Chapter 488 It’s a Crime to Leave a Feast Untouched…
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
”And so, it looks like I’ll be busy for a while,” I said.
”Isn’t that always the case? You being busy,” Satsuki replied.
After talking with Her Majesty about the lifespan of the products, I visited the research lab of the court mages in the royal palace. If my Love-Mage Satsuki was there, I wanted to speak with her.
That hunch hit the mark. I ran into her even though she was working on her day off. She mentioned she was just dropping by and would head home immediately, so I followed her and ended up tagging along to her place.
”No, why are you following me? We could have just talked at the lab…” Satsuki asked.
”Nn-I just wanted to relax with Satsuki for the first time in a while?” I asked.
”…You again. You just said you were going to be busy,” Satsuki said.
”That’s that, and this is this. Since I’m going to be busy, I figured it’s now or never,” I replied.
”Good grief…” Satsuki muttered.
While grumbling, Satsuki guided me to her home. Even when I casually took her hand, she didn’t pull away; she entwined her fingers with mine. Our bodies drew close. The faint scent of her hair wafted toward me.
”…Is Carley-san¹ okay with this?” Satsuki asked.
”I met with her before talking to Her Majesty. I thought letting a bit of time pass might let things ‘ripen’ a bit,” I said.
”……”
The flat stare she gave me felt great. Satsuki has to be like this. Perhaps she saw through my wicked heart, because she pinched my side with the hand not entwined with mine. She didn’t let go of my hand, though. What a sweetheart.
I’ll admit, even I think that was a bit much to say. But in reality, with me visiting every day, the Ancient Elf-also known as “Haha-sama”-also known as Carley-san-doesn’t even have time to handle her own business.
Carley-san needs time right now to face her own libido and affection. Time to not just be developed by me, but to confirm things with her own hands and let her thoughts wander.
Regarding the Elf, I’ve ended up responding with a strange hunch compared to the Beastmen Units I investigated, but it doesn’t feel entirely wrong. Anyway, after saying that, the topic returned to the main point.
”Haa… well, fine. So? The development of a replaceable power mechanism?” Satsuki asked.
”Yeah. It’s fine when you have free time, but keep it in mind as the next task,” I said.
”Mm, understood. It’s certainly my specialty,” Satsuki replied.
I wasn’t just doing this to flirt. I wanted to ask Satsuki to produce one of the countermeasures I mentioned to Her Majesty.
Originally, I was researching the “Magical Dildo-Buddy”² with her-a dream machine where all the gimmicks of our shop’s “Dildo-Buddy” could be swapped out freely. I thought that technology could be repurposed.
Previously, during the development of the “Night Light Wand” for the Wielope Empire, we already succeeded in merging “Pika-Pika Ochinpo-kun” and “Tremble-Dildo-Buddy.”
Since then, she has continued development along with my disciple Nina-Mailse, and there’s no one else better suited for the job. Since I’ll be busy with business for a while, I had to make the request in advance.
”Sorry, but tell Nina too,” I said.
”Yes, yes. But find some time to tell her yourself. That girl is sulking lately because she says you aren’t paying attention to her,” Satsuki replied.
”…Does she sulk?” I asked.
”She’s sulking, alright. Maybe she’s the one being ‘ripened’? Between the kids being born and Carley-san arriving… it’s true she’s been a bit neglected,” Satsuki said.
”Ah-yeah, I get it. Still, if she’s lonely, she could just come over herself…” I said.
”It’s not that simple. You clearly look busy. Besides, going to someone and having them come to you are two different things,” Satsuki replied.
”Heh… is that so?” I asked.
”…What?” Satsuki muttered.
I didn’t ask if she was happy to be getting attention right now. Instead, after confirming no one was around, I kissed her cheek. She froze for a moment before giving a cute reply.
”…Dummy,” Satsuki whispered.
”…Look, we’re here,” Satsuki said.
”Ah, so this is it. …You live in a nice place,” I said.
”Of course. I’m a court mage, you know? It wouldn’t look right if I didn’t live in a place like this,” Satsuki replied.
”That’s true. But… it’s a waste to move out,” I said.
”Mm, but… right?” Satsuki asked.
While being guided into the apartment, we talked. This was one of the reasons I followed her. A little while ago, Satsuki told me she was thinking about moving soon. Her destination, of course, was my “Dildo-Buddy Mansion.”
We started trying for a baby a little while ago. It’s not like we’re in a rush, but if she is pregnant, it wouldn’t be strange to know by now.
If that happens, morning sickness will start and she won’t be in any state to move. I already have a room ready in the “Mansion,” and while she could leave this place as-is, she wants to bring her furniture. I want her to be comfortable during the pregnancy. I wanted to help her too.
I’d also gone to greet her parents recently. They live in the Royal Capital. I was nervous, but they already knew me well, and I got the OK without much fuss.
Satsuki’s grandmother is my magic medicine master, Miranda-baasan. Apparently, the old woman had been talking about me since my training days. Her parents said, “We were a bit surprised, but if Mother likes him…”
It seems that even in her family, being liked by that eccentric old woman is difficult, so they trust her judge of character.
As a side note, her father immediately joined the “Father-in-law’s Association” and is apparently having the time of his life drinking with the other fathers every day. …But I digress.
”…Whoa. It really feels like a single woman’s apartment,” I said.
”What are you talking about? …I’m not practically single anymore,” Satsuki replied.
Upon entering the room, I was enveloped in a heavy, sweet scent. The words slipped out, and she gave me a cute scolding.
It wasn’t huge, but with the security, climate control, and soundproofing, it was a high-end home. Most residences I know in this world are either shacks in the slums or noble estates. This was refreshing.
”Good room. You wanted to take the bed and the desk?” I asked.
”Mm, thanks. Yeah, I bought those myself after I started working… Oh, and the wardrobe, too. Marsetta-san gave me that,” Satsuki replied.
”Huh, really? Do you have people over often?” I asked.
”Sure. Marsetta-san comes by, and lately Amelia and Nina have been hanging out here too,” Satsuki said.
”Ho-hoh?” I asked.
”…What?” Satsuki muttered.
”Nothing. I just thought it sounded like a secret garden,” I said.
”I don’t know what you’re imagining, but we usually just talk about you, so don’t get your hopes up,” Satsuki replied.
We talked while sitting on the edge of the bed. Satsuki has a wide circle of friends. Marsetta-san, Sister Amelia, Nina, and even Kushe, the court mage from the Coalmine.
Among my women, Lily is the one who watches over everything, but Satsuki is the one with the most genuine “friendships” outside the house.
”What do you talk about? Complaining about me?” I asked.
”…I told you to stop, but you just keep digging. Well, it’s not really complaining so much as…” Satsuki said.
”Talk about what we do at night?” I asked.
”……”
She went quiet. I leaned in, placing a hand on her thigh. She averted her eyes, her cheeks flushing-which was as good as a confession. I wrapped an arm around her waist and moved my hand to her chest.
”…Wait,” Satsuki said.
”Hmm? What, are you going to say you ‘didn’t see this coming’?” I asked.
”…I won’t say that, but it’s still noon,” Satsuki replied.
”Since when did we care about that?” I asked.
”……”
Meeting her today was a fluke, but now that the table was set, it would be a crime to leave the feast untouched. I gently pushed her down onto the bed that smelled just like her.
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Summary:
The protagonist visits Satsuki at her palace research lab and follows her home to her upscale apartment. They discuss technical magic developments, such as modular power mechanisms for adult goods. The visit ends with the two of them becoming intimate in her bedroom as they prepare for her to move into his mansion.
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Trivia:
- Satsuki is currently trying to get pregnant with the protagonist’s child.
- The ‘Dildo-Buddy Mansion’ is the protagonist’s main residence where his various partners live.
- Satsuki’s grandmother, Miranda-baasan, was the one who trained the protagonist in magic medicine.
- The ‘Father-in-law’s Association’ is a recurring social group for the fathers of the protagonist’s partners.
- Carley-san, an Ancient Elf, is struggling with self-exploration and her newfound libido
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Character Insight:
Satsuki shows a blend of professional pride as a court mage and personal vulnerability regarding her growing family. She subtly sulks on behalf of Nina-Mailse, showing she cares about the household harmony beyond just her own relationship with the protagonist.
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Behind the Scenes:
The title ‘据え膳食わぬは…’ (Suezen kuwanu wa…) is a shortened version of the proverb ‘Not eating a meal set before you is a man’s shame,’ emphasizing the protagonist’s opportunistic s*xual nature.
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TL Notes:
Notes:
• Satsuki – Miranda’s granddaughter—a talented court mage with long black hair, staff, and palace robes. Prickly tsundere companion of Kento who fought in the dragon subjugation. Now humiliated yet fulfilled as Harvest’s new worker, her research thrives under his guidance while she whispers romantic tips to Amelia.
• Carley – Ancient Elf ‘Mother’ (Haha-sama) of Wielope Empire—young beautiful elven looks w/ ancient aura, long autumn-leaf green hair, flat-chested soft body, carefree villain matriarch to assassins/royalty like Emperor ‘Dee-bou’ & Gustav. Forest Blessing granter, founder/supporter, blunt/pragmatic, Kento progeny-obsessed, chill under magic/tentacle restraints.
• Nina-Mailse – Sacred Artificer from the Holy City with short violet hair and those thick, bottle‑bottom glasses that somehow still look good. A Ward from a big Purist family in the Wielope Empire, but she ditched the whole fundamentalist thing. Sticks close to the Saint and might end up as Kento’s apprentice in the Church of Demon‑Subjugation. Smart, loyal, and quietly rebellious.
• Miranda – An elderly woman known as Granny Miranda. Kento’s master of magic medicine and an experienced midwife. Uses magic to monitor the status of babies in the womb.
• Marsetta – A senior court mage and specialist in magical weaponry. She has disheveled hair tied back, wears glasses, and has deep dark circles under her eyes from lack of sleep. She hasn’t eaten in two days and is under heavy pressure to find a countermeasure for the enemy’s weapons.
• Amelia – A light blue-haired Sister of the Church of Demon-Subjugating and Kento’s shy harem member. A newly awakened “Saint” from Holy Sleep, modest and easily embarrassed with red ears and neck. Wears her habit and treasures Kento’s ring on a necklace.
• Kushe – Chief Mage of the Coalmine Kingdom—a blunt, mischievous court mage and Kento’s companion. Dark green hair worn haphazardly under a loose robe, she’s assertive, knee-complaining, and leaks secrets to push things forward.
• Lily – the sl*ve and primary experiment subject for the magic shop, ‘Harvest.’ She has striking pink hair, Blue eyes, medium breasts, which the Protagonist associates with being ‘wanton’. She has a working knowledge of magic, which she kept hidden from the slave trader.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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