spread, so it would probably be ideal for her if I became more of an embodiment of eroticism. Fennel bowed and returned to the Baron’s mansion, and Laurier slipped into my arms. Along with Jeanne, she’s one of the top two with a physique that makes people suspect dangerous hobbies.
“If you danced with Fennel, that means it’s my turn now, right?”
“Well……I guess so. Where have you been?”
It felt like I’d been circling the town, but I hadn’t seen Laurier anywhere. It wasn’t a church or temple class today, so she probably wasn’t hanging out with the kids.
“I was helping out in the tavern kitchen”
“……I see”
Today, the tavern had been completely transformed into a kitchen. They’re using every counter and table for prep and plating, then continuously sending dishes out to the outdoor seating, other houses, and shops. Honestly, you can’t peek into that kitchen unless you’re a server. Or rather, if you peek, you’ll automatically get stuck serving. Savory and Cute have been running around since morning, but was Laurier mixed in there too?
“Snacking’s made my stomach heavy, so I escaped”
“……You’ve got some guts”
“Tehe”
This girl tends to be treated like a child by those around her, but like Irina, she’s already an adult. Her childish attitude makes people overlook things, and she knows it well, acting quite shrewdly. Of the four girls, she’s probably the most unpredictable.
“Let’s dance”
“……Do you even know the steps?”
“Better than you do, Master
“Cheeky”
Grinning at each other, we began a dance with a huge height difference. Her face ended up near my solar plexus, not even my chest, but I’d had intense breeding sex with her countless times. How many of the townspeople watching even knew about that……? Thinking that, Laurier and I enjoyed the dance like children taunting each other.