Chapter 159 Sleeping Together
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
By the time the sun had completely set and the surroundings were pitch black, Lady Tina Badcage¹ woke up while being held in Kento’s arms. He couldn’t possibly do something as heartless as leaving the bed and abandoning a woman who had shed tears, so he had fallen asleep while watching over her.
Earlier, he had asked a blushing maid, who had come to check on them in secret, to contact the house, but other than that, he had fallen asleep after watching over Tina the entire time.
”Nyu…” Tina murmured.
Because of this, he showed no reaction even to the sleep-talking voice Tina let out. It was Tina who was suddenly struck with the dream-like situation of waking up in a man’s arms and felt flustered.
Of course, the two were already in a relationship. She had woken up in his arms several times before. However, today she was filled with an extra sense of comfort and security. Ah, was she still in a dream? While thinking such things, her mind gradually began to wake up.
”~~~!”
As her consciousness became clear, she let out a silent scream and turned red as she remembered her own unsightly behavior. For a noble woman, it was natural for relatives to head into battle. Her education had warned her that showing such a panicked state to others was not the behavior of a lady.
It seemed this was not a dream, and he had apparently watched over her as she fell asleep, exhausted from crying. Tina desperately held back the tears that seemed ready to overflow again. If she let out a sob, he might wake up. That would be regrettable, and she didn’t feel like she could look him in the eye if he did wake up.
Therefore, she remained settled in his arms without moving. For a while, she was filled with a sense of security, and then, after realizing she was only in her underwear, her heart began to beat slightly faster.
As she lay there, the door to the room opened with a faint sound. In the dark room, the person holding a light was a different maid from the one Kento had asked to deliver the message. She was a maid close in age to Tina and on somewhat casual terms with her. She approached the bed and called out softly.
”My lady…” the maid said quietly.
”…!!!”
Tina praised herself for not screaming. Focused on Kento’s warmth, she hadn’t noticed the door opening. From that reaction, the maid knew her mistress was awake.
”You are awake, aren’t you? I have placed some water here. I can serve a meal at any time, so please let me know when Kento-sama wakes up…”
”U-umu…” Tina replied.
Tina responded to the whispering maid in a trembling whisper of her own. Precisely because they were close, being seen in this situation was extremely embarrassing. Turning red, she prayed for the maid to leave quickly. However, that wish was not granted. The maid continued further.
”…Have you received… his favor? ” the maid asked.
”Bufu…! W-what…!” Tina sputtered.
Although Tina couldn’t see it, the maid’s face was also bright red. Sensing from Tina’s flustered state at the outrageous question that it was likely they hadn’t yet, the maid continued her words.
”Not yet, then? Well then, shall I bring some light snacks here? We shall let no one approach until morning, so you may relax and enjoy yourselves…”
”W-wait, noja! T-today isn’t that kind of thing, or rather, Father and the others are fighting desperately, so for us to do that…!” Tina replied.
”It is no good. Today, my lady, you must absolutely be held by Kento-sama,” the maid said firmly.
”Ueehh…!?”
Tina became even more flustered by the maid who spoke clearly while blushing. She wanted to refuse, saying it wasn’t the time for such things, but the maid would not back down.
”Listen, my lady’s health visibly worsened after you stopped seeing Kento-sama. We must have you replenish your ‘Kento-sama elements’ immediately and get well. How can you support the Master and the others while you are all withered like this!”
”W-withered… No, t-that may be true, but…” Tina muttered.
Just as the words said, the primary goal was to cheer up the withered young lady. However, it was also a fact that the collective wish of the retainers—who didn’t care who the man was at this point as long as they made a child—was being placed upon her.
Thinking back, the young lady who seemed so lonely after coming to the Royal Capital had become much more energetic than when she spent time in the land of Badcage ever since she met this man.
Her Majesty’s favor was also favorable, and thanks to the innovative heating magic tools, the risk of frostbite for the soldiers had plummeted; in fact, the flamethrowers had greatly confused the enemy army. The fact that he helped with the first social gathering she hosted was the deciding factor. It was also wonderful that he hadn’t been touched by other nobles.
However, the points against him were that he made magic tools that were embarrassing to mention in public, and that he kept many women around and didn’t love only the young lady. But at this point, one couldn’t afford to be picky.
Above all, it was good that the young lady was fond of him. If it were this man’s child, even the stubborn young lady would likely be moved to want to conceive. The maids were certain of that.
Or rather, it would be a problem if it weren’t so. It was partly to protect the traditional Badcage house, but if the young lady didn’t have a child, it would be difficult for them to get married themselves!
At this rate, the Badcage house would be overflowing with maids who had missed their marriageable age. The maids were supporting the relationship with Kento quite seriously.
With the thoughts of the stewards, who wished for the young lady’s happiness and the prosperity of the Badcage house, added to that, tonight’s operation proceeded. Well, the maids also wished for Tina’s happiness just the same…
”Now, my lady, have a glass of water…”
”Eh? Ah, umu?” Tina asked.
”Since we’re here, let’s light some incense…”
”Hmm? This scent, I feel like I’ve smelled it at Harvest²…” Tina muttered.
”Now, move closer to Kento-sama…”
”N-no, like I said, this isn’t the time…” Tina replied.
”It’s fine. Come on, come on!” the maid said.
”Ah, wait…!”
The water she was made to drink was mixed with an aphrodisiac made at Harvest. It was ‘Harlot’s Pastime’³, which had the effect of seducing men. The incense was, of course, also made at Harvest. It was the ‘Incense to Spice Up a Couple’s Bedroom (Provisional)’ which was effective for both men and women.
As for the incense, it was a sample that hadn’t been officially sold yet, but the maids were serious. They had secretly procured it using the Badcage family’s connections. One could also say they had simply asked the Harvest experimental slave, Lily.
”Well then, please enjoy yourselves…” the maid said.
”No, wait…!” Tina called out.
The maid left the room, and Tina looked at Kento’s sleeping face in his arms again. She was worried that the commotion just now might have woken him up.
Fortunately, he was breathing peacefully. In that case, maybe it was fine to just watch over him like this. Thinking that was a mistake, or rather, exactly as the maids intended.
”Mnn…?”
After a while, Tina noticed. Her body felt strangely warm. In particular, heat was rising from the parts touching his body.
After another little while, this time she felt a throbbing deep in her belly. Even though they weren’t being touched, her tips were hard and stiff. They clearly pushed up against her unsexy bra, and when they rubbed, a neutral was brought about.
”F-huu…” Tina sighed.
Her breathing began to grow shallow and ragged. She felt Kento’s presence sleeping next to her immensely. Even without that, he had comforted her so gently that today he looked even more radiant than usual…
”U-fuu…”
She couldn’t help but sniff his scent. She rubbed her cheek against his arm-pillow. She wanted to cling to him… She wanted to press her face against his chest and take a deep breath…
Tina realized she was aroused, but that didn’t mean she could stop it. She rubbed her thighs together. A neutral sound of wetness rang out at the base of her legs.
This is bad, I have to put some distance between us… Just as she thought that and tried to pull her body away.
”Mnn… Where are you going…?” Kento asked sleepily.
”~~~~~♡♡♡!?”
The sleep-talking Kento pulled Tina close with a squeeze. Her vision turned pure white, and stars burst and crackled.
”Be quiet and still…” Kento muttered.
”♡♡♡♡♡!? ♡♡!? ♡!?”
Her head was pressed against his chest, his arms pulled her back toward him, and her lower body was caught by his legs. Tina had completely become Kento’s body pillow.
Telling herself she must not wake him, and that she must be quiet and still as he said, Tina remained frozen, trembling as she peaked again and again.
And then Kento began to breathe peacefully again. Lady Tina’s time of hardship… had begun.
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Summary:
Tina wakes up in Kento’s arms after a crying spell, feeling both secure and embarrassed. A maid enters and aggressively encourages Tina to consummate her relationship with Kento to boost her health and secure the family line. The maid secretly doses Tina with aphrodisiacs and lights seductive incense before leaving. As the drugs take effect, a sleep-talking Kento pulls Tina into a tight embrace, leaving her trapped in a state of intense arousal while trying not to wake him.
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Character Insight:
This chapter highlights the heavy expectations placed on Tina, not just as a noble but as a woman expected to secure her family’s future. Her inner conflict between her ‘lady-like’ education and her genuine affection for Kento is exacerbated by the interference of her maids. The maids’ motivation is hilariously pragmatic—they want her to marry and have kids so they aren’t stuck as single ‘spinster’ maids themselves. Tina’s vulnerability is at its peak here, transitioning from emotional exhaustion to physical overwhelm.
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Behind the Scene:
The author uses the ‘Harvest’ shop items (the protagonist’s business) as plot devices to facilitate the romance/comedy. The mention of ‘unsexy bra’ (iroke no nai bra) highlights Tina’s relatively modest or practical upbringing despite her noble status, making the contrast with the current situation sharper.
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T/L:
Notes:
• Tina Badcage – Silver-haired, red-eyed woman with a very formal, old-fashioned way of speaking, often ending sentences with ‘no ja’. She is the only daughter of the Duke Badcage, tasked with guarding the North for the Canaria Royal Family. She is described as a beauty. Her inexperience suggests a slender build, and her dress is likely formal and aristocratic, though not explicitly stated.
• Kento – The owner of the magic tool shop ‘Harvest,’ which discretely sells adult goods. He’s a former overworked, ordinary salaryman from modern Japan who was suddenly transported (isekai’d) to this fantasy world. He has dark hair and an unremarkable appearance, typically wearing a plain, slightly suspicious-looking shop owner’s clothes looks like Kazuma Satou from certain series. He has a minimal amount of magic power, enough to craft his specialty items.
• 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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