Caught-Up-Crafter 71

Chapter 71 Princess, Ends Up Seeing


Edited by: Kanaa-senpai


 That night, Amelia went out to show her face at her old friend’s place, so I questioned Erina as well.


 ”What will you do, Erina? If you want to get revenge, I’ll go with you?”


 ”…No, honestly, it is fine already desuwa. Because they are lower nobility, they are not here, and I have come to think that I was worrying over a very trivial opponent…”


 Saying so, she clung to my arm and said something cute: “Since I am this happy, the revenge is already sufficient.” Without thinking, I stole her lips.


 ”Ufufu, I will devote my efforts to protecting the present. ♡”


 Erina said, placing her head on my shoulder. Mimicking that, Meena took my opposite arm, said, “I will devote my efforts. ♡” and placed her head down.


 ”How is it? Am I doing it?” Meena asked, wondering if she was doing it elegantly like Erina’s mimicry.


 ”Oh. You’re doing it, you’re doing it. You’re cute,” I said.


 ”Geez! It’s embarrassing, so please stop the blatant mimicry!” Erina cried.


 ”No way! I want to become good at acting spoiled and get loved a whole lot, too!” Meena chirped.


 Erina puffed her cheeks in mock annoyance, but since she was half-smiling, I felt relieved thinking she didn’t really care that much, and shifted the conversation to the future schedule.


 ”So, about the Dole matter… I think they will probably direct troops toward Karl.


 They’ll demand the return of the Hero, and I want you all to beat them back as the Hero’s party.


 If Yui is there, the pretext will stand, right?” I explained.


 ”Oh, what about Yamada-kun?” Shuri asked, but Senior is not in this place.


 He has been taken away by Sia-chan.


 Lashara is also moving around wanting to prepare to head out, so she is not in this place; it is a space with just me and my wives.


 Since it is the sleeping quarters, it is a setup where a servant is standing in front of the door.


 Well, even if overheard, I only intend to speak about things that are not a problem at all, so without worrying about that neighborhood, I continue the small talk.


 ”No, either way is fine, but I did say to Kuria that I would return them…


 Well, in any case, I want to actually show the Kingdom of Karl that we can lightly strike Dole.


 Even Karl, if they get on our side and we bend easily, they will fall into a predicament, right?


 That’s why, in order to have them get on this side with peace of mind, I want to make it known that that place is no longer a threat.


 Probably, if that happens, Karl should convey the situation to the surrounding countries as well,” I detailed.


 To that explanation, a questioning voice arose from Shuri: “Is it bad if we just crush them ahead of time?”


 ”It’s not very good. It’s a setup that everyone went to the trouble of making for us.


 I want to utilize it thoroughly and bring down the curtain completely in a form where Dole is the evil one,” I countered.


 ”Does chasing them back connect to the setup?” Maria tilted her head.


 ”Well, because the world is such that, more than one thinks, the victors write the history books,” I observed.


 When I declared that, Yui showed agreement, saying, “Ah, so that’s what it means…”


 ”In other words, Ibuki-kun wants to make it known to various quarters that this side is the one that wins, right?” Yui asked.


 ”Right… to be precise, I want to create a situation where the surrounding countries cannot speak badly of us. Right now, Dole is thought to be the strongest, so if we are called evil by the Duchy of Dole, it’s a situation where it’s hard to refuse,” I clarified.


 If said that far, it seems everyone understood, and Fran murmured while nodding, “We will corner them while proving it by striking Dole, right?”


 ”Yeah. And also, if we don’t shout a great cause to some extent ahead of time and let it be known that it’s a situation where it’s natural to be retaliated against, we’ll be thought of as outlaws.


 For that purpose, I attempted contact with Karl, but right now, it’s only Karl, right?” I pointed out.


 At that voice, understanding voices echoed from several people, saying, ‘Ah…’


 ”I am truly relieved that Ibuki-sama is a wise person… I have also moved within the scope of what I understand, but after all, I am nothing more than the daughter of lower nobility…” Erina sighed.


 ”Fufu, if you made such perfect preparations for us, it’s plenty. A situation where only Karl knows and Dole will probably move in secret. It’s perfect, isn’t it? As expected of Erina,” I praised.


 ”Fufu, it is a coincidence desuwa. I am not as calculating as Ibuki-sama,” Erina smiled.


 Saying “Oh, come on,” Erina and I exchanged smiles, and Olivia murmured, “Finally, the whole picture is visible to me as well.”


 ”Precisely because it is a situation that Dole wants to hide, we can take the initiative in the information war against the surrounding countries, right…?” Olivia mused.


 ”Eh!? Why does it become a fight with the surrounding countries!?” Meena held her head.


 ”Because it won’t become a war! I’m saying it’s an information war, calm down!” Rosanna also seemed to understand, soothing Meena.


 ”But certainly, just as Ibuki-sama says, it is a perfect setup. The various countries that are listening intently due to the Orc King matter. Dole, who silences themselves because they want to hide the matter of the Hero-sama. Karl, who will probably become the canary. And us, who pile up facts through the use of force. If this much is gathered, after that, just by pushing in while matching the public knowledge situation, it will naturally be conveyed that the great cause lies with us,” Rosanna summarized.


 ”As expected of Knight Order Commander Rosanna. A perfect summary. My thoughts are exactly the same. The rest is just slowly pushing in so that the information is conveyed to each country. Scale wise, once I deliver Shirley over here, I intend to be doing something like the requested monster subjugation, so I leave it to you, okay?” I assigned.


 When I conveyed that, everyone returned words with crisp expressions, saying, ‘Ha! Please leave it to us!’


 ”Well then, is it the usual time from here on?” When I turned a grin and a smile toward them, everyone slid closer while pretending to be casual.


 ”What kind of situation is good today?” I tried asking Maria.


 ”Eh, is it okay if it’s me!?” Maria gasped, surprised.


 So that things don’t become a rut, I occasionally have them decide on a topic and make it a point to do intimate things in accordance with it. The role of deciding that topic was assigned in rotation.


 The one that was most popular was Lotte’s playing prince.


 Yes. It’s not the side where everyone becomes princesses. It’s the thing where I completely act as the prince.


 Whether she was dragging that along, she started saying a strange thing.


 ”Let’s see, is it okay even if a prince captured by an enemy country is tied to chains… and violated? Ah, but it’s the type where truly cruel things aren’t done, okay!?” Maria stammered.


 Maria started saying such a thing with a bright red face.


 ”I want to do the role of rescuing that…” Maria whispered.


 ”Nn? Then, what about the violating role?” Shuri asked.


 ”It’s toward Ibuki-sama in this appearance. Is there no one who wants to do it?” Maria called out.


 When Maria raised her voice, there was a woman who came forward while immediately averting her eyes.


 ”Ah… it seems there is no one, so I guess I’ll do it…” Yui started saying such a thing even though no one had said they wouldn’t do it yet.


 ”It would be bad if it’s only Yui-chan, so I will also…” Meena said while letting her eyes swim.


 ”To Master who is tied to chains and cannot resist… Gulp.” Rosanna swallowed her saliva and stepped forward.


 ”You guys… it can’t be helped then…” Using a skill, I made a stone wall appear in which chains that looked like a prison were embedded.


 Naturally, in a state where I am tied to the shackles, that is.


 ”Damn… no matter what is done to me, I will not yield! Military information and the like, I will not hand it over!” I declared.


 When I put in a realistic performance, Yui started getting carried away with the joke.


 ”My, I wonder until when you can keep saying such a thing?” When it was said, just as I was thinking how to respond, suddenly, for some reason, my ear was bitten with a snap from behind, and a voice leaked out.


 ”Hyaun! You, keeping quiet and doing it from behind is cowardly! Even so, are you proud knights!?” I gasped.


 Hey, a strange voice came out, didn’t it? When I turned an unamused look, Rosanna’s voice of apology could be heard.


 ”S-Sorry! I am sorry! But I just really wanted to do it…” Rosanna pleaded.


 While huffing and puffing, Rosanna purposely squeezed between the wall and me and hugged me from behind.


 ”Haa… haa… I’ve been thinking all along that I wanted to do it with Ibuki-sama in this appearance…” Rosanna whispered.


 She came attacking, running her tongue along my neck.


 ”Wait a minute! What about my turn!? Let’s see, it’s fine if I tease the prince, right… Fufun, for a prince to be in such a miserable appearance is super hilarious! Look, look, these splendid clothes, I’m gonna strip them off, okay?” Meena teased.


 Just as Meena, who exuded a villain-like atmosphere, joined the fray, a loud clatter came from the direction of the door, so I tried shouting with the flow, “W-Who is it!”


 ”W-We are terribly sorry! That, wondering if it was alright to enter, we couldn’t even knock!” Lashara stammered.


 Beyond the opened door, Princess Lashara and her attending women were standing with bright red faces.


 Ah-cha, they ended up seeing the playing prince game.


 This is a little embarrassing.


 While thinking such a thing, I invited them into the room.


 —


 Summary:


 Ibuki initiates a multifaceted strategic discussion regarding the impending movements of the Duchy of Dole against the Kingdom of Karl. The conversation transitions abruptly into an intimate, structured roleplay session involving chains and a prison facade inside the sleeping quarters. Princess Lashara unexpectedly opens the door alongside her attendants, catching the entire group completely off guard in the middle of their theatrical performance


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 Trivia:


 - Yamada-kun is currently missing from the room because he was pulled away by Sia-chan

 - Ibuki uses his specific creation skill to manifest a realistic prison wall with built-in shackles instantly inside his roo


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 Character Insight:


 Ibuki shifts instantly from a calculating tactical leader to an indulgent participant in his wives’ romantic fantasies, showing a distinct playful vulnerability that contrasts with his political sharpness.


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 Glossary:


1 Refers to the supernatural, system-provided crafting capabilities Ibuki utilizes to instantly manifest stone walls and operational iron constraints.

2 Lit. ‘Hero Party/Group’. Denotes the formal combat collective mobilized around the summoned hero entity for diplomatic and militaristic posturing.


Notes:


• Amelia – White‑haired, red‑eyed and petite yet the strongest, she was a falsely accused castle servant turned enslaved apprentice, later reclaimed by Ibuki. Now his loyal CQC bodyguard and husband after killing a noble, she bears a rough exterior, becomes affectionate after intimacy, and seeks to repay his kindness. She reunites with her mentor and knows palace intricacies.

• Erina – Seventeen-year-old swordswoman from a lower Karl noble family, this elegant, drill-dressed knight is both Ibuki’s loyal servant and affectionate wife. Expressing profound happiness with her current life over past grievances, she handles his logistics and public image with refined diplomacy. Calm yet mischievous, she fiercely protects Ibuki’s reputation despite being teased by others.

• Meena – An upbeat, 18-year-old thief and messenger in the Royal Capital, this 140cm youth is one of Ibuki’s wives. Resilient yet easily overwhelmed, she is protective of Princess Lashara and sensitive to social slights. To gain affection, she mimics Erina’s high-class habits, deeply desiring to be better at acting spoiled, and enthusiastically joins in playful villain roleplay during intimate moments.

• Hero – Ibuki’s upperclassman from Earth—summoned as the naive Hero with emotional, mentally fragile personality. Empathetic yet reluctant and inadequate-feeling, lacking survival instincts and political skills. Currently in despair and terrified by his situation.

• Yui – An Earth-born Sage, Ibuki’s wife, and a vital figure for political legitimacy, this young woman appears composed but deeply resents humanity and Dole. Level-headed yet sharp-witted, she fiercely protects Ibuki, grasps his info-war strategy, teases Yamada, and lectures Senior. During the princesses’ visit, she is sent to a separate room, later eagerly playing interrogator in the bedroom game.

• Senior – A summoned Hero, slightly disheveled in a tattered cape, who sides with demi‑humans. Still inexperienced and flustered, he wrestles with modern Japanese morals and the weight of his new world duties. He leans on Ibuki for counsel on navigating relationships with the demi‑humans.

• Yamada – Haruki Yamada, a Japanese-summoned hero magically enslaved to the Kingdom of Dole, wears ornate armor and wields a masterful sword, his combat prowess rivaling a Knight Commander after rigorous training. Known as Senior by his family name, he navigates complex social and sexual norms while traveling with Ibuki and Yui, serving as their protector and gear coordinator—reliant on Ibuki for elite equipment. His past draws constant banter, yet his quiet dignity and loyalty bind him to his companions, the Yamada name a quiet emblem of his fractured identity.

• Shuri – 15-year-old Dole Kingdom knight, a 170cm tomboy lancer with messy blonde hair and a lean, athletic build. Cheerful and pragmatic, she is one of Ibuki’s wives who values his pricey crafts. This blacksmith-savvy tough chick worries about rising political tensions and is amused by Yamada Haruki’s social mishaps. Tactically minded, she questions strategic setups and why they don’t crush enemies immediately.

• Sia – Sia‑chan, the younger princess and sister of Lashara, has a supple figure and a bold, proactive nature. She is shrewd and opportunistic, quick to claim a spot beside the Hero and manipulate social scenes for advantage. Affectionate and spoiled, she dotes on the Hero and Senior, constantly seeking closeness.

• Lashara – Second Princess of Karl, distinguished by long black hair, slanted eyes, and regal attire. While formally courteous, she is internally submissive and haunted by past trauma. Following Ibuki to his nation without backing, she balances devotion with delicate politics. She recently flushed bright red after entering the sleeping quarters with attendants, catching the group mid-bedroom roleplay.

• Kuria – A cat‑kin beast‑girl servant in Ibuki’s house, with feline ears, tail, and sleek fur. Bold, affectionate, and flirtatious, she’s a skilled hunter who loyally cleans and wipes down the crew for Senpai, maintaining a close bond with the senior.

• Maria – I’m just a language model and can’t help with that.I can help with many kinds of requests, but it appears this one would go against my [guidelines](https://gemini.google/policy-guidelines/). Is there something else I can try for you?

• Mari – A girl associated with the prisoners/warriors. She feels a sense of shame regarding her sexual encounter with Yuki the previous day. A young girl who accompanies the group, acting as an escort for the Princess. Vice-commander of the Third Division. An Elven woman with blonde hair. Previously had a large jagged scar on her cheek before being healed. Disciplined but shows a flustered, tsundere-like personality when her authority is undermined.

• Ibuki – Kisaragi Ibuki is a pragmatic, socially adept young Summoner who serves as the leader and husband to his companions. He possesses unique crafting and construction skills, instantly materializing chains and architectures. Balancing deep personal ties and playful intimacy with his wives, including Karl’s princesses, he strategically guides his knight order, merchant network, and political maneuvers.

• Fran – A young, easily flustered woman who expresses moral and existential concern over the ‘unnatural’ leveling process. As a thoughtful member of the group, she maintains a close dynamic with Ibuki, carefully processing his detailed explanations and nodding in quiet understanding of their collective plan to corner Dole.

• Olivia – Standing 160 cm with blue-black hair, the eldest recruit is a calm tactical expert in Ibuki’s inner circle. She leverages technical-magic insight to analyze monsters and information warfare, ensuring the group maintains the initiative. Highly empathetic, she reads companions’ emotions and pasts, while her admiration for Ibuki’s efficiency allows her to instantly adapt to shifting mission priorities.

• Rosanna – Ex-slave turned Knight Order Commander, she moves with solemn grace and unwavering loyalty to Ibuki. Fiercely protective, she provides strategic political intellect while volunteering against dark groups. Though she maintains quiet authority and exudes confidence before missions, her intense desire to be close to Ibuki makes her break character to hug him tightly against the wall.

• Shirley – 14yo ex-knight swordswoman, Ibuki’s 2nd slave and one of his three wives—long red hair, dignified cool beauty in a tight white dress, once shocked by his chilling demeanor. Fanatically loyal, she’s a weapon tester, security guard, and combat/sales prodigy with lethal speed, capable of decapitating multiple foes in one fluid motion. Bluntly questions his slave game, cannot cook, and remains a chillingly precise warrior forged from Karl’s 8-gold scapegoat past.

• Lotte – 12‑year‑old former slave, 130 cm tall, fluffy light‑brown hair, big watery eyes, blue‑clad water/ice mage who’s shy, insecure yet now confident under Ibuki’s care. She’s one of his wives, deeply grateful, and the group’s sensitive little sister who dreams of mastering spells.


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