Araya v9c24

Volume 9 Chapter 24 Consolation*


Edited by: Kanaa-senpai


 We used the usual high-end hotel.


 We aren’t lovers, and it isn’t our first time, but I felt like it wouldn’t be right if Cassandra were the only one I didn’t treat this way.


 ”This place is…”


 ”Come on, let’s go inside,” I said.


 ”…Right,” Cassandra replied.


 As expected, Cassandra’s face turned a bit sour as she realized what was about to happen, but when I wrapped my arm around her waist and pulled her close, she followed obediently.


 She wasn’t exactly bursting with enthusiasm, but she didn’t seem to mind enough to refuse.


 Once we entered the room, we started by embracing.


 I took the time to enjoy Cassandra, who looked even more beautiful than usual in her dress, makeup, and perfume.


 ”I love the dignified Cassandra in her usual knight armor, but this is great too,” I said.


 ”Hmph. Daisuke is the same as ever,” she replied.


 She returned the words with a look of exasperation, yet she hugged me back firmly.


 When I pulled back slightly to look at her, she promptly closed her eyes, so I kissed her without hesitation.


 (Mnn… hph…)


 As I checked Cassandra’s body while holding her, I realized it was stiff.


 Fatigue had accumulated, just as I’d predicted.


 She had claimed she wasn’t pushing herself and that she was fine, but she was simply putting on a brave face.


 However, her condition was considerably better than when I had massaged her for the first time.


 ”Your body is stiff again, so let’s start with a massage,” I said.


 ”Ah, I’m counting on you,” she replied.


 Since I had thoroughly taught her how good a massage feels, she accepted it without any refusal.


 Since today’s theme was Cassandra’s relaxation and healing, I wasn’t going to jump straight into the main event.


 Just like that time, I would start with the massage.


 After taking a quick shower together, we changed into nothing but bath towels.


 ”The dress was nice, but I like this look too; it’s sexy,” I said.


 ”The only ones who say such things to me are that bratty junior and Daisuke,” Cassandra said.


 ”The fact is I like it, and you don’t hate it either, right, Cassandra?”


 ”…Well, yeah,” she admitted.


 With a wry smile, I took Cassandra’s hand and had her lie on the bed.


 Starting from the tips of the prone Cassandra’s feet, I began rubbing in rose essential oil diluted with a carrier oil.


 The spaces between the toes are also important, so I carefully kneaded them.


 ”Doing this after a long time… it really works…” Cassandra groaned.


 ”You can tell for yourself how tired you were, right?”


 ”Yeah…”


 In total relaxation mode, Cassandra closed her eyes and surrendered her body.


 Since she had been working for at least thirty consecutive days, it seemed not just her body but her heart was weary as well.


 It couldn’t be helped; I would spare her the lewd massage for now.


 After massaging her entire back, I had her turn over.


 Her soft breasts swayed with a supple jiggle, and her groomed pubic hair came into view.


 Above all, her body, tempered by daily training, was beautiful.


 I was drawn to her beautifully defined abs and kissed them.


 ”Ah… what is it, Daisuke?” Cassandra asked.


 ”No, your body was just so beautiful, I couldn’t help myself,” I said.


 ”Good grief, you are a hopeless fellow,” she replied.


 She seemed a bit exasperated, but it was an irresistible force, so I wanted her to forgive me.


 I carefully massaged the front side as well.


 As expected, fatigue was built up, and the tension in her legs was quite something.


 Moving from the calves up to the thighs, and finishing the hands and arms, I then massaged her stomach and chest.


 I refrained from sexual caressing and devoted myself to a pure massage.


 ”Umu… as expected…” Cassandra noted.


 It was probably rare for Cassandra to praise me so honestly.


 Now that the massage was finished, it was time to just hold each other.


 After wiping our bodies, I pulled Cassandra close.


 ”Now, just relax,” I said.


 ”Ah…”


 I pressed Cassandra’s head—her ear—against my chest and we spent some time slowly like that.


 Neither of us spoke, enjoying the tranquil time.


 I have Regina-san¹ to give me “breast pillows” sometimes, but I’m often on the giving side too.


 Camilla goes without saying, but Ines is surprisingly clingy, and Juliet is the same.


 Sylvie isn’t exactly clingy in that way, but she likes hugging in the first place.


 On the other hand, things never turn into such leisurely play with Nicola, and since Meta and Vanessa aren’t the type to be spoiled, I’ve never done this with those three.


 I would have to try it with them next time.


 ”…Doing this makes me remember the old days,” Cassandra whispered.


 ”Heh, what was Cassandra like when she was little?”


 ”Let’s see… I would train with my father while my mother watched over us, or play with my older sister,” she said.


 ”You have an older sister?”


 ”Yeah. A half-sister, though. My father and mother are gone, and I haven’t seen my sister in nearly twenty years, so I don’t know if she’s even alive.”


 ”I see. I shouldn’t have asked,” I said.


 ”No, there is no need to worry. I was the one who brought it up,” Cassandra replied.


 Just as she said, she seemed to have remembered the past, and her face turned a bit lonely.


 A beautiful woman with a sorrowful face is a striking sight, but the surprise that she would make such a face was stronger.


 I didn’t think she was the type to show weakness, so this meant she truly trusted me.


 ”I haven’t taken a break this past month, but it’s not like I had absolutely no leeway. There were moments when I thought about many things,” she said.


 ”Yeah.”


 ”Meeting Daisuke became an opportunity for me to re-examine what it is I want to do,” Cassandra added.


 Cassandra had previously said she would stay the course “until I strike ‘him’ down.”


 I didn’t know who that opponent was, and there might be things I could help with if she told me, but for now, I could only cheer her on.


 ”Being hardworking is good, but you mustn’t overdo it,” I said.


 ”…That’s true. My mother often told me that as well,” she replied.


 ”She was a kind mother, then.”


 ”Yeah. Not only that, she was a strong person. Far stronger than I,” Cassandra said.


 (Eh? She was stronger than Cassandra, who is B-Rank² equivalent…?)


 This was the first time I was hearing about Cassandra’s upbringing, and I wondered if her mother was some legendary Amazon.


 I imagined a muscular bodybuilder type; that would explain Cassandra’s stoicism.


 ”…Daisuke, you seem to be misunderstanding, but my mother’s level was probably in the single digits, and she wasn’t a combat class to begin with,” Cassandra noted.


 ”I-I see,” I replied.


 This was bad.


 Cassandra’s scornful eyes were rare and cute, but she had clearly realized I was imagining a macho mother.


 ”My mother’s strength was her heart. There were times when life was difficult, but she never once uttered a weakness and was always concerned for me. Though she did scold me strictly at times,” she said.


 Cassandra, giving a wry smile, was probably remembering some failure of hers.


 From her gentle expression, I could tell she deeply respected her mother.


 ”Thinking back, I’ve hardly met with friends since my mother died. It seems my perspective had become a bit narrow,” she said.


 (A bit…? She suddenly challenged me to a duel when we first met, but for Cassandra, was even that only “a bit”?)


 ”I have an idea of what you want to say from that look… but this is just my personality. However, I do feel bad for the trouble I caused,” Cassandra said.


 ”Ah, that’s not a problem, so don’t worry about it,” I said.


 ”That said, what I must do does not change. While I am reflecting and I appreciate your affection, I still cannot become Daisuke’s lover,” she stated.


 ”You said that back then too, but that means you don’t actually dislike the idea of becoming my lover, right?”


 ”Well, I suppose,” she admitted.


 ”Then I’ll wait until Cassandra’s long-cherished wish is fulfilled,” I said.


 ”………Yeah,” she replied.


 After a slightly long silence, Cassandra nodded.


 (Alright, I got her word!)


 ”I said that earlier, but I am happy and grateful that you came to invite me today. So for today, do as you like with me, Daisuke,” she said.


 There was something incredibly enticing about the meek attitude of such a dignified, beautiful knight.


* * *


 We exchanged a hot kiss, setting fire to our calmed bodies and hearts.


 Cassandra wasn’t exactly skilled in technique yet, but as a result of my efforts to develop her body and my continued approaches, she had come to actively seek out at least a kiss.


 ”Today, in my own way, I will do my best to respond to Daisuke’s kindness,” Cassandra said.


 ”I see, but you can be more relaxed about it,” I replied.


 I began caressing her while continuing to kiss intermittently.


 I squished and kneaded her large, soft breasts, making sure to tease the sensitive spots in her mouth.


 Her twitching reactions were adorable.


 I lightly traced around the n**ples that had stood up due to excitement, providing gentle stimulation.


 ”Nn… as usual, you are skilled here too…” Cassandra whispered.


 ”It’s been a while, so I’m going to work hard,” I said.


 ”Please, in moderation… Ah!” she cried out.


 ”Roger that.”


 I intended to be gentle today from the start.


 There were probably few people who could spoil Cassandra, after all.


 I pinched the hardened n**ples and gave them a sharp tug.


 A luscious voice leaked from Cassandra, who was becoming ready to accept me through our kisses.


 ”Nn… Daisuke really does love breasts,” she said.


 ”Is it no good?”


 ”No, I don’t… mind…” she replied.


 Cassandra says I can knead them anytime (even if she doesn’t use those exact words), but I decided to leave the breasts for a moment and check the condition below.


 I enjoyed stroking her tight abs and reached her secret place.


 It wasn’t exactly overflowing, but it was reasonably wet.


 She would be good to go with a little more caressing.


 I caressed her as if kneading her, gathered her juices on my finger, and then pulled her open.


 I lightly rubbed her exposed clitoris with my index finger.


 The voice leaking between the kisses we were sharing expressed her pleasure.


 (Wait, did her clit get a bit bigger? It might just be my imagination, or maybe she’s been practicing on her own. Better not to ask.)


 ”Nnn… Hah… Daisuke, it’s already fine. Come…” Cassandra urged.


 ”Roger.”


 Until now, it had been a pattern of me requesting and Cassandra accepting, but today she was the one asking.


 It was a subtle change, but a big one. It made me incredibly happy.


 I wanted to soak in the emotion, but I couldn’t keep her waiting too long, so I quickly shifted positions and had Cassandra get on all fours.


 Of course, I would do it from the front too, but I wanted to savor the view of her back as well.


 ”Here I go,” I said.


 ”Ah… gh… Kuaa!” she cried out.


 As I aimed and thrust my hips forward, I was swallowed up with a slick squelch.


 Just as she said she wanted it, the inside was perfectly ready to receive me.


 The v**inal interior, filled with heat and slickness, hugged me tightly as if rejoicing in our reunion.


 I grabbed Cassandra’s firm waist and began moving slowly.


 Since it’s been a month, I had to let us get used to each other first.


 ”…Nn… gh… Ah! Daisuke, your consideration is… appreciated, but you can do it harder!” Cassandra begged.


 ”It’s been a while, right? Are you okay?”


 ”Yeah! Today, I’m in the mood for something intense!” she shouted.


 Looking back over her shoulder, Cassandra’s face was very sexy.


 If she wasn’t pushing herself, I would grant her wish.


 I firmly grasped her large buttocks and increased the speed of my hip movements.


 Every time I slammed into her, her buttocks shook with a slapping sound, and the sound of the mucus being stirred into a squelching mess filled the room.


 I was hitting the deepest part of her, and the tone of Cassandra’s voice rose.


 ”Ah! Ah! Good! It’s so good! Daisuke’s thing is… piercing through me!” she cried.


 Her muscular back and buttocks, glowing faintly with sweat, were very erotic.


 While simultaneously attacking her favorite spots, I gave her skin a few licks as well.


 I grabbed her breasts and kneaded them heavily, while lightly tugging her n**ples in time with the thumping thrusts.


 ”Aaah! That… Daisuke… you remembered!” she gasped.


 ”Of course I did.”


 It seemed Cassandra also remembered the Portio Attack³ that had made her come so many times during the Designated Request.


 The undulation inside her became even more intense.


 After continuing that for a while and enjoying the view from the back, I gave her a tight hug and pulled out for a moment.


 Since the juices were already sufficiently flowing, they overflowed and trickled from her.


 ”Haah… Haah… What is it, Daisuke? You haven’t… come yet, have you?” she panted.


 ”The back isn’t bad, but I really want to look at you while we kiss, so I thought I’d change positions,” I said.


 ”Heh, you really are…” she whispered.


 Since Cassandra knew I loved kissing, she smiled at me while looking a bit exasperated.


 After inserting again while she lay on her back, I wrapped my hands around her and pulled her up into my lap.


 ”Oh! As I thought… it’s deep… gh!” she groaned.


 ”I’ll go back if it hurts,” I offered.


 ”I-I’m fine, it’s no problem,” she replied.


 This was only the second time in this position with Cassandra.


 Since she has solid muscle, she has a fair amount of weight, which meant she sank onto me deeply.


 She said she was fine, so I continued.


 I held her buttocks and moved her up and down.


 Since she is about the same height as me, her face was right above mine in this position.


 If I just leaned forward a bit, I could bury my face in her breasts.


 Since there were treasures swaying right in front of my eyes, I took the liberty of savoring them.


 ”Nnn… Daisuke… it’s fine. If my breasts please you… do as you like… ah!” she moaned.


 Today’s Cassandra was truly sweet.


 Perhaps this was her original personality.


 While thrusting firmly all the way to the back, I tasted her, feeling her entire body as she clung to me.


 I was starting to feel like coming, so with regret, I moved toward the finish.


 I pulled my face away from her breasts and gazed at Cassandra as she let out a sweet cry with a melted expression.


 ”Cassandra…”


 ”Ah! Aaah! I know… mmm…” she whispered.


 Sensing it, Cassandra covered me from above and kissed me.


 With a kiss where our tongues entwined clammily, I could clearly tell her level of excitement.


 I wanted to keep going forever, but I accelerated the movement of my hips and entered the final spurt.


 Finally, I pushed all the way to the deepest part, grinding against the most sensitive spots.


 ”Nph… Fuuu… Fuuu… Nnn… Nnnn—!”


 As the climaxing Cassandra hugged me tightly, her body constricted around me, and I released my feelings for her deep inside.


 It seemed Cassandra also felt it reaching her core.


 The way she pulsed around me as I emptied myself was incredible.


 ”Haah… as expected, it’s amazing,” she panted.


 ”Are you satisfied now?” I asked.


 ”…No. Let me feel Daisuke a little longer,” she whispered.


 ”Of course, with pleasure.”


 We can’t be lovers yet, but when we meet like this, there is a sweetness that rivals any couple.


 It’s truly a shame, but it can’t be helped. At least let us enjoy this time.


* * *


 It seemed that being late would cause various problems, so I ended it after the second round, but I at least saw her off to the Knights’ Order barracks before we parted.


 She had changed back into her knight attire.


 ”I was well taken care of today,” she said.


 ”No, today’s date was my wish,” I replied.


 ”…I suppose. Well then… until next time.”


 ”Yeah. Goodnight. Make sure you actually message me this time, okay?”


 ”I know. Nn…” she promised.


 Finally, Cassandra initiated a kiss.


 It was just a light one, but it was like a parting between lovers, and the regret of leaving became stronger.


 Her saying “until next time” was an expression of her intent that I can continue to invite her periodically.


 Since her physical condition was also a matter of the mind, I would send letters as often as possible.


 By the way, the gatekeeper who witnessed Cassandra’s kiss stood there with his jaw dropped, his guard completely gone.


 He was getting scolded by Cassandra, who took notice, but really, she was the one who caused it.


 —


 Summary:


 Daisuke takes Cassandra to a high-end hotel for a therapeutic massage that evolves into intense sexual intimacy. Cassandra reveals a vulnerable side while discussing her mother’s internal strength and her own past family life. The two share a passionate encounter in multiple positions before she returns to her duties at the barracks


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 Trivia:


 - Cassandra has worked for 30 days straight without a break

 - Cassandra is technically B-Rank equivalent in combat prowess

 - The protagonist notes Regina-san is a frequent provider of breast pillow


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 Character Insight:


 Cassandra shows a significant shift from stoic knight to a vulnerable, almost clingy lover, admitting that Daisuke has helped her re-evaluate her narrow perspective.


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 Glossary:


1 -san: A common Japanese honorific used for equals or superiors.

2 Portio Attack: A sexual technique focused on the v**inal portion of the cervix.

3 B-Rank: An adventurer or power ranking system used to denote high-level capability.

4 Knights’ Order: A formal military or guard organization of trained warriors.
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Notes:


• Cassandra – 175 cm tall, short brown hair, muscular build with toned abs; dignified, beautiful Knight‑Vice‑Captain in stiff formal armor. B‑Rank equivalent, fatigued from a month of duty, bound to serve Daisuke as a slave. Cold aura hides trauma and hatred of Otto and traitorous adventurers, yet a thawing intimacy. Niece of Gunther, wields a one‑handed spear and shield in counter‑focused style.

• Daisuke – A young Japanese reincarnate and B-Rank adventurer, he leads the Gale Party with high DEX, alchemy, and healing magic, while also possessing rare skills like ‘Insight’ and expert-level massage, sexual development, and soothing physical contact—headpats and lap pillows—that he uses to care for his many partners, including Gerta, Elisa, Regina, and Cassandra. Lean and youthful in appearance, he maintains a casual, modern demeanor, clinically affectionate yet deeply sincere, balancing his lecherous inner thoughts with protective mentorship and pragmatic leadership. An Item Box holder and self-described social pushover, he manages a complex household with clinical care, exceptional cooking, and unwavering concern for his partners’ well-being, navigating a dangerous world through physical and emotional nurturing.

• Regina – Late‑twenties high‑class courtesan with long plum‑purple hair, green eyes, voluptuous top‑tier figure and large breasts, wearing a marine‑blue thigh‑split dress and thigh‑high socks. Senior Beastman mentor to Nora and Rita, runs Daydream (BSS) with maternal grace. Lover of Suzuki Daisuke, shares advanced sexual techniques, hides aging insecurities and past secrets.

• Camilla – Fox‑type beastwoman, near adulthood, with a sleek upright tail that wags fast when excited or fantasizing about intimacy with her Master. She is overtly affectionate toward Daisuke, loves sweets, shyly serves as his slave, clings to him on outings, and is exuberantly happy just to be near him, often nuzzling and sniffing him suggestively.

• Juliet – An 18‑year‑old cat‑beastwoman with a blue bob, expressive ears and a curvaceous build, she wields a greatsword and the rare Idaten skill as a fastidious Gale Party instructor. Prickly, tsundere and grumpy‑looking, her tail wags when happy despite outward perversity. She hides a lonely heart, soothed only by Daisuke, whom she quietly protects and pouts when ignored; slowly opening to housemates like Grete.

• Ines – An 18‑year‑old, 170 cm D‑Rank Magic Swordsman with long silky emerald hair, blue eyes, heart‑shaped gaze, slender waist, large breasts and curvy frame in college‑style heavy armor. Sharp, dignified expression; she leads the Gale Party, guides its women, balances Daisuke’s harem and secretly longs for a child. Kind, motherly, yet insecure about her sexual skill, she seeks Daisuke’s reassurance.

• Sylvie – Petite 140 cm elven spirit mage with long wavy blonde hair and twitching pointed ears that move with her mood, blue eyes, and a playful, motherly charm. She wears a white blouse and an embroidered yellow forest-scented skirt, swapping to gothic-lolita lace-up boots for dates. A Gale adventurer and Daisuke’s magic teacher who wields Water and Wind while summoning Intermediate Spirits, she’s observant, devoted, and masks deep loneliness with fearless smiles. Older sister to Camilla, she shares a home with other women, seeks Daisuke’s love advice, and is his second lover—surprisingly adept at romance and delighting in being pampered.

• Vanessa – Red‑haired, ponytail‑tied veteran of the Twelfth Floor, this muscular Magic Bludgeoneer dons wild, revealing gear, thick‑thighed and wielding a fire‑infused mace as Wyvern Slayer vanguard. Blunt, teasing, sleep‑resistant in Orc zones, she was saved by Daisuke and now mentors Nicola—proactive yet shy in intimacy, mixing rough charm with fierce loyalty.

• Nicola – Petite 160 cm rookie adventurer with blue‑green side‑tail hair, cute like a small animal, shy and stuttering. Member of First Blood, trains under Vanessa, hides a perverted side, shares a lover‑like bond with Daisuke—bold in intimacy, moves into his home, feels secure in his lap, appreciative and excitable.

• Meta – A 160 cm tall, curvy mid‑20s priestess with straight blonde hair, warm pink aura and high‑waisted robes that highlight her large breasts. Former man‑hating duchess turned divorcee, she now radiates borderline‑religious devotion to Daisuke, knows his every preference, stays cold toward other men, and speaks in long, manic torrents praising his physical and spiritual magnificence. An eloquent adventurer who became his lover after he saved her, she mediates the group.


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