Chapter 116 Those Who Organize the Situation
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
The next morning. I was checking my status with Ami-chan in the room of the Great Phantasmal Soulstone¹.
”Oh…”
■ Class: Dominator² (Quester³) Level 5
■ Ego Skills: <Rear-Climax>, <Affection Surge – Rear>, <Oral Apphrodisiac – Light>
■ Slave of Love⁴ Skills:
■ Dominator Skills:
A new Slave of Love skill,
”This skill is… I see! Unlike the previous Slave of Love skills, this one is quite aggressive!” Ami-chan said.
”Is that so?” I asked.
”Yes! It allows you to fire light bullets three times a day with excellent rapid-fire, continuous-fire, and homing capabilities!”
Amazing… I’ve finally obtained a skill that truly feels like magic. Well, the skills until now were plenty magical too, but still…
Listening to the details, it seems I now have three energy gauges. As long as those gauges aren’t empty, I can fire as many light bullets as I want.
The energy gauges recover fully to three bars in one day, which is why Ami-chan used the expression ‘three times a day.’ I should try using it later to get a feel for it as soon as possible…
At the same time, I check the progress of the farm area development. We’ve only just started on the North Farm, but even now, harvests from the South Farm are being gathered one after another.
If I convert these into Resource Points⁵, the North Farm should start operating in a few days.
There is much to do. Proper management and investment of the obtained Resource Points, and manifesting Maids to match the expanded farm size.
For the Maid manifestations, I’m aiming for a Unique Individual⁶, but that requires a massive amount of Ego Points.
I managed to save up quite a bit thanks to Iris-chan, but to be honest, I’m more short on Ego Points than Resource Points right now.
Furthermore, the amount of rice has become precarious. I can survive perfectly well without rice now, but I simply want to eat it. I want to eat a juicy meat bowl or curry.
However, if I go to Japan, I’ll have to spend a few days working a part-time job to make money to buy rice and other supplies. Plus, even if I just go back and forth, it consumes Ego Points.
(There’s a lot to do… but I have to set priorities.)
Right now, because I kidnapped Iris-chan, the Dominion is in a state of slight tension. After doing something like that… my relationship with the town is probably broken.
It would be a problem if something happened here while I’m in Japan. After all, if the Republic also keeps birds that can fly while carrying people… there’s a possibility that enemies could come from the sky to rescue Iris-chan.
Even though Vectra-san is here, I’m still worried sick about what might happen. It’s hard to go to Japan while holding onto an uncertain factor like the town…
* * *
And so, we were all having lunch together inside the mansion. By ‘everyone,’ I mean Iris-chan included.
”So! Since Iris has also become Shou’s favored consort—” Ami-chan began.
”Favored consort…?” Iris asked.
”It means the favored consort of the King of the Magic Labyrinth,” Liliarette explained.
It seems Ami-chan intends to call women who have become a
”I look forward to being in your care…” Iris said quietly.
For now, would her position be on the same level as the royal sisters? I have no intention of creating a hierarchy among the three of them… but somehow, it seems like Iris-chan wouldn’t be able to hold her own against Liliarette.
While proceeding with the meal, we listened to Cleonora’s report.
”I’ve been gathering information in town multiple times over the past few days, but… as I thought, the story that Iris was kidnapped by the King of the Magic Labyrinth hasn’t spread.”
”I see…” I replied.
According to Cleonora, the town is bustling as usual without any notable uproar. There was no atmosphere of the guards or knights gathering to set out for the Demon Forest in particular.
Liliarette narrowed her eyes as if deep in thought.
”When you kidnapped Iris, members of the guards and the Kelna Merchant Guild⁷ were present, right? And considering the location was the guard’s station… there are things we can infer.”
”Eh…?” Iris asked.
”The guards must have had a decent number of people. There should have been other guards who heard the commotion. Normally, it wouldn’t be strange for a rumor that Iris was kidnapped to have leaked out from somewhere. But the fact that no such story has emerged means…”
Here, Liliarette turned a testing gaze toward Iris. Iris nodded and took over Liliarette’s words.
”An existence that can apply pressure to keep the guards quiet. The Kelna Merchant Guild requested the guards not to disclose that I was kidnapped…”
”That possibility seems high. Well, it’s also a major blunder for the guards to have Iris kidnapped right in front of them. It’s highly likely that their desire not to make that public matched the guild’s intent,” Liliarette said.
I see… The Kelna Merchant Guild, or perhaps both the Guild and the guards. They made the decision to hide the fact that Iris was kidnapped by the King of the Magic Labyrinth.
”But why would they make such a decision? A councilor’s granddaughter was kidnapped, wasn’t she? It wouldn’t be strange for there to be a momentum to take Iris back for the sake of the Republic’s prestige,” Cleonora said.
I was thinking the same thing. But here, Liliarette spoke with a tone of conviction.
”If it were the Emmeld Kingdom, it wouldn’t be strange for that to happen. But the circumstances are probably different in the Shital Republic.”
”Eh…?” I asked.
”Because they are a new nation, they don’t have the pride built up over long years of history like a kingdom. And a councilor’s grandchild is completely different from the grandchild of royalty or nobility. They don’t move based on face; they move based on money.”
Liliarette, who has actually had contact with the councilor, continued her words.
”If the Kelna Merchant Guild decided to keep the guards quiet… they may potentially be looking forward to building a relationship with the King of the Magic Labyrinth.”
”…Is that so?” I asked.
”Yes. After all, in addition to numerous fruits, you also left behind sugar, didn’t you? And you have my letter of introduction. If the councilor, hearing the commotion, returns from the capital and sees that letter…”
”Ah. He’ll know it’s the real deal, and then he’ll realize the possibility of amassing vast wealth by trading with me…?”
”Precisely~desuwa.”
Just because they angered the King of the Magic Labyrinth, the granddaughter was kidnapped. But if they could have contacted the councilor from the beginning, it would be the Kelna Merchant Guild that could have obtained fruits and sugar by now.
Rather than making a fuss poorly here, if they can contact us again. Depending on our attitude, they might be thinking they want to move the business talks forward… that was Liliarette’s opinion.
Cleonora tilted her head to the side.
”Is that how it works…?”
”Even if mud is thrown in their face, if there’s a chance to make a profit, they’ll be more positive toward negotiations than a noble would. If they are a merchant… especially a merchant of the Republic, all the more so.”
Nobles and the Republic’s merchants have different fundamental principles of action. Cleonora thought about things from the noble’s perspective, but Liliarette stated her opinion strictly from a merchant’s standpoint.
”I think so too. Aris might think of getting revenge no matter what… but I believe my grandfather would prioritize establishing a relationship with the King of the Magic Labyrinth in exchange for my custody…” Iris said.
Prosperity of the house over a granddaughter… I guess. A grandfather that would make Iris say that…
”Furthermore, Vectra-san overwhelmed Luizef… the butler who was with us… without using a weapon. If my father or grandfather hears that story, they will have a strong sense of caution toward the King of the Magic Labyrinth on that basis alone.”
That old butler. He certainly seemed to have more spirit than the guards. He resisted until the very end.
”Is that man that strong?” I asked.
”Yes. Because he uses a secret treasure jewel obtained from the Holy City, Ragnarond⁸.”
”What…!?”
It was the two royal sisters who showed a reaction to Iris’s words.
—
Summary:
Shou checks his updated status and discovers a new offensive skill called ‘Seikou’ after making Iris his consort. He worries about the security of his labyrinth and his dwindling supply of Japanese rice. During lunch, Liliarette explains that the Shital Republic merchants likely suppressed news of Iris’s kidnapping to prioritize potential trade profits over revenge. The chapter ends with a shocking revelation about the butler Luizef’s source of power.
—
Character Insight:
Shou is transitioning from a mere survivor to a strategic ‘King,’ balancing resource management with geopolitical concerns. Liliarette demonstrates her superior political and commercial acumen, acting as Shou’s primary advisor in understanding the pragmatic nature of the Shital Republic. Iris shows a touch of melancholy regarding her family’s mercantile priorities, acknowledging she is a bargaining chip.
—
Behind the Scene:
The author explores the contrast between a traditional feudal ‘Kingdom’ and a profit-driven ‘Republic,’ showing how Shou’s modern business-like approach might actually find common ground with the latter despite the kidnapping incident.
—
T/L:
Notes:
• Ami – A palm-sized fairy-like being from a world separate from both Earth and the isekai realm. She has light blue hair tied in a ponytail, mischievous blue eyes, and tiny wings that flutter behind her. Her outfit consists of a provocative high-cut leotard and a short jacket that looks like a miniskirt from the back, leaving her legs bare. Despite her playful appearance, she is actively searching for a contractor who can protect her from dangerous pursuers in exchange for the powers she offers.
• Vectra – A Unique Individual maid with white skin and white hair. Height 170cm, Bust Size D. Class: Duelist. Attribute: Darkness. Weapon: Star-Strike Battle Axe Volkein
• Liliarette – The other Princess, who sacrificed her ability to walk and her sorcery talent to save her sister, Cleonora. She is imprisoned in the East Tower and is being used as a political and monetary pawn by Viorga. C-cup, true golden hair, waist-length hair, the fringe was a slightly blunt, hair on her left side was braided to the chest.
• Cleonora – The second princess. Have a yellow blonde hair. Usually styled as hairbun. D-cup.
• Luizef – An elderly gentleman accompanying Aristina and Iristina, dressed in attire suggesting a butler or senior attendant. He possesses high combat ability through a sacred treasure from Ragnarond.
Please bookmark this series and rate ☆☆☆☆☆ on here!
Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
Thanks for reading.
Leave a Reply