Volume 5 Chapter 11 Black Dragon Maiden
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
Having successfully dealt with the outburst of the Black Dragon clan using the [Swindle] skill acquired from the [Cheatster] job, I decided to wrap up hunting around Godard and return to Estfort.
The reason for my return was to discuss the treatment of Ludmila, who had unintentionally been captured and transformed into a Majin Clan member.
We planned to return to Estfort by riding on the backs of the newly acquired Dragonewts, 2 or 3 people per creature.
However, since we couldn’t transport horses, the Ane cavalry was set to return overland.
The journey that would take more than half a day by carriage could be completed in less than 2 hours thanks to the Dragonewts’ flying ability.
Even so, they were considerate of us riding on their backs and flew at about half their usual speed.
Still, the wind pressure against our faces was intense, and the cold air at altitude was biting, so the fact that the snot from my nose froze and stuck to my face was something I wanted to keep hidden.
”Wow… we returned from Godard to Estfort in no time. With these guys, we could send messages to Felward in less than half the time. They can speak Western Language too, and they’re quite intelligent. They might even be useful for reconnaissance and enemy surveys.”
”Is Lord Blackdagger already considering how you can utilize them?”
”Yeah, I’m a bit stingy, you know? I hate to waste anything useful. Now that they’re my followers, they’ll be working hard. However, I intend to pay them fairly for their labor. Regarding resource development, I plan to exploit the iron and burning stones in the buried sites near Estfort at my place. It’ll take some time, but I’m also good at digging, so I’ll help out, and we’ll manage.”
I plan to start developing a small-scale mine to secure the essential iron ore and igniting stones for the Dragonewt species.
Since I want to keep the workforce to a minimum, I’m planning to ask Rosvita, a high-ranking official from the Black Dragon Dukedom known for their mining technology, for advice.
I also intend to consult Hector from ‘Vittoria Shop’ to see if he has any good magical tools.
”Thank you very much. We, the Dragonia species, can sustain ourselves with our regular diet, but for the Dragonewt species, they become weak without those 2 essentials. I truly appreciate your kindness.”
”I’ll be borrowing Rosvita’s wisdom for the development, too.”
”Understood. Lady Fabulanova had originally planned to assist as well, so I’ll be helping out.”
”Thank you for your help.”
* * *
Soon, the Dragonewts landed in the grasslands near the South Gate of Estfort.
The 30 airborne warriors riding the ‘Crimson Bride’ or ‘Black Bullet’ seemed cold, but they all gathered energetically.
”Ah, it’s so cold! But we can move so much faster than a carriage! Mr. Kent! Please give me a Dragonewt!”
”Feria… they are not pets, nor are they a means of transportation. They are beings with personalities, just like us.”
I felt a cold sweat on my back when the troublesome Feria referred to the Black Dragon clan as pets.
I hadn’t enslaved them; I merely signed a mercenary contract, but any misunderstanding could lead to a danger of death once more.
I had to firmly admonish Feria for her statement.
However, one Dragonewt laughed and responded to Feria’s remark.
”Girl. If you wish for us Dragonewt, you must demonstrate strength stronger than mine. We Dragonewt submit to those with strength. If you show the skill to defeat me, I shall gladly be your steed.”
Wait, seriously?
If I win a one-on-one fight, they’ll become my subordinate?
”Hehe. Mr. Kent, you heard that, right? If I defeat the Dragonewt, I can ride freely, right?”
Feria is full of confidence about winning, but a person chosen for the expedition army, despite being young, should be seen as quite strong.
All I could picture was Feria’s miserable defeat.
”Ah… Feria. It’s better to stop before you get hurt…”
”No, Feria is going to get Dragonewt and class up from ‘Maid Warrior’ to ‘Maid Dragon’!”
Feria had brought up another strange job.
Just from the sound of ‘Maid Dragon,’ I couldn’t figure out what kind of job it is at all…
Given the context, it probably means a Maid who rides a dragon, but such a Maid wouldn’t be found anywhere in the True Demon Kingdom, and I’m even doubtful if the job itself exists.
However, since Feria has a track record of obtaining the ‘Maid Warrior’ job, when she mentions it, I actually feel like it could diversify.
”Girl. We are always open to challenges. However, we will fight with all our might, so be prepared for injury or, in the worst case, death.”
”No way, wait, I won’t allow it. A fight to the death is out of the question.”
As for Feria, I can’t allow a personal battle to escalate into a fight to the death, both as the Hunting Group leader and as her husband.
”Then, let’s do it as Training! I’ll make TalTal the medic and Ms. Milly the referee!”
I know from past experience that once Feria makes up her mind, she won’t back down.
”Training, huh… then, I’ll only allow you to challenge them during our Training together. I won’t allow it at any other time.”
If I’m around, I can at least take the brunt of the attacks aimed at Feria’s Decoy in the worst-case scenario.
I thought it would be bad as a husband to dampen my wife’s enthusiasm, so I decided to indulge Feria’s selfishness this time.
For that, I expect her to demand an intense night of service.
”I love Mr. Kent so much! I’ll definitely become ‘Maid Dragon’ and help Mr. Kent!”
”So, as Feria will be in your care…”
”Sir Kent, I want to challenge too…”
Ines, who had been watching the proceedings, quietly tugged at my sleeve and whispered.
Ines!
You too?
It seems Ines is also aiming to be a ‘Maid Dragon.’
She’s trying to evolve her own unique Maid skills influenced by Feria.
If Annabella heard about this, she might be at a loss, but I couldn’t refuse Ines while granting Feria permission.
All my Maids are combat-specialized combat Maids, so perhaps it’s time to hire a proper Maid.
”It can’t be helped. I’ll leave it to Ines and Feria.”
”Even though you’re Lord Blackdagger’s wife, we will not hold back in battle; therefore, I recommend assigning a designated medic. If that’s alright, we have no reason to decline. Battle is our mission.”
A notably large Dragonewt agreed to the training in fluent Western language.
I wanted to express my gratitude, but they had no personal names; only identification numbers assigned to their cards.
Dragonewt species have a habit of wanting their master, who has subdued them, to give them a name, which they consider an honor.
Therefore, I was informed by Rosvita that Dragonewts with personal names are limited.
”I’m counting on you.”
”Lord Blackdagger does interesting things. The Dragonewts who participated in this expedition are among the finest young ones in the Dukedom. With all due respect, the only ones likely to win against them in a one-on-one are Lady Miriallia or Her Highness Delprius. Lord Blackdagger might barely manage to win as well…”
Rosvita called out from behind me.
”Rosvita. Don’t underestimate my wives. They’ve become quite strong in a short time and will continue to grow.”
”Is that so…”
”That’s how it is.”
We decided to set the date for the Dragonewt training later, and I headed to the castle to discuss another major issue──Ludmila’s situation.
* * *
”Now then, what should we do about this Her Highness Black Dragon Dukedom’s princess? I caught her since it’s a hassle…”
”Sir Kent, this is already abduction, isn’t it? If the Dukedom finds out, it’ll be a huge problem, right?”
Helga pointed out that Ludmila, blindfolded and gagged, was sobbing “ugh-ugh.”
The overwhelming physical ability of the Black Dragon race’s Dragonia, now powerless as a Majin Clan woman due to the transformation necklace, seemed to feel a fear she had never experienced before, unable to break free.
”She’s crying, you know? I really didn’t want to provoke the Dragonewts again at that moment, so I ended up capturing her, but Ludmila was a public princess, huh…”
Milly realized that her action, which she thought was the best decision at the time, had caused a major problem and buried her head in her hands.
”Well, if Mr. Kent make her Carrier, the issue of confinement would be resolved, but then we’d have a new problem…”
My mother-in-law also had a solution in mind, but she was worried that playing that card would create further issues.
That new problem was regarding the Dukedom’s succession.
Both the official heir, Ludmila, and the king’s biological daughter, Dee, would both be considered under my control, making it appear to Fabulanova and Ugno that I was scheming to seize the Dukedom.
Rosvita, who was listening to that conversation, had a puzzled expression.
She hadn’t become a Carrier yet, and since she was unaware of my abilities, it seemed she couldn’t keep up with the discussion.
”I don’t seem to understand everyone’s conversation… Given Lady Ludmila’s temperament, there’s no way she’d forgive Lord Blackdagger…”
”Ah, my bad. I didn’t explain enough. Actually, let’s see how it goes. I plan to make Rosvita mine.”
As I said this, I took off my glasses and gazed at Rosvita.
Rosvita was a voluptuous woman with white skin, silver eyes, and hair almost white, tied up, wearing a monocle on her left eye, presenting an intellectual image.
She had impressive H-cup breasts, maintaining a beautiful feminine silhouette while possessing a curvaceous and soft body.
──Handsome Guy Skill Activated [Rosvita] Friendship level significantly increased
──[Rosvita] status: changed affection
Rosvita, gazing at me, has become my Carrier.
Now, she cannot leave me.
I feel bad for Fabulanova, but I want her to guide Dee as her protector and utilize her knowledge of refining and mining technology in my territory.
Also, I need Rosvita to bear children of the Dragonia species with Dee.
”Umm, Lord Blackdagger… what has happened to me…?”
”I cast a magic spell that prevents Rosvita from leaving me. Sorry, but you can’t escape until I die. Plus, since I’ll make you my wife, you better bear my children. For the prosperity of the Black Dragon clan, at least ten!”
”No way… I am Lady Fabulanova’s… vassal. To become Lord Blackdagger’s wife… what have you done to me…?”
──Handsome Guy Skill activated
──[Rosvita] affability greatly increased
──[Rosvita] status: changed to infatuation
The friendliness continues to rise, thump-thump.
”Do you dislike the idea of having my children?”
Upon hearing those words, Rosvita’s face turns red.
──Handsome Guy Skill activated
──[Rosvita] affability maxed out
──[Rosvita] status: changed to love
”It’s not that I dislike it… but I’ve heard that Lord Blackdagger has many concubines and many other women. I doubt someone like me has a chance.”
”Ms. Rosvita lacks knowledge about Mr. Kent’s prowess. He’s worshipped here as the god of eroticism due to his boundless vitality and libido!”
As Feria said, it’s true I’m revered more than a god at the Church of Kent, but I am definitely not a god of eroticism.
Surely, that can’t be right.
It can’t be, right?
”Yeah, at minimum, I feel like Kent needs at least a thousand women to be satisfied. And they must be beautiful and lovely, I think.”
Milly has also casually acknowledged my lewdness.
It’s true I’m lewd, but I really don’t need a thousand… surely, probably, I shouldn’t need that many…
”Both Feria and Elder Sister Milly have underestimated the situation. There’s no way the lust of this year-round lecher could be contained at that level. It’s definitely 5 digits… no, 6 digits is possible too.”
Lina has raised the stakes further.
A 6-digit harem, there’s no way that’s happening!
”Ah, ahem. That was a clear statement about how everyone thinks of me. As a form of self-discipline, today I’ll only be intimate with Rosvita.”
My declaration is met with a chorus of screams from my wives.
Those who hadn’t spoken up actively will not defend me, so I decided to treat them as guilty too.
”…Ah, Lord Blackdagger is quite extraordinary…”
”By the way, I hold the same [red] status as Fabulanova, so feel free to get pregnant.”
I hold my palm out so Rosvita can see the card.
Seeing the card, Rosvita trembles slightly.
”Huh? Ah… Ahhhhh! Lord Blackdagger is a [Red]! I heard that you wwere a [Blue] from the information Dukedom gathered!”
”Yeah, my father-in-law actually fakes me. There are many other secrets, but I’ll tell you that to the story of the night.”
”I am a lord’s lord… do you think you won’t let Dukedom know about such serious matters?”
”Rosvita won’t let them know. To be more precise, they won’t be able to get any energy to let it know. Good luck today.”
Rosvita was surprised to find out what I was.
Meanwhile, there was one person who had listened to the previous exchanges.
She was blindfolded, gagged, and tied to a chair.
”Oh no… I’ve been asked about what I’m just about to say… It’s not worth it to be discovered that I have [red]~ After all, I have no choice but to erase it…”
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