Sins Paradise: Domination System

by Little Merger

Horizon Online. It was a death Virtual Reality MMORPG game where people had classes, hunted monsters, got riches, and fought similar players. I, the strongest player in Horizon Online, managed to kill the last boss and expected to return to my home. But after defeating the last boss, I was given a bonus stage, where I could choose one game of my choice. Without much thought, I chos

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My hands were kneading her bouncing breasts, groping them roughly as I plunged into her. Beatrice leaned backward and pressed her torso against my shoulders, allowing me to penetrate her more easily.

"Haah~ Haahahaha!! Ahhhhh!"

Beatrice's face contorted as she moved faster, shaking violently. Her eyes fluttered open wide while her whole body shook uncontrollably. I watched her intently, feeling my own orgasm approaching quickly.

At that moment, the door to my room was opened, and they appeared. Five beautiful women, each dressed only in a tight bodysuit, except for Emilia, who wore her suit, and Garcia, who wore her erotic nun costume.

They seemed surprised to see Beatrice with her massive rack bouncing right on top of me, but they didn't seem to care much. They simply watched us with smiles, and Tristan looked at us, her face flushed deep red as we fucked each other senseless.

"W-Wha..." Tristan's jaw fell as she watched me intently. "T-That's..."

Among us, only she was a virgin. I already took everyone else's virginity, so their reaction wasn't as fresh as Tristan's. However, my cute girlfriend kept watching without averting her eyes.

Emilia was the first to speak with a smile. "Well, hello there. It seems that you start without us, Arthur."

"Hello, Emilia," I replied, smiling at her. "Why don't you enter and wait a while? I will be done shortly."

"Sure thing, Arthur."

And so Emilia stepped into the room and sat on the chair near the window.

Sophia and Rania walked in as well. Emilia followed them with Garcia shortly after, and Tristan was the last.

All four girls were wearing skimpy outfits except for my blonde girlfriend. While Garcia was still in her nun outfit, Emilia undressed immediately and was in a black bikini, Rania was in a tight bodysuit like Sophia, and Tristan was in the elf tunic she usually wore.

Once everyone settled comfortably inside the room filled with pink fog from Arousal Scent, Beatrice moved faster, slamming her hips down hard. She moaned loudly, gripping my hair tightly and grinding her pelvis against mine.

"Hahaha~ That's it! Fuck me harder! Take your pleasure out of me, Master!"

"How about you take yours from me?"

I grabbed her legs and lifted them above my shoulders, spreading her thighs wide apart. Her pussy glistened wetly as I buried my shaft deep inside her slick folds.

"Oooh~" Beatrice cooed, biting her lip as she felt my cock sink even further into her depths.

Our bodies slapped together rhythmically, causing her large breasts to jiggle wildly. We both grunted in unison as she bounced up and down on top of me. Our sweaty skin smacked together, leaving small beads of perspiration on our heated flesh.

"Mmm... Ooh, fuck! Yes! More, Master~"

ραΠdαsΝοvel.cοm I couldn't help but laugh. "More what?"

"Anything you want, Master! Anything~!"

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She was practically begging me to fuck her brains out. So I obliged.

My hands grasped her plump breasts, and I squeezed them firmly. My thumbs ran across her nipples, pinching and twisting them lightly. Beatrice let out a muffled cry as she bounced on top of me, riding my cock furiously.

Before long, my cock swelled up.

"Here it comes!"

Beatrice cried out, clenching her vaginal muscles around my cock.

"Uungghh!"

Her pussy tightened painfully around me until I came, spurting ropes of hot cum straight into her womb.

As always, I felt a rush of ecstasy when my seed was released inside Beatrice. But this time, something new happened. Instead of coming all at once, it trickled out slowly. Over and over again, I shot load after load deep inside her womb.

Everyone was watching, including Tristan. When Beatrice realized that my orgasm lasted longer than usual, she smiled widely and clung to me tighter.

"Master... Thank you for filling my pussy with your sweet seed~"

For a few moments, nothing else mattered but the two of us. The others began to breathe heavily in arousal while Tristan's cheeks turned bright red. They were already influenced by the pink fog and the excitement from watching me fucking Beatrice roughly.

Eventually, though, the sight of Beatrice moving away from my dick and letting semen flow out of her pussy caused the blonde to snap back to reality.

"Ah, oh! I-Is this what sex is?"

"Yes." I nodded at my girlfriend as I sat comfortably without hiding my erect cock. "Now... Shall we begin the duel in bed between Rania and Tristan?" I asked with a grin.

My masochistic sister, Rania, and my innocent lover, Tristan, were standing in front of me. Both looked at each other. The former was excited, the latter nervous.

Rania smirked. "This should be fun."

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Both girls approached me and stood on either side of me. Tristan was still nervous as she glanced at Rania and then at me.

"Um..."

"Don't worry, Tristan," I said soothingly to the shy girl. "Just relax and enjoy yourself."

Slowly, I pulled her close to me and hugged her tightly.

"Oh, um..."

"You're going to have lots of fun today," I reassured her. "Trust me."

With that, I leaned closer and kissed gently, and she closed her eyes happily. Rania was staring intensely at us, waiting for her turn to kiss me. She was breathing heavily, turned on from the neglect play.

My lips parted slightly as Tristan drew closer. Her tongue snaked out and touched mine, tasting like vanilla ice cream. A soft moan escaped her throat as she tasted my flavor.

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While kissing Tristan, Rania drew closer and pushed her big chest against my arm, "Not fair... I love the neglect play, but I also want a kiss from you."

I pulled away from Tristan and leaned forward toward Rania.

"Come here."

I placed a hand on Rania's waist and guided her over to me. Then, I planted a firm kiss on her lips.

My masochistic sister's mouth was warm and inviting, unlike Tristan, whose soft and small lips were too delicate to handle. The contrast was enough to make my heart skip a beat. I broke the kiss and stared into Rania's lustful eyes.

The short-haired girl returned the stare; her pupils dilated with desire. I wanted to tease her more but decided not to push things any further yet. Instead, I grabbed her breasts through her bodysuit and squeezed them roughly.

"Hehe..." She giggled softly, moaning her pleasure.

Then I grabbed her ass with both hands and rubbed it lewdly. This caused her to gasp, and she bit her lip.

"Arthur... Me too..." On my side, Tristan pulled my arm and looked at me with pleading eyes.

So I gave in to her request, leaning forward and planting another passionate kiss on her lips. Unlike before, I devoured her with my hungry kisses, exploring every nook of her mouth. At the same time, I still played with Rania's ass while undressing both of them.

I kept kissing them, alternately between Tristan and Rania, while four pairs of eyes were watching us from the side.

They began to undress and masturbate themselves. Garcia and Emilia were using the dildo I gave them, while Beatrice was using her tail and hand. Sophia didn't do anything and only looked at us with a feral grin, waiting for her turn.

After several minutes of passionate kissing, I broke off and pushed Tristan down. She was already naked, and her face flushed crimson as she lay on the bed. Her modest tits were exposed, and I kneeled down behind her to suck one of her nipples.

Rania watched closely, but she didn't stop us. She knew that it was Tristan's first time, and she needed extra attention.

"Hnn... Mmmm~" Tristan moaned as I sucked her nipple. "It tickles~"

"Does it feel good? Or does it hurt?"

"No, it doesn't feel bad... I just can't get used to having something touching my sensitive area."

"Good, because I'm gonna keep doing it."

My hand went lower, and found her pussy. I spread her lips apart and saw that her inner lips were swollen and moist. Her pink slit glistened with moisture as my fingers slipped inside her wet cunt, making Tristan gasp.

"Aaah~!"

"What did you say?" I asked teasingly.

"Nothing... Uhh..."

Tristan blushed as I continued fingering her, rubbing her clit. Soon, she started panting and squirming beneath me.

"Nnngghh... Y-Yours... Your finger is... Hitting the spot..."

I stopped and grinned. "That's right."

Tristan whimpered, looking down at my hand that was buried deep within her pussy. It was wetter than ever now, which meant she was getting aroused.

Soon, she was trembling with anticipation.

"Please... Please put your cock inside me..."

"Okay."

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I slid my rock-hard cock inside her dripping fold slowly. As expected, she tensed up, feeling uncomfortable at first. After a moment, however, she relaxed and allowed herself to accept me fully. My tip penetrated her hymen easily, sending shivers throughout her body.

[Ding! You took Tristan's virginity! Your Sins increased by 3!]

"Mmph~" Tristan groaned, tilting her head back as she gazed at the ceiling. "I've never been filled like this before."

I chuckled. "Well, you are quite a virgin, aren't you?"

"Ha ha... Yeah." She giggled nervously. "But finally... Now you're inside me." She hugged me tightly, pushing my body against hers.

"Thank you for taking care of me. You can move now, Arthur."

"Alright."

I removed myself from her embrace, allowing my cock to slide free from her wetness. With no resistance, I pressed my throbbing member against her entrance again, sinking deeper into her womanhood.

"Uhn... Ah!" She gasped, clutching my shoulders tightly as I entered her.

I paused briefly, savoring how her insides stretched around my girth. Once I had gone deep enough, I resumed thrusting into her, hitting her deepest parts repeatedly.

"Mmn... Nnng~" Tristan panted, holding on to me desperately.

While I moved my hips back and forth, rocking her world, Rania crawled towards us.

"Arthur... Play with my pussy too." She whispered seductively and moved beside Tristan, leaning on her chest and raising her hips. "It's already soaking wet, isn't it?"

"Yes... It is..."

I raised my body slightly and fingered her pussy. It wasn't as tight as Tristan's, but it was still very pleasurable to play with. In fact, Rania enjoyed it so much that she climaxed almost instantly, shuddering and shaking as she rode waves of bliss.

Tristan kept moaning as I pounded her tight pussy. Her breath quickened and soon she was gasping loudly. Her legs trembled, and she clutched the sheets tightly, trying hard not to scream.

"P-Pl-Please don't stop! Don't pull out!"

She begged me frantically.

I slowed down, pulling out halfway.

"Wha...? What are you doing!?"

"Relax," I told her calmly. "We're about to finish anyway, right? We might as well take our time enjoying ourselves."

Tristan seemed confused, but she nodded obediently nonetheless. I repositioned myself above her and lined up my cock with her opening again.

"Oooh..."

When I plunged into her once more, she screamed and clenched around me. But I held her arms and pinned them down, preventing her from resisting me anymore.

"Arthur... Me too! Give me your fingers too!" Rania shouted from beside us.

"Sure thing," I replied with a chuckle, withdrawing my hand from Tristan's hips and placing it on Rania's.

Once I had two digits buried inside her pussy, I started pumping them in and out of her rapidly. While I did this, Tristan cried out incoherently, struggling to maintain control of her voice.

"Oooh, aahhh... Something is coming!"

Her orgasm hit her like a freight train, causing her entire body to convulse violently. I pulled my cock out of her pussy and watched her body convulsing wildly under me. Her hands clutched the sheet tightly, and her body was covered in sweat. It looked so sexy.

Eventually, she calmed down, and her tongue stuck out. Because it was her first big orgasm, she couldn't handle it and passed out immediately.

"Fufufu, it seems that we found the winner already," Rania exclaimed, looking at Tristan with satisfaction. "Now it's my turn, Arthur. Let your sister satisfy you right now."

As if reading my mind, she climbed atop me and lowered herself onto my shaft on a reverse cowgirl.

"Ahh~" She moaned softly, wrapping her legs around me and squeezing me tightly.

I could tell that she liked being taken from behind best, judging by how she wrapped her arms around me and rested her back against my chest.

"You're so big..." Rania mewled, gazing at me lovingly over her shoulder. "Make a mess out of me, please~"

"Gladly." I answered her, gripping her butt cheeks and lifting her up.

I then slammed her down forcefully, bottoming out inside her wet folds.

"Aaaah!" She shrieked, biting her lip.

This time, I fucked her harder and faster, slamming her body against mine. Every time I bottomed out inside her, her sweet juices splashed against my pelvis and thighs, adding lubrication to ease penetration.

The four girls that were watching from the side knew that the duel between Rania and Tristan was over with the former's victory and got close. Sophia came from behind me and pushed her large breasts against my back as Rania moved up and down on my lap, moaning loudly.

"Sir Arthur, can we join now?" The redhead lioness asked excitedly.

"Yeah, sure. Get naked and move your pussy here." I said with a smile.

Sophia sat down next to me on the bed, scooted closer to me, and asked for a kiss. Emilia also approached from the other side with a lustful expression on her face. Both girls kissed me passionately, pushing their bodies against mine.

Garcia was smiling softly as she approached me from behind, with Beatrice following close behind.

ραΠdαsΝοvel.cοm "Master..." The succubus purred as she leaned her head against my neck.

Before long, I felt pleasure coursing through my body. Being surrounded by six girls on my first orgy day was wonderful, and I couldn't hold back any longer.

"Oh yes... Rania, take it inside your pussy."

"Mmm..." Rania obeyed, lowering herself on top of me.

With the four girls surrounding us, plenty of space was still left on the bed. All they had to do was sit on either side of me. And that's exactly what they did, sitting on my knees while facing each other.

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Rania smiled lustfully and began sliding her wet slit along my length. When she reached the base of my dick, she let go of it and grabbed both sides of her own hips, spreading her legs wide. This way, I would have full access to her juicy pussy.

"Cumming~" She moaned as she impaled herself on me.

I gripped her ass tightly, helping her ride me. I wanted her to cum fast and furiously, so I sped up the pace until I heard her breathing grow raggedy and erratic. Then I picked up the speed even further and slammed into her roughly, making her cry out loudly.

"Nnngggg~! Aah~! Fuck! Ooooh~!"

Rania bucked her hips wildly, riding me mercilessly. I grunted in response, grabbing her firm round ass and pounding her pussy with all my strength.

"Fuck meee~! Oh Goddess, too good!" She wailed as I plowed into her tight hole relentlessly.

I felt my balls tightening and prepared myself for my imminent release.

"Here it comes! Take it, masochist sister!"

"Hyaaaaaa!"

I exploded inside her, filling her womb with my hot seed. For some reason, my load felt thicker than usual. Perhaps because I had just finished fucking someone else beforehand. Regardless, it made her moan loudly.

Afterward, I saw the other girls lined up with their asses raised. Tristan didn't recover yet and was still sleeping soundly beside Rania, who enjoyed her afterglow.

"Sir Arthur.." Garcia called out to me, standing up and spreading her pussy.

I turned to see her with a wicked grin on her face, showing off her beautiful curves.

"Master~ Give me your cock again," Beatrice begged.

"Sir Arthur, I want your cock too. Use the rod that messes up my rival to mess with my pussy too." Sophia added.

"Arthur... It's been so long. I miss your cock inside me." Emilia chimed in, spreading her pussy with her hands. She looked so sexy in her black lingerie that had holes around her private area.

"Your wish is my command," I said happily.

Then I positioned myself before the four ladies, lining my throbbing cock with their holes. They stared at me hungrily, waiting for me to fill them with my meaty tool.

First up was Garcia, whose voluptuous body fit perfectly within my grip. My thick shaft slid easily into her tight tunnel without resistance. As always, she moaned deeply when I penetrated her.

Next was Sophia. Her pale skin glimmered under the dim lights of the room, giving her an angelic appearance. I placed my hands on her waist and lifted her up, positioning her pussy above my mouth.

Without hesitation, I sunk my lips into her clit and sucked it gently, eliciting a loud gasp from her.

"Aaah, Sir Arthur! That feels amazing! Keep sucking me!"

I complied and continued licking her pussy, getting lost in the taste.

Beatrice was next, lying on her stomach on the bed. I kneeled behind her and took care of her dripping pussy. She was such an eager little slut that she squirmed every time I touched her.

Last but not least was Emilia, who lay on her back on the bed with her legs spread widely apart. The lewd teacher licked her finger and rubbed it across her asshole, which caused her to shiver.

"Hmm... Arthur... Can you stick your dick in my ass instead?"

I chuckled at her request and decided to oblige her. I knelt behind her and pressed my tip against her rosebud.

"Ugh..." She groaned softly.

Emilia's tight anal ring resisted my intrusion but eventually gave way and allowed me entrance. Once I was fully seated inside her, I began thrusting slowly.

"Arrrrhhhh..."

Slowly at first, but quickly picking up momentum.

"Yeaahh!!"

She screamed louder as my cock filled her ass, stretching her tight rectum.

"Damn! You're really tight! Do you want my seme that badly?!" I taunted her playfully, continuing to pound away at her bowels.

"Yes! Please fuck me harder!" She pleaded desperately, arching her back and pushing back against me.

My cock felt so warm and snug inside her anus. It reminded me of the feeling I got from Tristan earlier today. Although this wasn't as intense as her, it still felt incredible.

Soon enough, I felt another climax building up inside me. I gritted my teeth and kept going, driving my hard cock deep inside her small intestine.

"Aarghhh!! Uungh!" Emilia yelled, her body tensing up.

Just then, I felt something wet splash on my thigh. Looking down, I saw a stream of liquid running down my leg and pooling beneath the bed sheets.

Emilia was squirting while I shot my semen inside her ass.

We spent the rest of the day having group sex. There was no particular order among us.

We simply moved around the room and had fun wherever we pleased and wanted. Some of our activities included missionary position, doggy style, cowgirl position, standing sex, etc. In fact, we experimented with various sexual positions throughout the night.

And it seemed like everyone was enjoying themselves. At one point, Tristan recovered and asked me to fuck her again. So I obliged her and pounded her pussy with vigor, leaving her screaming out in ecstasy. We all collapsed into sleep together when night arrived, exhausted and satisfied.

I got a total of 11 Sins from Tristan, cumming inside her and covering her body with semen gained me extra 8 Sins after getting 3 from taking her virginity. I now had 585 Sins, still far away from dominating the cute Archbishop.

Of course, I had them drink the anti-pregnancy potion again, including Tristan. We wanted to enjoy this kind of relationship until we were ready to have children next year.

Yes, after I decided to settle in, I also wanted to have a kid with them. But not until I uncovered the secrets told by Goddess Lilith.

I wanted to make a comfortable environment for my children in the future so they could grow without thinking about anything else and enjoy their childhood. Yes, that would be great.

After recovering, we all continued until the second day arrived, and new girls joined. They were my perfect family and the cheeky nun.

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Everyone else was still exhausted and was sleeping. Only Beatrice was still up and sucking my cock when Vivian, Eliza, Cecil, and Milea entered my room.

The pair of daughter and mother, Eliza and Vivian, wore a matching transparent white gown. Cecil, the minotaur girl, had a micro bikini, and her milk had already dripped down her breasts.

As for Milea, she wore the erotic nun costume I gave her a few days ago with a rotor inserted in her pussy. Her petite body looked very enticing when she dressed like that.

All four of them walked towards me and crawled onto the bed. They were already aroused as soon as they entered this room.

"Arthur... Let's make love again~" Cecil pouted seductively, leaning forward to give me a kiss.

Eliza followed closely behind her, kissing me on the lips and planting soft kisses on my cheeks. Vivian didn't want to lose to her daughter, so she kissed me on the forehead, giggling girlishly.

Milea crawled down between my legs and began to suck my ball while Beatrice, the primordial Succubus, kept fondling my bulging member.

"Mmph~" Beatrice moaned softly, sucking on my cock. "It tastes delicious."

"Ahh... Mmmm..." Cecil hummed as she fondled her breasts, squeezing them firmly.

"Ehehe... Your saliva is so tasty~" Eliza teased, nibbling on my earlobe.

Milea pulled my foreskin back and forth, rubbing her tongue along its length before moving to the underside of my shaft. She was surprisingly skilled at doing that.

"Mmmph! Ahhh~!"

As expected of a succubus, Beatrice knew how to please men. She was probably the best cocksucker among all the girls here. And Milea was quite good too; she could keep up with the others in terms of technique.

However, I found myself more attracted to Cecil's oral skills. Maybe it was because she was a minotaur with a long tongue. My lover, with tanned skin and green eyes, sucked on me expertly, swirling her tongue over mine and occasionally biting it lightly.

Meanwhile, Eliza was using her hands to stroke my thighs and rub my balls. I felt like I couldn't last much longer, but I didn't want to cum in these ladies' mouths. I wanted to paint their faces with my sticky seed.

Finally, I felt Milea's warm breath tickle my sensitive head. She opened her mouth wide, engulfing my entire length. After swallowing half my cock, she bobbed her head rapidly up and down, slurping loudly as she did. Beatrice pulled away and began to play with herself while I was surrounded by the others, moaning loudly.

"Oooh~! Oooh~! Yesssss~!"

ραndαsnοvεl.cοm Cecil grabbed my hips and held me close to her chest as she made me suck on her nipple. My hand went to Vivian's wet pussy, while my other hand played with Eliza's body.

"Ohh~!" Vivian moaned quietly as I fingered her slit.

"Hyaaaah! Yes~! Your hand makes me cum~!" Eliza cried out lustily, grinding her crotch against my palm.

The cheeky nun stopped sucking me and looked up with a mischievous smile. She raised her hips and took out the rotor out of her pussy while lowering her hip to allow me access. I wasted no time and plunged my cock into her pussy.

"Ooooh!" Milea squealed as her body trembled in pleasure.

Her inner walls tightened around my digits immediately. The pleasure almost made me cum right there.

"Mmph... Ah~! Aaah... Ah~!" The cheeky mewled softly, riding my cock vigorously.

I let her move by herself, grinding her hips against my pelvis. Each thrust sent shockwaves through her body, making her moan with delight. While doing so, I sucked Cecil's milk, drinking the sweet breast milk directly from her tit.

"Nnngg... Mmph! Nnngh~!" Cecil grunted loudly each time I bit her nipple.

Meanwhile, Eliza was sitting on my hand, showing off her glistening pussy.

"Arthur... C-Can you finger me? Pleeease..." She begged, grinding her crotch against my fingers.

I obliged and started to work my index and middle finger inside her hole.

"Aah! Uuh! Haa~! Ah~!" She moaned loudly as I pushed my two digits deeper into her.

I pumped faster as I fucked Milea's pussy, watching their faces contort in pleasure. Soon enough, I felt a familiar warmth spreading inside my stomach. Vivian sat on my other hand, letting me to finger her as her face turned red due to my actions.I think you should take a look at ραΠdαsnovel.cοm

"Haah... Haah~! Ah~!" The minotaur girl whimpered, clutching tightly onto my wrist. She pushed her breasts on my face from the top, allowing me to suck on them.

I returned the favor by biting her nipples gently.

"Ah... Ah... Ah~!" Vivian cooed, panting heavily.

Meanwhile, Eliza came twice on my fingers during this process. Finally, I felt my own orgasm approaching.

"Milea, take it all inside your pussy," I commanded.

"Hnn~ Yees..." The cheeky nun replied, shuddering as she impaled herself on my throbbing cock.

I buried my cock deep within her tight tunnel.

"Aaaaaahn~! Ohh... Cumming!" Milea moaned as she accepted every inch of my shaft.

Beatrice and Cecil watched me with anticipation, waiting for their turn. Both of them were breathing heavier than normal as they waited for me to finish.

"Unngh... Unh..." I gasped as I felt Milea squeeze me hard, milking out my sperm.

The tight pussy clenched around my cock repeatedly as I ejaculated inside her womb. It was so hot and pleasurable that I lost control.

"Oooh~! Hot semen is inside me!" Milea cried out in pleasure as her body shuddered.

I thrust deeply into her and shot several ropes of cum inside her tight cunt. Her muscles spasmed wildly, squeezing my dick even tighter.

Eventually, the sensation subsided, and she collapsed in front of me, with semen dripping down her pussy and thighs, combined with her love juices.

"Uuuuhh... That was amazing~" Cecil smiled happily.

She leaned closer and planted a passionate kiss on my lips. Meanwhile, Eliza moved toward my cock with her mother, Vivian.

"Fufufu, let's get him to recover quickly, shall we?" The older woman said teasingly, giving my cock a lick before gesturing to Eliza to take care of me.

Eliza wrapped both her arms around my waist and slowly lowered her head to my crotch, licking my tip.

"Yup, yep..." Vivian nodded approvingly. "It's my turn."

Vivian straddled my lap, pushing my legs apart as she positioned my cock against her wet entrance. With a loud groan, she sank down until only my head remained inside her before sliding back up to repeat the process.

Eliza watched my cock penetrate her mother's pussy with a lewd expression.

"You're so big, Arthur~" The older woman murmured, running her fingers across her body.

Vivian slid down once more and then moved faster, fucking me harder.

"Hehe~! He's so thick~!" Eliza grinned, moving her hands inside and out her pussy as she watched me fucking her mother. "Arthur, do me next~!"

I wasn't going to deny such an adorable request. I pulled my cock from Vivian's pussy and entered Eliza instead.

"Mmph~!" My lover purred softly, wrapping her slender limbs around me.

I pounded her pussy roughly, slamming my cock in and out of her body.

"Haah... Haah... Ah~!" Our bodies slapped together as I rammed her cunt with vigor.

My partner was slim and small, but she loved rough sex just as much as I did. Her big breasts bounced with each impact, and she gripped my shoulders, gasping loudly.

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We were both covered in sweat, our skin slick with perspiration. However, neither one of us cared about getting dirty. We simply enjoyed ourselves.

"Yes... Ah~! Fuck me~! Use me, Arthur~!" She screamed, grinding her clit against my pubic bone. "Cumming... I am cumming! I'm cumming~!"

Her words caused me to climax instantly. Spurt after spurt of my cum erupted deep inside her pussy, filling her womb with my seed.

"Aah... Aaah~! Ooooh~!"

Eliza's body shook violently as she orgasmed, clenching around my cock desperately. I pulled my cock as I watched her twitching underneath me.

Afterward, I looked at Vivian, who began to masturbate wildly and orgasm at the same time, screaming loudly.

"Ah~! Ah~! Ah~! Aaah~! AAAAAAH~!!"

Her moans echoed throughout the room. Because she seemed to enjoy herself, I turned to my beloved minotaur girl. She was already spreading her legs while squeezing the milk out of her nipple. Her tanned body was covered in white liquid, making her look erotic.

ραndαsnοvεl.cοm "Here, drink some of this." She offered me the breast that was squirting milk out of it.

I drank greedily.

"Mmm... So sweet."

"Don't worry. I have plenty left." She giggled. "Give me your milk inside my womb now."

I gave her a peck on her cheek, which made her giggle again. Then, I knelt between her legs and shoved my cock inside her.

"Hyaaaa... Mmm... Haah..." She sighed, closing her eyes as she relaxed.

I slowly thrust forward, feeling my cock sink deep inside her warm depths.

"Mmph... Ah~!" She moaned, gripping tightly onto my shoulder blades. "Fuck me~! Fill my womb with your seed~!"

That's what I intended to do, but not yet. I continued to pound her pussy with slow movements, enjoying the friction.

Soon enough, she tensed up and grabbed onto my neck. Her eyes rolled back in ecstasy and she cried out in blissful pleasure.

"Ghaaa... Gahhh... Aah~!"

Her voice grew louder as she climaxed. This encouraged me to go harder, pounding her pussy relentlessly.

"Haah! Haah!" The minotaur girl panted as her body shivered beneath me.

Then, I felt my own release approaching.

"Ah~!" I grunted loudly, holding her close to prevent myself from falling over.

Both of us climaxed simultaneously. I felt my cock swell up and explode inside her womb, shooting out huge amounts of semen into the cervix.

"Aah... Aah... Ah~!"

This triggered another round of her orgasm. She quaked under me as I filled her womb with cum, causing her to tremble uncontrollably. Eventually, I slowed down, allowing my cock to slip out of her pussy.

"Wow..." I muttered breathlessly.

Vivian also recovered from her orgasm, smiling widely. At that moment, my masochistic sister, Rania, and my girlfriend, Tristan, had also recovered. The others from the first day too also joined and shared my body.

Rania licked my cock clean and swallowed all my cum, leaving nothing behind. She looked very pleased with herself. Then, I gave her a dildo to play with while waiting for her turn in the corner of the room.

Tristan kissed me passionately afterward.

"Thank you for being so patient today, Arthur," she whispered in my ear.

"Not at all, Tristan. You are always so kind to me." I answered honestly.

"You too. I love you."

As she said that, she knelt in front of me and licked my cock. Milea recovered at that moment. After scooping my semen from her pussy, she joined Tristan to pleasure my cock with her tongue.

The sight of two similar-looking girls with petite figures kneeling before me aroused me greatly. They were like twins except for the fact that Tristan had bigger boobs.

"How is it, Master? My tongue skills have improved, no? I learned from the dildo you gave me." Milea grinned cheekily as she looked up with a heart-shaped pupil. "Slurp~ Hmm!"

"Arthur… My tongue feels better than hers, right?" Tristan asked with a dazed look, moving her soft tongue along my shaft.

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When I pulled my cock out of her small mouth, she opened it wide and showed the white liquid inside, playing with it using her tongue before swallowing it.

That was so erotic.

They swapped places after sucking my cock dry, giving Milea a chance to return the favor. As usual, Milea sucked my cock vigorously and showed no signs of stopping anytime soon.

Garcia and Cecil presented their breasts for me to suck their milk out. Their tits were bigger than the other girls.

"Oh wow... They are so soft..." I commented appreciatively.

While they were busy doing that, Vivian approached me from behind and hugged my waist.

"Mmph~! Ufufu~! Are you ready? Let's make babies~!" She teased playfully.

We continued having fun and rested when we got tired. Milea and Garcia left the room in the afternoon, still naked but with their bodies cleaned with Purification, to make meals for us.

The lunch was simple, consisting mainly of sandwiches they could eat while having sex. Being a primordial Succubus, Beatrice actually didn't need to eat. But she had a habit of eating whenever possible anyway.

To make the matter worse, I took out wine and shared it with Eliza, making her drunk. Milea came with my meal served on her body. Tristan looked in jealousy and joined her after I cleaned her body with Purification.

When night arrived, Vivian decided to stop there. Sophia, Tristan, and Rania were too exhausted to continue, so they stopped and chose to rest.

Emilia had to prepare something with Alesia and returned that night. She promised she would come again before the party ended before leaving the room with a heavy heart.

Of course, I cleaned them with Purification first and let them rest for a while to erase the effect of Arousal Scent in another room so nothing bad would happen to them.

And I also couldn't really force Tristan to stay. Yesterday was her first time, and I knew that she forced herself to have sex with me on the second day because she didn't want to lose to Eliza. But that was enough. Going too far would only hurt her and not give her pleasure.

It was a shame that I couldn't have more fun with them at the party, but it couldn't be helped. Not everyone had endless stamina and time like me.

Only Milea, Garcia, Cecil, Eliza, and Beatrice could still continue. My tsundere girlfriend hadn't had enough of my cock yet and wanted more, but she was too exhausted to move. Even if she was willing, I wouldn't want her to injure herself by forcing it.

And when it was midnight, Cecil suddenly said.

"Let's move to the bath, Arthur. I prepared a milk bath yesterday and noticed your new pet has something interesting to be used in this situation."

"Huh...? Aaah... Yeah, sure." I agreed with her suggestion and grinned. I almost forgot about my cute pet, Scylla, who worked hard to prepare her slimy mucus in the bathroom.

Garcia already knew about Scylla and knew what Cecil talked about, but the others didn't know what they would get. Beatrice looked forward to it, though, as she was okay with any play as long as she could have sex with me.

And Milea was more curious about it. As for Eliza... She was still sleeping, so I guess she skipped this play.

So the girls went into the bathroom with me. I fucked Milea by carrying her on the way there, and we left our traces everywhere in the mansion.

Once inside, I shot my semen inside Milea and then rubbed my sperm all over her face, coating her lips and cheeks. It was quite messy since she was completely drenched with my fluids.

Then, I lowered her on the floor. She had difficulty standing up and just lay in the dressing room, intending to rest a little before joining us inside. And when we entered the bathroom, Beatrice squealed in excitement.

"It's a milk and slime bath!"

Without wasting any time, Beatrice ran toward the slimy bath where Scylla was still in and plunged herself in. Her body was immediately covered in a slimy liquid that dripped down slowly.

Her tail went toward her asshole, entering it, and she began to explore her own body with her hands.

"Oooh! Ahn~ T-This... I could get addicted to this!" She moaned loudly, causing Scylla to get afraid, and ran outside the room.

Beatrice stuck out her tongue in pleasure. Garcia and Cecil looked at her and gulped. Then they turned to me and begged.

"Sir Arthur... Please fuck me while I get covered in that liquid."

"Me too, Arthur... That... looks really good."

"I will," I answered and grabbed their breasts from behind. I stood between them, and my cock was raring to go. "Let's have fun."

And that night, I fucked the three of them while our bodies were covered in slimy liquid from Scylla. It made the insertion into the girl's pussy easier, and it felt really great playing with their breasts.

Milea and Eliza joined in the bathroom. They also plunged into the tiny bath and got their bodies covered in Scylla's mucus.

Playing with this slimy liquid was fun, and we didn't realize that the third day had arrived. Garcia, being the great maid she was, greeted the new guests without getting dressed.

The sight of her body glistening from Scylla's slimy liquid was so sexy, not to mention my semen was still dripping from her crotch.

And when she returned to the bathroom, she brought this time's guests. They were people from the church and the Border City. Mia was also with them, and the yandere nun's face turned bright red when she saw me naked.

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"Sir Arthur, we've arrived." The petite Archbishop exclaimed. She only wore a white leotard, showing off her cleavage nicely.

"Welcome, Sana." I greeted politely while squeezing Beatrice's breasts, which were bouncing wildly because she rode me.

Sana smiled happily back at me and entered the bathroom, which was now full of the pink fog from Beatrice's Arousal Scent, with the people from the border city. Mia, the green-haired nun, followed shyly behind them. And Lucy stayed outside, pinching her nose.

For some reason, Sana was alone. I thought she would be with Ertha.

"Where is Ertha?" I asked her curiously.

Sana blushed and averted her gaze.

ραndαsΝοvεl ƈοm "Ertha... Is sick." She admitted softly. "I'm sorry, Sir Arthur. Not even my Holy Magic can help her recover right now. We gave her some medicine and waited for her to recover."

'What a shame.' I thought. 'I can probably cure her, but I can't leave the mansion right now.'

I sighed internally. But it wasn't important. Right now, I needed to focus on the orgy.

"Okay." I nodded and smiled. "Well then, come here. Melissa, Nina, and Mia are also welcome. Just enter the bath and relax first."

"Yes, Master!" All four girls responded obediently.

They walked towards the bathroom. When they reached the door, they paused for a moment and undressed. The black-haired Succubus took off her black dress while the pink-haired bunny girl unzipped her leotard. They were soon naked, with only black gloves covering Melissa's body and fishnets covering Nina's legs.

Mia shyly took off her nun costume, helped by Milea, who had forgiven her for kidnapping her in the past.

Finally, they stepped into the bathroom.

I watched them walking inside and appreciated their naked bodies. My cock became harder inside Beatrice's pussy while my hands were playing with Garcia and Cecil's breasts, milking them. Eliza was tired and retreated first to her bedroom.

But when I looked back again, I found myself surrounded by naked women.

The girls were all beautiful, and two of them were a primordial Succubus and a Succubus. There were also a minotaur girl and a bunny girl present, and I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this sight.

"Ahhn! Master! I am going to cum again~!" Beatrice screamed excitedly from my lap.

"Yeah. Cum for me." I replied calmly and continued moving my hand around her chest.

"Uwahh!" Beatrice cried out and shook violently.

My fingers moved faster on her nipples, making her shudder in pleasure. She bit her lower lip hard and clenched her teeth, trying to resist her orgasmic urge.

"Hnnng! Nggghhh! HNGGHH!" She screamed louder, and her body shuddered under my touch. Her whole body convulsed and trembled wildly until she finally lost control, screaming loudly.

The new girls looked at Beatrice, screaming in pleasure with jealous expressions. Mia had a bright red face as she tried to cover it with her hands, but there were gaps between her fingers that made it useless.

Melissa started to touch herself while Nina inserted a big dildo into her pussy and a butt plug into her asshole. Both were moaning heavily, unable to stop themselves from orgasming.

Sana was kneeling next to me and rubbing her clit, but she didn't seem able to reach climax.

Because they were staring intently, I decided to stand up from the slimy bath and spread Beatrice's legs apart. My cock was still inside her warm fold, and I was about to cum once again.

"Master..." Beatrice panted deeply. "Cum inside me."

"Okay." I smirked and leaned forward, pressing my dick against her pussy. I pushed the tip of my cock into her wet hole and groaned in ecstasy. "Ohh... You're so tight."

"Yesssss... Fuuuck meeeeee..." Beatrice grunted in pleasure.

I pressed my hips forward, pushing my entire length deep inside her. It was a tight fit, but it was worth it. Her hot insides squeezed tightly around my shaft, squeezing every drop of my cum out of me.

A rope of cum escaped my cock, hitting her cervix. Another one came out after that, splashing on her stomach and tits. And then another few ropes flew out of me to Garcia and Cecil, who were waiting underneath my cock. Their faces were covered with my seed.

After I finished filling Beatrice, I pulled out of her. Her vagina was still wide open and leaking my fluid out.

Her face flushed bright red, and her tongue stuck out in ecstasy, savoring my essence.

Meanwhile, Garcia and Cecil were licking their tongues clean. I was surprised at how much sperm they swallowed, but it must have been due to the amount of semen I released during the last days.

Afterward, I dropped Beatrice into the slimy bath and gestured to Mia.

"Come here, Mia. I'll let you taste my sperm."

"Yes, sir." Mia giggled and approached shyly.

"Open your mouth," I ordered.

"Please." She opened her lips and waited for me to pour my load onto her tongue.

"Here goes." I aimed for her mouth and plunged my cock into her throat.

"Nguhhh!" Mia coughed and choked, gagging on my dick.

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"You've done enough. Now turn around and kneel properly." I commanded.

Mia obeyed and knelt down on all fours. I held her big ass and squeezed it roughly. My fingers dug into her soft skin, bouncing slightly because of how soft it was.

"Do you want more?" I teased her and slapped both of her buttocks with force. "Or do you prefer something else? Do you need to be punished further?"

"N-No... Aah! P-Please take my first time, Sir Arthur!" She begged desperately.

"Good girl." I praised her cute face. "Here is your reward."

I shoved my cock inside her pussy and broke her hymen. She screamed loudly, and her back arched, trying to escape my cock. However, I was stronger than she was, holding her firm and pounding her pussy mercilessly.

[Ding! You took Mia Castitas' virginity! Your Sins increased by 3!]

"Mmph! Oww! N-Not... Not so rough! Uuuh!" Mia whined and pleaded.

I ignored her pleas and continued fucking her, ignoring the pain she felt from breaking her virginity. It would soon turn into pleasure as I felt her pussy become wet and love juices start to drip out of her slit.

I grabbed her small waist and pumped my cock inside her pussy, driving my member deeper each time. Each thrust made her cry out in agony, but it soon turned into a pleasured moan.

Soon, I felt my balls tighten and knew that I was close. I could feel the familiar feeling building up in my groin, signaling my impending release.

"Mmmph! Mmmm... Yesss... Cum inside!!" Mia shouted, and I filled her womb with my seed.

It was a huge load, bigger than anything I ever shot before. It spilled out of her pussy and coated my pelvis with my spunk, causing my cock to twitch in blissful satisfaction.

When I finished shooting my load, I looked at Mia collapsing on the floor. Her cheeks were redder than usual, but otherwise, she seemed fine.

"Wow..." I said quietly and admired my work. "That was amazing."

Mia just lay on the ground, panting heavily. She couldn't answer me yet. She was too busy recovering from our intense session of intercourse.

"Alright." I stood up and looked at Sana. "Are you next, Sana? Or should I make someone else happy first?"

"Please pleasure your guest first, Sir Arthur. I shall accompany Mia.

The tall Succubus was standing nearby, looking at me with lustful eyes. And the horny rabbit was busy pleasuring herself with a dildo. Without me noticing, a collar was already on her neck, connected to the leash.

"May I please?" Melissa asked sweetly.

"Do me next, Master~ This horny rabbit wants your cock badly~" The bunny girl begged.

"Then go ahead." I granted her request and sat down on the edge of the milk bath, gesturing for them to serve me.

The two girls rushed to me and crawled over me eagerly, ready to give me their best blowjobs. Nina kneeled in front of me and gave me the leash as if asking me to choke her with it.

I chuckled and took the chain around Nina's neck in my hand, pulling it tighter. Then I wrapped it around Melissa's slender neck, forcing her to bend backward and giving me access to her throat.

"Oooohhh... Ahn~!" Melissa gasped as I forced her head closer to my crotch. "Naughty boy..."

"Just wait until I fuck you later," I growled lowly. "I won't be gentle with you."

She whimpered softly and licked her lips nervously. Meanwhile, Nina was sucking on my dick and swallowing the semen on my cock happily.

I rubbed her cheek gently with my free hand and whispered into her ear.

"Don't worry. I'm going to use you as a toy tonight."

"Nnnng... Please treat me like a sex toy." Nina moaned softly.

"Of course." I kissed her forehead affectionately. "Now shut up and keep doing what you're good at."

"Yes, Master~!" She purred and went back to sucking my cock.

The two leaders from Border City serviced me like a slave, taking turns sucking my cock and getting fucked by me. As expected, they weren't bad at all. In fact, they were surprisingly skilled when compared to most other girls I met so far.

After I blew my load inside Nina's mouth, I allowed Melissa to take her turn. I put her on top of the table and penetrated her pussy from behind. She cried out in pleasure and gripped the wooden surface tightly, riding my cock.

"Faster!" She demanded and bounced her ass off me, making my cock slide inside her tight folds.

This caused me to lose control quickly, and I exploded inside her cunt. Once again, I filled her womb full of cum, giving me an extra 5 Sins, totaling 13 added to the one I got from Mia earlier. When we finished, she collapsed in the milk bath, exhausted from our session together.

Next was the bunny girl, who was lying on the floor and jerking off furiously with a vibrator.

"Spread your ass and pull that butt plug out," I instructed her, and she complied immediately. "Good girl. Let's see how you look with my cock inside your ass now."

I walked up to her and pressed the tip of my dick against her anus. At first, she resisted, but eventually, she relented and let me push my cock into her backdoor.

Once again, she screamed in pain, but I wasn't planning on using any lubricant today. Her ass was already wet from using the toy earlier, so there wouldn't be any problems.

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I slowly pushed myself in, stretching her tight ring wider. Her anal muscles clenched around my cock painfully, but I knew it'd get better in no time. Eventually, my entire shaft was buried inside her rectum, leaving only my ball sticking out.

"Aaahh... H-How does it feel?" The rabbit girl asked anxiously.

"Your ass is very tight but not too painful. You're actually quite good at this." I complimented her and started moving my hips, sliding in and out of her tight little hole.

"Haha! Thank you~" The bunny smiled happily.

My hands moved under her body and grasped her breasts roughly. They were perky and firm, which made them easy to grab. I fondled her tits while I continued pumping her asshole. A vibrator moved wildly inside her pussy.

"Mmmph... Ohhh~!" She moaned and bucked her hips wildly, wanting more friction inside her ass.

As expected, I didn't stop and continued plowing her rear entrance with hard thrusts. Soon, her orgasm hit her, and she came with loud squeals. She climaxed repeatedly, losing track of time as I drove my cock into her bowels.

Eventually, I reached my limit and unloaded my sperm into her colon.

"Ahhh~!" I grunted as my cock twitched inside her ass. "Oh shit..."

Withdrawing my cock from her anus, I sprayed the remaining semen onto her body. Some dripped onto her thighs, and some landed directly on her clit, providing additional stimulation to her sensitive nub.

After I finished emptying my nuts inside her ass, I moved closer to her face and let her lick my cock clean. I did the same thing after every orgasm, allowing her to suck my cock clean afterward.

"Thank you, Master." She thanked me gratefully once she was done cleaning my cock.

"No problem." I grinned. "And thank you for being such a great servant."

"Y-Yes, Master!" The rabbit nodded excitedly.

I decided to move away from the milk bath and sit in the slime bath again. There, Sana was waiting for me, spreading her legs wide after covering her body with Scylla's mucus.

"Fufufu, you're quite wild, Sir Arthur." The petite Archbishop giggled playfully.

Her modest boobs jiggled as she shook her shoulders suggestively. Even though she was still wearing her leotard, she was clearly aroused by the prospect of having sex with me right here, right now.

"Come on then," I smirked. "Let's have fun together."

Sana smiled brightly and dropped to her knees between my spread legs. She stared at my cock hungrily and licked her lips seductively. Then, without warning, she opened her mouth and engulfed my throbbing erection inside it. She sucked my cock even faster, bobbing her head rapidly up and down.

"Mmph!" I groaned loudly and grabbed her black hair firmly. "That's good, Sana. But I prefer your pussy anyway."

Without hesitation, the Archbishop removed my cock from her mouth and stood up straight. Her chest heaved up and down as she breathed heavily.

"Fufufu, I know, Sir Arthur. Please use my hole to your heart's content." Sana pouted and wagged her ass, inviting me to penetrate her.

"You bet." I grinned wickedly and stepped forward, pushing my cock between her soft pink pussy lips.

Instantly, Sana's inner walls squeezed my cock greedily, trying to swallow it whole. I leaned back slightly and tried to relax my body, preparing for the penetration. After a few seconds of struggling, I managed to force my way deep inside her womanhood.

ραndαsΝοvεl ƈοm "Uuuh~!" Sana cried out in pleasure, gripping my arms tightly.

I held her slim frame close and thrust my hips forward, pounding my cock inside her pussy with powerful strokes. My balls slapped against her clit with each stroke and created a loud slapping sound that echoed through the room.

"Gah... Haah... Ugh~!" The Archbishop moaned in pleasure, squeezing my cock with her pussy.

Our bodies collided together violently as we slammed against each other. Every time my pelvis hit hers, my cock would slip further inside her tunnel, making the sensation much more intense for both of us.

"Mmmph~!" Sana sighed deeply and bit her lower lip. "Sir Arthur... That's it... Fuck me harder..."

I obliged her request and picked up speed, slamming my cock inside her pussy relentlessly. Each thrust sent waves of ecstasy throughout her body and brought forth a series of ecstatic cries from the Archbishop.

"Haah! Mmmph... Yes, yes, yessss!! Cumming!" She yelled as another wave of orgasms washed over her mind. "Cum inside me, Sir Arthur! Fill me with your seed!!"

I couldn't hold it anymore and unleashed a torrent of cum inside her womb. I emptied my balls completely, filling her womb with hot cream. It felt so fucking amazing.

Finally, I pulled my spent cock out of her dripping slit and stepped aside. With trembling limbs, I fell backward into the slime bath, exhausted and satisfied. But I couldn't rest yet. Garcia and Cecil already stared at me with hungry looks.

"Sir Arthur... Is it our turn again?" Garcia asked with a heart-shaped pupil.

"Come here, Arthur. Drink my milk and recover." Cecil suggested.

"Alright." I agreed readily, turning my head, and drank Cecil's milk straight from her breasts.

"Hmm~" I hummed happily and rested my head against her chest, enjoying the warmth emanating from her body.

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"Let's have fun."

The third day was spent in the bathroom, with me fucking everyone in turn. Mia, Beatrice, Melissa, Garcia, Cecil, Sana, Milea, and then Nina. We had a total of four days left before the party began, so I figured I should do something different than just having sex in the bedroom. Besides, I wanted to try outdoor sex and anything too lewd indoors.

For the next three hours, I fucked everyone in the bathroom. I used the shower as well as the tub, switching between milk and a slimy bath.

And, of course, I also fingered their pussies and asses during those times. I got extra 18 Sins from doing everything I could think of to Mia and Melissa. Just today alone, I got 31 Sins. Not too shabby, considering I was playing with several girls at the same time.

Mia was too exhausted and couldn't continue. The Vampire girl, Lucy, took Mia away while frowning. Her breath was heavy, and I could see that she was aroused but held herself back, teleporting away to Border City to run away from our clutches.

Sana also returned first. Ertha getting sick wasn't a part of the plan, and she was worried about the Bishop.

At noon, I called for a break and took a quick nap in bed. I woke up by having Beatrice and Melissa, two Succubi, sharing my cock and balls.

The horny rabbit was in the corner of the room, her hands and legs tied to a chair, and there was a vibrator in her pussy. She wanted to try a bondage play, so I gave it to her before I went to sleep.

The two Succubi were really good at giving blowjobs, but unfortunately, they weren't able to make me cum.

So I carried Beatrice outside to the balcony and fucked her under the sun. She moaned in delight and wrapped her legs around me, encouraging me to fuck her faster. The sunlight glinted off her purple hair as she rode my cock vigorously, moaning softly as I drilled her pussy from behind.

Soon enough, I blew my load all over her stomach, coating her skin with the warm white fluid.

Beatrice was tired afterward, but she was happy nonetheless. She hugged me tightly and kissed my cheek lovingly.

The cheeky nun brought me a meal just when I covered Melissa's body with my semen. Apparently, she enjoyed the show and thought it was hilarious that she ended up eating my cock.

When I ate dinner, I noticed Nina was missing from the chair. She fell to the ground, onto the puddle of her own love juices, with a blank gaze and stuck out tongue. The pleasure overwhelmed her mind and caused her to pass out. I picked her up and carried her to the bed where she could rest.

The fourth day arrived. Only Melissa, Beatrice, Nina, and Milea could still continue without resting. The cheeky nun unexpectedly had a lot of energy.

Today, Rania joined again. Nina also recovered and taught me how to do bondage play. The victim was Rania, and I tied her up in the chair for half a day before I gave her my cock, which made her extremely happy.

Then came the fifth day. That day, Eliza and Vivian joined again. Melissa and Nina returned to the Border City because they had enough fun. Milea also stopped because she was too exhausted.

Rania and Eliza were very eager to get fucked, so I decided to go ahead and give them what they wanted. Both girls were tied up in chairs and blindfolded, waiting patiently for me to finish tying them up. When I fucked her, Vivian was watching intently, holding a magic item to record us.

In the end, I finished off both girls with multiple orgasms. They seemed satisfied despite the short time I spent with each one.

Afterward, I lay on the floor and relaxed for a while. At this time, Vivian sucked my cock eagerly while Rania and Eliza were still tied, forced to see me having my cock sucked by the latter's mother. Eventually, Vivian released my cock from her mouth and sat on top of me. She straddled my waist and guided my dick toward her pussy.

She lowered herself slowly until her wet pussy touched the tip of my shaft, then pushed downwards.

On the sixth day, I decided to change things up a little. Only Beatrice stayed with me to this day. Everyone was too tired, but I knew some would join us later. Just as I expected, I had little sex today. My room was still covered in pink fog, but that didn't matter. Only when Cecil and Garcia joined at night was the sixth day truly started.

Then the last day came. We decided to move to the bathroom. Today, my dream came true. Everyone joined again, with their bodies looking pure and clean. Tristan unexpectedly came again with Sophia and Rania. Only those from the Border City didn't join this time, but that was enough.

We spent almost ten hours in the bathroom, having group sex every single hour. Most of the time, we had three people at once, and sometimes even five. I was exhausted after that many orgasms, but I wouldn't stop until everyone was satisfied.

Eventually, we moved back to my room, and only the last three remained. And that was Beatrice, Eliza, and Tristan.

Eliza was lying naked on my bed, smiling blissfully as she hugged me on my left. Tristan was in the same position, only on my right. And Beatrice was bouncing on top of me, with my cock inside her pussy.

Tristan smiled widely and stroked my hair gently. "I love you, Arthur. Thank you for fulfilling my wish."

I chuckled and nuzzled his neck. "It's okay. You're welcome. I love you too."

"Me too, Arthur," Eliza said sweetly as she kissed my lips. "I love you so much."

I nodded. "I love both of you too."

"Yes, thank you for taking care of me." Tristan rubbed my shoulders affectionately.

The last day of the orgy ended with me cumming inside Beatrice's pussy for the final time.

It was bliss. To be able to have fun with all girls I knew made me happy. Compared to the past, this life now truly had a meaning.

Not to mention the two beautiful girls who were on my side, I had many people who cared for me. Right now, I wanted to make them happy.

Then I fell asleep immediately, exhausted and satisfied. Or so I thought.

[Fufufu, I also want my turn, my beloved Paladin.]

The Goddess appeared in my dream.

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Currently, I was sitting on what seemed like a cloud. In front of me was a figure of a voluptuous woman lying on her side on a couch made from clouds.

Her face was covered by a cloud and mosaic, and I couldn't even see her hair color. But one thing was clear. It was Goddess Lilith's real body, and she looked gorgeous. Her body could arouse me, and just a slight movement from her caused her big breasts to sway slightly.

"My apologies, my Goddess. But I don't know how to invite you."

[Hmm, that's true. Sana also returned fast because someone cursed lovely Ertha. It's honestly troublesome, and my daughter, Juriel, can't do anything about it because she needs to protect the border from the monsters that have become more active lately.]

"Cursed?!" My voice was raised due to surprise, and I was about to jump, but I realized I couldn't move. My body was kept grounded on the cloud.

'What the fuck happened to Ertha?'

Also, why did the monster on the border become more active? I looked at the Goddess with a questioning gaze, waiting for her explanation.

[It's from one of the Nobles in your Kingdom. As for who it is, surely you will be able to find it. Ah, it's one of the results of your plan to make Eve ascend to the throne, so be responsible and cure Ertha, alright? I have yet to experience sex in her body!] The Goddess exclaimed with an elated tone.

"…"

Her reason for saving Ertha was ridiculous, but I couldn't deny that I was responsible for the curse if the perpetrator was truly one of the Nobles who wanted to support other factions.

In their eyes, Ertha's blue hair and the fact she was a descendant of the Royal Family might be a thorn to whoever would become a new ruler. Just her blue hair was enough to be proof of having the royal family's blood, and thus, she had a chance to become a new ruler, although she didn't want it.

'But to think they will curse her. Did this noble gain help from one of the Underground City? And which faction does he support?'

"I will cure Ertha's curse. But, my Goddess. Why did you call me here?"

'And how?' I wanted to ask that, but I guessed that question was meaningless. She was the creator of this world and probably the one who made this world's system.

Looking at the fact that she could easily give Beatrice Transformation skill, I wouldn't be surprised if she could breach my title and status and force herself inside my dream.

[As I said earlier, I wanted to have sex with you again, my beloved. However, as it's in the dream, it is proven to be impossible. So I shall tell you something that you shouldn't forget.]

"And what might that be?" I asked curiously; my brows raised slightly.

The thing the Goddess wanted to talk about must be important if she even called me to talk in her real body like this.

[Make Eve a Queen as fast as possible. Then head to the Sin Kingdom and meet Seraphina. Her Kingdom will face danger in a month.] She revealed casually without beating around the bush.

'Is the big event already started?' I narrowed my eyes, thinking about the big event Juriel mentioned before.

Popes from the Castitas and Luxuria Churches couldn't leave the holy city on the border located in the west and east, respectively, because they held off monsters and something from crawling out.

I knew what was located on the north border beyond the waterfall, but I had no detailed information about what lay at the other borders.

What I was sure of was… the big event in Sins Paradise started from the borders and encroached to the center of the world where the wasteland was located.

And what crawled out from the borders was something the Goddess was wary of but couldn't do anything about it.

"What danger will befall the Sin Kingdom?"

[Monsters from Hell started to appear. They are searching for something.]

"Ah…" A sound escaped my lips in realization. "I think I know what they are searching for."

It was written in Sins Paradise's lore. No, even if it was not written in it, everyone who played Sins Paradise before would know about it.

"They are searching for the [Child of Hell," I said, and the Goddess seemed to nod as her breasts bounced slightly.

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"So this is my fault?" I laughed dryly.

Encroachment of Hell. It was supposed to happen a year after the Annual Tournament when the main protagonist, Adam, was in his second year and had already dominated one or two girls. He would also be strong enough to protect himself, being at least Level 50 because of the game progression.

Many events such as the kidnapping of one heroine, the Princess' crazy gambit, or even breaching the barrier, would happen before that.

When I thought about it again, the people who showed up in the secret cave might be related to the last event I listed. And kidnapping the heroine and Princess' crazy gambit against her father was… essentially happened before in this world.

"It is indeed my fault." I facepalmed in realization.

I thought those events would happen to those who didn't relate to me. But… What a coincidence! Or maybe my decision was influenced by the event and my own subconscious?

'But the other events, such as destroying a bandit band or leveling up, didn't happen. But I did tame Scylla. Is the world system glitching because I finished the event before it was supposed to happen?'

[Fufufu, it's not your fault, my beloved. It's bound to happen when someone tries to forcefully insert you into this world system. And no, you aren't responsible for this. Hell is also acting up lately, and the big event is still far from happening. I just asked you to go meet my daughter so you can get to know her well.]

[Imagine having two primordial Succubi serving you. Isn't this something all men dream of?]

"Is that truly your goal?"

[Part of? What fun is it if I tell you everything? That will also make it boring for you, right? This information about Hell and the Sin Kingdom surely makes you curious and interested. Fufufu.]

The Goddess giggled playfully as she held her head with her hand. Her other hand caressed her thighs, looking rather sensual and sexy.

"You're right." I grinned in response.

Right, I was never one who sought the answer from other people. If I was interested in something, I would find it myself.

The clue about Hell and the danger in the Sin Kingdom was enough to make me interested. She didn't need to give me any more information and took the enjoyment of finding new things from me.

'Goddess Lilith is really an understanding person. Or rather, an understanding God. She knew my personality and wanted me to have fun. That means this danger isn't something I can't solve myself.'

"So I should go to the east border in the Sin Kingdom first before the west border?"

ραndαsnοvεl.cοm [Fufufu, I wonder? I think you should focus on making Eve the new ruler for now.]

"That's what I planned to do. I will also find the person who cursed Ertha and make him pay. He actually made her unable to attend my party and made you unable to descend on her body."

[What a reliable person. I am counting on you, my beloved Paladin.]

"Please leave it to me."

[Yes. Also, I hope you like the small gift I left for you. It will help you in this matter.]

Just as she said that my vision warped, and darkness filled it. It was like the sensation when I was transported to this world, and this made me certain that Goddess Lilith had a relation to someone behind the system from Horizon Online.

And when I felt like I had returned to the real world by feeling the warmth from being hugged by two girls, I heard a voice in my head.

[Ding! You have acquired the skills 'Oracle,' 'Barrier Immunity,' and 'Fertility Control.']

The gift from the Goddess was truly… different.

[A new Quest has appeared.]

And after a long time, I finally got a new Quest.

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When I opened my eyes, Beatrice was already gone, like usual. She probably had returned to Royal Castle in Capital City because the mourning time for King Cassius had ended today.

ραΠdαsΝοvel.cοm On my sides were my girlfriends, who were about to become my fiancees after I made them official, hugging my body while naked. My left arm rested blissfully between Eliza's mounds while my right hand was put between Tristan's firm thighs.

They were both in heaven, and this room still reeked of sex from the last 7 days orgy. I really pushed myself and satisfied them all. I knew it because they all had smiles when they left my room, and their skins were glowing in a healthy way.

I also punished Mia enough to make her stop blaming herself anymore. Not only that, I gave her enough attention so she wouldn't rampage.

What I felt dissatisfied about was the fact Ertha got cursed, and Lucy didn't want to join even when she was aroused. That was truly a shame. I truly wanted to see her expression morph into pleasure with her tongue stuck out and saliva dripping down her body.

Sunlight seeped in through the open balcony door. Astro's cry and the sound of water running from the twins' nuns, Lisa and Lara, taking care of the garden could be heard. There was no sound from Scylla as I turned her into a scroll again on the fourth day.

At the party, I was so drowned in pleasure that I forgot to dominate Vivian, Garcia, and Rania. I could do that in later days, as there were pressing matters.

At that moment, I heard a voice from my side.

"Hnn~"

"Arthur…"

Hearing the busy morning voice, both my girlfriends squirmed around as they opened their eyes slightly. They reeked of a womanly odor combined with sex scent as they hadn't taken a bath yet since yesterday.

I also didn't use Purification yet to clean this room, but I knew that Garcia and Milea had cleaned the other rooms when we were asleep. They were exemplary nuns who did their jobs seriously even though they wanted my cock as a reward.

I sidetracked a little bit. I looked at both of them and gave them a light kiss as they opened their eyes.

"Good morning, sweethearts."

"Morning…" Tristan answered in a groggy voice, not clear yet because she had just woken up. She raised her body, stretching her arms upward without remembering that she was still naked.

"Wha?!"

When she realized it, she yelped cutely and grabbed the giant blanket to cover her body. She looked at me with a red face, whispering softly. "Turn around, pervert."

I only chuckled at her words, "It's too late. I explored every inch of your body yesterday, didn't I? Don't be embarrassed. Look at Eliza; she's so calm." I turned around to look at my other girlfriend.

Eliza smiled shyly while hiding her body under the blanket, looked at me with a playful gaze, and repeated what Tristan said, "Pervert."

Both of them giggled afterward, and I just realized that they were playing with me. Tristan and Eliza had planned this without me knowing.

Figures… They had a good relationship and called each other nicknames. I felt a little left out, so I tried to call them by nicknames too.

"Tris, Eli, let's stop playing and get out of bed."

"Huh?"

"… What did you just call us?"

Both of them raised questions, and I only smiled while using Large Area Purification to clean the room and our bodies. Tristan's expression was especially funny since she was caught off guard, while Eliza only blinked her eyes cutely.

I got off the bed and changed into my Paladin uniform without saying anything more.

"Ask Milea if you want to have breakfast here. There is an urgent matter I need to finish soon." My tone changed to serious as he buttoned up my uniform.

Tristan narrowed her eyes at my words. She wrapped the blanket around her body while taking out an elf tunic, wearing it slowly inside the cover.

"Is it serious?" She asked.

Eliza had no inventory and could only hide her body while listening to us. Seeing that, I decided to take out simple clothes and give them to her, which she received with a smile.

Then, I turned to Tristan, who already wore her clothes and got off the bed, and continued, "It's a little bit serious. I got a task from the Goddess."

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"Yes, the Goddess you are thinking of," I answered with a nod.

The surprise had gotten to her, and she couldn't say anything. At this moment, Eliza was done wearing a simple white dress I gave her and got off the bed.

"Will you return soon?" The brown-haired girl asked worriedly, looking at me as she clutched her hands.

"I will." I smiled and approached her, patting her head to lessen her worry. "Don't worry. I will always return home at night unless something happens. Also, I will only be gone for a few hours this time. If I ever go for a few days, I will always tell both of you."

"Right. Arthur is really strong, so you shouldn't worry too much, Eli." Tristan chirped in, helping me to make Eliza less worried about me. "If he wants to, he can fight this whole world alone and emerge victorious. Our b-boyfriend is that strong, so don't worry too much about him."

While she was still shy, she did call me her boyfriend, which made me happy. Eliza also nodded and smiled, knowing how strong I was. She was only worried because I mentioned the task this time was from the Goddess, not just a normal mission.

"Be careful."

"I will."

After I answered, she leaned forward and gave me a light kiss. Tristan watched us and decided to kiss me, too, wishing me goodbye. I was blessed to be given people who cared for me, and I was especially thankful to Tristan for supporting me since we met 5 years ago.

So, I would stop this Hell encroachment and try my best to stop the big event, even though I knew it would be useless as it couldn't be stopped.

Not for the sake of the world, but for my own sake.

As I walked out of my mansion, I looked at the new Quest given by the Goddess.

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- Prevent Monsters from Hell from Destroying Sins Paradise!

Quest Description: Oh no, the Sin Kingdom is about to get attacked! Hell has shown its appearance and tried to enter the world through the borders.

As a Paladin, you must stop the monsters and prevent a tragedy! This tragedy is related to Sins Paradise's 'Hell Encroachment Event.'

Stop the monsters and get your extra reward! If you fail, Hell will manifest in the wasteland between the two Kingdoms faster than scheduled!

Deadline: 2 Months

Reward: 250 Sins 250 Virtues

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The reward was tantalizing. It was the highest reward that I had ever seen from the Quest.

Also… The description seemed to be written as a joke. This was probably Goddess Lilith's work, but the content of the description wasn't a joke.

'Hell will manifest faster if I fail to stop the monsters?'

That was bad. I hadn't enjoyed this peaceful world enough yet. And my engagement party was near.

'I have no choice but to stop it, huh?'

Well, it was also aligned with my goal, so I didn't really mind going around. More importantly, about all of it…

"I guess I need to stop by the church to cure Ertha and then make Queen Eve the ruler."

That way, the ambassador from the Sin Kingdom would definitely come to offer congratulations or greet the new ruler. That ambassador would be Duke Blacktomb. Then using my connection with him, I would have him invite me through the legal way to the Sin Kingdom.

'The Goddess is sly. Queen Eve's coronation is practically set in stone with her blessing, and I just need to punish the Nobles who cursed Ertha and found what their objective was.'

It was what I needed to keep in mind. My disappointment was immeasurable, and I might use a rather roundabout way to get information from this noble. When I was done, I was afraid that his mind wouldn't be left intact.

'But that's for later. Curing Ertha is the most important thing to do now.'

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Arriving at the church, I immediately looked on my radar to find where Sana and Ertha were. They were on the second floor in the same room.

I immediately went there while greeting anyone I met on the way. Getting to the room they were in was easy. There was a sign 'Infirmary' hung above the door. And no enter sign was hung on the door handle.

'Is the curse that serious?' I thought as I stretched my hand toward the handle.

Without wasting any time thinking about it again, I pushed the door open. Inside was a white room partitioned by some light green curtains. It lived up to its name as an infirmary.

All curtains were open except one in the corner of the room, which belonged to Ertha if the location of the dot was accurate.

Hearing the door creak open, a hand appeared from the curtain, followed by a head peeking out that belonged to someone I knew very well. It was Sana, and her expression changed to a pleasant surprise as she saw me.

"Sir Arthur?" She called out, tilting her head slightly. Then she stepped out of the curtain, smiling at me. "Has the party ended?"

"Yes." I nodded, closed the door behind me, and approached her with a smile. "And now I am here to see Ertha. How is her condition?"

Sana's expression fell as she shook her head, "It's worsened. I even think of killing her to end her misery and let her revive with a Level lost."

"That's not necessary." I patted her on the head and walked past her, moving the curtain away with my other hand.

On a bed, Ertha was sleeping while having difficulty breathing. Her blindfold was taken off, and her nun costume changed into a comfortable gown.

Her skin had a patch of purple which gushed out a strange aura. It was a sign of a curse, and it took her HP slowly. Even the root of her hair lost its beautiful blue color and her skin paled thanks to the curse.

"Can you try to use Heal on her?" I asked Sana, who stood beside me after I entered the curtain room.

"It's useless, Sir Arthur." Sana shook her head weakly. "I've tried High Heal too, but my Lv 6 Holy Magic can't help to lift the curse. It's… something really ominous and strong."

"So it's a curse caused by a monster, then." I nodded my head in understanding, arriving at a conclusion from Sana's words.

I approached Ertha and used Appraisal on her. At that moment, her status showed up in the form of a floating blue window in front of me.

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Name: Ertha Castitas (Cursed)

Race: Half-Human Half-Angel

Lv: 68

Sins: 0

Virtues: 2300

Status:

HP: 12/50 (MAX 100)

MP: 70/70 (MAX 100)

STR: 64 (MAX 100)

VIT: 30 (MAX 100)

AGI: 62 (MAX 100)

DEX: 58 (MAX 100)

INT: 72 (MAX 100)

LUC: 80 (MAX 100)

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Skills:

[Oracle] [Lv 5 Holy Magic] [Lv 3 Management] [Lv 2 Acting]

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Titles:

[Castitas Church's Bishop] [Unwanted Daughter]

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This was impressive.

Her status was similar to Tristan's when she became Isabelle. To think Ertha was this strong… I wondered how long she had lived to gain this kind of status and her relationship with the Royal Family.

I shook my head to return my focus.

'That's not important. I should look at her HP and her status instead of her Level.'

There were many kinds of curses, but the strongest one was the one that could decrease one's status and HP. And in this case, Ertha's maximum HP was decreased by half, and her VIT was probably also decreased by half if I looked at her average status.

"It's a Lv 6 Curse called Extra Weaken," I said as I furrowed my brows.

Sana gasped from the side, surprised by what I had said.

ραΠdαsΝοvel.cοm "So that's why my Holy Magic didn't work on her."

"Yes." I answered, "But in the first place, curing a strong Curse needs at least Lv 8 Holy Magic called Lift Curse."

I knew the feeling of being powerless in front of a curse as I had experienced a loss before. So I looked at Sana and patted her head again as she looked a bit down.

"No need to worry. People have their own jobs, and I can solve this."

Feeling my hand on her head, Sana looked up at me and smiled.

"Thank you, Sir Arthur. Please cure Ertha. Even though she has a sharp tongue, and I know she called me midget behind my back, she's a friend and teacher who has guided me. Fufufu, I won't hide that she's way older than me. But please keep it a secret from her."

"Should I?" I smiled playfully at her, pulling my hand away from her head. "I somehow want to see this sharp-tongued Ertha. There is only Cecil who ever talked without hiding her real self from me, but she also changed the way she talked due to Vivian's influence. So… I think it will be refreshing to hear her sharp tongue."

Saying so, I turned back to Ertha and stretched my hand. A bright light condensed in front of my palm and slowly covered Ertha's body.

The skill I used wasn't the Lv 8 Lift Curse, but Blessing of Angel. Unlike the former, which could only cure a curse, the latter was a Lv 10 skill that could lift any ill status and the lingering effect as well as healing the receiver's HP to the max.

However, this skill used half of my MP in Horizon Online, which means 50 MP. I couldn't use this skill carelessly in the past. But now? I could even spam it if not for the cooldown being 5 minutes long.

Ertha's breathing slowly stabilized as the purple patch in her skin disappeared. The root of her hair regained the blue color, and her pale skin turned normal.

"Ugh…" A groan escaped her lips, and she began to squirm around, seemingly in pain.

"What happened, Sir Arthur?" Sana asked worriedly.

"Don't worry. It will be over soon."

As I said that, Ertha's expression eased considerably. Her groan became slower and turned into a steady breath.

"See? I told you she would be fine." I smiled at Sana, and she heaved a relieved sigh.

"Yes… Thank you for saving her. I…" The cute Archbishop began to sob softly.

Looking at her crying at Ertha's safety, I thought it was wholesome and hugged her. At least I could lend her my body to lean against to cry.

As I pulled her into an embrace, her cry intensified. I patted her slowly on the back and stayed silent.

At that moment, I felt a gaze coming from the side and noticed Ertha opened her eyes for the first time. Her eyes were unexpectedly silver in color, almost blending with the white part. With a soft smile, she moved her lips without making a sound.

"Keep it a secret." Her mouth created this sentence before she pretended to sleep again. Then, she muttered, "Thank you."

I smiled at her. Why did everyone unable to be honest with their friends? But I guessed that was how people fundamentally were.

As I watched Ertha, I used Appraisal to make sure she was now okay. I heaved a sigh of relief when her (Cursed) condition disappeared, and her status page returned to normal.

'Next stop is the Royal Castle. I need to introduce myself to Prince Thomas and Prince Edison as well as push the Queen to hold the coronation ceremony as fast as possible.'

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After I made sure Ertha was fine and calmed down Sana, I told the cute Archbishop not to let the patient work for a few days.

Even if the curse was lifted, she surely still felt weak and sluggish from sleeping for a few days without moving. With Ertha's Level, her recovery should only take three days at most, as it wasn't really that severe.

"Thank you very much for your help, Sir Arthur. Thanks to you, Ertha doesn't need to die and revive."

"You're welcome, Sana. Now, I need to go to introduce myself to the Princes. I will visit the church later tonight to discuss something."

"I will be waiting for you," Sana replied with a smile and bowed.

I took out a [Teleportation Gem] connected to the Capital City and teleported away. I wanted to be in the Capital City first while waiting for the Queen to contact me with the [Earring of Communication].

Where I appeared seemed to be the corner of the Capital City. I only used the [Teleportation Gem] I got from Cecil's treasure trove and not the one given by the Queen that was connected to the room where I teleported before.

The reason was simple. I wanted to observe first as I waited. She would surely contact me soon if my guess was correct.

'She surely also heard about Ertha getting sick from her subordinate. If she's not a fool, then she will contact me soon.'

But for now, it seemed like there were people who visited the Queen. From my Presence Detection combined with Appraisal, I discovered that they were Duke Applewell and Count Norrant, two of whom Beatrice had previously charmed.

My lips curled up slightly as I thought, 'Beatrice seems to make a move. Does the Goddess tell her about the need for Queen Eve to ascend to the throne as fast as possible? That might be possible.'

Besides them, many Nobles also stayed in the Capital City. There were also two Nobles that I marked before, Count Scrilaggo and Viscount Limus staying in their villa.

For some reason, even though they weren't the Nobles who had positions in Capital City, they still stayed even though the socialization season was over when summer arrived.

"They seem so suspicious," I muttered as I took out [Shadow Cape] and wore it.

'Let's have Sandra and one of the twins monitor them later. I will infiltrate the Royal Castle to eavesdrop on the Queen's conversation and meet with Beatrice afterward.'

Delving into the shadow, I began to move toward the Royal Castle while cloaking my presence so the Grand Marshal wouldn't feel me.

It was relatively easy. And because I jumped from one shadow to another in this crowded Capital City, reaching the Royal Castle in the center only took me a few minutes. Infiltrating was also easy because no one would expect me to enter using shadows.

The Royal Guards and Knights guarding the entrance and gate were oblivious when I slipped inside. Navigating the Royal Castle, I soon arrived at the airway connected to the throne room, where the Queen met with the two Nobles, Duke Applewell and Count Norrant.

I spied on them while hiding under the shadow of the throne, right behind Queen Eve. Her back, which wasn't hidden by her blue dress, was in front of me, showing her curves that were in the right place.

And from Queen Eve's serious expression, it seemed like the conversation was about to end.

"Are you certain about your decision, Duke Applewell?"

"Yes. We swear our loyalty to you. I was moved by your speech and courage, Your Majesty. With all my heart, I want to offer you full support from Applewell Duchy." The middle-aged man with receding blue hair answered with a decisive tone.

The Queen nodded at his words, ascertaining that he told the truth. Then she turned toward a bald man with an impressive mustache that curled up at the end of his cheek.

"And you as well, Count Norrant?"

"Yes." The man with an impressive mustache, Count Norrant, bowed deeply as his hand was pressed on the carpeted floor.

Queen Eve's hand rapped against the armrest. She rested her head on the other hand and looked at them coldly, just like how a ruler looked at her servant. The meeting continued, but there was nothing interesting, so I moved to where Beatrice was.

I entered one of the towers, often called Queen's tower, and went up. This time, I managed to see Queen Eve's room. Somehow, it was more modest than the one I expected from a Queen's room with no gaudious decoration.

At the corner of the room, there was a small ladder reaching to the ceiling. It was the way to the attic, where Beatrice's room was. I climbed it and found a bed on the corner with a girl sleeping soundly on it. A blissful expression was on her face as her chest heaved up and down rhythmically.

I showed up beside her and called out, "Beatrice."

Hearing my voice, she opened her eyes instantly and looked up, "Master!" She exclaimed.

I nodded at her, "How is the progress?"

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"That's great," I said, smiling. "But don't lower your guard. Ertha was cursed by someone, probably from the opposing faction. Find them, and don't give mercy." I continued with a chilling tone, making Beatrice retreat slightly in fear as she nodded without saying anything.

I immediately realized that my bloodlust was seeped out slightly due to my anger and instantly retracted it. This was bad. Grand Marshal Garland surely noticed it.

As expected, that man went to the throne room immediately to protect the Queen. Both Nobles were done with their talk, so they retreated almost at the same time the Grand Marshal entered the throne room. He stood beside the Queen and followed her afterward.

They walked to the room where I teleported last time, even though the Grand Marshal surely felt the bloodlust I leaked earlier. Was he that confident of protecting the Queen even when there was danger? His confidence was something to be praised.

Two neutral dots joined them, and they arrived in the room shortly after.

At that moment, the earring on my ear vibrated; the Queen was calling me. Putting my index finger on my lips, I accepted the call.

(Good afternoon, Your Holiness. I apologize for the sudden notice, but is it fine if we meet? There is something urgent that I want to consult with you.)

"Of course, Queen Eve. I am happy to talk with you. Shall I teleport to the Royal Castle right now?"l

(If it's possible… I truly apologize for bothering you. But this is an urgent matter.)

Urgent… It should be related to the discussion earlier. Her voice seemed to be a little bit elated and… happy. My lips curled into a smile.

"No, it's not a problem at all. I will now use the [Teleportation Gem, Queen Eve."

(Yes. I've sent someone over to the teleportation room to guide you, Your Holiness.)

'Liar.' I thought. It was herself who was waiting for me and not her servant.

But I truly appreciated her humbleness.

I ended the call and looked at Beatrice, "I need to go for a few minutes. Join Queen Eve and listen to our conversation."

"Yes, Master!" She nodded firmly. "And I will find the person who cursed Ertha."

"Alright."

After answering Beatrice, I activated the [Teleportation Gem] with that room coordination saved and disappeared from the attic.

When my vision was restored, I saw four people standing in front of me. In the front row was Queen Eve, with two young boys with short blue hair. One was slightly taller than the other, but their facial features greatly resembled Queen Eve.

I guessed the taller one was Prince Thomas, while the shorter one was Prince Edison. They looked at me with respect and admiration.

For a Prince of a nation, they looked rather innocent. But I learned not to see people by their appearance. It could be deceiving. I didn't know much about them except the rumors going around. Their personality was still a mystery.

Who knew what that innocent face hid? Just looking at their eldest sister was enough of an example. They could also be Yanderes who hadn't found their target yet.

Still, I would make them my ally. I would gladly help them as long as they also helped me.

Grand Marshal Garland looked at me with a narrowed gaze, seemingly to warn me about danger. My bad, dude, but that was me.

Queen Eve took a step forward with a welcoming smile, "Welcome, Your Holiness. My apologies for the sudden call."

ραndαsnοvεl.cοm For someone who had just finished mourning, she looked rather fine. But I knew she was just putting up a front for the sake of the people and those trusting her.

Such was the fate of Royalty. They weren't allowed to show weakness, or sly snakes would use that to take them down, just like what I did against King Cassius.

But that truth would be buried forever, as it was for the sake of the Goddess and Castitas Church, as well as my ambition.

I greeted her back with a smile and suggested, "Thank you for greeting me personally, Queen Eve. Shall we talk more in the other room?"

"Yes." She nodded slightly, putting her hands in front of her body. "Let's talk in the other room."

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We moved to another room, just as she requested. It was the same room we used to discuss the speech before, and I sat on the sofa across from Queen Eve while the Princes sat on the couch on my right.

The Grand Marshal stood guard outside, still thinking there was a danger lurking around targeting the Queen.

Looking at me, Queen Eve smiled and pointed toward the Princes.

"My apologies for the late introduction, Your Holiness. They are my sons, and both of them have agreed to learn under your care."

At her cue, the Princes stood up and bowed to me.

"It's an honor to meet you, Your Holiness. My name is Thomas Humilitas, the first Prince of the Virtue Kingdom."

"I-It's an honor, Your Holiness. I-I am Edison Humilitas, the second Prince of the Virtue Kingdom. I-I am looking forward to learning Swordsmanship from you!"

Both of them were polite and excited, raising their heads after introducing themselves. The second Prince seemed to be a bit shy, judging from how he stuttered some of his words. In comparison, the first Prince inherited her mother's decisiveness and could compose himself better.

The first Prince was still 15 years old, while the second was only 13 years old. Considering their ages, they could act pretty well not to make any glaring mistakes.

I nodded at them and smiled softly, "It's nice to meet you, Prince Thomas, Prince Edison." I said.

"Y-Yes." Prince Edison exclaimed, his face turning slightly red after realizing he had raised her voice. "M-My apologies."

"Fufufu, I have already told them about your offer, and they were pretty excited. Please forgive their impoliteness." The Queen giggled softly as she looked at her sons.

Both Princes nodded softly, with Edison looking down and fidgeting.

"No, it's okay. I understand where their excitement is coming from. When I was younger, I was also excited by the fact I could learn Swordsmanship from a respectable person."

"Oh? So you also have a teacher, Your Holiness?"

"I had." A nostalgic smile appeared on my face. "He was gone already."

"I see." Queen Eve nodded without changing her expression.

Death wasn't something they feared in this world, so the concept of mourning, like what happened to King Cassius, was rare.

However, she knew the sadness of losing someone before their lifespan ended, and I brought up gone instead of leaving. It made her look a little bit sad, but she tried her best not to show it.

"Please don't think too much about it, Queen Eve. More importantly, should we continue our talk about Prince's training schedule and other matters?" I looked at the two Princes who sat back on the couch, listening to our conversation with full interest.

Getting pulled out from her sudden sadness spree, the Queen exclaimed.

"Ah! You're right. My apologies; I was slightly out of it."

We began to talk about the Princes' training afterward. It was to avoid talking about urgent matters in front of them and make them satisfied by having them join this conversation, thus lowering the outside influence that could make them hostile toward their mother.

Because the Queen and I only talked about the rough plan before, I had a proposal for her regarding the training. Grand Marshal Garland was an outstanding individual, and he was probably Level 65 or higher, but his Swordsmanship Lv was certainly lower than mine.

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The efficiency would be considerably lowered because the EXP would be shared with the knights, but it was still good enough so they could gain actual combat experience too.

So my proposal was like this.

"I will train them in Swordsmanship every 7 days. Then I'd like Grand Marshal Garland to teach them how to protect if he's willing to. There is nothing wrong with having versatile skills in this world. Then every month, I will bring them to Level up. But that doesn't mean they can slack off. Ask the knights…"

I told the Queen my plan as she listened quietly. Prince Thomas seemed to be excited as he heard my plan. His eyes sparkled with motivation, and there was no sign of him whining about the hard training.

As for Prince Edison, he looked a bit troubled. Clearly, this training sounded too harsh for him, but there was no need to worry.

This plan was made with their well beings in mind. I could restore their stamina and rejuvenate them with Holy Magic.

Not only training to become strong, but they also needed to learn how to become a good ruler to replace their mother. Or at least learn enough knowledge not to be looked down upon by others. That was why I proposed their training be held every 7 days instead of 3 or every day.

Also, my influence on them wouldn't be as obvious if I only met them once every 7 days. I proposed that the Grand Marshal train them to allow him to see their 'growth' from the training.

"… And so that's what I have in mind. What do you think, Queen Eve?"

Both Princes looked at their mother, waiting for her answer. She fell into deep thought as she held her chin. The atmosphere was a little bit tense as the Princes gulped. Both of them seemed to agree with my plan, as it actually didn't sound as harsh as it was at the start.

Queen Eve nodded slightly a few seconds later as a smile crept onto her face. She clapped her hands and exclaimed.

"That was a wonderful idea, Your Holiness. We can proceed with that. I truly am indebted to you."

"Please, we have talked about this many times." I raised my hand, brushing away her gratitude as it wasn't needed. It only made us feel… distant, and I didn't want it.

"We are all, after all." I continued with a wide smile.

"Besides, I also want the First and Second Princes to grow into great men. We lived in the same generation, after all. And to be honest, it's also a part of my selfish desire to want this Kingdom to grow into a better one. Please forgive me if I said something wrong."

"No, you're correct. I also have the same dream." The Queen said with a smile. Then she bid good luck to her sons before asking them to leave as she had an important subject to talk about privately with me.

Hearing their mother's approval, Prince Thomas and Edison looked at each other with a smile before bowing toward me and leaving the room. The Grand Marshal opened the door for them and gave me a nod of approval before closing it again.

I couldn't understand his train of thought… Anyway, the atmosphere turned serious as soon as the door was closed.

It was time for us to talk about the urgent matter she mentioned before. Although Beatrice had charmed those Nobles, she still hadn't questioned them about anything and only ordered them to swear their loyalty to Queen Eve.

Any information they had didn't reach the primordial Succubus but relayed immediately to the Queen. I assumed they told her a secret from their meeting in the throne room earlier, and it was something that she couldn't solve herself.

Asking Grand Marshal for help would only show her weakness, and she couldn't allow that. It would only make those opposing factions to be more rampant and brave.

ραndαsnοvεl.cοm Narrowing her eyes, a cold voice escaped her mouth.

"Your Holiness, I am ashamed to say this, but… I might be a target for assassination tonight."

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Her words managed to surprise me and caught me off guard.

"Assassination?" I asked, raising my brows.

The opposing faction actually planned that? Were they that impatient because I declared my support to Queen Eve?

My words carried a sign of authority from Castitas Church. While many Nobles converted to back Queen Eve to rise to the throne, it also made the other faction impatient.

"Underground City's assassin?" I continued, staring straight at Queen Eve.

"Most probably. The informant only told me that someone from the opposing faction, who wanted to make the First Prince into a puppet ruler, wanted to kill me to give you a warning."

"I see…"

As expected, my support tilted the scale to favor Queen Eve too much that the opposing party felt their position threatened.

'And they want to warn me by assassinating the Queen because they think I am not in the Capital City and are preoccupied with my Paladin job.'

Somehow that made me chuckle because of how silly it was. But I guessed that made sense.

They didn't know I got quick access to Queen Eve's private [Earring of Communication] with me all the time. And they didn't know that my slave, a Level 100 primordial Succubus, always stayed in Royal Castle to inform me if something happened.

This information made me understand why Grand Marshal Garland was so jittery. He surely mistook my bloodlust as a sign of this assassin coming from the Underground City after being told by the Queen in the throne room.

Tristan had destroyed the one near Bluerose Duchy, and the biggest Underground City, the Border City, was under my control.

There were countless others that I didn't know yet, but it was probably only a small one and had crazy people gathering in it.

If not, they wouldn't accept the assassination of the Queen and chose to appeal for mercy because she even mentioned she would accept any Race or people as long as they weren't bad and were willing to get their Sins cleansed in her speech.

"Is it really tonight?" I asked once more for confirmation.

Queen Eve nodded firmly, "Yes. I have ordered Grand Marshal Garland to command the Royal Guards, who have sworn loyalty to me, to patrol around the Royal Castle."

I nodded in understanding.

ραndαsΝοvεl ƈοm Silently, I was amazed by her charisma. She could regain the Royal Guards' loyalty in just 7 days.

Grand Marshal's loyalty and Carissa's betrayal might affect their already weak heart. They became afraid and chose the safest way to stay as Royal Guards: to support Queen Eve, whom I supported.

And talking about the assassination tonight…

"May I stay in Royal Castle today, Queen Eve? I will protect you, and I also want to make sure of something."

"Huh?" Queen Eve raised her voice slightly, confused. She blinked repeatedly before regaining her composure. "T-That's okay. I meant I am happy if you protect me, Your Holiness. However, doesn't that inconvenience and bother you and your tight schedule?"

"Believe me. It's not a bother at all." I answered while waving my hand casually. "I also wanted to find out who cursed Ertha, so–"

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Right after that, her face reddened in embarrassment as she sat back on the sofa. She didn't realize it herself that she stood up after interrupting me.

"I-Is she okay?" She asked worriedly.

"She is okay," I answered with a soothing tone, trying to calm her down. "I have cured her, and she was able to rest. However, we haven't had any clue about who cursed her. From what I know from the curse that was applied to her, it was a Lv 6 Curse. And only a monster can inflict this kind of curse."

"So it's someone who can control a monster." Queen Eve blurted, holding her chin. "From my knowledge, none of the people in this Kingdom can control such a monster. A Vampire… Or maybe a Beastman who could communicate with a monster such as Harpy could be a suspect.

"Or maybe even a Succubus… But that would mean…"

She began to fall into her own world and made random guesses, which I also had in mind. With Beatrice's presence, I ruled out Succubus immediately. Then there was also the place where it happened.

Coincidentally, it was near Academy City, around Castitas Church. Vampires or Succubi who weren't affiliated with it would think twice or thrice before approaching, as they didn't want to be locked up inside the church.

So my suspect was reduced to two.

"It's either a Human or a Beastman, and they are from an Underground City." The Queen elaborated, raising her head to look at me. "And coincidentally, I was also targeted by an assassin from an Underground City. That… Can't be a coincidence."

I nodded at her. I was truly glad Queen Eve was a smart woman. Looking at her serious face, I began to like her more and more.

Even as a mother of three children, her appearance still retained its youth. And combined with her charisma and intelligence, it wasn't wrong to call her the butterfly of society.

Returning to the subject, the dots were connected to one another. This was the reason why I requested to stay in the Royal Castle for a day.

"The assassin might be the one who tamed the monster who cursed Ertha. And probably, the assassination method that could also give me a warning at the same time was a curse. The enemy had yet to know that my Holy Magic was strong enough to cure the curse. He's overconfident with the curse."

While I had shown my fighting ability, I had yet to show what I could do with Holy Magic. It was known to this world that only Pope Juriel, an Angel, could probably have the highest Lv of Holy Magic.

However, unfortunately for them, Juriel only had Lv 8 or Lv 9 Holy Magic. I was the one who managed to master it to Max Lv and had the bonus of using the skill from the effect of reaching the highest Lv.

"I understand." Queen Eve bowed her head slightly. "Please protect me, Your Holiness. Even the Grand Marshal would be powerless against the curse."

"Please raise your head, Queen Eve," I said, putting up a serious face. "Those who touch the Castitas Church member will get the Goddess's ire. And you, my Queen, are already a member of the Castitas Church. We are also allies who help each other, so I will help you without you even asking about it.

"Also, I prefer to hear thank you instead of excessive gratitude or a bow."

Her lips formed a beautiful smile. A light seemed to radiate from her appearance as she held her hands together.

"Fufufu, my apologies. Ah– I mean, thank you very much."

With that, my conversation with Queen Eve ended, and we continued on to another topic.

She told me that there was a guest room available, but it was located in the main castle instead of the tower where she usually slept.

It was not a problem for me, as I didn't plan to sleep tonight. Besides, I could always stay in the attic with Beatrice without the Queen knowing about it.

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Afterward, we exited the room, and she returned to her duty. As a Queen, she was really busy, especially after the mourning ended and the piled-up duty awaited her.

I was guided to the guest room by a maid. She seemed to be a bit nervous guiding me and didn't look me in the eyes even once. She kept her head low. I understood that guiding a VIP among VIPs could be nerve-wracking, so I didn't say anything and just followed her.

"Y-Your Holiness, we've arrived."

The room I was taken into was on the castle's second floor, near the intersection. The window faced the entrance of the castle.

A soft carpet adorned the floor, and in the middle of the room was a canopied bed that looked soft. It was also king-sized, enough for 3 people to sleep on it together.

From the bed, I could see the gate and the wall surrounding the castle from the balcony door made from glass. The furniture looked luxurious, and a soft, warming light covered the room from the magic lamp on the ceiling.

I went to the balcony and leaned against the railing, looking at the beautiful garden adorning the path to the castle. Because I was only on the second floor, I couldn't really see the entire Capital City, but that wasn't a problem.

"This is a good room," I muttered as I turned around, noticing two neutral dots approaching my room from my Presence Detection. It wasn't the maid from earlier, but someone else. "Who is this?"

A simple Appraisal told me it was the Second Prince, Edison, and probably his servant, who acted as his bodyguard, as I didn't recognize a Level 40 person named Dram.

'One of the kingdom knights?' I guessed as I went back inside the room, sitting on the chair around a small round table.

Also, why did the Second Prince visit me alone? Technically, he wasn't alone, but his servant would only protect him and stay outside the room if I allowed him to enter.

'Is he just passing by?'

I considered such a possibility, but that could be scratched after I saw the dots stopped right in front of this room.

Knock knock knock!

"Your Holiness, t-this is Prince Edison. May I have a little bit of your time? There is something that… I want to ask about the training."

The door was knocked, and a young voice followed suit. Even when it was his own home, because my position was higher than his, he decided to knock and told me his goal. He was polite and so naïve.

Meeting me just right after I met with his mother to discuss something important showed how rushed and naïve he was. The First Prince was better at controlling himself, it seemed. Even when he was also excited by the training, he didn't meet me immediately. But…

'This is perfect for making a good impression on him. I can teach and influence his train of thought easier compared to a cautious Prince. However, that also made him easier to control by other nobles. I should make him take my side before he got influenced by them.'

"You can enter, Prince Edison," I answered and took out a holy book I got from Sana when I visited the church earlier, pretending that I had just closed it as the door was opened. Once again, maintaining my image was important.

The figure of a timid boy with short blue hair entered the room after a man in plate armor opened the door. As expected, he was a knight. And he bowed deeply after the Second Prince entered and opened the door again.

He looked at me with a sheepish smile.

"Welcome, Prince Edison. Just sit comfortably here." I gestured at the chair across from me, and he nodded in understanding.

The Second Prince approached and sat slowly, seemingly nervous as his eyes wandered around.

"So, you wanted to talk about training?" I asked, putting the holy book down on the table. "Is there something you're dissatisfied with? We can still change the schedule."

"N-No, it's not that." He waved his hands in front of him, "I… I just wanted to know about… Umm, the hunt. A-Are we going to fight a monster?" His voice sounded a little bit excited, just like a boy who got a new toy or met someone he really looked up to.

Also, his innocence was real, and he sounded truly looking forward to the training and the hunt.

"Yes." I nodded and smiled at him, "We will start by hunting Level 10 monsters and gradually hunt stronger ones."

"Woah!" He exclaimed. His eyes sparkled with anticipation and excitement. "I finally am able to see monsters from a close range."

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'Does he like monsters that much?' I thought, realizing his hobby.

"I see that you are a very curious person. Are you interested in monsters that much?"

"Yes!" Prince Edison answered with a glee tone. "Umm, you see? Because my older sister… Umm– The throne is supposed to be given to her, yes? Thanks to that, my older brother and I were given a chance to learn as we pleased. And I… I am very interested in monsters and want to research them."

"I see. So you want to be a monster researcher?" I asked curiously.

A smile blossomed on his innocent face. He became more excited as he raised his voice.

"Yes! T-There is not much research done on monsters, especially the higher Leveled ones. If we know about their weakness and habitat, we probably can plan for more efficient training, thus increasing the survivability level when our knights try to Level up.

"Also, the magic item we can use for our daily lives could be improved! That way, the citizens and merchants will also be happy. I-I think research about monsters needs to be pushed forward as many people haven't been made aware of its good point yet!"

I took back my words. This boy wasn't naïve; he was too innocent to understand and doubt other people. That was why he marched into my room without waiting for time to pass.

He wasn't interested in politics at all, making him the perfect Prince to help me get Queen Eve's favor.

"That's a good dream." I praised him honestly. "But to do that, you also need to be strong. That's why you accept my training, right?"

Prince Edison nodded at my words, not denying it at all.

"I understand." I nodded, "Your motivation and goal has moved me. When we are hunting monsters, I will give you a chance to research a monster you want. Of course, I know a lot about them too, so I will also teach you about them. How does that sound, Prince Edison?"

Hearing me, his face lit up in happiness as his smile widened, "Yes, Your Holiness. Thank you very much!"

"You're welcome," I answered.

At that moment, I also took out a book about monsters given to newbies back in Horizon Online. While it wasn't the complete version, there was a list of monsters from Level 1 to Level 30 written in here.

The Second Prince looked at me curiously as I took out the book from my inventory. I grinned and pushed the book toward him.

"Because you have such a noble ambition, I have a little gift for you."

"This…" He muttered and took the book. The letters used to write in Horizon Online and Sins Paradise were similar, so he surely could read them.

After reading the title, his eyes widened, and he opened the book without even minding my presence. He flipped out the page faster and faster as his jaw dropped.

"T-This is!" His voice raised in surprise as he lowered the book, looking at me in disbelief. "A-Are you sure you wanted to give this book to me, Your Holiness?"

"Yes. Study well and be a good researcher."

ραndαsnοvεl.cοm "Of course! Thank you very much!"

It seemed like he was done with what he wanted to say.

Bidding me farewell, he stormed out of the room, holding the book tightly. He treated it like a treasure, the one so fragile that it could break anytime.

"How innocent," I muttered as I leaned back on the chair. My lips curled up into a grin, thinking about my plan. "Influencing him would be easier than I initially thought."

That could wait for a bit. For now, the assassin was the more pressing matter.

"Tonight…" I looked outside the room, through the open balcony door, at the tall tower that was visible from the corner of the door. "I need to tell Beatrice to prepare herself and help me dig information from the assassin."

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Night arrived.

The Royal Guards and kingdom knights patrol was tightened compared to this afternoon.

Earlier, a maid arrived in my room and invited me for dinner with the Queen and the Princes. I accepted it and was now guided by the same maid to the dining room.

After walking down a few hallways and passing a few intersections, I finally arrived at the dining room.

The maid bowed at me deeply and said, "We've arrived, Your Holiness. Her Majesty and His Highnesses are already inside."

"Thank you…" I was about to call her name, but I realized she had never introduced herself.

Raising her head, the maid with dark hair smiled and opened the door for me before stepping aside, allowing me to enter.

Stepping into the dining hall, I was fascinated by how luxurious and grand it was. Many portraits of previous Kings were hung on the wall, giving the air a sense of history. I wondered why the portraits were hung in the dining room, but that wasn't important.

The room was adorned with intricately carved pillars. A long table stretched out before me. The marble top was polished; its surface reflected the soft glow of the chandelier above.

At the head of the table, Queen Eve sat in a modest white dress that covered part of her shoulders. Her presence was calm and serene, unlike the authority she exuded earlier in our meeting. She smiled softly as I entered, giving a motherly aura.

To her right, First Prince Thomas and Second Prince Edison took their seats. Their attires looked neat and ones that showed their authority as a Prince of the Virtue Kingdom.

As I approached the table, Queen Eve stood up, followed by the Princes.

"Your Holiness, thank you for accepting my invitation to have dinner together. Please, have a seat and make yourself comfortable."

"Thank you very much, Queen Eve," I answered and sat at the end of the table, where some silver cutlery and plates were prepared. I guessed this was my seat.

As soon as I took a seat, they also sat back, and the Queen took the small bell in front of them, shaking it. A noise rang from it thrice, and she put it back.

Loud footsteps rang from the room beside the dining hall, added with the sound of a tray's tires rolling around, making a rattling sound. The door burst open a few seconds later, and the army of maids and butlers entered, preparing the meals brought by trays in front of us skillfully.

I watched them silently, as I had never seen something like this besides in the movie. Milea was skillful, and Garcia could prepare the dining hall alone. But this… This was not a mere preparation. This was a performance!

It didn't take long before they finished, and the head butler, with a cool appearance, bowed before closing the door with both hands.

"That was amazing." I honestly praised their skill and smiled at the Queen.

"Fufufu, they were picked from the best. Most of the servants in the Royal Castle were originally the third or fourth children of a Baron or Viscount. So they have been taught about manners since they were a child, and their skill was honed by the advanced training for two years before they serve."

"I see." I nodded in understanding.

ραΠdαsΝοvel.cοm That kind of skill indeed couldn't be achieved without rigorous training. However…

"If that's the case, why is the assassin hidden among them?"

I dropped a bomb, and Queen Eve widened her eyes. The Princes who were excited for the meal stopped and looked at me.

"Your Holiness, what do you mean?" She asked with a tone slightly mixed with curiosity and suspicion. Not against me, but suspicion that was directed to the servants.

'She trusts me more than her servants.' I thought as I looked straight at her.

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"I have this skill called Presence Detection. The skill is simple; it detects everyone's presence in a certain radius with me as the center."

I began explaining with a casual tone, pushing the meal that was probably given poison away from me before continuing.

"This skill made a little map in my mind, separating the presences I felt into three different ones: an ally, neutral, and an enemy. I have decided that the servants are neutral while you are my ally. Then, in my mind, I made those who have hostility against me or you as an enemy.

"Earlier, when the servants prepared the meal, I detected an enemy entering this room. That's probably the assassin." I concluded my explanation by standing up.

Then I raised my hand, activating a Holy Barrier to protect this room. The Princes looked impressed, while the Queen only watched in wonder. She bit her lower lips in worry.

"Please stay inside the barrier, Queen Eve. You will be safe here with Prince Thomas and Prince Edison."

"Yes. Thank you very much, Your Holiness. I am sorry for troubling you." She apologized with a sad smile.

I brushed it off with a slight nod as I walked out of the dining room. This assassin was truly brazen. But I found him already when I watched the performance earlier. He looked a bit surprised, unlike other servants, when he saw me.

'As expected, the assassin the Noble hired didn't know about me staying here.'

The only red dot in the castle was running out, probably noticing his bad position and wanting to make another assassination plan. He didn't underestimate me and had already reached the gate with his speed.

Still… I was prepared. The earring on my left ear blinked as I spoke.

"Beatrice."

(I saw him.)

"Great. Take him down without any guards noticing. I will be there in seconds."

(Alright!)

Receiving her response, I found the nearest window and jumped out. I wore the [Shadow Cape] I took out from my inventory and entered the shadow of the castle, making my way to Beatrice's location. She had already secured the assassin, considering the pink and red dots were close to each other in the empty corner.

Catching that guy must be easy for a Level 100 primordial Succubus. I saw her sitting on a bench in the empty garden with an unconscious man dressed fully in the butler's clothes in front of her.

That must be the assassin. I appeared beside Beatrice, who was dressed thinly, and surprised her.

"Huh? Master?" She yelped cutely, looking at my figure covered in a black cape. "You're really here in seconds." She exclaimed.

"Of course. I never lied." I answered as I looked down, using Appraisal on the assassin.

The result showed that his name was H, a simple letter, his title was [Murderer, and he had [Poison Concoction] skill. It seemed like he wasn't the one who cursed Ertha.

But… Extracting information was a must.

"Bring him to a secluded place in the city and give him this."

I handed two potions, [Truth Potion] and [Believe Pill, to Beatrice and some Golds to rent a secluded place.

"I need to calm Queen Eve down first before I interrogate him. Oh, also, you can steal his status so he won't run." I said, "And find out about the noble who hired him from Duke Applewell and Count Norrant."

"I understand, Master." Beatrice nodded in understanding and smiled wickedly. "Your wish is my command~"

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After I ordered Beatrice, I returned to the dining room quietly, where Queen Eve and both Princes were still inside. The Grand Marshal stood in front of the dining hall, probably noticing that something was wrong.

When he saw me walking toward him, he raised his brow and turned around.

"Your Holiness. The assassin?" He asked with a deep voice, fitting his bear-like stature. And his words weren't wasted. Or rather… He was a man of few words, huh? That was why he kept quiet all this time.

Stopping in front of him, I looked up slightly due to the difference in our size. I smiled at him and answered.

"I have taken care of him. The church will interrogate him first, and we will hand it over to the kingdom knights after that with the information we gained. But, from my Appraisal on him earlier, I found out he had a poison skill. So tell the servants to throw away all foods and ingredients bought today."

Garland nodded firmly, "Alright."

The conversation stopped right there, and he bowed slightly before turning around and leaving. His destination was the servant room, probably. Did that mean he trusted me with the Queen's safety?

'It's troublesome.' I sighed and walked to the door.

Dealing with a man of few words was troublesome. I wouldn't know what they were thinking about and needed to observe their body language instead. Rather than dealing with them, I'd rather deal with nobles who licked their superior's feet like Earl Pig Lawrence.

Pushing the door open, the three people in the room immediately turned to look at me. Queen Eve's expression morphed into a smile as soon as she saw me taking down the barrier. She pushed the chair back and stood up.

"Is it done, Your Holiness?"

"Yes." I nodded, walking toward them. First, I put all the meals inside my inventory and then used Cure on the three of them. "I will use my skill Cure just in case. The assassin seems to be experienced at poisoning someone."

Queen Eve nodded, "That was a close call. My Danger Sense can't detect poison. Thank you very much for saving us, Your Holiness." She bowed her head at me, making her dress fall and exposing her cleavage.

Both Princes also bowed their heads and thanked me.

"Please raise your head. I have done what I need to do." I answered them and waved my hand.

They raised their heads at once, and Queen Eve smiled at me again.

"Fufufu, you're so humble."

"Not at all." I shook my head. "Also, I shall interrogate the assassin in the church. Please don't worry, I will hand over him and the information I have to the kingdom knights without any lie. And…"

I paused for a while and took out a paper filled with notes. I found this in the assassin's body when I disarmed him and handed him to Beatrice.

Because the content was something that could push Queen Eve to take the throne quickly. I knew it was probably a trap that was purposely set to blame people, but it was in line with my plan, so I decided to show it to her.

"Please read this. I found this in the assassin's pocket." I handed the paper to Queen Eve, which she took carefully.

When she read the note, I smiled at the Princes to take their attention from their mother.

"The assassin has been punished. Train hard so you can protect yourself and your loved one next, alright?"

"Yes, I will!" Prince Thomas exclaimed loudly, pumping his fist. "I will train hard and get stronger."

ραΠdαsΝοvel.cοm "Me too." Prince Edison nodded, agreeing with his older brother.

"That's the spirit."

I was never one to train other people, so I only imitated those people I had seen in the past. Encouragement was the key, they said.

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She looked at me again, her expression turned softer, and she smiled softly.

"Once again, please accept my gratitude. I, Eve Humilitas, will definitely repay this debt, Your Holiness. I swear on Goddess Teri's name."

"You're welcome, Queen Eve. I won't bother you any longer, and please excuse me. If you need help, just contact me. I will be there soon."

"Yes. Also… Please keep what's written in the previous note a secret."

I smiled at her, "The secret is safe with me. Now, please excuse me."

Then, I disappeared from the dining hall by teleporting to the Border City with the [Teleportation Gem] I hid under my hand.

Arriving at the edge of the city, I observed the underground that Neon Light lighted.

"Now, who's the most knowledgeable here?" I muttered and began to walk. "Lucy will do."

Back in the Royal Castle, the servants arrived and tidied the dining hall in a frenzy. Their faces were pale, afraid that the Queen would get mad at them due to their mistake of allowing an assassin to replace one of them.

The head butler, a man with an experienced face and gray hair named Prum, apologized profusely and asked to be punished.

Queen Eve refused and forgave all of them, gaining respect and loyalty. Then she ordered Grand Marshal Garland, who came with them, to assign a few trustworthy knights to protect the First and the Second Prince before returning to her tower.

The Queen Tower had a barrier that only she and a few selected individuals could enter.

The barrier, however, didn't work for people above Level 80, but no one had reached that level yet. It was put after the attack at the party at that time, and she only allowed Beatrice to pass the barrier because she had considered the Succubus her trustworthy friend after she heard Pope Juriel's word.

After returning, Queen Eve wanted to talk with that Succubus, but she was too tired. She changed into a black transparent gown herself, exposing her skin and the black underwear she wore underneath. She took her silver tiara off, put it on a soft cushion on the table, and lay on her bed.

At that moment, she glanced at the note that was crumpled in her hand. She threw it away to the floor and muttered.

"Threaten the old Royal Family or kill the Princes."

Those words were enough to know what happened. Old Royal Family. That sentence was directed to someone who cut ties with the Royal Family and lived outside. And only one person still lived outside who had cut ties with the Royal Family.

"Ertha…" She muttered, putting her hand on her forehead. A headache attacked her. Her vision began to blur due to pain.

It wasn't due to poison but simply because she had too much worry. And there was one sure way to stop this and find the real culprit.

"I need to ascend to the throne quickly and control those Nobles so they won't do as they please anymore."

Just like a Paladin and Pope, a Ruler of a Kingdom got a title. As for the Ruler of the Virtue Kingdom, they would get the title of [Ruler]. The effect was to grant a skill called Ruler's Authority, which could force those loyal to her to tell the truth.

No one could lie in front of the Ruler besides those people from the church who swore their loyalty to the Goddess.

The problem with this skill was to get people to swear their loyalty. But Queen Eve believed that the Nobles would do that, as this skill was kept a secret between the Royal Family and the closed ones, all of whom had already sworn loyalty to her.

That was why she believed Duke Applewell's swear of loyalty this morning. Being a Duke and a descendant of the Royal Family, he surely knew about the title and the skill. So his loyalty could be confirmed by that.

"I might trouble His Holiness again. Somehow, I began to rely on him too much. How embarrassing. But I will definitely repay his help even if he refuses. That, I swear on my name."

And so the Queen decided to rest for the day as she was already exhausted from all her work and facing a threat from the assassin all day. There were still other works that needed to be done tomorrow. The work of the Queen without a King never ended.

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"Lucy, are you there?"

I called out as I landed on the balcony, jumping down softly not to make any noise. The Vampire girl looked up from the thick book with a brown cover that she read with a displeased expression. It seemed like she still hadn't truly recovered from her condition when I last saw her at the party.

She sighed to let that displeasure go away and closed the book with a bam, "Do you need something from me, Arthur?"

"Not exactly you, but I need a bit of help from someone knowledgeable about other Underground Cities. Do you know someone?"

"A knowledgeable person, huh?" Lucy muttered, putting the book on a table beside her, and stood up. "You know that person already."

"Who is it?" I raised my brows curiously. "You?"

"No." She shook her head in denial. "While I know a lot, my knowledge is limited to Border City as I always lived here. The one who is responsible for the outside world and knows a lot isn't me."

I understood that she was a little bit… displeased. But why should she talk lengthy like that? Also, I knew the person already, but no one came into my mind besides Nina and Melissa, who worked here. And no, they were responsible for brothels and hotels, so they weren't the right person either.

That left one.

"Raven?" I asked curiously, feeling a little bit bitter as Lucy nodded.

The most knowledgeable person was Beatrice's dog… Great. This simplified things. That's if he still had the mind to even think or remember about that information.

I doubted Raven was disciplined enough to do his job by himself. So he should've ordered his subordinate to do it. Some documents certainly would be needed in transactions between two parties, even though it was an illegal one.

At that moment, a person flashed into my mind. This person followed Raven everywhere, acting like his servant before I met her. At least she should've known one or two things regarding the other Underground City.

If there was someone who would do documents, it was probably her.

Sighing, I jumped onto the railing. "Thanks. Do you need more blood?"

At my words, Lucy looked at me and nodded slightly. Even though her mood wasn't the best because I just disturbed her, blood was still a priority, huh?

I took out ten empty tubes and slashed my wrist slightly with Sword Hand. I grunted in pain as my blood poured out from the wound, filling the tubes with a trickling sound.

At the same time, I heard a loud gulp from the Vampire girl as her breathing turned rough. Her face flushed red as if she was aroused, and her thighs rubbed against each other in a cute manner.

I grinned at her and stopped the bleeding with Heal while plugging all the tubes with cork. The smell of blood immediately disappeared, and I threw those tubes filled with blood to Lucy.

She snapped out of her hunger pang and caught them all, albeit a little bit panicked not to spill a single one.

"Share them with Mia." I left such a message before jumping down and wearing my [Shadow Cape, delving into the shadow, and making my way to Nina's hotel.

Lucy ran toward the edge and looked confused as I was already gone. Her confused face looked rather cute, but it wasn't the time to enjoy that. I had already enjoyed my girls' company enough, and it was time to clear my Quest.

The person I wanted to meet was… Ria. The wolf girl who followed Raven before Beatrice charmed him and made him an obedient dog. Nina said her training would be done shortly. A week would be enough for that, surely.

I entered the hotel and looked around. The lobby was emptier compared to my last visit, but there were more dots in the area. That meant the business was blossoming, and the room was full of people.

No one bothered to look at the receptionist where the horny rabbit was sitting while doing her nails. I used this chance to show up behind her.

"Nina."

As I rose from the shadow and whispered to her, I noticed her pink ears perked up slightly as she turned around in surprise.

"M-Master?" She shouted. Her nail clippers fell to the ground and created noise.

The guests' eyes turned to the receptionist area, and I hid in the shadows again, making Nina more confused.

"Don't make a commotion." My voice rang near her ears as I climbed to the shadow underneath her hair. "Is Ria ready yet?"I think you should take a look at ραΠdαsnovel.cοm

"She is. As long as you give her meat, she will follow your order." Nina answered in a low voice, taking back her nail clips to appear as normal as possible. She also bowed to the guests, apologizing for making a noise.

"Bring her to the room where you gave me Tristan's bunny costume a few days ago. I need her for something."

"Yes, Master."

After answering, Nina put her nail clipper down and began to walk inside. As for me, I moved inside the room behind the receptionist's table through the gap. I exited the shadow inside and waited on the chair, taking out Garcia's milk inside a cup from my inventory.

I had many cups filled with milk from Cecil and Garcia, thanks to the orgy party.

Before long, the door was opened, and Nina entered the room with a red-haired wolfkin walking behind her. She growled angrily, but when the bunny girl narrowed her eyes, Ria immediately calmed down and purred softly.

"Master, I bring her," Nina said, stepping aside. Then she whispered to Ria, "Come on, greet him."

"Bas– M-Master, I-I am here." The redhead greeted me with much hostility.

'I thought her training was done. But this is far from it, no?' I thought as I looked at her.

Red leotard and fishnets. Wolf ears and tail instead of a bunny.

To test it… I decided to take out a slob of meat and throw it to Ria.

ραndαsΝοvεl ƈοm I swore I saw her eyes flash a strange glint before she leaped toward the meat, bit it, and began chewing it like a beast. She crouched and held the meat with both hands, and I used this chance to get a collar that made her unable to leave me from my inventory and put it on her neck.

She accepted it without saying a word, still enjoying her meat. I nodded at Nina. Now I understood how they taught her.

"Good job."

"It's my pleasure, Master!" Nina exclaimed with an exaggerated bow.

I turned back to Ria, who licked her palm after she finished the meat.

"Ria, paw."

"Auu!" She howled and gave me her hand, causing her face to flush red. It was probably an instinct, and she didn't even want to do it. "W-Wait–"

"Another one."

Before she finished her sentence, I interrupted her, and she gave me another hand, her tail wagging happily. This… They truly trained her to be like a pet!

'It must be Beatrice's fault.' I thought.

However, it seemed like Ria still maintained her sanity and knowledge, considering she was now muttering in defeat and said something like 'End my life' in embarrassment.

"Listen," I called out to her and crouched to match her gaze. She raised her head and looked at me, a bit of hate still in her eyes. "If you do your job well, I will stop ordering you. I will give you a new goal and new friends who will accept you. What do you think about it?"

"Are you serious?" She asked with a hint of suspicion. "Why should I trust you?"

"Because I am the Castitas Church's Paladin. And I swear on my and Goddess Teri's name that I will introduce you to some friends. Is that enough?"

Ria nodded slowly. Even when she grew up in the Underground City, she knew the weight of swearing using the Goddess' name.

"Good." I nodded, satisfied with Nina's training. They didn't break Ria's mind, which was good. "Before that, did you know a lot about other Underground Cities?"

"If it's about that, I know a little bit… Like their locations, specialty, and leaders… Why?"

"You don't need to know about it. Just know that your usefulness has increased with that." I stood up, taking a [Teleportation Gem] that led to Capital City out of my inventory. "Take this. We're going now."

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Author's Note: There is a bit mistake with the last chapter in the last part. If you have time, just read the last paragraph before continuing to this chapter xD

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Ria became obedient after I gave her meat, just like Nina had said. We teleported to the Capital City, on the empty lot where there weren't too many people, and proceeded to where Beatrice kept the assassin.

I hoped she had at least begun the interrogation and already got some information that Ria could confirm when we arrived.

"Is it here?" I muttered as I looked at a building that looked like it had been abandoned for a while.

A part of the building was destroyed. Actually, I recognized this building.

'Isn't this the one I accidentally destroyed when I was searching for Milea?' I thought. A wry smile crept onto my face.

"Let's go," I said to Ria, who munched the second meat I gave her just now, and she followed me silently.

I found Beatrice on the ground floor, in the room located in the corner. The assassin was tied to the chair, looking dazed as he spoke without even realizing it. It seemed like Beatrice also used her skill to make him more honest.

When she heard our footsteps, Beatrice turned around. Her bat wings and ponytailed purple hair fluttered from her movement.

"How is it?" I asked as I stopped beside her, looking at the pitiful assassin. "Did he spew out some useful things?"

"A few things," Beatrice answered as she snapped her fingers. The dazed assassin's body became limp, and he lost consciousness as if he were a doll whose string was cut.

The primordial Succubus looked at me with a smile, purposely ignoring Ria, who stood in fear behind me.

"First of all, his goal is indeed poisoning the Queen. He didn't plan to kill her and only used the poison to threaten her safety. His employee wanted to give a warning to you, Master. The detail still needed to be dug, as he seemed to be trained with a brainwash, so it's a bit tricky."

I nodded at Beatrice. It was just as I initially expected. It also matched the information given to Queen Eve by Duke Applewell, whom Beatrice ordered to swear loyalty to the Queen.

"Where does he come from?"

"An Underground City called Assassin's Den." She answered while looking at the unconscious assassin, H. "Talk about a simple name. It's located a little bit northwest of the Capital City, but he didn't tell me the exact location."

"He probably doesn't even know it and only enters and exits using [Teleportation Gem]." I guessed.

This trick was used a lot to hide a hiding place's secret location and was the safest way to enter and exit. Although it was extravagant, I would certainly choose to hide my hideout's location by spending more money than getting it known by anyone and inviting the danger of getting the location leaked out.

'Quite smart.' I silently praised whoever had this idea and turned to Ria.

"Do you know its location?" I asked.

"Huh?" The red-haired wolf girl raised a confused voice as two pairs of eyes landed on her. "The Assassin's Den's location?"

"Of course. If it's a whore house, Master doesn't need one. He already has a lot of girls loving him." Beatrice remarked with an antagonizing tone, making Ria shrink back slightly from fear.

The wolf girl seemed to remember what happened to the bar and developed some kind of fear toward the primordial Succubus. No wonder. Her boss was turned into a dog who could only bark for Beatrice now. Getting scared was normal.

However…

"Beatrice. Shut up."

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"M-My apologies, Master." She bowed her head deeply. Her boobs bounced thanks to her movement, and her tail fell limp, unenergetic.

After she shut up, I gestured to Ria to answer my previous question.

"The Raven Group had trade with them in the past. We provided them with weapons and p-prostitution." Ria started with a low tone, seemingly hesitant to say the truth.

The last word she said before stopping while looking up at me was disturbing. Did that mean the Underground City also dealt with a slave? I thought they didn't want to touch that part.

'It's darker than I thought.'

I meant I knew that I shouldn't expect legal things from the Underground City. But the fact they also dealt with slaves surprised me slightly.

Of course, I wouldn't be a hypocrite and say that every slavery should be undone. I knew some deserved to be enslaved, and they didn't affect me a little. I also had a slave, namely Beatrice, though I did that to keep her on the leash.

But this… I could maybe also use this and save them to further boost Queen Eve's reputation.

'It sounds like great publicity.'

"Continue," I ordered Ria, and she nodded awkwardly.

"Our trades usually happen once a year or when they have a big job. They are called assassins, but their main jobs are usually to threaten people and kidnap some Noble's sons. Also, they have a Revival chamber they stole from the church a few decades ago; that's why they can do their work."

"A Revival chamber?" I raised my brows in question.

'How the heck did they manage to steal one?' This was a question I wanted to ask.

But then, I remembered that not all Humans believed in the Goddess after all. It began when the balance collapsed, and those beings from Hell crawled out.

It matched with what she said about them stealing the device a few decades ago. Only the church and a few individuals knew how to create a Revival chamber. There was a magic item involved in it.

Probably, it was the era of the first Paladin. From what I read and heard, he looked like a person full of ambition and had a pipe dream of creating peace between the two Kingdoms. He also disappeared after making Alesia believe in his dream.

As I fell into a deep thought, Ria answered my question.

ραndαsnοvεl.cοm "Yes. R-Raven and I had visited them once. And…" Her words trailed as her eyes widened in confusion. She looked at me and blinked repeatedly; a realization flashed in her eyes. "Why should I tell you this? You made Raven strange and put me through he–"

"Sit."

"Wau!"

Before she finished her sentence, I ordered her, and she fell to her butt, her wolf tail wagging around happily as she stuck her tongue. Her loyalty toward Raven seemed to be strong. While Nina's training worked wonderfully, a part still made Ria not follow my order.

As she sat down and wagged her tail, her mind snapped once again, and she growled in anger.

"You!!"

"Tell me everything, or I won't give you the friends you wanted. I will also free the collar and won't give you strange commands anymore. I did promise you, right?"

"I know! But… But it's not fair!"

"Not fair? Should I kill Raven and make him a vegetable instead to make it fair? If you do everything I told you to, I will also turn him back to normal… Maybe not that normal, but I will order Beatrice to lift her skill."

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For now, I needed to train Ria to make her loyal to me. I believed she would eventually forget about Raven and didn't think much about it after she experienced a 'good' life that everyone deserved.

"So, do you know where this Assassin's Den is located?" I asked once again with a chilling tone.

This time, Ria gulped nervously as she looked up at me, still crouching like a dog. She hesitated to answer a little, mainly because I added the promise from earlier.

And we got the location.

"Northwest of Capital City, near the coast of the beach around Tiga Port City."

I nodded at her.

ραndαsnοvεl.cοm After getting Ria's answer about where the assassin came from, I sent her back to Nina by ordering her to use the [Teleportation Gem] and forbade her to leave Border City without me.

The collar reacted to my command and bound her. If she tried to defy my command, she wouldn't feel anything but would only get her unconsciousness to surface and control her body to return to the Border City.

It wasn't lethal and could only follow one command at a time. So, Dominating a girl was still a better option to avoid getting betrayed.

Appearing on the edge of the Border City, I tested the effect by telling her to walk out of the entrance. Just as she stepped out a little, her eyes turned blank, and she began to walk back toward Nina's hotel through the main street.

The members of Raven Group looked at Ria with a mixed expression. But they didn't really care much and only pitied her because their lives had turned for the better after I took over the city.

I nodded at them and asked them to escort Ria safely before teleporting back. The reason why I took her back was simple. I didn't want Ria to hear what I wanted to ask the assassin next, as I wanted to minimize the chance of my plan getting leaked out.

Beatrice could be trusted, as I had dominated her already, and she had proven herself to follow my command wonderfully.

After I reappeared in the abandoned house, we continued our interrogation of the assassin. He answered my questions with a dazed look on his face, thanks to the combination of [Truth Serum, [Believing Pill, and Beatrice's charm.

It was easier compared to when I interrogated Sandra.

After getting some useless information, I decided to ask a few more questions before ending it.

"Who is your employer?"

"I… don't know…" The assassin answered.

"Who knows about your employer?"

"Mr… C. He's… the one who lived above the ground and took… missions."

"Where can I meet this person called Mr. C?"

"Any… where… He moved… from city to city."

"I see." I nodded and knocked him out of consciousness by chopping his head.

I used Appraisal to make sure he had at least 30 HP left, to make it believable that I caught the assassin by using violence instead of asking Beatrice to charm him. Then I turned to the primordial Succubus, who stood behind me like the obedient girl she was.

"Lift your Charm from him. I will hand him to the kingdom knights while you go and protect Queen Eve. Influence more nobles to side with the Queen as I try to find this Mr. C."

"Alright, Master! Don't worry about Eve. No one will be able to touch her as long as I am there."

"I am counting on you," I told her as I lifted the assassin and carried him over my shoulder.

Bringing him near the Royal Castle should be enough. I could hand him to the guard near the entrance, telling them to hand this guy over to Grand Marshal Garland. I parted ways with Beatrice as she flew while I jumped around the roof carrying an unconscious man.

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Landing in front of the Royal Castle's entrance, the guards who saw me immediately clutched their spears and pointed them at me at once.

"Stop! Identify yourself!" One of them shouted.

The Royal Guards that patrolled inside noticed the commotion and ran out of the small gate, unsheathing their swords. Before long, I was surrounded by more than 10 people with scary eyes.

Then, a man with a bear-like build stepped out. And when he saw me covered in a cape and my face hidden under the hood, his eyes twitched slightly as he moved his arm.

"Lower your weapons! Don't be rude to His Holiness!"

"His Holiness?"

"Sir Paladin?!"

The guards looked back and forth between me and Garland as they followed his command. No one hesitated, putting their trust in the man called the Grand Marshal.

I smiled under my hood and pulled it down, revealing my face.

"My apologies for hiding my face. It would be bad if I were seen carrying an unconscious man while jumping around the roof, no?" I walked toward the Grand Marshal. "This is the assassin. As for the complete information, I will tell Queen Eve directly. But this guy knows nothing about his employer."

I threw the man on the ground right in front of the Grand Marshal, surrounded by many Royal Guards who ran toward this location due to the commotion.

He nodded at me with a serious expression, "Do you have something we should take note of, Your Holiness?"

'Look at him. He was able to talk in a complete sentence.' I scoffed inwardly as I looked at Garland.

There were too many people here. Because I didn't trust any of them yet, I shook my head.

"Nothing." I said, "Just be careful. I hit him too hard when catching him earlier. Bind him to nearby Revival chamber so even when he chooses to commit suicide, he won't be able to run anywhere."

"We understand that. It's one of the basics." Garland nodded and grabbed the assassin by the neck, lifting him up like a cat with one hand. His STR was impressive. "Thank you very much, Your Holiness. We will take care of the rest."

"No problem. Good work."

He nodded and turned around, entering the castle.

As for me, I put on the hoodie once again and leaped away. My mood increased because I had more cards I could use to push Queen Eve's reputation. The better the citizens accepted her, the more she would feel pressured to take the throne.

'It's unfair for her, but I know that she also wants to take the throne for the sake of her sons.'

Tiga Port City was located a little bit away from the Lima Port City. I guessed I could teleport there and then ran toward them.

But that would be boring. While I was in a bit of a hurry, I still had time to spare.

Finding Mr. C would be difficult as the assassin said he was moving around from city to city. Rather than trying to find him without any clue where he could be next, waiting for him in the den was a better option.

And talking about the Port City…

"Let's bring Cecil along. I bet she feels stuffed staying in Academy City for too long. We can hunt some pirates too if we find any, forcing them to be her subordinates to play with."

I muttered and stopped in a dark alleyway, taking out a [Teleportation Gem] with my mansion's coordinate written in it.

Activating it, my figure disappeared from the darkness.

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As usual, the twins greeted me after I appeared in the middle of the garden. I asked them where Cecil was, and they said she was sleeping.

No surprise, as it was already midnight after I finished everything in the Capital City. I thanked them and went inside. Bothering Cecil in her sleep would be unwise. She was the one who had the most stamina and stayed the longest in the party.

So I decided to sleep until morning. Rest was also important, and I had nothing to do. If I wanted to enjoy my life, sleeping would be something to enjoy when I had no one to accompany me.

ραndαsΝοvεl ƈοm However…

"Welcome, Arthur."

Eliza hadn't yet slept and welcomed me in the lobby instead of Garcia. The perverted nun stood a bit away, smiling with her hands in front of her.

"Are you waiting for me?" I asked as I approached my girlfriend, who was in a white sleeping gown. "You should've slept and rested. Class is starting again tomorrow, right?"

I brought my hand to her cheek, caressing her. Eliza put her hand above mine softly and smiled.

"I was just worried." She answered, nuzzling her cheek to seek more warmth from my hand. "Tris said you would be okay, but I want to make sure of it by waiting. Y-Yeah, I was just worried."

How cute.

"You should just trust me. What would you do if I didn't return tonight?" I asked teasingly, leaning forward and making her blush in embarrassment.

"I-I would head to the bed first. I plan to do it if you haven't returned in an hour, but you're here."

"I am already here, so head to bed, alright?"

"Yes. That's my plan. But… Hug me for a while first."

"It can't be helped," I answered and pulled her into a soft embrace.

Eliza's arms circled around my waist as she squeezed her breasts against my chest. They felt soft, and her body smelt nice.

Garcia only looked at us with a warm smile on the side, not saying anything.

After a while, she stepped away from me and smiled. I accompanied her back to the room before returning to my own. The bed was still the one I used for the party, and there was no furniture inside.

I sighed and began to work. Putting it inside my inventory, I took out the usual king-sized bed and the other furniture back to where it originally was. Only when it was finished did I change into a sweatshirt and sweatpants to sleep.

Being in this kind of clothes reminded me of the past. And these were the most comfortable clothes to sleep in.

Just as my head hit the pillow, I immediately drifted to sleep. It was a dreamless one. I was tired, and morning quickly arrived.

I woke up as I heard the door being opened.

Raising my body, I saw Cecil entering while wearing a white crop top and skin-tight black leggings, her hand holding her waist.

"Morning, boy. I heard from Lisa that you were searching for me last night?" She asked as she approached the bed, sitting on my side. "You should've just gone straight to my room. What is it? Do you need something from me?"

She leaned forward and pressed her soft lips against mine. I pulled her closer, and we kissed deeply. Her tongue invaded my mouth as she began to moan softly.

Our saliva mixed together. My hand began to explore her body, caressing her brown skin and slid inside the crop top and played with her breast.

At that moment, she pulled away while her tongue still stuck out; a trail of saliva connected it with mine. Then, she held my hand, which was resting on her breast, and smiled.

"Do you want to drink my milk?"

"No, I just want to touch you." I smiled back at her.

"Naughty boy." She answered and leaned forward again.

Our kiss lasted longer for the second time, and she moaned louder as I squeezed her breast. No milk squirted out, as I only gently played with it.

"Hnm~ Stop… You wanted to talk, right?"

She pushed herself away and wiped the saliva that smeared around her lips.

"Yeah," I answered her and pulled my hand away. The softness that bounced back every time I squeezed disappeared from my palm. It was a bit sad, but I did need to talk to her.

First… a context was needed.

"You do know about the attack on King Cassius at that party, right?"

"I do." Cecil nodded. She somehow moved and lay down beside me. "Vivian and Eliza talked about it that day. I was pretty surprised how you couldn't manage to stop the Princess, who turned into a Vampire, in time, considering how strong you are."

"I purposely let her attack him," I answered with a grin, causing Cecil to look at me in surprise.I think you should take a look at ραΠdαsnovel.cοm

"You're evil." She said, laughing lowly. "So, is this something you should tell me?"

"Yes. What I wanted to talk about is related to that." I nodded at her. "I want to make Queen Eve the ruler of this kingdom. It's for the sake of the people and my own sake. And to do that, I need to destroy the opposing faction."

"For your own sake, eh? You want to bang the Queen?" The minotaur girl smirked, "She's indeed a good woman. Though I am disappointed, you aren't satisfied with us yet."

"It's not like I am not satisfied with you girls, but getting the Queen on my side is necessary. I do like her after talking to her, but my and Castitas Church's goal will be my priority."

"Castitas Church?" This time, Cecil was genuinely curious.

I began to fill her in and explained what could happen in the future and why I needed to make Queen Eve the ruler of the Virtue Kingdom. Her expression turned serious as she couldn't seem to believe my words.

How could she? I told her that this place called Hell tried to turn this world into something similar.

"Are you serious, Arthur?"

"The Goddess said so herself to me," I answered with a serious tone. "And today, I plan to visit Tiga Port City to find an Underground City called Assassin's Den. Do you want to tag along with me? We can have a date after I get what I need." I continued with a smile, leaning slightly toward my lover.

"Tiga Port City, eh?" She leaned closer with a playful look. "Made me remember how you took my first time and all that. That was when I took you as a boy toy, though I would never expect you to be the Paladin. Your acting was really great."

"Hahaha, not really." I chuckled at her. "You looked gorgeous, and I became interested in you. And the fact you want to assert dominance was really cute."

"Shut it! How do you want me to act? I was a pirate!"

"And now you even lost your sailor speech. Do you have any excuse, milky pirate?" I held her chin and kissed her, pushing her on the bed under me.

Embarrassed, she wanted to push me away but was unable to. She just closed her eyes in defeat and enjoyed being kissed.

When I finished this time, she looked at me with a protesting gaze.

"You are such a playboy."

"But your heart skipped a beat, no? And I know you love me."

"Shut it…" Her voice was weaker than before, and she threw her face away.

A mighty pirate turned into a normal girl after she experienced pleasure far better than getting a treasure. She was a cute giant.

I chuckled and gave her another kiss before rising up.

"Let's get going, Cecil. I need your help to navigate Tiga Port City."

The minotaur girl fixed her crop top, which pushed up and exposed her breasts from my teasing earlier. She nodded at me.

"Fine. It's been some time since I visited that place, and I missed the sea too."

"We can have a date on a ship if you want to."

"That sounds great." She said with a smile, "Are we teleporting there?"

I nodded and handed her the [Teleportation Gem]. This magic item that cost a few Golds turned into something I have used a lot lately.

'Not that I care.' I thought and looked at my lover.

"We are stopping by Lima Port City. I have no [Teleportation Gem] that leads directly to the Tiga Port City."

"Well, it's not a problem. It will only take a few hours to get there using my secret route." She answered, taking the [Teleportation Gem] from my hand.

I looked at her with a wry smile, "A few hours, eh? I remembered it took a day to reach halfway."

Hearing me, she grinned widely, "That's because we were about to rob the merchants. Though you stopped us, and that bastard Crane ended up betraying me and released that monster, which you turned into a pet to provide you with a slimy liquid."

"That felt great, no? And Tris didn't know that it was Scylla's liquid and ended up enjoying it."

"That was indeed something. The sensation when my body was covered in that liquid was really great. Added with the way you touched me… It gave me unexplainable pleasure…" She muttered, her face flushed red.

A second later, she shook her head and turned serious, "But now, let's stop talking about that and go already. We need to secure a ship to sail toward Tiga Port City."

"Right. Let's go."

We spent too much time talking in this room. It would be better if I finished what I needed to do first before teasing Cecil again. A date on a ship in a dangerous sea full of monsters… It sounded like it came from a fantasy story.

Who knew if I would meet another pirate again? That would really be fun.

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A vast ocean spread in front of our eyes as the ship crushed the waves, cruising through the wild sea.

Many birds that live around the ocean perked on the crow nest, resting from a long journey. We were on a passenger ship sailing toward Tiga Port City. I leaned against the railing with Cecil standing beside me, closing her eyes to feel the sea wind.

At first, I thought securing a ship meant buying a ship from the shipyard and using it to reach our destination ourselves. But Cecil immediately shot me down, saying it would take a lot of time because we needed to recruit a crew to operate the ship.

Then she recommended joining a ferry ship that began to operate again because the problem with monsters had already been solved. It only took 30 Golds for two people, so this became the favorite choice to go to Tiga Port City.

And imagine my surprise when she told me it only took 3 hours to reach the other city. She made an excuse that with monsters gone, the ship didn't need to go through the safe path and could go straight to its destination at full speed.

"It feels good," Cecil muttered on my side, holding her hair to stop it from being blown away by the wind. "Sea is indeed the best. Don't you think so, boy?"

"Well, I don't hate it," I answered as I backed away from the railing, looking at Cecil. "I guessed you liked the sea because of the hidden treasure?"

"Hmm, you could say that. But I like it more due to the freedom that I can feel while cruising on a ship like this." The minotaur girl smiled beautifully, her teeth showing. She spread her arms wide, feeling the wind hitting her entire body.

"Freedom, huh?" I muttered and turned to the vast sea.

The blue spread across the horizon wherever my eyes lay reflected the sunlight from above, akin to a gem that couldn't be obtained. Seagulls flew and quaked in the air, flying away after resting. They continued their journey away from the edge of the world to avoid flying monsters.

Terms treasure and freedom truly fit the sea. The first event had ended, and the north area had turned calmer than before.

Waves crashed against the ship's hull, rocking the entire dock. Only the two of us, some hired mercenaries with bows, and the sailors were running around; the other passengers were in their respective rooms. No one had the guts to be out, as monsters or pirates could attack anytime.

"I guess this is indeed freedom," I said, feeling the wind on my face.

"Yup. It feels great."

Silence descended between us afterward. The Elf mercenaries looked at us with jealous gazes. Heh, suckers. They only had handsome faces and nothing more.

Our journey was peaceful, without any pirates. Low-Leveled monsters showed up once in a while, but those mercenaries managed to kill them easily with their bow filled with jealousy.

We arrived at Tiga Port City after three hours, just as scheduled. The path we took was along the coast, different from the one when I was on Cecil's pirate ship. Thanks to that, there was no chance to see the floating island.

'It's a bit of a shame. Floating islands look beautiful.' I thought as I disembarked from the ship while holding Cecil's hand.

I wore a hood to hide my face as I was too well-known now.

Tiga Port City was one of the trade centers, located right in the middle between six port cities alongside the north sea. Many goods, from fish to clothes, jewelry, and magic items, were sold by merchants from the entire Virtue Kingdom.

ραndαsΝοvεl ƈοm That was why it was rowdier than even the Capital City's market. And the fish smell filled the area, making me pinch my nose slightly.

Cecil didn't seem to be bothered by it too much. She was already used to such a smell and walked normally.

As we walked down the path and passed a few stores, she suddenly stopped and looked at me.

"Arthur, can we stop there?"

She pointed at a certain store with the name 'Gon's Tavern' written on the sign above with squid ink. I looked at where she pointed at and said.

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"Thanks." She smiled at me, "To be honest, I have a friend over there and haven't contacted her for a while. While we are here, I am thinking of greeting her. I know you won't stop me from stopping by, hahaha."

A friend, huh? I wondered what kind of friend Cecil had.

Was she also a pirate? Or was she a thug she knew when pirating?

It wouldn't stop her from having friends. Having a friend was a good thing, and I would even support her if the friend didn't use or betray her.

We entered the tavern and became the center of attention almost immediately. Many burly sailors looked at us, or rather Cecil. A realization flashed in their faces as they recognized her.

"Oh? Who is this?"

A girl with a simple village dress and large tits appeared with a mocking smile. Her face was filled with freckles, and her brown hair was braided into two. She held two mugs filled with ale, slamming it down on the bar counter and smiling toward Cecil.

"I thought you were inside some monster mouth because you didn't show up for a few days, Cecil. And what do I see? You are holding hands with someone?"

"Hah! As if I would end up in a monster's mouth." Cecil scoffed at the girl and gripped my hand tighter. "And yeah. He's my lover. You should find one for yourself, Marny."

The girl, Marny, looked surprised, but she had a smile on her face. She put her hands on the hips and moved her hips slightly, pushing her ass up.

"I need to take care of these guys. I have no time to get a lover." She pointed at the rowdy guys around us. They burst into laughter at the girl's words.

"Hahaha, how about sleeping with me, eh?"

"No, she will sleep with me."

"Shut up, guys! I won't sleep with any of you!" The girl complained loudly, smashing her palm on the table and shutting the rowdy sailors up.

They burst into laughter again after they looked at Marny's angry face.

Sighing in defeat, she turned back to Cecil, "More importantly, I am glad you're okay. Do you want a drink? Pops will return soon. He's also worried about you."

"Nah." Cecil shook her head. "I'd like to, but we are a bit busy. We need to visit Assassin's Den."

"Huh?" Marny's eyes widened in surprise. "Are you crazy?! That place is filled with assassins! Also, it's controlled by a noble! You better stay away from it!"

"Noble?" Cecil raised her voice slightly.

'Noble?' I was also a bit surprised by that.

We looked at each other, and I nodded at the minotaur girl, gesturing for her to ask more about this.

"Who is that noble?" Cecil asked curiously in a low voice.

Marny didn't say anything and looked around for a while. After making sure no one heard it, she pointed over her shoulder with her thumb.

"Let's talk inside."

Marny took us to a simple room inside, asking us to sit around a modest wooden table. The tavern girl looked at Cecil as if she had gone crazy.

"So, anything to explain before I answer your previous question?" She leaned her head against her hand, "I know you're not someone who would be that reckless. You survived by scamming people. So… I take it you have influenced her to do this, Mr. Lover?"

"Marny…!" Cecil growled in a low tone and seemingly got pissed by her friend accusing me. However, I stopped her as I knew her friend was just worried and didn't know about me yet.

"Stop it, Cecil," I said in a calm tone, turning to the tavern girl. "Marny, is it? Yes, it was me who invited Cecil to visit the Assassin's Den. But there is a clear reason for that."

"What? Suicide?" She scoffed, grinning with a mocking expression. "That's the only reason I can think of."

ραndαsΝοvεl ƈοm "No." I shook my head, pulling my hood down.

Oh, how funny was her surprised expression when she saw my face. Her jaw dropped, and she almost fell as her hand slipped her face. Fortunately, she was able to hold onto the table.

Cecil was giggling beside me at her friend's reaction.

"I am there to destroy Assassin's Den." I continued with a soft smile.

"Y-You…!" Marny pointed her finger at me, looking at Cecil to seek an explanation. "Your lover is the fucking Paladin?!"

"Yes." Cecil nodded with a proud smile.

"Did he know about–"

"What did I do before?" The minotaur girl interjected with a question. "The answer is also yes. We met on my ship. Crane betrayed me, and he killed that bastard. I fell in love and followed him. That's the gist of the story."

'Fell in love, eh?' I thought as I smiled at Cecil. She pretended not to notice my gaze and stared at her friend. 'I think the best way to put it is to fall into pleasure and then fall in love with me slowly.'

"…"

Marny looked dumbfounded as she slowly lowered her hand and sat back on the chair, sighing. She looked at me and rubbed her eyes before letting out another sigh.

After calming herself down, she asked, "I guess you're the real Paladin? Not just someone with a similar face, eye color, and hair color?"

"You can think however you want," I answered her without changing my expression; my tone was neutral and calm. "But for convenience's sake, as I wanted your answer about which noble took control of Assassin's Den, I will answer honestly. Yes, I am the Castitas Church's Paladin."

Saying so, I activated my Paladin crest and showed it to Marny. The golden crest only appeared for a second, but that was enough to prove my authenticity.

"You're real," Marny muttered in a daze, blinking repeatedly. She looked at Cecil with jealousy, "You fucking score a real gem."

"I know, but answer our previous question. It's something urgent." Cecil crossed her arms under her breasts, pushing them up. "Who is the noble behind Assassin's Den? Also, tell me everything you know about it."

"Haa… You're so impatient." Marny sighed and crossed her legs. "You know the rules. Money first, information last."

"Well, can't you do it for the good of this country?"

"No can do." The tavern girl shut it down immediately.

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"Tsk!"

Clicking her tongue, Cecil turned to me. "Sorry, Arthur. It seems we still need to pay."

"No, money isn't a problem" I answered and looked at Marny. "How much?"

"Hmm, as you're a first-time customer and a VIP at that, I will give you a discount." A business smile appeared on her face as she leaned against the table, "How about 5000 Golds?"

"5000?!" Cecil shouted loudly, slamming the table with her hands. A loud sound rang in the room, and the table broke down from her strength. "That's a robbery!"

"That's 30 more for the table." Marny looked at Cecil in protest. "And it's not robbery. I know you're only interested in the sea and never care about what happens on the mainland. But information about Assassin's Den is a big secret. I was honestly surprised that you managed to track them to this city."

"That's–"

"That's fair," I interjected Cecil before she said anything more. I took out a new wooden table, which was sturdier than the previous one, and cleaned the wrecked one on the ground.

Once again, Marny's expression morphed into surprise as she smiled wryly.

"5000 Golds, is it? I hope this came with a silencing fee about my presence here." I said seriously, narrowing my eyes in a threatening manner toward the tavern girl.

From our conversation earlier, it was clear she put importance on her safety and money. In fact, she was only rude to Cecil, her friend, and was never rude to me.

"O-Of course. I-I will also answer one question for free." Marny stuttered under my gaze, appearing to be afraid.

The rumors about me obliterating students in the Annual Tournament seemed to spread already. And because we were also in Port City, people around here surely also heard about me dealing with Scylla and returned the sea to normal.

No one doubted my ability anymore, making it easier to get something like this.

"Great. Start with who the noble controlling the Assassin's Den is and its exact location. Also, I will use that free question to ask you about Mr. C's appearance, location, behavior, or anything you know about him."

Taking a deep breath, Marny composed herself. She cleared her throat with a cough and said, "Alright."

"We will start with the location, as it seems to be the most important thing for you." The tavern girl said in a low voice, "It's a few hundred meters to the south from the entrance of this city. There would be a ruined fortress often used by hunters to stay the night after they were hunting in the forest.

"Behind that fortress was an empty box. There would be a single [Teleportation Gem] that led to the Assassin's Den hidden underneath the secret compartment. That's the emergency entrance for assassins who lost their [Teleportation Gem] after getting revived.

"Then, about your question. Actually, it's related to the information about the noble controlling the Assassin's Den. Have you heard about Viscount Steelwill?"

"Viscount Steelwill? No, I've never heard of them." I shook my head. I hadn't remembered all the nobles yet. That was Beatrice's task, not mine. I would only remember those hostile to me.

"Well, that's not a problem. He has a territory southeast of this city, near a mountainous area rich in minerals. That guy is greedy, pursuing profit over everything. The main product of his territory is steel and iron, which will be turned into weapons. Also, they hate the Hardbrick family." Marny explained.

A greedy noble, huh?

"So the Viscount Steelwill is the noble controlling the Assassin's Den?"

"Yes." The tavern girl nodded, "And the second-born son from a mistress was the so-called Mr. C, an informant for the Viscount as well as the person who would assign missions to the other assassins in the Den."

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After obtaining information from Marny and paying her, Cecil cursed at her friend and left. The tavern girl cursed back as if it were their usual exchange.

"Sorry, boy. It seems that she's still as greedy as before."

"No, it's okay. 5000 Golds is nothing for me." I answered and wore the hood again, hiding my face. "We gained valuable information I couldn't get from the interrogation and saved time, so it was profitable for us."

"But it's still 5000 Golds, a big amount of money." Cecil looked at me with a strange gaze. "That can buy us a ship, a small wooden one."

"As I said, 5000 Golds are nothing," I repeated, looking at the minotaur girl with a smirk. "Eliza's dress cost me 200 thousand Golds because it was made from a rare material, and I got the best designer to make it. If you compare the two of them, then–"

Before I finished, she raised her hand in front of my face and interjected.

"Just stop; my sense of money is crumbling in front of you." A troubled expression crept onto her face, combined with a curious one, as she peered at my face, "Just for information… How much money do you have?"

"More than 30 Trillion? Probably."

"Yeah, I heard nothing. Nothing at all."

As a former pirate, Cecil knew large merchants and rich people's net worth. It was a piece of much-needed information if she wanted to attack them to gain the best result.

In fact, her treasure trove could be worth more than 100 thousand Golds, allowing her to live freely and comfortably for a few years. By the way, I still had her treasure in my inventory.

We began to walk toward the forest where the mentioned fortress was hidden. Because we would enter a dangerous area, I decided that it was time to use Appraisal on Cecil to give her the best weapon and armor that suited her.

Of course, I asked her permission first. She didn't mind at all. Rather, she seemed to be confident of her status and asked me to look at it.

When the blue window popped up, and I could see her status, I began to understand where her confidence came from.

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Name: Cecil

Race: Minotaur Kin

Lv: 52

Sins: 0

Virtues: 0

Status:

HP: 100/100 (MAX 100)

MP: 50/50 (MAX 100)

STR: 62 (MAX 100)

VIT: 64 (MAX 100)

ραΠdαsΝοvel.cοm AGI: 44 (MAX 100)

DEX: 48 (MAX 100)

INT: 42 (MAX 100)

LUC: 49 (MAX 100)

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Skills:

[Lv 4 Club Mastery] [Lv 2 Support Magic] [Lv 1 Minotaur Strength]

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Titles:

[Paladin's Woman] [Dominated]

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She was unexpectedly Level 52 now. Her status was the definition of min-maxing, probably due to her Race being a minotaur. Her STR and VIT were higher compared to the other statuses. That was why she was able to fight Tristan in Isabelle's form that day.

Although her skills were disappointing, as she probably never trained, she was still stronger than a lot of people in this world.

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"Hey, isn't that the fortress?"

After walking inside the forest for a while, Cecil suddenly stopped and pointed in a certain direction between the trees. I lowered my hood and looked in the direction she pointed at. Indeed, there was a ruined structure in that way. A cliff was right behind it, creating a natural defense.

"Let's check it," I said, taking out an iron sword and strapping it to my waist.

Not only that, I took out an [Ogre Club, a giant spiked club with a Level 50 requirement to be equipped, and gave it to Cecil.

"You can use this one."

Cecil looked at what I held in my hand for a second before taking it. The giant spiked club looked like a normal weapon when she held it.

She stepped back and swung the club toward the nearby tree, knocking it down. A rustling sound and thunderous thud followed suit as the tree hit the ground, kicking up the dust.

"This is a good weapon, far better than the one I had before." She smiled widely, looking at the weapon with a satisfied gaze. "Thanks, I guess."

"You're welcome. Let's hope there are two [Teleportation Gems] so I don't need to teleport a few times."

"Yeah." She nodded, and we began to walk toward the fortress.

The structure looked more like a ruin than an actual building. According to Presence Detection, no sign of life was inside. We went straight to the eerie interior to the back of the fortress, where the said box was located.

Many rubble were in the way, but we managed to navigate it easily and reached a room with a hole leading to the back area, facing a large dirt wall.

And just right at the corner, hidden behind tall grass, was the box. It looked similar to a treasure box, a little too big to hide a little [Teleportation Gem].

"That must be it," Cecil said. Her club was slung behind her back in an easy-to-reach manner.

"Yeah," I nodded. "Back away slightly. There might be a trap set around the box. I don't want you to get injured if the assassins indeed prepare a trap to protect the box."

"Alright."

She followed my instructions without skipping a beat. After she took 3 steps back, I walked to the box and examined it. I found nothing strange, but it might be because I couldn't detect it.

'Sadly, I have no Trap Disarm skill.' I thought. 'But no matter what kind of trap it is, it won't do too much to me.'

At most, they probably only had a Lv 5 or 6 Trap skill. It wouldn't be as fatal as a Max Lv one. And even if they combined it with poison, I wouldn't be injured.

'Let's just open it.'

Slowly, I opened the box. It was a bit heavy for a wooden box.

And at that moment, I heard a click, and white light filled my vision.

"Oh, a trap," I exclaimed calmly as I watched the trap get activated.

"Boy!" Cecil shouted worriedly from behind, trying to reach me. However, she was too late.

My vision blurred, and my vision twisted. The scenery around me suddenly changed from a dilapidated building into a large underground cave. The area in front of me was easily bigger than the two biggest football stadiums combined.

I slowly stood up and looked at my surroundings. It seemed like I stood on the edge of a steep cliff. Looking down, a large hole with a lot of smaller ones filled the clearing as if it were a mineshaft in the modern world.

However, a tiny light came out from those small holes around 2 meters in diameter. A shadow was moving inside, a sign that there was a person in that hole. And what caught my attention was the noise that was blaring loudly and rousing those people's attention.

One after another, people began to show up from those small holes and looked up in my direction. They all wore black clothes with black masks, not showing a tiny bit of skin or hair; only their eyes were visible.

My heightened sense caught their conversations.

"Intruder!"

"There is an intruder entering the den!"

"Catch him! Torture him and extract information from him!"

They began to run toward the top of the cliff where I stood, each holding dangerous weapons in their hands, at a speed that was even faster than a horse.

Hearing those kinds of conversations, I became sure of where I was. I was in the Assassin's Den because of an automatic teleportation.

There was no [Teleportation Gem] in that box. The emergency entry was a teleportation trap!

'What a liar. I will file for a refund later.'

Thinking so, I unsheathed my iron sword and jumped down, ready to face the assassins coming for me.

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"Boy! Where are you!"

Left behind, Cecil shouted loudly. She was a bit panicked and destroyed the box with her club, turning it into splinters. Nothing was there. The [Teleportation Gem] that was supposed to be in a hidden compartment was also not there.

She tried to calm down and remembered what happened just earlier.

After being engulfed by a bright light, Arthur suddenly disappeared in front of her without a trace.

"Tsk!" Clicking her tongue, she knew that the trap set in the box teleported her lover away. "Fucking Marny. She didn't give us complete information!" She growled in anger that they were given the wrong information even though they had paid her 5000 Golds.

Right now, she was clueless. Arthur had told her about the fact that Assassin's Den was in the area around Tiga Port City. There was a big chance the base was located hidden underground and had their members stay in the port city.

Calming herself down, she could think more clearly. Yes, she didn't need to worry about Arthur, but the fact that Marny lied to her by selling false information. There was a chance that her 'friend' was among those employed by the Assassin's Den to trap people searching for them.

Her reputation as an information broker would be destroyed by this. And knowing Arthur… There was a huge chance he would seek retribution.

'Should I find it, or should I return to Marny and beat her up for fooling us? Arthur is probably fine, and he can return anytime with [Teleportation Gem] he has with him. Yeah, I will properly beat her with Arthur later. Earlier, he had set a teleportation point near the beach. I will just wait there for now.'

Cecil grabbed the [Teleportation Gem] she hid between her cleavage and nodded. Thankfully, Arthur was someone who was fully prepared even though he was strong. Finding him would be hard if not for this [Teleportation Gem].

She began to walk out of the ruined fortress, following the path they had taken earlier with anger on her face.

'I swear I will kill her once.' She thought as she slung her club behind her back.

I mowed down the assassins with my iron sword inside the large cave that looked like a mineshaft—many corpses littered around me, creating a large pool of blood.

They were confident to fight me at first, as my face wasn't clear enough yet. But after I killed the first 5 assassins in a single swoop, many began recognizing me and changing their movement. They began to work together, attacking me from all directions.

After slicing more than thirty assassins, I stopped counting and just swung my sword. And when it came to the fiftieth assassin, my sword broke down. It wasn't surprising, as I had used this sword too much and never maintained it as it was an ordinary iron sword. The durability had reached the limit.

"Kill him!"

"He has no weapon!"

The assassins worked up and threw knives and various weapons. They laced their weapons in poison, the one that could even paralyze Level 40 monsters.

Dodging them was easy. The knives missed my body by a hairbreadth. At the same time, I threw my destroyed iron sword toward the farthest assassin. It flew at a fast speed, almost as fast as a bullet.

ραndαsΝοvεl ƈοm I thought it would lodge into his neck and sever his artery, killing him. However, the assassin managed to block it with the black dagger in his hand, deflecting it to the ground.

'Oh? There is a rather skillful person here.'

As I thought so, three assassins came from different directions with their poison-laced weapons, attacking me simultaneously.

But…

"It's useless. Sword Hand, Whirlwind!"

A blue Mana sword appeared around my hand and cut the incoming assassins into tiny blobs of flesh. I left their faces intact. Their surprised expression was clear as the clothes hiding it fell down.

Only a few of them were left. My coat's brown color already turned red, and some blood covered my face.

Wiping the blood that was about to enter my eyes, I canceled Sword Hand and took out another iron sword.

Only a few assassins were left. They looked skilled, at least far more skilled compared to the small fries I killed earlier.

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"Stop. We surrender." He said with a muffled voice, throwing his dagger away. It stuck on the ground on the right, a spot that he couldn't reach before me. "Throw your weapons away. We won't fight him anymore."

The other assassins followed his order and threw their weapons away. Not only the one in their hands but also the one hidden beneath their coats.

No one tried to be a stupid, brave assassin who attacked me after the leader gave out an order. The leader walked toward me, still having his hands above his head.

"Just as I said earlier, we surrender. We will stop attacking you, so can you tell me something…" The leader narrowed his eyes at me, "Why were you here? We did nothing to you or the Castitas Church. At least not for the last few decades for the latter."

The leader spoke with a curious tone.

I observed him closely. What did he mean? Did he pretend to be an idiot, or did he not know about me in the Royal Castle?

There was no way. The mission H took was to poison the Queen to warn me. Even if the mission failed, as H hadn't returned for a few hours already, unless he was a fool, he would've guessed that I had already received information from Queen Eve.

If he truly was ignorant about it, then…

'H accepted the mission or was given the mission by Mr. C without this leader's knowledge.' I concluded.

But I wouldn't base this situation on that. So, I decided to test his reaction.

"One of the assassins here attacked Queen Eve."

At my words, the leader nodded slowly, not showing a sign of being surprised.

"That must be H. He didn't return for a while." He said, "I won't force you to believe me, but we received no mission to attack the Queen. H must've received the mission without our knowledge or consulting with me."

For someone who surrendered, he was calmer than I had expected. The other assassins also stood still, with their hands above their heads, not showing any sign of hostility or desire to take revenge on their fallen friends.

"So it's not Viscount Steelwill who ordered–"

"Please excuse me." The leader interrupted me with a voice mixed with a hint of anger. "That man was kind. He was greedy, yes, but he wasn't someone who engaged in politics and schemes like this. So he won't give out such an order to us. Unless…"

He hesitated to continue, but I understood what he wanted to say.

Viscount Steelwill was a kind guy to the leader and the assassins. I noticed their hostility once I said those words earlier, but they were gone as fast as they appeared.

According to Marny, though I didn't believe her information after getting trapped earlier, Viscount Steelwill was the one who controlled this Den. But after I looked at this place, I doubted that.

There was no entrance. The living quarter was a simple hole underground.

And there was Mr. C, a second-born son from the Viscount's mistress. If we went by the game's logic and the information I gathered, it was clear what happened behind the scenes.

I locked eyes with the assassin leader. Both of us reached an understanding.

"I won't apologize," I said calmly, sheathing my sword back.

"There is no need. They will get revived." He answered with a slight nod. "Now, may I offer an explanation?"

"Yes, go ahead," I replied, gesturing for him to continue.

"Let's move to my place. This is no place to have a talk." He looked around at the mountain of corpses that began to disappear into a mote of blue lights, starting from the first five I killed.

Afterward, he stopped his gaze at me again and continued, "I promise I won't do anything to you."

It was only for formality and a show of kindness. We knew he wouldn't be able to harm me, but I nodded to show that I wasn't hostile anymore. Their dots turned to neutral in my Presence Detection.

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We moved to his house, the hole on the other side of the cliff where I appeared. It was unexpectedly a cool house, with a polished wall and a spacious room. However, there was no furniture, and we sat on the ground above a hard carpet around a stone table.

Only I and the assassin leader, who introduced himself as Old A, were inside. There was no sign of poison, which was great. Although I couldn't be affected, it still left a bad taste in my mouth if he tried to poison me inside his house.

I would probably use Mountain Cleaver by instinct, destroying this den and creating a large hole in the ground.

"Thank you for waiting."

The assassin leader appeared from inside a small hole connected to the deeper part of the house, bringing two clay cups filled with clear water.

"I want to show my hospitality and thank you for your mercy. But… there is nothing here, so… please do understand." He put the cups on the table and sat across from me.

"Your sincere intention alone is enough. Thanks."

"I am glad if that's the case." He said.

This time, his mask was lowered, showing the wrinkled face of an old man. Only his eyes still stayed sharp. Some of his teeth had already fallen off.

In this world where many young people and middle-aged men filled the street, I would've never expected to see someone like him. If I guessed correctly, he was probably over 100 years old. He was supposed to be 'dead'.

'This… Is this the fate of someone who isn't sent to the Goddess' side by the Holy Maiden?' I thought, looking at Old A silently.

Noticing my gaze, he smiled slightly and laughed, "Are you surprised by my appearance? How old do you think I am?"

"Over 80," I answered, surprising him this time. "Your lifespan was supposed to be over for a Human. Why won't you head to the Goddess' side? You… Your Virtues are higher than your Sins, unlike the other assassins here. That's why I put some trust in your words and decided to listen."

ραndαsnοvεl.cοm "Well, I am glad you took our surrender seriously." Old A chirped, drinking the water slowly as if it were a precious treasure.

Maybe it was indeed a precious treasure. The assassins I killed and the assassin named H I interrogated had malnourished bodies. Their weapon was great, probably given by Viscount Steelwill or Mr. C. to complete the mission given to them.

'They don't look like assassins but refugees instead.'

Because of this, I hesitated to drink the precious water he gave me. I didn't touch the cup a little bit, and Old A noticed it.

"If you killed all of us earlier, they probably would end up in Castitas Church's jail while I would be sent to the Goddess' side. Isn't that so, Mr. Paladin?"

"You're wrong," I answered him seriously, causing him to narrow his eyes curiously. "What happened to all of you depends on my mood and your answer."

"I see. That makes sense." He agreed with a nod.

"Now, for my answer. I would like to apologize first. My subordinate seems to act rashly, but please don't blame him. They all have no common sense, and I could only teach them my way of life, and that's being an assassin."

"I don't blame him. But I want to know his employer." I said with a low tone. "I have a problem with whoever this is. And I wanted to know where the slaves and prostitutes you bought from the Border City were."

Old A reacted slightly when I mentioned slaves and prostitutes. He didn't question me anything, only raising his white brows in question.

"Now I wonder where you hear about that, but that's not important, right?" He laughed and put the clay cup down carefully.

"I will answer the latter first." He said, pausing slightly as his smile curled up. "The answer is, you've seen them."

"The assassins?" I asked to confirm, and he nodded.

Now that connected the dots as to why he said they all had no common sense and why their bodies looked malnourished. They were also too weak to be an assassin. Even Garcia's former squad was stronger than them.

And I just killed all of them without batting an eyelid.

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But… It made everything different.

'It will depend on this Old A.'

"So you bought slaves and prostitutes to make them assassins?"

"Making them assassins would be incorrect." Old A stroked his chin, lowering his gaze. "I gave them choices. Work under me or get released in the wild. Most of them chose to stay under me, as free life wasn't for them because…"

"They don't know how to live by themselves as they only know one way to live." I finished his sentence and made him smile.

"Exactly. Viscount Steelwill from a generation ago allowed me to use this place, an abandoned mineshaft, as my base after I ran away from the church. Living as a shadow squad is just not for me." He shrugged his shoulders.

The fact he was the former shadow squad didn't surprise me at all.

"Laughable. I confessed this secret I had kept for many years to a Paladin. If you want to bring me back to the church, feel free to. I know that I can't resist. Paladin's power is immense. I heard it from my grandfather, who lived in the first Paladin era. But, I request something."

Suddenly, Old A bowed his head deeply until it touched the dirt ground. And…

"Please at least give them a purpose to live. Make them useful."

… He suddenly begged.

I froze, unable to react to his request. But he hadn't finished yet.

"Assassination is a bad occupation. We have had no jobs for a while already. The provision in this base is nearly depleted. To survive, we died once every 3 days and reset our hunger."

Pitiful. That was what I thought when I saw him.

"Mr. C, the lord's son, had broken his promise. He gave us no food and money. The fact H tried to assassinate the Queen must be because he cared about us. I don't ask you to free him, at least the other assassins. Please feel pity for them."

Looking at his condition right now reminded me of those unfortunate people in Horizon Online. They begged to survive but were eventually betrayed by their helper and got killed, or they would kill their helper once they were strong enough.

I already had my answer.

"No."

If I were still that naïve boy, I would immediately say yes. But I wasn't that naïve boy whom Tristan called a crybaby no more.

Old A raised his head with a hopeless look. Not even tears dripped from his dry eyes as they had dried up with his life. Once again, he was supposed to be a dead man. He originally wasn't supposed to live past 80, an average Human lifespan.

"I see… Hahaha…" A dry laugh escaped his lips as he raised his body. "I understand. You also have a duty."

"Yeah, I don't want to look at your little pitiful assassins," I answered with a cold tone as I stood up.

I walked past him without saying anything, crouching in front of the entrance as it was too small for him. Before I left, I dropped a [Teleportation Gem] led to the Border City and a note with my signature.

What he would do with that, I wouldn't care. But at least I had recorded this place's coordination with an empty [Teleportation Gem] so that I could visit anytime if I needed to.

'It's hard to care about them.' I thought as I took out another [Teleportation Gem, the one I recorded with Cecil before entering Tiga Port City. 'But they will be useful for Queen Eve whether Old A understands my intention or not. His fate is in his choice.'

At that moment, I heard a muffled voice from behind.

"W-Wait! Thank–"

Ignoring the voice, I teleported away from the abandoned mineshaft. I was in a hurry because I needed to get my refund.

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The [Teleportation Gem] I used connected to the beach near Port Tiga City. As soon as the scenery changed, I was immediately greeted by a pair of soft mounds on my face.

"You've returned, boy."

Cecil's voice rang above me and sounded worried. I wanted to reply to her but was unable to. My face was buried between her breasts, and she hugged me tightly, pulling me into her chest.

They were soft and deformed when I grabbed them when I tried to escape. Would I die while being suffocated between my lover's breasts? Even if I was strong, I still needed to breathe. I needed oxygen to survive!

Fortunately, she seemed to notice my struggle after I squeezed her breasts and released me from her embrace.

"You almost suffocated me," I said, taking the much-needed oxygen into my system.

"Hahaha, I am sorry. I was excited and relieved after seeing your figure again." She laughed without feeling guilty at all. "But, really. I am glad you're safe."

Once again, she pulled me into a hug. This time was gentler. Due to our height difference, my face still ended between her breasts.

We hugged for a few seconds before we parted from each other. I had never thought she would be worried about me.

I meant… She knew how strong I was.

When I asked about it, she looked at me strangely and answered that worrying about someone she loved was normal. That made me happy and improved my mood.

Then she asked me about what happened after the trap suddenly teleported me away. I recounted what I did and what happened without missing a detail as we walked to the city. Hearing my explanation, Cecil gritted her teeth in anger.

"I will beat Marny up. Just leave her to me."

"Don't forget to take my refund," I answered playfully, and it made the minotaur girl laugh.

"Of course. I will make sure to get double our money."

We soon arrived at Gon's Tavern once again. The sun had already risen overhead, and the rowdy sailors and merchants had already embarked to their next location.

The tavern was empty. Marny and an old man with a burly body behind the counter were the only people inside. The tavern girl was wiping the table with a clean cloth while the old man tidied the mugs and put them on the shelf.

When the wooden door creaked open, they looked in our direction at once.

"Cecil?" The old man asked with a smile on his face. "Damn girl! You finally showed yourself!"

"Yeah, pops. But let's save that for later. For now…" Cecil answered the old man and narrowed her eyes at Marny, whose body froze when she saw our appearance. "I want to beat the fuck out of this fucking girl. It seems you already know what happened from your expression, eh?"

"W- What are you talking about?" Marny tried to smile, but it was too stiff to be called one.

The old man Cecil called Pops looked at Marny with a questioning gaze, "What the heck did you do, stupid daughter?!" He roared and caused the whole building to shake.

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"Ah?! You sold us the wrong information that put my lover in danger! You said the item was hidden under a compartment, but the box is actually a teleportation trap itself! How do you explain it to me, Marny?" Cecil growled with a voice filled with anger as she gripped the [Ogre Club] tightly.

"Teleportation trap?" The pops raised his brows, looking at Marny. "You told them about the box behind the fortress?! Are you a fool?!"

"But pops! That man is the Paladin!" Marny shouted back loudly. "Isn't it better if he destroys those assassins?!"

"Paladin?" The old man muttered, looking at me.

I was still covered in a hood, standing a step behind Cecil's tall body. My lover looked at Marny angrily, understanding what actually happened.

It also dawned on me. Since the start, the tavern girl actually never planned to sell information about Assassin's Den to me. But once she realized I was the Paladin, she changed her mind and used me, baiting me with the 'emergency entry' to the Den, while in fact it was a trap.

'Looking at the situation in the Den and how the trap was hidden, it's probably well known by people in this area. The trap was used to target people from other areas with different revival points.'

A greedy merchant, people who love adventuring, or even a pirate. Those two kinds of people were probably the target of those assassins. Never did they expect the locals to tell me the location of the trap.

Still…

I took a step forward and pulled my hood down. My face clearly showed up with a bitter expression.

"So you want to use me?" I spoke in a cold tone, patting Cecil's shoulder and gesturing to her to calm down.

My steps were light. I walked toward Marny without any expression.

It was the first time someone played me.

Yes, no one had ever tried to use me since I arrived in this world. I became too comfortable in this peaceful world and too confident with my strength, leading me to let my guard down.

Alesia and I used each other, and that was from both of our agreements. I let myself be used by Queen Eve because I wanted her to take the throne and to get her trust.

Carissa tried to use me, but that was to my knowledge, and I used that to play her into walking to my trap.

But this girl… She reminded me too much of people in Horizon Online. She used her connection as Cecil's plan to make me trust her and then used me to get rid of the assassins.

I didn't know her reason nor did I care about it. What she had to do with the assassins from the Den was also not my business.

Stopping in front of her, I looked down at her with a cold gaze as my bloodlust escaped my body.

Marny fell, scared. Her body trembled in fear as she tried to crawl away with me, a liquid wetting her long skirt and the floor.

"F-Forgive me!" She raised her hands in surrender, shielding her face with them. "I-I-I am sorry…"

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The pops didn't do anything. He threw his face away, silently giving approval to do as I pleased to his daughter, Marny.

ραndαsΝοvεl ƈοm People had different ways to survive. Maybe being punished for one's fault was the way of this place. And the old man made a decision to let me punish this girl.

"There was once a person who tried to use me like what you did," I spoke in a calm voice, but it escaped my mouth in a low tone that sounded straight from hell. "Did you know what happened to her?"

"N-No… I-I don't know." Marny shook her head fast, answering me with a stuttering voice. "I-I don't know." She repeated.

"Hmm, you don't know," I mumbled in a troubling tone. It was loud enough for her to hear.

At that moment, Marny raised her pale face and answered in a hurry, "S-She was killed three times!"

"Nope. I am not that barbaric." I answered with a soft smile, pulling back my bloodlust. In this case, her opinion wasn't important anymore, and I turned to the old man.

He noticed my gaze and gritted his teeth, "Do as you please with her. She broke our code." He said, feeling disappointed.

"Alright." I nodded at him after getting his permission. The old man did nothing wrong and even scolded Marny earlier, so I let him go.

But she was a different story.

"I want my refund," I told her, ensuring she looked at me and listened quietly. When I saw her nodding her head, I continued, "Multiply it by ten from the initial price."

"T-That's crazy! I have no amount of money!" She shouted loudly at me, spewing bullshit.

"I don't believe you. You lied to me once; I don't have reassurance that you won't lie to me again." I answered coldly.

Her expression fell. She understood the most that trust was obtained through hard work. Once she betrayed that trust, there was no way to regain it anymore.

Also, there was no way an informant had no such amount of money. Even if they didn't have that much, they could earn a lot just by selling information.

And this was my aim. Even though she lied before, I had many ways to make her tell me honestly. But I wouldn't mention it to her. There was a better person to ask for information from.

"P-Pops…" Marny muttered, turning to the old man with a pleading gaze.

"No matter how much you looked at me, you broke an informant code. Take your punishment and move on." The pops spoke coldly at Marny and turned around, walking inside after leaving some words to me, "Please don't break her."

"That depends on Cecil," I answered the pops as he disappeared into the hallway. Then I turned to Marny once more, "So, can you give me the refund?"

"G-Give me time. Please, I really have no such amount of money with me!" Marny pleaded with tears, and snot filled her face, making her look really ugly. "A month! I-I swear I will give you a refund in a month! R-Right now, I only have 11 thousand Golds, nothing more than that!"

I stayed silent. That was a large amount of money, more than I thought.

Initially, I thought she only had 5 thousand Golds I gave her earlier and some extra money, totaling 8 thousand at most.

Cecil approached me, standing on my side while still holding her club. She looked at me impatiently, waiting for my permission to beat this girl out of anger.

I looked back at her. She didn't need to rush; I would definitely allow it. But for now, I planned to secure an informant and make myself look better without making me look like a pushover.

"A month, huh?" I muttered, holding my chin in thought.

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I exhaled a sigh. This… she gave up easier than I previously thought. Was she truly an informant? I wanted to make her feel bad before I 'forgave' her and allowed her to just return the initial amount, then left it to Cecil.

I didn't need to beat around the bush if this was the case.

"Fine, let's settle this with twice the amount. Return 10 thousand Golds to me, and I will forget what you did to me. I will give you a day." I turned around and left, "I leave the rest to you, Cecil."

"Yeah." Cecil nodded, looking down at Marny. "Now, it's my turn. Arthur might have forgiven you, but I certainly have not." She raised her club above her head with both hands, grinning dangerously.

Marny, looking at what the minotaur girl did, raised her hand.

"W-Wait, Ceci–"

Baam!!!

A loud explosion rang behind me. Wood splinters flew everywhere, passing my body, and got embedded in the wooden wall. Red blood splashed, painting some of the area red.

Putting on my hood, I pushed the door open and waited for my lover to come out. A few seconds later, she appeared with blood in her club and body.

"I am satisfied." She smiled beautifully, her teeth showing.

"Did you kill her?" I asked curiously as I used Purification to clean her, erasing the trace of blood in her body.

"No," She shook her head in denial, "But I crushed her body and left her dying. Pops will probably return with an HP potion and cure her."

"I see. Well, I am glad he didn't get involved in it."

"Yeah. Honestly, I owed pops something. If he had said to forgive her, I might probably not have hit Marny. But he was also furious about his daughter fooling me and you, so… Well, she deserved it. I still can't understand why she trapped us, but I felt great after hitting her."

"And I get double my money back," I added with a smile. "Because our matters here are settled, and it's not even evening yet. Do you want to do something fun, Cecil?"

"Hmm? Is it that kind of fun?" She asked teasingly. Her lips curled into a playful smile as she leaned toward me.

"If that's what you want," I replied back in a playful tone. "But I am thinking of a simple date, maybe looking at clothes and eating plates of seafood together. Having fun like that is nice but becomes boring if we do it too much."

"You're right." She nodded in agreement, moving away from me. "I know a good seafood restaurant around here. It's a bit expensive, but money isn't a problem, right?" She grinned slyly, glancing back at the tavern behind us.

"I will believe in your recommendation, Miss Pirate."

"Oh, believe me. This will be the greatest seafood you ever tasted."

Both of us began to walk away from the tavern, holding hands. The next plan didn't need to be hurried. I could just wait a while, and maybe I could take my time to visit this Viscount Steelwill territory.

I would put my trust in that primordial Succubus. I hoped she could convince the Queen to announce when she would take the throne. Her intention was already known through her speech a few days ago.

What was left was her coronation. I was slightly impatient, which led to my mistake earlier. But that wouldn't happen anymore.

'Please contact me sooner, Queen Eve.'

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My date with Cecil was fun. She wasn't lying when she said she knew the best seafood restaurant. I even ordered more to be put inside my inventory so I wouldn't need to visit this city many times if I wanted to eat it.

After that, we just walked around and bought some clothes for her: some long-sleeved crop tops, leggings, and pareo.

The date continued with visiting the beach and playing around. Night arrived quickly, and we rented a nice hotel to continue having fun inside.

We only did it once as we already had enough fun for the day, and she asked me to rest. The next morning, Cecil went out first to get the refund Marny promised. I accompanied her because I was a bit worried the tavern girl would plan something else, but that worry was unfounded.

Only the old man was inside, with some sailors who spent the night drinking.

"This is the refund. Sorry for my girl's behavior yesterday. You won't see her again, I promise." He said so, handing us a bag with 10 thousand Golds inside.

"Thanks." I took the bag and put it inside my inventory. He looked at me in surprise but quickly erased his expression again.

"No, it's our fault. Also, I heard from my daughter that you are investigating Mr. C?" He asked in a low voice, and I nodded. "I see. As my apologies, I will tell you about him. Whether you trust me or not after what happened yesterday is up to you."

"I appreciate that."

It was my intention from the start, so I was glad he took the initiative to tell me about it. Just as he said, whether I trusted his information or not was up to me, especially after Marny gave me the wrong information yesterday.

Cecil seemed to trust this old man more than Marny, seeing she wasn't angry at him.

According to this pops, whose name was Gon, Mr. C was Viscount Steelwill's second son, born from a mistress he had previously slept with. This world allowed polygamy, but cheating was still seen as Sins.

So, to save his reputation, he ended up marrying the pregnant woman, much to the first wife's dissatisfaction. This happened more than two decades ago. He also explained the situation of the Steelwill Viscounty in detail, including what problem they had.

It turned out there was a war of succession too, as the current Viscount was nearing 60 years old already.

The second son, feeling threatened, chose to use what his father left alone and took over the Assassin's Den, giving them a ridiculous mission with less to no pay. He became Mr. C, who turned the previously feared Assassin's Den into a bunch of miserable wretches.

After giving us that information, old man Gon told me Mr. C's real name was Mair Steelwill. He also told us the name of the Viscount and the first son, Jonathan and Colten.

I thanked the old man and left the tavern after leaving 3 Golds for the beer he gave us while listening to his information.

"You can trust pops, boy. He has experienced something bad and will stick to his rules, and that's not to betray the trust of his guests." Cecil spoke as we walked back to the beach to find a ship to return.

We didn't use [Teleportation Gems] because that would be boring. Besides, I also wanted to fight some sea monsters to increase Cecil's Level. The world might become dangerous if I fail to finish this Quest.

For insurance, I would also take Eliza to Level Up and tell her to train more with Emilia again.

ραndαsΝοvεl ƈοm Anyway, finding a ship in the early morning was easy. We didn't take any room and just stayed on the deck. It wasn't to save money, but it was so other people could also board and stay in the room safely.

Cecil still had the [Ogre Club] behind her back, making it convincing to the ship crew that we could defend ourselves. The crew was happy that more people who could fight boarded the ship, but the hired mercenaries didn't.

They were the same people who saw us flirting when we sailed from Lima Port City to Tiga Port City.

"Hahaha, these people are looking at us with jealous gazes." Cecil laughed as the ship started to sail, leaning her back against the railing. "How about we show them how to kiss, boy?"

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"Feeling possessive, eh? But you got a point. Lately, I felt disgusted when men looked at me with lecherous eyes." She said, looking around the ship.

"Yes. I am a greedy and possessive man. So I want to keep you and the others for myself."

"You're now really good at talking." She giggled, covering her mouth with her hand. "Are you not embarrassed with those lines?"

"Well, compared to when I need to give speeches in front of an entire Capital City's citizens and other Duchy, it is not as embarrassing as that," I answered with a sneer as I turned around.

The vastness of the sky spread in front of me, with a dot in the distance hidden behind a cliff, seemingly moving toward us. I narrowed my eyes and heightened my focus.

Noticing my sudden silence, Cecil looked at me and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Hmm, well… There is another ship over there." I replied and pointed at the dot. The outline became clear as we moved closer slowly.

"Where?" The minotaur girl asked once again as she leaned against the railing, pushing her breasts onto it. Her ass raised, jiggling slightly from her movement.

Thankfully, she was wearing a pareo, so the outline of her ass wasn't visible.

'Focus, Arthur. You should see the ship in the distance and not your lover's ass. You had enough of it last night.' I scolded myself.

Shaking my head, I took out a telescope and handed it to Cecil. She took it without any question and used it immediately.

"It's there," I said, pointing at the black ship approaching us. It didn't seem like it was following the wave, as the hull of the ship crashed against big waves as it tried to reach us. "Is that what I think it is?" I asked, my lips curled up slightly.

"It seems so," Cecil answered and put down the telescope. "What are the captain and the vice-captain doing?! They should've informed the passengers and the sailors!" She growled in anger.

There was no sign of a warning. The sailors were still walking around, doing their usual jobs, such as cleaning the deck and controlling the sail. No one seemed to notice a ship was coming toward us.

Even the hired mercenaries hadn't noticed them yet. They were too busy staring at Cecil and me with jealous gazes. I wondered whether they were even skilled and that they managed to detect monsters yesterday was only luck.

Cecil's eyebrows creased as she turned around in frustration over their lack of professionalism and shouted, "Men! Tighten the mast and spread the sail! Go over the north at full speed. There is no time to waste!"

The sailors stopped and looked at her with a strange gaze, wondering why she suddenly shouted like that. But Cecil didn't budge and stepped forward, causing a loud creak to ring from the deck.

"Didn't you hear me?! We have a pirate at bay, aiming for us! Move right now if you don't want to die! Spread the sail!" She yelled a thunderous roar once again, slamming her club into the deck and created a hole in it.

"Y-Yes!"

At once, they began to run and followed Cecil's command. The authority behind her voice and her charisma from commanding a pirate ship for a few years caused the sailors to follow her.

I didn't know what to say about it; besides, she looked cool when she took command at once. I smiled, took out a captain's hat from my inventory, and gave it to Cecil with a bow, imitating a certain pirate movie I knew.

"Your hat, captain."

Cecil looked at me strangely. But when she saw a red captain hat that I had in my hand, her grin widened.

"Aye. It's time to run from the pirate, mate!"

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Cecil burst into the captain's cabin after getting a captain's hat and giving command to the sailors. The people inside, the captain who looked like he had just woken up from sleep and a timid vice-captain who operated the wheel with a pale face, turned and looked at us in surprise.

"W-Who are you?! This is an off-area! You can't just enter as you please!" The captain yelled loudly, pointing his finger at Cecil. "This is the captain's cabin! Get out, or the mercenary will drag you out by force! I command you as the captain of this ship!"

He approached us with an angry expression and tried to push Cecil away.

However, Cecil slapped his hand and glared at him, "Pipe down, you good-for-nothing scallywag. Didn't even spot a pirate ship sailing our way, and here you be, prancin' about as this ship's captain?! Show some shame!"

Her sailor's tongue returned after so long, a sign that she was truly angry toward this good-for-nothing captain. I watched Cecil throw the captain away at the corner of the room, causing him to hit his head and faint, and walked toward the vice-captain.

"Hey, you know what to do?" She asked, towering beside him.

"Y-Yes." The vice-captain nodded nervously as he held the helm tightly. "I-I believe I can maneuver around the pirate ship. B-But I am afraid that it might be hard to dodge their cannon, so we might need to make an emergency stop at Papat Port City."

"Don't you fret, mate! My lover's got this ship's back against them cannons. And as for that place, it's a right mess, and I ain't keen on droppin' anchor there." Cecil commented, showing disgust in her expression.

I hadn't visited this Papat Port City yet, but it sounded like a bad place. Also, she gained control over this ship so easily. As expected from a former Pirate, she knew what to do. And currently, I act as her subordinate like when we first met.

While I could destroy the pirate ship easily, playing along like this was way more exciting. I just thought of this as another date with Cecil, a roleplaying date.

"I'm entrustin' this ship's safety to you, boy." The minotaur girl grinned at me as she stood beside the vice-captain as if it were her place all along.

"Aye, captain." I saluted with a grin under my hood.

Staying in the captain's cabin was useless, with Cecil already taken over it, so I left and went to the deck, where sailors ran around to prepare cannons on the side. They pulled the sail's rope, tightening it and holding it together.

I went to the bow, standing with crossed arms as I activated my skill.

ραndαsnοvεl.cοm "Barrier."

A transparent dome-shaped barrier covered the ship's hull without interfering with the wind from hitting the sail. Sailors were surprised when the soft barrier suddenly covered them. They surely felt its activation because a soft light appeared when it spread around the ship.

"Thank you!"

"This helps a lot!"

The mercenaries began to shout, thanking me. Their jealous gazes earlier turned to grateful ones, and I nodded at them. No need to hate them. I knew that Cecil was really sexy, so I was prepared with many people jealous of me when I had a date with her.

Anyway, the ship's speed increased by a few knots, and it began to cruise through waves. The barrier around the hull split the waves before they could even hit it, creating a ripple that protected the hull and made the ship slightly faster.

Well, it was just to improve the hydrodynamics, not something fancy like a buff to increase its speed.

I could see through the glass Cecil instructing the vice-captain to steer the ship away from the pirate. With a strange maneuver I didn't know a ship could do, we managed to get around the pirate ship.

Just as the vice-captain predicted, they tried to shoot us with cannons.

Boom! Boom!

All of them missed us due to our distance. Watching their useless effort, the mercenaries laughed loudly and mocked them by throwing an arrow into the water and pointing at it.

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The distance between our ship and the pirate increased as we passed the cliff area and entered the water filled with corals and ragged stones, which made navigation harder.

Cecil took the helm and personally controlled the ship. She skillfully navigated through the dangerous water as if it were nothing. I could see her grinning.

Before long, the situation returned to normal as the ship slowed down, losing sight of the pirate. Sailors and mercenaries alike cheered loudly, throwing off their hats. Some went toward me and thanked me for the barrier while crying.

People began to appear from their rooms, getting curious about the noise. When the sailor explained that we had just escaped from the pirates, the passengers cheered loudly, thanking Goddess Teri for her protection.

"Thank you. Truly." An elderly man bowed his head toward me and the mercenaries that surrounded me to celebrate our successful escape. "This is my last trip before returning to the Goddess' side. Thank you for not making it a disaster."

"You're welcome." I answered him with a smile, "I hope your journey to the Goddess' side will be filled with happiness."

"Ah… Thank you, young man." The elderly man smiled brightly.

In the distance, Cecil approached us as she took off her hat. The vice-captain looked through the window in the captain's cabin and nodded at me, thanking me in his own way. He would be promoted to captain, for sure.

Unlike the useless superior who could only yell at us, he actually took the wheel and commanded the ship to move away from the pirate.

I nodded back and met up with Cecil. Due to the mood on the deck, I asked her to move to the back of the ship, and she was more than happy to.

Sitting on a chair side by side while holding hands, Cecil exhaled deeply.

"Fuu… It's been a long time since I did that. It was a little bit tiring, even though I used to do this every day."

"You're out of practice," I commented with a smirk.

"Well, you're right." She said, gripping my hand tighter. "Those pirates from earlier… I didn't recognize them. They could be new unfortunate people who decided to rob to make a living. Their knowledge of water around this area is also lacking, and their aim with cannons was shit."

Cecil began to ramble around, but her voice was filled with pity. At that moment, she suddenly leaned her head against my shoulder and muttered.

"I was really lucky. I probably would still rob people and kill them all to get riches. You know, I didn't regret coming with you. My decision at that time was the correct one, though I doubted you at first. Hahaha."

"I am glad you think that way," I said, looking toward the land that got closer. "If there is something wrong with me, just say it. I am not as perfect as other people thought."

"No need to mention it." She affirmed, "Even if the other girls said you're correct, I will stand to stop you if I think you made a mistake."

"Hahaha, I will be glad if you do that." I chuckled slowly, "I think Tris will also help you stop me."

"Great. Because I don't think I can do that myself."

The atmosphere around us was rosy. It was comfortable.

"Hey, Arthur," Cecil called out softly.

"Yeah?" I answered, looking at her.

She looked back at me with a soft smile, "This is the best date ever."

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Five days had passed since my date with Cecil.

Nothing happened in these three days except that I ordered Sandra and the twin nuns to investigate Mr. C, Mair Steelwill's location. Not only that, but I also informed Queen Eve about this information so she could order her subordinates to investigate Viscount Steelwill and his family.

Linda and Jane also returned from their vacation and began to work in the mansion again, helping Vivian to hold a small tea party with people I knew very well, such as Alesia or even Emilia, almost every day.

I also stopped by the same store where I ordered the green gem for Tristan's engagement ring to order another one with a blue gem with a similar design for Eliza.

Honestly, I took my time a lot, only lazing around, and didn't even attend the academy. Emilia asked me whether I was bored with the Academy and her because I didn't visit her often, but no. I was just preparing for something as I waited for news from Beatrice. But I made sure she felt loved that night.

During that time, I also visited the church again to check on Ertha's condition. I didn't find the monster or someone who cursed her. It was still mysterious who did that and for what reason. Alesia also didn't know anything, as her eyes never watched the church out of respect.

For safety reasons, I gave her a magic item that could protect her from any curse or physical attack. It worked as long as she fed it with 5MP, and the effect would last for 10 minutes. That would be enough for her to contact me or someone else.

The church's shadow squad also investigated it but got no result. It seemed like our mysterious attacker this time was really skilled and hidden.

I went to the training ground on the same day and brought my knight squad to train outside.

Rania had established her position as my vice-captain because she won the duel against Tristan. But the latter didn't really mind that much because we would get engaged soon, and she showed a smug smile to my masochistic sister.

Tristan and I power-leveled them. They only needed to land a hit on monsters, and I would kill it in one go. Training their newly founded power could be left to Rania, as she definitely was experienced in something like this.

As a result of the five days of grinding, Rania's Level increased by 1, while Sophia increased by 2. Lea and Natasha hit Level 30, making them enter the level of experienced knights. They couldn't believe their Leveling speed and were happy about it.

Sandra and the twin nuns hadn't returned yet to the mansion. The job of protecting and taking care of the garden fell on Garcia and the two maids, respectively.

Of course, I gave Garcia a barrier magic item; she only needed to maintain it using her MP, nothing too fancy.

I also lent her Scylla, the tentacle monster, to help her if there was any intruder. The tentacle girl was strong enough as she had recovered her energy. If I needed to Level her, she was already as strong as a Level 70 Knight with Lv 6 skill in Swordsmanship.

On the afternoon of the sixth day, before I headed to the Royal Castle to train the Princes, I received a communication from Beatrice while having tea with Vivian.

Gesturing to Vivian that I needed a bit of silence because someone was contacting me, I put my hand on the blinking gem of my earring to take the call after she nodded. As soon as the gem glowed a bright light, an excited voice rang from it.

(Master! Eve told me she has decided on her coronation!)

Finally!

I wasn't in a hurry and could wait for another month while influencing her slowly using Beatrice and her sons, but it was great that she finally decided on that.

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(Yes! Fufufu, I did my best to make her make up her mind.)

"Yeah," I grinned, leaning my back against the chair, "You did a great job. See you later."

(See you later~)

The gem in my left earring dimmed slowly, and I lowered my hand.

"Who is that, Arthur?" Vivian asked curiously. "Do you have something urgent to do?"

"Hmm, something like that." I hummed and drank the remaining tea in my cup. "I am sorry, but I can't accompany the tea party until the evening, Madam."

Clink!

Vivian put down the cup she held on the table and smiled softly.

"Don't worry about it, Arthur. Cecil will return soon from her shopping with Eliza and have tea with me. You can go and see the Princes. Oh, please send Queen Eve my regards. It's been a long time since we met and had a tea party together. I remember when she was still a Princess and I a student."

She giggled elegantly with her mouth hidden behind her gloved hand. So Vivian knew Queen Eve? I meant… their ages were similar, and both of them were famous as a flower and a butterfly of the society.

And the similarities also lay where both of them knew Alesia. Vivian was the headmistress' student, taught privately by her. The Queen also seemed to know the old elf. It wouldn't be strange if they attended the Royal Academy at the same time.

I nodded at Vivian and smiled playfully, "I will relay to the Queen that the flower of the society had given her regard."

Her face flushed red slightly from my teasing, "Don't say that. I am already an old woman. Rather, how did you know about that name?"

"Hahaha, Royal Castle has some interesting people talking about various things," I answered with a white lie, making Vivian's face turn redder.

ραΠdαsΝοvel.cοm Even if she called herself an old woman, she was still beautiful and had a rather innocent reaction. She made me promise not to call her by that name anymore with an excuse that someone else should've gotten that name already after she retired from the society party after her marriage.

I promised her not to call her that again before heading inside the mansion to change my clothes. While my Paladin uniform was formal clothes that were fit to be worn to meet Queen Eve, that was not what I would wear this time, as my goal was to teach Prince Thomas and Prince Edison.

So, I chose to wear the black shirt and pants given to me for the Annual Tournament instead. It made me look like a fitness instructor.

Readying myself, I waited for the time to arrive while planning on what I would teach them. Queen Eve probably wouldn't be there this time, as she would prepare for her coronation. Grand Marshal Garland was a different story. He probably would watch what I taught the Princes and learn himself.

As I noted the training menu for 15 and 13-year-old Princes on a paper, I nodded to myself. It was perfect for a start. I would also use Appraisal on them to see their Swordsmanship Lv before actually letting them learn my technique.

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Calling it a technique might be wrong, as I developed them myself on the fly.

But I planned to teach them how I swung my sword to face monsters. I also had a style of fighting I used against humans, but that was far too dangerous.

In this world, they didn't need to be afraid of dying, so learning a fighting style against monsters was enough. Besides, it could also be used against humans.

"It's time," I muttered as I looked at the clock in my room.

Reaching my hand to the side, I took out a wooden sword and the [Teleportation Gem] connected to Royal Castle's teleportation room from my inventory.

When I checked my inventory earlier, I only had around 16 blanks [Teleportation Gems] left. I should really stock it up. I totally forgot about it many times.

'I will ask Garcia to buy it for me.'

Thinking that, I activated the [Teleportation Gem, and my vision twisted, and the scenery changed. It was a luxurious room I visited twice. In front of me, two boys with blue hair wearing simple dark blue shirts and pants stood in front of a giant in metal armor.

The giant nodded at me in greeting while the boys exclaimed excitedly.

"Good afternoon, Your Holiness!"

"G-Good afternoon!"

I smiled at them to show my friendliness, "Good morning, Prince Thomas, Prince Edison. We will be training the basics today. But before that, there is something I need to mention."

Both of them tensed, nervous about what I would say next, but they didn't say anything and waited patiently.

I nodded, satisfied with their response, and continued, "While we're training, I am not the Paladin but your Instructor. So call me Instructor while I will call you Thomas and Edison. If you understand, then say yes!"

"Yes, Sir!"

"Good!" I nodded at them, turning to the giant. "Grand Marshal Garland, I believe you're here to observe their training?"

"Yes." The giant nodded, "I will also guide you to the training ground."

"Much appreciated," I answered, smiling at him.

We moved out of the room, following Grand Marshal Garland. While we walked down the long corridor toward the back of the castle, I used Appraisal on Prince Thomas. I already knew about Prince Edison's skill because I had appraised him, and he had Lv 1 Swordsmanship, the basic.

As for Prince Thomas, he was unexpectedly hard-working. He was Level 9, higher than Prince Edison by 4. And he had Lv 2 Swordsmanship, which was impossible to achieve without any training.

2 years of difference in experience could be seen, but both of them were talented as their status was spread evenly rather than focusing on a few statuses like Cecil.

ραndαsΝοvεl ƈοm After walking for a while and going down a few staircases, we arrived at a small clearing with no one but a training ground with some racks hugging the wall with wooden weapons.

There was also weight equipment in the corner, with some soft mattresses leaning against the sturdy wall. This training ground was even more complete compared to the one in the Royal Academy, except there was probably no revival chamber that automatically revived someone in this place.

However…

'There is a barrier surrounding this place, and it's a Lv 5 Holy Barrier. Did someone from the church, an Archbishop, put this barrier up? This is quite new. Queen Eve must've asked the church to put it up to protect the Princes when they are training.' I thought in my mind, acting calm without changing my expression.

"This is where the Royal Family trains, Your Holiness. Please don't mind me and proceed with the training."

"Alright. You can leave them to me." I answered Garland, and he nodded, walking toward the corner where the weight equipment was.

For some reason, he took two barbels with 50, probably KG, written on them and began to lift them easily. I was both amazed and confused but decided not to think too much about it and turned to both Princes.

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"I have."

Thomas nodded while Edison shook his head.

"I see. I recommend you forget about that technique while learning from me. My technique will be different, and I can assure you that you will reach Lv 3 Swordsmanship in a few months if you learn this daily, even without my supervision."

Both of them looked at each other, excited. I could hear the sound of an iron falling to the ground from behind, but I ignored it. Grand Marshal Garland must have been surprised and dropped the barbel.

But I told the Princes no lie. After a lot of research, players in Horizon Online found out this. Swords technique that focused on hunting monsters somehow managed to raise Swordsmanship Lv at a fast speed.

It was different from a random swing or a sword technique focused to duel with humans. They arrived at the conclusion it might be because the game wanted us to focus on hunting monsters instead of PvP, thus programming the system as such.

"Please teach us about it, Instructor! I want to get stronger fast!" Thomas shouted with a voice full of motivation.

"Can we fight a monster using that sword technique?" Edison asked excitedly, his eyes sparkled with hope.

The former wanted to get stronger, probably to protect himself and his loved ones, while the latter wanted to be able to research monsters soon. Both of them had a great drive.

And I managed to get their attention. Once they felt how fast their growth was…

'They will take a liking to me. And I can begin to influence them to help me get their mother. It makes me feel like I am a Villain who wants to take over this country… Well, that's not too different from what I am trying to do.' I sneered inwardly while nodding to both of them.

"Yes. This technique works on human opponents and works better against monster opponents. This will allow you to get stronger at a fast speed. Of course, that's if you work hard to train and master this sword technique. Without any effort, even the best technique is useless.

"You probably will beg Queen Eve to stop this training due to its difficulty. But I assure you this. No one your age will be able to beat your growth if you train under me."

"Awesome!" Thomas pumped his fists with spirit. "Please start the training, Instructor! I am getting excited!"

"Yes, me too!" Edison nodded firmly.

"Alright. Take the wooden swords and meet me in the middle of the training ground. We will start by swinging the sword 500 times to fix your posture! Move, move, move!"

"Yes, Sir!"

I watched them run toward the rack with wooden swords hanging on it briefly before turning around. The Grand Marshal looked at me suspiciously, but I smiled softly to reassure him.

'No need with that suspicious gaze, man.' I thought.

Just as he said earlier, he didn't bother us and kept silent even though he was suspicious of my words. I knew he wanted to ask whether what I said was a fact or something I used to motivate the Princes, but he held himself.

'What a stiff person.'

However, Garland definitely would change his mind after watching what I taught the Prince. If not, I would lower my respect for him, as that meant he wasn't as skilled and talented as I thought.

"Instructor, we are ready!"

A young voice called out to me, and I turned around. The Princes had their wooden swords in their hands, and they gripped it tightly.

"Okay." Holding the wooden sword with both hands, I started and took a stance. "Now, follow my movement. Copy everything I do, including how I hold the sword and my feet position. Do your best because I won't get easy on you."

"Yes, sir!"

And so the Princes' training began.

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"Huff… Huff…"

"What's wrong? Tired already?" I looked at both Princes sprawling over on the ground, their bodies filled with sweat.

It had been an hour since I started training them. At first, I taught them how to swing and hold their sword. They learned fast, and so I moved to a basic movement. This was where they got stuck and stumbled continuously.

Yes, I didn't even teach them my technique yet, and they already got exhausted.

"I guess we will end our training here."

"N-No, we can continue."

Both of them tried to stand with their trembling legs. They looked wobbly, as if they could fall anytime with just a light push.

"Yes… W-We can still continue, Instructor. P-Please heal us and let us continue."

"No, we will stop here." I shook my head and put my wooden sword back in my inventory. "I am glad you guys are tenacious, but it's not good to push yourself. While your physical strength might have recovered from my healing, your mental strength has been exhausted. The only way to heal it is to rest."

They showed disappointed faces as I was adamant about stopping the training right now. Their desire to get stronger seemed to be more serious than I thought.

Garland stopped lifting barbells as the training was finished. He approached us with steady steps and stopped on the Princes' side.

"Your Highness. Training excessively won't make you stronger. Just as His Holiness had said, resting is also important. I shall help you to review today's training tomorrow, so let's stop it here for now."

"I understand." Thomas finally receded after hearing the Grand Marshal's words.

Edison also nodded weakly. They excused themselves and walked away with much difficulty. Let them experience pain, and they wouldn't whine afterward. It seemed like Garland also knew that and helped me to convince them.

But for whatever reason, the giant Grand Marshal still stayed behind. He looked at me with a serious gaze.

"Your Holiness, may I ask something?" He asked, his tone was deep and heavy.

"Of course. Is it about the Princes' training?"

"Yes." He nodded firmly, still expressionless.

Honestly, he looked scary with the scar on his face and missing left eye. There was this kind of fear-inducing aura from him. The only reason why I wasn't scared was because I knew I was way stronger and scarier than him.

Then, he spoke with a voice filled with curiosity, "Were you telling the truth when you said both Princes could reach Lv 3 in Swordsmanship in just a few months? Even the most talented knight needed a year and three months to reach Lv 3 from Lv 1 with the techniques taught to the Royal Knights."

As expected, he still doubted my words.

Naturally, he wouldn't take such a ridiculous and dreamy situation at hand when he had the experience of training other knights for years. The Grand Marshal knew better how long it would take for a person to reach Lv 3 Swordsmanship or any of the skills even when they trained since childhood.

ραΠdαsΝοvel.cοm "Grand Marshal, may I ask how old you are and how high your Swordsmanship skill is?" I asked politely, trying to structure my sentence so I didn't offend him.

"I don't mind." He answered with a slight nod. "I am currently 58 years old and achieved Lv 7 Swordsmanship. And I just achieved Level 72 a few days ago."

"That's impressive." I praised honestly.

"Thank you for your compliment, Your Holiness." He answered humbly, bowing slightly.

For a knight who trained and had the job of protecting the Royal Family 24/7, it was hard for him to spend time getting stronger. I thought he was at most Level 65, but I was wrong.

People from the church were stronger than kingdom knights because they were also taught Holy Magic and how to get stronger since they were kids. Most of them grew up in orphanages before joining the church to repay their kindness.

As for kingdom knights, they mostly only joined after graduating from the Temperantia Academy. The time they spent on training was way less than the church knight. Not to mention, the duty was also different. The former was protecting the city, while the latter was to exterminate monsters.I think you should take a look at ραΠdαsnovel.cοm

However, that didn't mean that Garland should be skeptical about my training method. I knew he was just curious, so I would answer him.

"I am just around 19 years old, Grand Marshal." I started, and he looked confused by my words. I smiled softly and continued, "But I have managed to achieve Level 100 and Max Lv in both Swordsmanship and Holy Magic. It is what made me pass the Paladin test."

"I see…"

The Grand Marshal looked surprised at my words. His remaining eyes widened slightly and flickered. It seemed like he wasn't certain about what I said yet.

"The training method I taught the Princes is the same one used by my knight squad. Their skill Lv steadily increased, with the average being Lv 3 after a month of practice. Using similar tricks, my soon-to-be fiancee also achieved Lv 3 in her Magic skill in less than a month. So trust me in this, Grand Marshal Garland."

My voice was firm, and I looked him straight in the eyes.

"I always believe in your skill, Your Highness. But I guess I am a bit skeptical. My vision is too narrow. Please forgive me."

"No, it's perfectly fine. No one will believe me if I say I can make them achieve what normal people only achieve after training for years in a few months. Rather, I hope you can always join in our training session. I believe this will also be beneficial for you to break through Lv 8."

If there was anyone who was loyal to the Queen and could protect her, it would be a waste not to use him. Also, showing my kindness like this would also make him see me in a good light, which led to his friendliness.

Once again, he didn't seem to show any interest, but the edge of his lips tugged up into a small smile. This old man was truly hard to read. Why would someone like him be an important character in the Sins Paradise? Why did the developer not just create a female Grand Marshal?

I knew the reason was because the King was a male, and Garland looked cool and scary. Well, he was a real person in this world, so I could only do what I could to read him.

Bowing his head deeply, the Grand Marshal said, "I am deeply grateful for this opportunity, Your Holiness. I shall endeavor to repay this favor."

"Please raise your head, Grand Marshall. Queen Eve and I are allies. When you break through Lv 8 Swordsmanship, I hope you will use your strength to protect her better."

The giant raised his head at my words. His smile was more apparent than before.

"Indeed, that is a matter of course." He nodded deeply.

We chatted for a while, and he mentioned he was curious about the Swordsmanship skill that got unlocked in Lv 8. I happily provided him with the information. There were only 3 skills unlocked in Lv 8 Swordsmanship, but all of them were strong and had a big area of effect.

He looked rather impressed and thanked me for the information. It motivated him to reach Lv 8 Swordsmanship before the end of his lifespan and, if possible, to reach Max Lv like me.

Then he also told me about the information dug from the assassin, H. There was nothing I didn't know, so it was useless information. But I pretended to be thankful for it.

I encouraged him for the last time and left the training ground. The Grand Marshal was adamant to guide me out, but I made some excuses that he should return to the Queen's side as soon as possible and just asked a maid to escort me out.

After some convincing, he gave up and followed my suggestion. The maid escorted me out of the Royal Castle, giving me another [Teleportation Gem] that could be used to teleport in the Royal Castle and another one that was prepared to reach the Academy City.

However, I didn't use them and just walked down the stairs. As I walked down, I contacted Beatrice with my [Earring of Communication]. The call connected after a few seconds.

"Meet me in the biggest hotel in the Capital City. You can find me, right?"

(Yes, Master! I will arrive in half an hour after finishing the tea. Eve really likes to have tea around dusk while watching the sunset from her tower.)

"Alright. You can take your time if you're still with the Queen."

I ended the communication and went to the biggest hotel on the main street connecting the Royal Castle to the main gate.

When I walked, it seemed like the rumors about the Queen deciding to take the throne had already spread. Whether she did it deliberately or someone was spying on her, I didn't know.

But one thing was clear.

Things had turned serious.

Sitting on a balcony in a suite room I rented in the best hotel, I enjoyed the Capital City's night scenery while drinking a glass of wine. It was normal wine, not fancy, but enough to allow me to enjoy this moment.

It had been two hours since I contacted Beatrice, and only a while ago did she contact me again, saying that Eve suddenly asked for her to hear her worries.

I allowed the primordial Succubus to accompany the Queen a bit longer, as hearing her might let her get more information. Queen Eve might have changed her mind about the coronation if Beatrice refused to hear her.

Watching many people walk around the street, stopping at stalls to buy food, and some travelers stopping at hotels made me think of one thing.

"Somehow, it's not that different from the Border City. It's just that the brothels are stores and stalls, and Nina's hotel is a normal hotel here." I muttered, sipping on the wine and then chuckling. "What am I saying? Of course, they are different. Maybe I am drunk already."

After using Cure to lift anything that plagued me, I leaned back on the chair and put my legs on the table. I knew I wouldn't get drunk, but the feeling of lightheadedness was similar to it.

I continued to drink alone. A few minutes after that, I noticed Beatrice's pink dot began to move toward me in a straight line. She was flying in the sky, and I managed to see her from a distance as her figure passed the bright moon. Her body was a bit blurry, the effect of using Illusion Magic to hide herself.

She noticed my gaze and waved at me with a smile. I lowered my legs to allow her to occupy the chair across from the table, and she flapped her wings as she landed on the balcony.

"I am sorry, Master! It took longer than I thought."

"No rush. You can sit there." I pointed at the empty chair.

Beatrice followed my command and sat after hiding her Succubus traits, such as her tail, wings, and horns.

"Do you want to drink wine?" I offered, "I am in a great mood now, so accompany me for a drink."

"Gladly, Master. Let me pour the wine for you."

Saying so, Beatrice stood up again and took the green bottle filled with red liquid, which was reduced slightly, gently. She tilted the bottle and poured the wine into my glass before pouring it for herself and sat back down.

"It's really rare that you invited me for a drink, Master." Beatrice smiled softly and raised her glass.

"I told you. I am in a good mood today." I replied, and we cheered. A clunking sound rang as our glasses hit each other, and we sipped the wine slowly.

Unexpectedly, Beatrice was such a good drinker. She sipped her wine elegantly, like an aristocrat. Noticing my slight surprise, she giggled playfully.

"Fufufu, I learned from Eve by watching." She smiled smugly, proud of her effort.

"I see." I nodded at her. "Tell me something I don't know yet."

"Hnn…" Beatrice replied, crossing her legs. "First of all, Eve has decided to take the throne yesterday. It's after she saw her sons coming to her, getting excited about the training with you while telling her their dreams. Prince Thomas wanted to be a Grand Marshal, while Prince Edison wanted to be a monster researcher."

"Hmm, so the First Prince wants to be a Grand Marshal?" I mused, my lips curled up into a smile. "That's why he looked up at Garland and wanted to be stronger. I already knew the Second Prince's dream when he told me that day."

"Yes. Even though they are Princes, they want to be a knight and monster researcher, respectively. I think they are pretty stupid." Beatrice giggled as she mocked the Princes.

ραndαsnοvεl.cοm Maybe that was how it was from other people's perspectives.

But knowing how innocent and naïve those Princes were, I understood their choice.

Many people in the Kingdom thought Princess Carissa would be the next Ruler of the Virtue Kingdom. No one expected the Princes to beat the talented Princess. It was already set in stone, basically.

So they decided to spread their interest anywhere else; Queen Eve surely understood that. Maybe that was why she suddenly decided to take the throne after hearing her sons' dreams.

'She wants to support them and do her best as their mother.'

That made it easier. I had never thought those Princes would help me even before I asked them. My decision to hear and push Prince Edison's dream and reassure him wasn't useless. It helped me a lot. The Queen reached her decision faster thanks to this.

"They are good sons. Try to reassure the Queen that I would help her sons to reach their dreams. Of course, make it look like you heard me talking to the Princes and that you accidentally heard it."

"That's a good idea, Master." Beatrice nodded in agreement. "Actually, she was quite uneasy about this case. She wants to support her children, but there is also various opposition from the other factions. Earlier, she told me about her worries."

"What is it?" I asked curiously.

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"She's worried that this Kingdom will go east if she takes the throne."

"Meaning she's worried about the Sin Kingdom?"

"Yes." She nodded firmly. "Unlike the Virtue Kingdom, there is only one Queen of the Sin Kingdom, right? A-And she's turned out to be my s-sister…"

For some reason, she hesitated and looked a bit happy when she said the last sentence.

'The Goddess talked to her again, huh…' I thought as I straightened my back, sipping the wine.

Still… Why would she worry about the neighboring country?

I wondered about that question until I realized it.

"Ah…" I raised my voice, gaining Beatrice's attention.

"Is there something wrong, Master?" She asked worriedly.

"Yes." I nodded, not hiding it. "Did the Queen know about the balance of this world already?"

"Balance? Is it supposed to be something important?"

I looked at Beatrice and sighed, "You also don't know about it despite being a primordial Succubus, huh? Right, you fell asleep at that time. Let me explain it briefly."

With a soft cough, I began to explain what I meant by the balance of the world to Beatrice, starting as to how there was no war between the two Kingdoms in the past and why war needed to be held every year after that.

My explanation was a simplified version of what I heard from Juriel and the Goddess, but it was enough for her to realize how important it was. The primordial Succubus' eyes widened in disbelief.

After hearing me, she understood the gravity of trying to 'take over' the Virtue Kingdom.

I actually also didn't realize it before Juriel explained it to me. If Beatrice managed to take over the Virtue Kingdom, this world would probably fall into chaos, as the scale of Sins would be tipped higher than Virtues.

'Encroachment of Hell starts earlier than before because the balance is restored with my presence, but tipped back again after I failed the previous Quest. The Quest's reward probably balances the missing Sins I need to shoulder. That's why I also seldom receive Virtues from my actions.'

Realizing those things made my mood lighter. Thanks to this, I finally managed to know which direction I should take and not move around without any clue.

"Do you understand it all?"

"Master… Am I truly allowed to know this?" Beatrice asked with a quivered voice. "I… I did something really bad, didn't I? My ambition almost ruined this world."

"Yes." I nodded, not trying to console her. "I almost made the same mistake." I continued.

If I tried to take the throne myself, it would lead to a similar result. The world was balanced thanks to 'Paladin' and not the 'Ruler of the Virtue Kingdom.'

Paladin held higher authority, except for moving the kingdom knights. Because the kingdom knights swore loyalty to the Ruler of the Virtue Kingdom and not the Paladin. There probably was a special skill and title gained for sitting on that throne, just like what I got when I became the Paladin.

"Anyway, thanks for your report. You can tell the Queen about what I told you earlier. As the next Ruler, she has the right to know about this. But remind her to keep this a secret. And you can divulge your identity as the Goddess Tera's daughter if you're questioned about where you know this fact from.

"That way, Queen Eve will trust you more and make it easier for you to influence her."

'Because I won't be able to dominate her yet.' I added in my mind, leaning back on the chair. 'Even so, I can still get her love, so that's not a problem. I can wait until I fix this world's problem.'

"Your wish is my command, Master. Thank you for the drink." Beatrice stood up and curtsied at me, imitating those nobles again with a beautiful smile. "Also, Eve planned the coronation to be held in 7 days."

"Alright. I will probably get a letter from her, but thank you."

"It's my pleasure." She raised her head. At that moment, her wings appeared unruffled with a loud flap, and her tail suddenly appeared behind her.

Slowly, she flapped her wings and ascended to the air. Her body turned slightly blurry before she waved her hand and flew away.

I also stood up and silently walked back to the bed to sleep early.

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