Volume 9 Chapter 10 Punishment
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
After being gently move out from the Elf Realm, we parted ways with Mikhail there.
We searched the Realm of Man, and Mikhail searched the Elf Realm—if we split up, we’d have a better chance than before… Honestly, it was a relief to be rid of him: staying any longer with that guy would have endangered these kids’ emotional balance—and my own composure.
So, here and there, we left the forest and once again trod the road back to Verdaine.
”Lena. Georgia. You understand why I’m upset, right?” I said firmly.
”We’re very sorry,” Lena replied quietly.
”I’m sorry…” Georgia added softly.
In an inn of the Realm of Man for the first time in a while, I was giving Lena and Georgia a serious talk.
The problem? Their overly competitive streak.
Just before entering the post town today, we discovered a small goblin colony and—of course—we handled it as adventurers should. But—
”I think it’s great that you push each other. Having a strong competitive spirit as adventurers is a good thing. But forgetting teamwork and competing for glory while fighting as allies in the same party is not acceptable. That endangers not just me but the entire group. Understand?” I explained carefully.
Indeed. These two—too eager to prove themselves during today’s goblin hunt—lost all coordination and made the mistake of competing against one another.
It seems that because their abilities are so evenly matched, they naturally see each other as rivals. They’re not on bad terms, but—
unless they learn to trust one another and work as a team, the party’s strength falls apart. A divided party is nothing but trouble.
Therefore, I needed to teach these two a valuable lesson.
But I didn’t want to be too harsh—and frankly, I wasn’t capable of anything extreme anyway—and yet, if I failed now, it could cause problems later.
After thinking through various ideas, I came up with a clever, effective solution. Might I say, a stroke of genius?
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”What’s wrong? Come on, let’s get started, okay?” I said encouragingly.
”B-but Sir Soyuz…” Lena hesitated.
”Really, do we have to do this?” Georgia asked uncertainly.
”Yes, you do. You want to compete, right? Then compete fully with this. We’ll watch carefully, so start now! Come on!” I urged.
Night, at the inn.
Holding Vera comfortably in my arms atop one of the two side-by-side beds, I encouraged Lena and Georgia, seated on the adjacent bed.
”Show us who can support their partner the best, okay?” I said with a smile.
Yes! This was the clever lesson I had devised!
I challenged them, and the two eagerly accepted. I instructed them to prepare themselves. Surely, they expected something simple, but this would be a real test.
When I explained the details of this “First Round: Support Showdown,” their expressions changed—uncertain but determined.
”Come on, what’s the matter? You want to compete, right? Then start quickly. I’ll be here with Vera, cheering you on,” I said.
To show them what I meant, I gently caressed Vera while holding her in a comfortable position and kissed her ear softly.
”Ah… that’s nice… Vera is very happy… kind Soyuz, I love you,” she murmured with contentment.
Vera relaxed completely, her small hands gently stroking me.
”I love Vera too, who listens and tries her best,” I said, glancing at Lena and Georgia, signaling they were up next.
Watching us quietly, Lena finally seemed to resolve herself and lay back on the bed.
”Understood. I’ll do my best to give Sir Soyuz a memorable performance. Now, Georgia, your turn,” she declared.
Georgia nodded in challenge. “I’ll show Lena just how good I can be!”
Georgia moved close to Lena, beginning the mutual support test.
The first move was Georgia’s gentle attentions.
Her long, skillful tongue moved carefully, exploring and bringing pleasure. She focused on sensitive areas, but Lena only breathed heavily, showing no signs of surrender yet.
”Hmph, with such gentle efforts, making me give in… impossible,” Lena said teasingly.
Then Lena responded with equal determination. She focused her attention persistently, alternating her efforts carefully.
Georgia trembled, letting out soft sounds, but did not reach her limit.
Well, that was expected.
”Hey Vera. What do you think of those two?” I asked Vera, perched on my lap petting a kitten.
”They’re earnest but don’t quite get it yet,” Vera replied bluntly.
”Right. These two still have a lot to learn,” I agreed.
At our words, Lena and Georgia simultaneously paused and looked toward us.
”Sir Soyuz… what exactly is wrong with Lena and the others? Your advice is… a little confusing,” Lena said, frowning.
”Master… that’s a bit harsh…” Georgia whispered.
They looked at me with hopeful, tear-filled eyes. Honestly, I had underestimated them. They needed guidance—again.
”Alright then. If you don’t understand, watch carefully while Vera and I demonstrate, okay?” I said.
I gently moved my hand to Vera’s side, which until then I had only lightly touched.
”See, Vera likes this,” I said softly.
When I gently touched her, this half-Elf beauty smiled, eyes sparkling with pleasure.
”…Love it… Vera loves being cared for by Soyuz’s gentle touch,” she whispered.
”Then let’s enjoy this together,” I said.
”Mmm, going to enjoy this… Soyuz’s touch makes Vera happy… nn,” she murmured.
With my gentle touch, Vera relaxed fully and smiled.
”Ah… Soyuz, that feels wonderful. Vera is very happy,” she sighed.
With a tender motion, she moved close, showing affection and care—
”Now it’s Vera’s turn… to show appreciation… to Soyuz,” she said shyly.
Using her soft hands, she lovingly cared for me.
She stroked gently and attentively, taking care with every motion, cherishing the moment.
So—
”Ahh, Vera. I’m close. Is it okay to share this with you?” I asked.
”It’s okay. Vera wants you to feel good,” she replied with a warm smile.
”Ah, ah… I’m coming… nn,” I said.
With gentle motions—
”Aha… Soyuz’s kindness… it’s warm…” Vera said softly, matching my rhythm.
Thanks to her, I enjoyed a calm and pleasant moment together.
”Thank you, Vera. I love you,” I said sincerely.
”I love Soyuz very much, too,” she replied.
I pressed my palm against her cheek, turned her face toward me, and we shared a tender kiss. Vera smiled happily and returned my affection.
After that sweet moment, I looked back at Lena and Georgia. They were teary and watching us intensely, clearly moved.
”Do you understand now?” I asked gently.
”We’re terribly sorry… Lena… this Lena promises to do better…” Lena sobbed.
”Kuuun…” Georgia whimpered softly.
Maybe I was a bit stern; the two started crying earnestly, pulled away, and knelt on the floor.
Hmm, perhaps my approach was a little strong?
”Good grief, if you still don’t get it, then come here!” I said sharply.
They sprang up like wind-up dolls, scrambling into this bunk.
”Kneel side by side in front of me,” I commanded.
”Yes, sir!” they replied in unison.
With nervous faces, they lined up. Their upturned eyes pleaded, brimming with the fear that I might abandon them. Honestly, you two are hopeless. As if I could ever discard you? I gently traced my fingers along Lena’s and Georgia’s trembling hands.
”Hyaa!?” Lena gasped softly.
”Kyauun!” Georgia whimpered.
Thanks to the warmth we shared earlier, they welcomed my touch without hesitation.
”First, Lena, you like this spot, don’t you?” I asked quietly.
”Kyaaan! Y-yes… that’s my weak spot…” she admitted, a shy blush coloring her cheeks.
Just a little past the usual place, when I gently stroked, her whole body tensed.
”And Georgia, how about this?” I inquired.
”Kyaain! That’s my worst──!” she whispered, wiggling shyly.
While I moved my hand with care, she wriggled like a little bird caught in a breeze.
”I know every single place that makes you two feel cared for, because you’re precious to me. So let’s share this moment, okay?” I said softly.
I increased the pace gently, driving their excitement, and in moments──
”I’m coming! Lena’s coming!” Lena cried out joyfully.
”Aaooooon!” Georgia echoed.
Together, they reached their peak, their bodies trembling with happiness. I slipped my fingers out and drew their still-shaking forms close.
”See? I love you both so much; I wanted you to feel good, to be happy──that’s how I showed my love. That’s why you responded so quickly,” I whispered.
”……”
”……”
”With that in mind, now tell me──just now, what were you thinking while you did it?” I asked.
”…I… I just wanted to make Georgia happy first… to teach her a lesson…” Lena confessed quietly.
”I too… was scheming to make that sharp-tongued Lena gasp and call me names…” Georgia admitted shyly.
”That’s what I figured all along. But I’ve realized it the hard way, haven’t I? You can never make your partner happy that way. Only when we love and cherish each other can we first obtain both body and heart’s pleasure; that’s what I believe,” I said firmly.
”Yes… we’re deeply sorry,” they said in unison.
The two, hanging their heads, meekly cast their eyes down. I offered them a warm smile.
”Then once more. This time, love each other properly while truly caring for your partner,” I encouraged.
With a gentle push, I helped them off the bed, and I turned to Vera, whose eyes sparkled as she awaited me.
”Aah… Soyuu, you finally came… mh, it feels so good…” Vera murmured happily.
As I held her close, her smile blossomed, and her arms circled my neck tightly.
”Vera loves this position, doesn’t she?” I said softly.
”Yes! I love this one. Soyuu, who makes Vera a princess, I love so much,” she whispered.
For a while, the other two watched us with envious smiles, then finally──
”Ms. Georgia. I took too stern an attitude toward you. Will you forgive me?” Lena asked.
”Mm… I also got a little too cheeky… forgive me?” Georgia replied.
The two gazed at each other, bowed their heads, closed the distance, and embraced.
”Let us follow Sir Soyuz,” Lena said with a smile.
”Yeah, the reconciliation one,” Georgia agreed.
Flushing, they pressed their lips together.
”Mh… Ms. Georgia’s kiss… feels nice,” Lena said softly.
”Lena’s kiss feels good too,” Georgia admitted.
Still holding each other, they returned to the same posture as before and once again shared their affection.
”Right, that’s it. Since we’re all companions spending the night together, let’s properly love one another,” I said firmly.
By thus piling on affection, their overblown rivalry should settle──surely.
”Ah, ah, Soyuu, feels good… Soyuu’s love is all mine…” Vera murmured blissfully.
Cradled in my arms, Vera smiled, laughing softly.
And on the neighboring bed──
”Aaan! Ms. Georgia! Mister Jooojiian!? There, it’s my back! Kyaaan!” Lena exclaimed playfully.
”Khuun! Lena! The tail is nooo!” Georgia teased.
Lena and Georgia berated each other at full strength as ever, yet this time they were lovingly close.
”Let’s come! Let’s all be happy together!” I encouraged.
I tightened the arms holding Vera and moved closer.
”Coming! Vera’s coming again!” Vera cried joyfully.
As I held her tight, Vera’s laughter and tears of joy mingled, the warmth between us unbreakable.
While we shared this happiness, on the neighboring bed──
”Ahh! Ms. Georgiaaaa! I’m happy! Happy!” Lena said.
”Kyaaaaaaahh! Lenaa!” Georgia replied.
Lena, whose back had been teased playfully, finally smiled, and Georgia, whose tail base had been gently touched, followed right after.
We all reached joy together, our hearts trembling in shared bliss, tears streaming down our faces.
Notes:
• Mikhail – Volodya’s brother and a guest of the guild, seeking to defeat Volodya for destroying his village.
• Verdaine – The largest local city in the region, ruled by the Margrave of Verdaine. It houses a branch of the Adventurers Guild and is the protagonist’s temporary base. Located within walking distance from the unnamed village where Lena was found.
• Lena – Female. A young slave girl in her early teens. Her appearance is emaciated with brown skin, long black hair, and grotesque scars across her face, including one that blinds her left eye. She wears a black collar and tattered clothing. Her relationship to the protagonist is that of a rescued victim. She is silent and appears to have endured severe physical and emotional abuse.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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