Whatever, I'll understand eventually.
. . .
Ryuji narrowed his eyes.
He planned to have Esdeath help him train his army for a month or two, then attack the Dark Elf Queen Olga to avoid complications.
After all, he didn't know if the Dark Elf Queen Olga had any means to recover her power.
During this process, he could somewhat discern whether Esdeath had truly submitted due to her survival-of-the-fittest philosophy or was waiting for his weakness.
Even if she rebelled with the army, it would just mean sweeping through them again.
But after dealing with the Dark Elf Queen, it'll be a straightforward push, right? If Esdeath proves reliable, the remaining countries will suffer badly.
Ryuji couldn't help but think this.
Unlike him, Esdeath was a genuine general who had experienced countless wars. Although her personal strength was great, her skill in commanding armies wasn't weak either.
His knights and soldiers lacked achievements, but with sufficient military pay, they would be the most suitable soldiers for Esdeath.
She'd probably just be very dissatisfied with their quality.
Thinking of this, Ryuji couldn't help but chuckle, which startled Asuna, who was leaning against his chest. She looked up curiously.
"Mr. Ryuji, what are you laughing about?"
She was puzzled and after she asked that, she immediately hid back in Ryuji's embrace, clutching his cloak.
Now, there was no place in this entire world where she felt safe except in Ryuji's arms. Everywhere else felt unsafe.
"I'm laughing because, with your arrival, I won't have to do much work. You and Miss Tobiichi can help me with some paperwork, and Esdeath can help me train and prepare the army, allowing me to later campaign against that Dark Elf Queen who keeps starting wars."
Ryuji casually made up an excuse, while Asuna bit her lip. She didn't know how to manage a country but she wanted to help him.
"But... but we don't know how to do those things."
She asked timidly, but Ryuji just smiled.
"Elementary school math is enough. The language here is a mix of English and Japanese; you'll get used to it quickly. And no one dares to deceive me now."
Ryuji chuckled lightly. Someone had tried to deceive him before, but that person's brains were now dog food.
"I, I'll try my best..."
Asuna bit her lip. Although somewhat anxious, she still wanted to help Ryuji, so she gave this answer. But after speaking, she still felt unsure inwardly.
If, if I can't do it, I'll tell Mr. Ryuji I'm willing to work as a maid to help...
Looking at Ryuji's face, she couldn't help but ponder.
But once she thought about the work of a maid, her mind started wandering, completely failing to notice they had arrived at the fortress she had fled from in a hurry in the morning.
She didn't even react when Ryuji helped her dismount, still clutching his cloak tightly.
"Ah!"
Realizing this, Asuna exclaimed and let go of Ryuji's cloak. But Ryuji just smiled, casually untied his cloak, and handed it to her. He then spoke to the head maid nearby.
"If you like it, it's yours. Ah, right, if you have any needs, tell the head maid. Mm, Roxanne, find them two good rooms, preferably next to each other. They are my honored guests; don't neglect them. My apologies, Miss Tobiichi, Miss Yuuki, I have some kingdom matters to attend to, so I must take my leave for now. Esdeath, come with me. I have tasks for you."
This was his attempt to woo Asuna. After speaking, without waiting for her to respond, he directly headed towards his council chamber, leaving the maid to escort them away.
Watching Ryuji's retreating figure, Asuna hugged the cloak in her arms, unsure what to say. But Origami, with her emotionless eyes, walked over and bluntly remarked,
"He wants to sleep with you."
As a self-proclaimed love expert, Origami had seen through Ryuji's tactics and directly warned Asuna, since it was too obvious.
"Mhm, I know..." Asuna nodded, holding Ryuji's cloak.
She also knew Ryuji was trying to pick her up. Because when she was in his arms, she not only felt the sense of security he provided but also felt his... hardened cock pressing against her.
Just thinking about it made her speechless.
"Anyway, be careful."
Seeing Asuna like this, Origami knew she probably couldn't escape. In fact, she reflected that if she hadn't already fallen for that person, she might be in the same state now, right?
But unfortunately, she had long been prepared to give everything to that person. So, although she felt sorry towards Ryuji, who had also saved her life, matters of the heart followed a first-come-first-served principle.
However, she was unwilling not to repay the kindness. So, Origami was also troubled, pondering how to repay Ryuji.
Repaying a favor is really troublesome...
But Asuna just silently held Ryuji's cloak and followed the maid towards the palace. No one knew what she was thinking.
As for Ryuji, he wasn't lying; he did have kingdom affairs to attend to.
First, he appointed Esdeath as a general, assigned her a portion of the soldiers, and then ordered her to train them, clear out bandit strongholds and unruly mercenary groups, and repel any potential allied forces from the Seven Shields Alliance now probably the Five Shields Alliance.
He really wasn't very skilled at managing armies. The reason he only gave her a portion was simply because Esdeath hadn't fully gained his trust yet.
But Esdeath was in high spirits. The moment she got the army, she immediately went out to manage them, unable to suppress the bloodthirsty expression on her face.
It couldn't be helped. Although she had accepted her defeat, the loss still left a bitter taste, putting her in a very foul mood.
So, Ryuji figured the bandits, orcs, and such in the surrounding areas were about to be in deep trouble.
After handling these matters and dealing with some other affairs, Ryuji saw Alicia approach him hesitantly. She pulled out a chain hidden in her cleavage, wanting Ryuji to lead her back to the bedchamber by it.
Ryuji felt helpless. Alicia's moral decline was happening too fast. A few days ago, she was still telling him not to touch her sister. But now, she was completely proud of being his bitch and even wanted her sister to experience this 'happiness' too.
It had only been a few days.
But I must say, the princess's... flavor was still excellent.
However, while this was just a normal night for Ryuji, it wasn't for Asuna.
She lay in the spacious room, on the soft bed, tossing and turning restlessly.
It wasn't because she was sexually frustrated, but because of nightmares.
In the nightmare, she was captured by the Black Dog Mercenay, pinned to the ground. Beside her lay Origami's lifeless body. All around her were the miserable women she had seen along the way. She was bound tightly. That fat man was gnawing on a bone that didn't belong to any wild animal while holding a knife, walking towards her.
"Hehehe... chop off the hands and feet..."
He pressed down on Asuna's hand and raised the knife.
"AHH!!"
Asuna screamed sharply, jolting awake from the nightmare. She gasped for breath but suddenly realized she was plunged into darkness.
She looked around in terror. The tall shadows seemed to twist and contort, constantly morphing into the forms of the Black Dog Mercenary members!
That fat man was among them!
She struggled backward in panic, wanting to escape, but her body had no strength.
As she realized this, she felt the dark shadows were about to pounce on her!
Frantically, she wanted to grab onto something, but nothing around her offered her any safety, until she grasped something soft!
The moment she grabbed it, the fear in her heart vanished. Without even looking, she knew it was Ryuji's cloak, which seemed to still carry his body's warmth!
She quickly pulled Ryuji's cloak over herself. Fear and panic instantly drained from her body, replaced by immense sense of peace.
Only then could she see clearly that the tall shapes were wardrobes and a dressing table. The surroundings weren't as dark as she had perceived; moonlight illuminated the room, making it countless times brighter than what she had seen moments before.
"I... I'm..."
Asuna pressed her lips together, aware that her current state was abnormal. She was clearly developing a dependency on that man named Ryuji due to various reasons!
But at this moment, she clearly didn't care about that at all! Even knowing full well that Ryuji had a harem and had previously tried to flirt with her earlier, she completely disregarded it.
Because she understood very clearly that if Ryuji truly had improper intentions towards her, he wouldn't have adopted such a gentle approach. He could have easily gotten what he wanted with just a few words.
She had no ability to resist.
Even Origami couldn't protect her under such circumstances!
But just as she was thinking about this, the door opened. Roxanne and several maids entered, looking with concern at Asuna, who had made strange noises.
"Miss Yuuki, is something wrong?"
A look of concern appeared on her face. Since Ryuji had said they were honored guests, they needed to be treated carefully.
She just felt that these so-called honored guests would likely become concubines or something similar like in the future.
After all...
Looking at the cloak wrapped around Asuna; Head Maid Roxanne revealed a meaningful smile.
"I'm fine... Thank you, Miss Roxanne."
Asuna waved her hand, indicating she was okay. Knowing it was just a nightmare improved her mood a lot.
Moreover, while wrapped in Ryuji's cloak, her heart wasn't panicked or afraid anymore.
"Alright, Miss Yuuki."
Roxanne smiled and nodded. But seeing Asuna carefully wrapped in Ryuji's cloak without realizing it herself, she hesitated before speaking up.
"Lord Ryuji is in the living room now. If you wish to see him, just go straight after leaving the door."
Although she was just a maid, she had some understanding of Ryuji. Recently, just watching Princess Alicia, she felt both of them were having a hard time. After all, Ryuji always seemed unable to fully release his desires on Princess Alicia, and the princess was always exhausted.
If Lord Ryuji didn't have healing abilities, Princess Alicia would probably be dead by now.
But she felt that, regardless of the healing ability, this situation wasn't good in the long run. So, she had previously considered offering herself, as this was essentially the duty of the maids.
And sometimes, watching Ryuji's formidable masculine prowess, she couldn't help but... pleasure herself. But as a proper maid, without her master's command, she wouldn't actively display her own desires.
That was a maid's professional ethics.
"Ah, oh..."
Currently confused and disoriented, Asuna didn't grasp the implication of Head Maid Roxanne's words at all. She just tightened the cloak around herself and started thinking about another matter: Miss Tobiichi had experienced so many worlds but still hadn't found a way to avoid entering them again.
If even Ryuji didn't know how...
What should I do in the future?
Touching the cloak on her shoulders, Asuna fell silent but soon broke it herself.
"I... I should go ask."
Her mind was a complete mess. Asuna didn't even consider one thing: why was Ryuji still in the living room so late at night?
She put on the cloak, quickly got out of bed. Although somewhat shy, she truly didn't dare to abandon the one thing that gave her a sense of security in this darkness.
So, under Head Maid Roxanne's teasing gaze, she made her request.
"Um, could you take me to see Ryuji? If it's convenient for him now..."
She held onto Ryuji's cloak, feeling a bit embarrassed since it was so late.
But for Head Maid Roxanne, Asuna's form of address was very interesting.
Not even using 'Mr.'? Seems more intimate than I thought.
Looking at Asuna's hand tightly gripping Ryuji's cloak, Roxanne chuckled softly.
"Of course. Lord Ryuji should be just finishing up now."
She chuckled and, holding a candle, began leading the way.
Asuna followed behind her. Looking at the surrounding darkness, she only felt unafraid when she touched the cloak that Ryuji had given her.
But as they approached, she heard some strange noises.
"Master... I..."
"Hmm? You said you want more?"
"...I'm going to be filled up!"
"It hasn't leaked out yet, has it?"
"Spare... spare me..."
The intermittent sounds left Asuna somewhat confused. She looked curiously at the living room door, wondering what Ryuji could still be busy with so late and what needed to be 'filled up.'
And what did 'spare me' mean? Was Ryuji still handling official business?
Executing people so late at night... wasn't that a bit... too brutal?
Also, why does my body feel strange when I heard these sounds?
At this moment, she was intensely curious about everything related to Ryuji. Unable to suppress her curiosity and wanting to distract herself from the strange sensations in her body, she softly asked,
"What are Ryuji and the others doing? It sounds like they're filling something up? Are they punishing a prisoner?"
Her question startled Roxanne for a moment, but she still chuckled lightly and gave an answer.
"Mhm, something very important, and extremely precious. You could say it's a prisoner... However, I must thank you on behalf of Her Highness Alicia."
"Me?"
Asuna was confused, but Head Maid Roxanne didn't elaborate. She just smiled lightly, opened the door, and revealed the scene inside the living room to the curious girl.
The next moment, Asuna's eyes widened!
Because she saw an unbelievable scene!
Ryuji was holding a chain in his hand, and the other end of the chain was tied to the previously seen, valiant, and imposing Princess Alicia, the female knight she had seen before. Although the armor was strange, it was very heroic and majestic, Asuna couldn't help but admire it!
But now, Princess Alicia had a collar around her neck, the kind typically worn by pet dogs! Her face was flushed crimson as Ryuji pulled the chain, making her head move closer and closer towards his lower body!
Her mind went completely blank, her mouth falling open. She caught the lewd scent lingering in the air.
And at that very moment, Ryuji took a sharp breath, withdrew his cock from the blushing Alicia's mouth, and white, sticky fluid rained down onto the face and hair of the wide-mouthed Princess Alicia, who had cupped her hands!
Asuna instinctively wanted to scream but knew she couldn't. She quickly covered her mouth with her hand.
But her heart was already utterly shocked, completely losing any room for rational thought. Her mind could only process matters related to this scene.
At that moment, Head Maid Roxanne spoke again.
"That's how it is. Her Highness Princess Alicia struggles alone. She cannot bear all of Lord Ryuji's desires by herself. So, if you are willing to share the burden, it would be truly wonderful."
Her words became the final straw, crushing Asuna's spirit. The young girl couldn't help but kneel on the ground, looking in disbelief at the satisfied Ryuji and Alicia, who was acting like a bitch eating the white fluid from her hands and then trying to lick it off the floor, only to be stopped by Ryuji pulling her chain.
She finally understood what the head maid had meant.
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