Chapter 172 An Ongoing Interview Between Man and Woman
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
”Esrain. Are you saying you wish to obtain their power for yourself as well?” I asked.
”N. My primary occupation is a sorcery¹ researcher. It is difficult to believe a being exists who can freely bestow the power of flight. However, she makes the third individual I have witnessed utilizing flight sorcery. In all likelihood, you as well…”
Esrain shifted her gaze toward Eme-rald. Eme-rald offered a small nod and floated into the air to demonstrate.
”Of course I can fly,” Eme-rald said.
”As I suspected… I understand the complexity because I have conducted my own research into flight sorcery. I am well aware of just how advanced a technique it is. If it is possible for me to acquire it, then I wish to do so,” Esrain said.
The power of a Magic Girl² isn’t actually sorcery; it is magic… but I could see her interest was piqued.
”It is true that I possess the ability³ to grant such formidable power to others,” I said.
”N. To begin with, the mere fact that you reside in the depths of the Demon Forest⁴ proves you possess unique abilities far beyond those of ordinary people,” Esrain replied.
”If you are asking whether I can grant this power to you, the answer is yes,” I said.
”……!”
Millrose’s eyes widened, her interest clearly stirred by my declaration.
”However, I only bestow this power upon those who possess my absolute trust. I have no intention of giving it to the Esrain of right now,” I said.
”…Would you at least consider it, depending on my job performance?” Esrain asked.
”Naturally. Though, if that time comes, it would require you to continue working in this land and… engage in s*xual intercourse with me,” I said.
”………”
I casually drop the fact that s*x with me is a prerequisite. I wondered how she would take it… but Esrain accepted the condition with striking composure.
”I see… so that is why you have not made playthings of us until today,” Esrain said.
”Eh…”
”S*xual intercourse with the Magic Labyrinth King⁵ is simultaneously an act of granting power to the recipient. You could not afford to grant such power to criminals like us,” Esrain said.
”I see… if that is the case, it certainly explains why you never laid a hand on any of us. Even though we were all constantly naked,” Millrose added.
They’re slightly misunderstanding the situation! I should probably set the record straight.
”Even if I were to have s*x with you, whether I actually grant you power is entirely up to my will. The reason I didn’t attack you was simply because there was no need to,” I said.
”…Eh?”
”Could it be… that you are only capable of feeling lust for petite women…?” Esrain asked.
Whoops. Now they’ve jumped to a completely different misunderstanding! Granted, Eme-rald, Heliodor, and the others are always in their petite forms while transformed…
In reality, Heliodor and Lace Agate’s body types don’t actually change when they transform. But since having s*x with me is a condition for receiving power, and from their perspective, every woman who gained power was petite.
They’ve concluded that I can’t get aroused unless a woman has that specific body type, and that’s why I haven’t touched the female knights until today…
I definitely want to clear this up. I turned my gaze toward Eme-rald and Sardonyx. Just as Sardonyx took her seat, they both deactivated their transformations simultaneously.
”Eh…!?”
”……!?”
”Hwaah…!?”
Cleonora and Liliarette. All three captives were stunned by the two princesses who had suddenly materialized.
I’d had these two standing by in case I needed them to force the other three into submission. Millrose and her companions clearly recognized these faces well.
”It can’t be…!? Princess Liliarette…!?”
”Princess Cleonora as well… but weren’t you supposed to be dead…?”
”How rude. As you can see, I’m quite alive,” Cleonora said.
”I am serving the Magic Labyrinth King here~desuwa,” Liliarette added.
Once again, I briefly walked the three through the circumstances. They finally understood that those who receive power from me transform into petite girls only when they are manifesting their true strength.
”N… I understand even less now. Transforming in order to handle flight sorcery freely…?” Esrain muttered.
”It is not just flight sorcery that we command. As Esrain has likely noticed… a Magic Power⁶ that dwarfs that of a Guru⁷ now dwells within this body,” Cleonora said.
The three had now indirectly learned that their former princesses share a physical relationship with me. However, as Slaves of Love⁸, the two women didn’t seem bothered by the revelation in the slightest.
Liliarette proceeded to show her legs while recounting the cruelty she had suffered at Viorga’s hands.
”No… Viorga-sama did such a thing to Princess Liliarette…!?”
”To rob her of her mobility with the intent to sell her to the Republic…”
”…To have one’s body invaded by miasma is a fatal blow for a sorcery user,” Esrain said.
I chimed in to explain that Cleonora, while transformed into Eme-rald, had rescued Liliarette just as she was about to be sold off to the Republic.
Since I was framing everything from our perspective, the conversation painted a vivid picture of Viorga as a cold-blooded woman who would resort to any inhuman method without hesitation.
”For those reasons, we have no intention of returning to our homeland,” Cleonora said.
”Besides, the First Queen’s faction no longer possesses the influence to unite the people. While I am curious about the state of affairs, our place is here~desuwa,” Liliarette added.
”………”
I think I’ve successfully driven a wedge into their loyalty to Viorga. Furthermore, they are currently in a position where they’ve been selected as managers by the Magic Labyrinth King himself.
Having two members of their former royalty already established in this land should help. If they feel a sense of sympathy or solidarity with the King and his territory, it will save me a lot of trouble later…
”Now then… Esrain, you said you wished to possess the power of a Magic Girl. Shall we agree that I will give you that opportunity depending on your performance as a manager?” I asked.
”……N. I understand,” Esrain replied.
It feels like I’ve indirectly coerced her into accepting s*x with me. I have to admit, it’s a bit of a rush!
”Then you will begin your duties in earnest starting tomorrow. I’ll be away for a while, so I expect a full report on your progress once I return,” I said.
I asked Cleonora to give the three a tour of the mansion. For the time being, I plan to have them live together in the same room.
Having apparently recovered some Magic Power, Liliarette transformed as well and followed after the other four. Only Ami-chan and Eunos-san remained behind.
”Mm-hm! You were acting like quite the Dominator⁹ just now, weren’t you?” Ami-chan said.
”Y-you think so…?” I replied.
”You could’ve been a bit more overbearing, honestly~. But still, all three of them are going to be living here now with the constant thought that the day they have s*x with Shou will eventually come! I’d say we’ve laid a perfect foundation for their Affection Level¹⁰ to start moving!” Ami-chan said.
”Speaking of which, what are their Affection Levels looking like?” I asked.
I had captured so many female knights that I hadn’t bothered to check every single one. I’d only glanced at their basic stats during the naked inspection.
”Mardira is at 1. It was zero when she walked in, but it ticked up to 1 during the conversation,” Ami-chan said.
Just 1, huh… well, even if it’s only 1, as long as it’s leaning positive, she’s as good as mine. I can always boost it later with a combination of aphrodisiacs and skills.
”Esrain is at 25,” Ami-chan continued.
”That’s actually a decent start…” I said.
”Just like Reika, she probably values your abilities more than your looks,” Ami-chan said.
At this rate, her level might even go up without having s*x.
”And then there’s Millrose! Her level was at negative 30 when she entered the room,” Ami-chan said.
”Oof…” I muttered.
It’s probably a result of being treated like livestock combined with my appearance—there wasn’t much for her to like. She seemed incredibly prideful, too.
”But it reached zero while you were talking,” Ami-chan said.
”Eh…? Just from talking?” I asked.
”That’s right~. I imagine being recognized by an absolute powerhouse gave her a sense of satisfaction, and being ‘chosen’ must have stroked that ego of hers! She definitely has the strongest ego of the three,” Ami-chan explained.
Well, would you look at that… I figured they’d be easy to handle once I established myself as the Magic Labyrinth King, but this exceeded my expectations.
”I’m fairly certain all three of them are well-suited for the manager roles. They’ll do a fine job looking after the livestock while following Shou’s instructions!” Ami-chan said.
”I certainly hope so…” I replied.
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Now then… perhaps I’ll head into town or the city to buy some fish or meat. Lately, in addition to the rice and seasonings I brought from Japan, I’ve been supplementing our diet with farm-fresh crops and various ingredients from the Republic’s capital.
As a major city, the selection there is quite impressive. And money is no object. But before I head out…
”Eunos-san. Would you mind placing both hands on the table and sticking out your rear for me?” I asked.
”Ufufu… certainly. Come, Master. Please, use me as you wish,” Eunos-san replied.
With those words, Eunos-san hiked up her skirt herself, exposing her bare rear. Her open-crotch tights are as magnificent as ever today. I seized her by the waist and immediately drove my throbbing rod inside.
”You’ve been holding back quite a lot, haven’t you? If you don’t find some release, it might start affecting your work. Now then… please, take your pleasure inside me until you are satisfied,” Eunos-san whispered.
”Eunos-san…!” I groaned.
Between Vectra-san and Eunos-san, they’re always so wet and accommodating! It’s the absolute best!
I continued to stroke my rod within her depths, my excitement mounting as Eunos-san’s rear rippled and changed shape under the violence of my thrusts. Finally, I slammed all the pent-up frustration that had been irritating my rod for so long into the deepest reaches of Eunos-san’s body.”
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Summary:
Shou interviews the captive female knights and reveals his ability to grant power through s*xual contact. He brings out the former princesses, Cleonora and Liliarette, to break the captives’ loyalty to Viorga. The captives agree to work as managers in exchange for the potential to gain Magic Girl powers. The chapter concludes with Shou relieving his s*xual frustration with Eunos.
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Character Insight:
Esrain shows a cold, pragmatic interest in power over morality, making her the easiest to sway with technical rewards. Millrose, despite her initial hatred, proves that her ego is her greatest weakness; being ‘chosen’ by a powerful entity matters more to her than her previous allegiances. Shou is becoming more comfortable using his status as a ‘Dominator’ to manipulate the psychological state of his captives.
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Behind the Scene:
The author uses the ‘misunderstanding’ trope (the captives thinking Shou only likes petite girls) to facilitate a dramatic reveal of the adult-sized princesses.
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T/L:
Notes:
• Esrain – One of the four Great Gurus of the Emmeld Kingdom. She is the youngest among them and is considered to be at the peak of her magical power. She has beautiful white hair in a short cut and sleepy-looking eyes. Her height is 150cm with a D-cup bust size. She has a youthful, petite facial appearance.
• Millrose – Vice-commander level knight of the White Lily Knights. Ranked 1st most hated. Height 164cm, D-cup. Cream-colored hair in ringlets. High pride and well-trained body with faint abs.
• Heliodor – The Iris version of magical girl with a yellow-green theme. Height 144cm, Bust size B. Wears a rock-style mini-skirt with belts on thighs and arms. Right eye covered by hair, back hair shoulder-length with green mesh and a ribbon-braid on the left. Transforms into the Magical Girl Heliodor, the Luminous Archer.
• Lace Agate – Magical girl Aris with elf-like long ears, 144 cm tall, A-cup, and a white-and-blue theme. She wears a leotard-style outfit with an open-front skirt cloth. Her pale blue hair has long bangs covering her left eye, shoulder-length back, blue highlights, and a ribboned braid on the right side.
• Sard – Magical Girl version of Liliarette. A-cup, wolf cut hair, class guardian knight. Yellowish-red vibe.
• Liliarette – The other Princess, who sacrificed her ability to walk and her sorcery talent to save her sister, Cleonora. She is imprisoned in the East Tower and is being used as a political and monetary pawn by Viorga. C-cup, true golden hair, waist-length hair, the fringe was a slightly blunt, hair on her left side was braided to the chest.
• Cleonora – The second princess. Have a yellow blonde hair. Usually styled as hairbun. D-cup.
• Viorga – The First Princess of the Emmeld Kingdom. She is a beautiful, young woman with long golden hair and sharp blue eyes, always dressed in an elaborate crimson and gold royal gown. She is utterly ruthless, viewing all people—including the summoned Heroes and her own family—as disposable assets in her political games. Looks like Aileen Lauren from certain series.
• Eunos – Height 164cm, Bust Size C. A Unique Individual Maid summoned by Shou. She has long silver hair of a darker, steel-like shade and a pair of white wings on her back. She wears a modest long-skirted outfit resembling a nun’s habit. Her class is Magic Flash Gunner (El-Gunner).
• Ami – A palm-sized fairy-like being from a world separate from both Earth and the isekai realm. She has light blue hair tied in a ponytail, mischievous blue eyes, and tiny wings that flutter behind her. Her outfit consists of a provocative high-cut leotard and a short jacket that looks like a miniskirt from the back, leaving her legs bare. Despite her playful appearance, she is actively searching for a contractor who can protect her from dangerous pursuers in exchange for the powers she offers.
• Mardira – A female knight ranked 3rd most hated. Height 153cm, B-cup. Dark blue hair in a bob cut. Low stamina and self-esteem.
• Reika – A beautiful high school kendo student who is engaged to ‘The Handsome’ for what seems like familial or arranged reasons. She is a ‘guarded’ beauty. Sha has long black hair, intense eyes, and wearing kendo uniform.
• Vectra – A Unique Individual maid with white skin and white hair. Height 170cm, Bust Size D. Class: Duelist. Attribute: Darkness. Weapon: Star-Strike Battle Axe Volkein
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