Time ebbs and flows like a river, sometimes with a gentle ripple and other times with a raging torrent. Even when there are dramatic changes in the current, the river eventually finds its way back to its original course. But be warned, for some ripples and divergences are so powerful that the flow of the river is forever altered.
This is the story of an otherworldly adventurer, a mighty duchess, and a penniless elf pushed to do unspeakable acts just to survive in a cruel and cutthroat world. As they journey on, they are swept up in a time-altering force that shapes their history, present, and future.
Emilia POV
The world is a vast patchwork of people from all walks of life. At the top, there are those born with a golden spoon in their mouths, gifted with wealth since childhood. Below them, is the solid majority of the middle class, neither rich nor poor. And finally, the largest population of all - those who have been dealt a far harsher hand in life, struggling to make ends meet. No matter who you are and where you come from, this diverse tapestry of humanity always exists. The poor.
Some wealthy people rose from adversity by working hard and persevering respectably. Some folks, however, become wealthy quickly as a result of doing things dishonorably. That's the current trend right now; the struggle for easy money.
There are several ways to obtain instant wealth, including robbing businesses, selling contraband for a huge sum of money, bribery and corruption, money laundering, and scamming people's money in a variety of ways...
Then there's also prostitution. The sale of flesh for money. Others may be lucky enough to find a rich simp to marry and thereby avoid the employment of sex work. However, not everyone is that fortunate.
Using their bodies for a living, which is fairly widespread in many places. However, this is dangerous work. You are investing your entire being here, not just your blood and sweat.
Here in Lagunica, that is the easiest way to earn money, especially if you have a gorgeous face and figure. Fast easy instant money.
That is my current situation right now working in a dodgy spa that offers happy endings.
"Oi, a group of dwarfs has booked for later today," Anya, a cat girl, shrieked as she entered our room.
"Oh gosh, those tiny fucks...they are cheap and stingy, and they reek as hell! remember what I was telling you about the dwarf the other night Anya? his dick stinks! and he had the Courage to ask for a blow job? fuck." Elga, a wolfwoman, raised her right leg on the plastic chair while drinking tea and shaking her head.
"Well, you should have poured perfumed it before you went down with him," Anya joked.
"Who the heck is in the bathroom? It's been a long. Do you know what date it is? the royal selection just started, and the kingdom is about to have a new king and you're still there?! What the hell!" Chloe, a human girl, pounded hard on the door.
After short a few minutes, I exited with only a towel.
"I'm finished, sorry for the inconvenience," I said as I exited the bathroom.
"You should be! You are constantly hogging the restroom! Why?! You dislike the taste and feel of cum in your mouth and skin so much that it takes you an eternity to remove it?!" Chloe the human girl responded.
"What do you expect? she's a half-elf! elves are proud animals, even while sucking and wanking dicks! HAHAHAHAHAHA" exclaimed the cat girl Anya as she brushed her nails.
"Aww, you people are very lovely! That's why I never get bored here," Alicia another human, who was simply on the side and getting ready, giggled.
Of all my coworkers here, Chloe is the one that bullies me the most; I don't know why she continually bothers me and is always jealous of me and my clients, which she tries very hard to steal by making things up about me.
Fortunately, I have regular clients who do not believe the insane woman's slanders.
By the way, my name is Emilia just Emilia. At night, I'm a masseuse, and in the morning, I sleep. I've been working at Red Petal spa in Lagunican Capital for 8 months. I'm not a registered masseuse, but I studied it with the aid of a friend who is an expert in this field. In fact, I am now one of the best masseurs in our establisment. The spa is nice, but not that luxurious.
I'm apparently the only half-elf working at the spa. Actually, I believe I am the only elf in the entire city at the moment.
I'm a silver-haired half-elf who used to reside in the Elior forest, a snow-covered forest. However, after my father Puck was killed, the margrave of the region expelled me from the forest and demanded that I pay for the magical stones I had harvested in his mines without his permission.
With no money to pay I was forced to take on this sort of work to repay my debt to him.
"Hey girls, the dwarfs will be here in thirty minutes, hurry up and get ready," Cornelia the mamasan said.
Cornelia is a young woman in her thirties. She is the spa's mamasan, as well as the manager and receptionist. She treats me well and is akin to me as an older sister.
I exited our restroom after putting on my spa uniform and walked straight to the showroom.
In this showroom like a school of vibrant fish, gliding through a massive aquarium, ready to be chosen. Our clients peruse our wares, captivated by the sight of us all in the showroom's great mirror. Who will they pick for their massage needs? We await, suspended in anticipation.
It just took a few minutes for my fellow coworkers to enter the showroom one by one, while everyone was arranging their hair and faces, I sat on a wooden chair waiting for the clients to arrive.
"Hey." Anya lightly poked my side.
"What do you want, Anya?" I asked the cat girl, tired of her shenanigans.
As she retouched her face, Anya remarked, "Oh... don't tell me you haven't agreed to have sex with the handsome knight you served last night? Doesn't he have massages here all the time and is always asking for you?!, you're tripping Ya half-elf! you're blowing your chance."
"What are you talking about, Anya?" I sighed once again.
"Heinkel van Astrea! DUH!?, your number one client! Who else?" she asked, rolling her eyes.
Heinkel van Astrea the current Patriarch of House Astrea and the Deputy Commander of the Royal Guards is a regular at our spa. He's been a customer for at least three years, according to the other girls. He has tried practically every lady the establishment has to offer, but since meeting me seven months ago, he has always requested me.
In our time together, he has availed of every service available. Hand job, BJ, Tit Job, Foot job, Thigh job. All except vaginal sex, anal, and... Kissing.
He used to be satisfied with just that. However, Heinkel has suddenly been really persistent about having sex. I've always refused him, but with his aggressiveness, I'm not sure how long I can keep this up.
Actually, the most I can do is a blowjob. I'm also willing to strip depending on the man's desire and his ability to pay. That is something I have done numerous times. However, when I have clients that want more than that like vaginal or anal sex, I always reject them, even if they offer me 5 holy gold pieces.
I'm fine with men using most of my body to satisfy their carnal desires. Just no kissing my lips or intercourse.
Will I be able to keep resisting? I don't know, sometimes it's exhausting, and I simply want to give up to the pressure of my client's demands. I know it's wrong, but resisting is tiresome. Mother Fortuna, Father Guese, Daddy Puck please help me!
"They're here, girls, be ready!" Cornelia announces, followed by the arrival of a group of miner dwarfs and a human boy with scary eyes, jet-black hair... and weird clothes.
Subaru POV
On a hot Sunday afternoon, I strolled around the streets of the capital city. The official start of the royal selection was only concluded yesterday.
Five contenders for the throne of the dragon kingdom of Lagunica! Anastasia Hoshin, the head of the Hoshin trading company, Priscilla Barrielle, the baroness of Barriele, Felt a certain slum girl, a nun named Melty Pistis, and my lovely lady, to whom my heart and loyalty belongs. the Dutchess Crusch Karsten the Matriarch of the House of Karsten.
Each candidate is unique in their own right, and while some are bizarre, such as Pricilla and Felt, I feel that most of them mean well for the kingdom. However, I shall stay with my lady Crusch. I'll do everything I can to make her queen. That I guarantee.
If I have to give up my life to fulfill her ambitions, then so be it! All for my Crusch-tan!
However, the duchess recently chastised me for breaking her stern command not to attend the royal selection ceremony. Also, the Cat boy Felix stoked the flames by tipping off my plans to Crusch-tan! I swear! That Cat boy trap is intentionally sabotaging me! I bet he also likes my Crusch! GRRRRRRR
*Sigh*
I took a deep breath and calmed myself. They say it's pointless to be upset about spilled milk... I swear I'll fix this! just need to think.
Think Subaru, think!
I can't think of anything. Whatever, I'll just have some fun and relax. As I continued my walk, my gaze was drawn to something... a SPA?! in Laguna?! I didn't expect this. Yes, there are numerous pubs, restaurants, and taverns in the area, but a spa?! Are they the same as they were back home? Hmmmm.
My curiosity peaked, as well as the aches in my shoulder, back, and joints, hence I decided to pay a visit to the said establishment. Perhaps I'll get a decent massage after all.
As I came closer, I noticed the word Red Petal Spa inscribed on the building's signage.
"That's strange."
as a result, I dashed inside.
The architecture inside is nothing fancy, but it is super comfy and has a Japanese Korean design. Currently, a flock of miner dwarfs and some halflings stands in front of the receptionist, who is a lovely female human with violet hair...
"Welcome, Sir! Would you want a massage?" said the violet-haired receptionist who instantly recognized me as a potential customer.
"Yep, my back and shoulders have been aching recently, Hehehe," I said, scratching my head.
"Very well, sir please follow me," she replied, motioning for me and the group of dwarves to enter a door that led to another chamber.
The room is set up like a showroom, with dozens of girls crammed into a dozen seats. whereas men (or dwarves) look at them through a glass and decide who will be their partners for the night Hmmm...
Werewolf girls? Nah too vicious for me, cat girls? No way! Very cringy, and it reminds me of the trap Felix... Bunny girls? Damn... Lizard ladies?! WHOA! Is this even a normal spa?
The dwarfs in front of me were all smiling as they chose their "masseuses." After a while, they left the showroom and went to their various rooms to have their massages. Okay, this is becoming shady.
"So, sir, have you picked your partner for the night?" said the violet-haired receptionist, jolting me out of my trance.
"I'm not sure," I said skeptically. Honestly, this gig is becoming shady for my taste, and I'm not sure this is a normal massage anymore. These girls are all beautiful and, in a fishbowl, -like setting! This isn't how a normal spa operates!
However, out of the corner of my eye, I noticed a figure who completely took my breath away. a gorgeous elf girl with silver hair, amethyst eyes, and porcelain skin.
Time stands still when our eyes meet... What is her name?
Her beauty is otherworldly, and I felt my stomach churn, my palms sweaty but chilly, and my heart racing.
What is going on with me?!
"Ya like the elf huh?" The violet-haired receptionist smiled.
I immediately blushed as a result of her comment, and all I could do was nod in response to her query.
"Come on then! Avail her! Don't wait else some dwarfs or our regular human patrons might avail her services, after all, she is one of our top masseuses," the violet-haired lady smirked again.
"Fine, how much?" I said, no longer following my brain and instincts screaming for me to exit this shady establishment at once.
"1 holy gold coin." the Violet haired receptionist immediately replied.
ONE HOLY GOLD COIN?! Just for a massage? What kind of massage is this? However, my interest was piqued like a cat wanting to investigate a box, and I quickly grabbed 1 holy gold coin from my purse and handed it over to the receptionist, who took it right away.
"Thank you for your patronage, sir; please proceed to room 9, and your massage therapist will appear shortly," said the violet-haired receptionist before hurriedly leaving me alone.
I wasted no time and walked directly to my room; it didn't take long for me to get there; the room itself is kind of elegant and has a queen size bed in the middle, a coffee table sits beside the bed with a box of tissues and a bottle of oil on top, nothing noteworthy, I guess.
I settled down in the bed, eager with anticipation as I waited for my silver-haired elven masseuse. My heart thumped wildly in my chest and my stomach churned with excitement.
I immediately counted to calm my anxiety, like I usually do.
"One Crusch-tan, two Crusch-tans, three Crusch-tans, four Crusch-tans,"
I murmured till the door to my room opened and my masseuse finally arrived.
Before me stands an ethereal figure with silver hair that falls to her knees. Her amethyst eyes shimmer like stars in the night sky, and her porcelain skin glistens with perfection. A sweet, heavenly fragrance surrounds her, highlighting her beauty, which is unsurpassed and otherworldly and this other world. She is the most captivating sight I have ever seen.
It is not an exaggeration to say she is the most gorgeous girl I have ever seen!
I was stuck in a state of shock until her subsequent worlds jolted me out of my trance.
"Greetings, dear guess; please remove all of your garments and lie down in the bed; I will begin the massage shortly,"
Making a tiny bow, the elven girl remarked.
Crusch POV
Sitting at my office desk in the grand Karsten Manor, reviewing the contracts and preparations for my upcoming project - to finally eliminate the dreaded Great White Whale, the ancient demon beast that has plagued Lagunica with terror! If I am successful in this endeavor, then my destiny as queen and ruler of Lagunica is all but certain.
However, my thoughts went to a different topic at hand, my Strategos and adviser Natsuki Subaru.
Subaru is more than an employee to me; he is more than a friend. He has a special place in my heart. He reminds me of my late dear friend Fourier.
That is why, when he disregarded my firm command to not attend the royal selection commencement ceremony, I reprimanded him.
But I know I chastised him too harshly, and I know much of his explanation is true, so I want to make amends.
As a result, I sought advice from the only person who is as close with Subaru as I am,
Wilhelm.
"You summoned me, Crusch-sama?" the butler warrior said, his face stern as always.
"Yes, it's about Subaru; please take a seat." I spoke.
The sword demon's eyebrows rose, and he sat down in front of my desk without hesitation.
"Wilhelm, I know I chastised Subaru harshly yesterday... far too harshly, in fact... do you know how I may make up with him?" my voice was worried and concerned.
To my surprise, the sword demon emitted a chuckle. However, before I could react, he spoke out.
"If I may be honest Crusch-sama, I think you're overthinking it. Subaru-Dono isn't the type of man who resents people and retains grudges, especially those he cares about." The sword demon stated. Apparently, there is no wind of falsehood. to my surprise.
"Wilhelm, what do you mean?" I asked.
"Subaru-Dono loves you, Crusch-sama. In fact, he is head over heels in love with you. All you have to do is apologize, and he will forgive you immediately." The sword demon spoke once more. Again, no wind of deception came from it.
The fear of losing a Subaru is unimaginable to me. Therefore, I want to make amends with him as soon as possible.
"Where is he Wilhelm?" I inquired.
"Oh, he went out one hour ago Crusch-sama,."
Went out? That's strange. He seldom ever leaves the mansion, preferring to spend the vast majority of his time flirting with me or training with Wilhelm. Something is very wrong here. Call it female intuition, but that is what it is.
"Send some of our men to fetch him Wilhelm. Actually, I want you to accompany them because I want him here as soon as possible."
"At once, Crusch-sama," the sword demon bowed and left immediately to carry out my command.
What are you up to, Subaru? I know I have no proof, but I have a feeling you're up to something funny right now.
(To be Continued)
PS: The writers of slut if, you're a goat!