Chapter 94 An Archbishop’s Ambush and the Mother Superior’s Secret
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
”Now then, what was it again?”
”Please, do get a hold of yourself. You were supposed to continue your rounds requesting investments today, weren’t you?” Lily¹ said.
Ah, that was it, that was it. I allowed the words of my experimental slave to sharpen my wandering mind. Yesterday had been a whirlwind; I’d enjoyed a grand night with the girls, spent the daylight hours soliciting funds, ended up having to take responsibility for Aerith-jou², and even had Lady Tina Badcage³, daughter of the Duke, drop by the shop. It had all been quite exhausting.
Because of that, my head was still a bit foggy, yet Lily, who had been quite disheveled herself last night, was now perfectly crisp and helping me tidy my appearance. After checking my slightly finer business clothes, the presentation materials, and the product samples, I was just about to head out when she called me back.
”Master. You haven’t given me my goodbye kiss yet,” she said.
”Mm, quite right. I’m off then.”
I was made to offer a kiss far too passionate for a mere ‘goodbye,’ and then I finally set off for my business meeting.
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”Well now, congratulations on your marriage. I would truly love for you to let me preside over the wedding ceremony.”
Upon visiting the Canarias Cathedral⁴ to request an investment, Archbishop Trantestar, who was waiting in the room I’d been shown to, spoke those words the moment we met. This middle-aged man, who never let his thin smile fade, had clearly picked up the information from somewhere, as was his habit.
”No, I am not getting married, nor do I have any plans for a wedding ceremony,” I said.
”Oh, is that so?” the Archbishop asked.
”Regardless of whether you file the paperwork, you really ought to have a ceremony♡ After all, it is every girl’s dream, isn’t it?♡” Mother Marian⁵ said, swaying her body with her usual serpentine grace. Setting the Archbishop aside, I found this bewitching beauty a bit difficult to handle; she reminded me of the trauma from the Tremble-Dildo-Buddy⁶ sales suspension incident.
”By the way, returning one of our sisters to secular life requires quite a bit of procedure, so do let me know early when the time comes, won’t you?♡”
”…If you are referring to Sister Amelia⁷, there are no such plans at the moment either. It seems she has no intention of doing so herself.”
”Really? But hearts can change, you know?♡ Especially when one sees a happy pregnant woman. Do try to keep that in mind for her…♡” Marian said, her eyes surprisingly gentle. Despite everything, it seemed she was truly thinking of me and Amelia in her own way. I decided to follow her advice and keep it firmly in mind.
”By the way, do remember that a donation is required when returning to secular life. Ah, and if you happen to get a sister pregnant, we’ll be asking for double the usual donation, so be careful there. Though, personally, I’d find such a development rather profitable, wouldn’t I?”
Archbishop Trantestar said this with that same thin smile. He really was a man with a wicked personality. I made sure never to forget those words.
”So, I heard you were here to ask for an investment?” the Archbishop asked.
”Yes. I wish to sell a new line of products, but the variety is vast and I require capital for mass production. We are also looking toward sales in various cities, aided by the Church of Demon-Subjugation⁸…”
”Ah, thanks to that, they are immensely popular with nuns and practitioners all over. I can hardly turn down a chance at a new profitable venture.”
”By the way, could you tell me what sort of new products they are?♡ From the advance materials and what I’ve heard from that girl, they are ‘internal’ types, aren’t they?♡”
”Yes, I have them ready here.”
I spread the ‘internal’ product group I’d brought across the desk, explaining the effects and properties of each one. The two of them listened with great interest, occasionally checking the documents Amelia had provided.
”I see, I see♡ To think you’ve taken that ‘Internal Cleansing Slime’ and specialized it so much for ‘acts’…♡”
”Are you familiar with it?” I asked.
”Of course♡ It’s a method certain clergy members have used since ancient times. It protects the lower regions from succubus attacks, and it’s quite convenient to eliminate the need for those vulnerable moments in the restroom♡”
”If the other products bear the Harvest⁹ brand, I suppose there is no doubt. But unfortunately, I am no expert in these matters. Mother Marian, what do you truly think? Will they sell?” the Archbishop asked.
”They will undoubtedly sell♡ In fact, I want them for myself right this instant…♡♡♡”
Mother Marian said this as she brushed her wavy purple hair against her cheek in an inexplicably alluring manner, picking up a Twenty-One-Star Ans Beads¹⁰ in Large size. Every movement of her fingertips as she caressed the spheres was steeped in provocative intent.
”I can leave the samples with you. However, I don’t recommend using advanced tools until the ‘training’ has progressed. With diligent effort, most products can be used after about a month, so please use the beginner versions until then.”
”Oh, there is no need for concern♡ I shall try them out this very evening…♡♡♡” Marian said, smiling with a look that would be quite unsuitable for children as she gave her hips a little sway. It seemed she was already ‘trained.’ Furthermore, if she could accept the Twenty-One-Star beads through traditional, inconvenient methods without using the ‘Slime that Nests in the Rear,’ she was truly a veteran of the craft…
”Also, let’s see, it would likely be troublesome later if we didn’t send some to the ‘Saint,’ so could you prepare another set of samples?” the Archbishop asked.
That reminded me. The woman with the hidden face and the strangely light tone of voice who had snatched the finale of that ‘Dildo-Buddy Trial.’ The woman who called the Archbishop ‘Testa-san’ and the Queen ‘Set-chan.’
’I don’t think those tools are dangerous at all, really-‘
’Wow, amazing! This is definitely the kind of thing that feels good!’
’Hey, hey, don’t be such a buzzkill, Kento-chi!’
’In the name of the Great God, I, Loire-Rose¹¹, shall grant my recognition…’
’These items are not enemies of humanity. They are evidence of a noble step toward human peace and development…’
’May the protection of God be upon us. May we be granted the heart and body to strike down the “demons”…’
’Okay! I’ll leave the rest to you! Ken-pippi, let’s meet again!’
That’s right, her name was definitely Loire-Rose. She had delivered the verdict with a strange divinity and decided on the resale of the Tremble-Dildo-Buddy. I also happened to remember her saying, “let’s meet again.”
However, I didn’t think she had introduced herself as a ‘Saint.’ She was only called ‘Loire-Rose,’ and she had referred to herself that way as well.
”T-that is a great honor. To think the ‘Saint’ would know of our products…”
”Eh? Know of them? Why, back during the ‘Trial’ she…”
In an instant, the Archbishop was sent flying with a thunderous roar. He moved at a speed my eyes couldn’t even follow. In his place, Mother Marian sat in the chair the Archbishop had occupied. The Archbishop remained on the floor, not twitching a muscle.
”Do forgive us♡ It seems this loose-lipped idiot of an Archbishop has suddenly fallen ill♡” she said, looking toward him with terrifyingly cold eyes, without even turning her head. This was a direct order to pretend I had heard and noticed nothing.
”T-that is a terrible shame. Please tell the Archbishop I hope he feels better…”
”Hehe, it’s quite alright♡ That fool wouldn’t die even if you killed him♡”
”U-um, right, about the samples. Since there are various uses for them, I shall provide three sets, including the ones I brought today. One for Mother Marian, and the other two for whoever you see fit, or perhaps for demonstrations within the Church…”
”Oh, that would be a great help♡ Once the sales begin, I’m sure our sisters will want them too, so I’ll count on you then♡”
”Yes, I look forward to working with you.”
My response seemed to be the correct one, as Mother Marian nodded with a bright smile. My blood had run cold for a moment, but the deal was struck. Following the Tasogare Merchant Guild¹², the Beast-person Association¹³, and the Adventurers’ Guild, I had now secured investment from the Church of Demon-Subjugation as well.
All that remained was my shop’s greatest patron, Her Majesty the Queen. I never imagined I would come this far in less than three years since opening. The distribution of ‘internal’ products was a plan I had originally intended to achieve slowly over the course of a decade.
Allowing my expression to soften just a fraction, I left the Cathedral. Incidentally, the Archbishop remained sprawled on the floor until the moment I stepped out.
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Summary:
Kento visits the Canarias Cathedral to secure funding for his new line of ‘internal’ products. He navigates a tense and humorous meeting with Archbishop Trantestar and Mother Marian, narrowly avoiding a secret involving the ‘Saint’ Loire-Rose.
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Character Insight:
This chapter highlights Kento’s growing influence and his ability to handle high-stakes social interactions with eccentric power players. Mother Marian’s sudden violence toward the Archbishop suggests a deep-seated hierarchy and protective secrecy within the Church, while Kento’s quick wit in de-escalating the situation shows his maturity as a merchant.
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Behind the Scene:
The interaction between the Archbishop and Mother Marian hints at a long-standing, perhaps slightly dysfunctional, professional relationship where Marian holds the actual physical authority when secrets are at risk.
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T/L:
¹ [Lily] Kento’s loyal slave and assistant. ↩
² [Aerith-jou] A noble lady Kento recently became responsible for. ↩
³ [Tina Badcage] A high-ranking noblewoman who recently visited Kento’s shop. ↩
⁴ [Canarias Cathedral] The primary religious hub in the region. ↩
⁵ [Mother Marian] A powerful and seductive figure within the Church. ↩
⁶ [Tremble-Dildo-Buddy] A controversial product previously sold by Kento. ↩
⁷ [Sister Amelia] A nun currently working with Kento. ↩
⁸ [Church of Demon-Subjugation] The specific branch of the church dealing with hostile entities. ↩
⁹ [Harvest] The name of Kento’s magic shop. ↩
¹⁰ [Twenty-One-Star Ans Beads] A specific luxury internal accessory. ↩
¹¹ [Loire-Rose] The identity of the ‘Saint’ who intervened in Kento’s trial. ↩
¹² [Tasogare Merchant Guild] One of Kento’s primary business partners. ↩
¹³ [Beast-person Association] An organization representing demi-humans that has invested in Kento. ↩
Notes:
• 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.
• 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.
• Aerith – A wolf beast-person and Ouka’s daughter. She is intensely attracted to Kento’s creative genius and is not shy about showing her interest. Have gray fur hair and tail, wearing elegant dress.
• Trantestar – The middle-aged man Archbishop of Canarias and the initiator of the current trial. He is an alleged ally of Kento but remains suspiciously neutral.
• Marian – A ‘Mother’ and supervisor from the Church of Demon-Subjugation. Her appearance and demeanor defy the Church’s purported ‘chastity,’ instead she has wavy purple long hair, busty, black nun, tear mole under eye, and monroe walk. She has arrived with a clear purpose: to confront Kento about the ‘Devil’s Stick.
• Amelia – The Sister of the Church of Demon-Subjugating, who usually buys from Kento, has light blue hair.
• 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.
• Loire-Rose – The current Saintess, possessing a divine appearance yet a modern, playful, and irreverent attitude that clashes with Church tradition. She has white hair, pale skin, blue eyes, and wears clergy robes.
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