Chapter 193 The Covenant
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
Gemini said
I laid her soft body down upon the bed, making no move to undress her yet. I left her in her thick apron dress, her boots still laced tight around her ankles. Even though my (Purification)¹ magic had stripped away every speck of dirt, the ever-proper Ashley seemed to shrink with guilt at the thought of treading upon the bedsheets with her shoes still on.
Paying no mind to my lover’s hesitation, I reached out and boldly claimed the swell of her breast. Despite the barrier of heavy fabric and structured lingerie, the unmistakable yielding softness of her bosom filled my palm. Ashley, her body already aching from the restraint she’d shown in front of her sisters, writhed with a restless hunger. The carnal lust she had barely kept in check before the others flared white-hot, and the crotch tattoo² etched upon her lower abdomen pulsed with a brilliant, luminous glow.
”Ah… ngh… if you knead me so gently, I’ll start craving you so badly, Yuuri,” she whispered. “And yet you won’t even let me undress. This is torture… truly, you’re being too cruel to me.”
”Hmph. If I gave you what you wanted now, you’d lose what little restraint you have left,” I said. “Before that, tell me-why did you get cold feet back there?”
Undressing was, in a sense, the final seal of consent to join our flesh as one. Once the clothes came off, it would be the signal to lose ourselves in the act, rendering the whole point of clearing the room moot. Despite my bluster, I was inwardly terrified that I’d made some massive blunder, leaving me with no choice but to keep up this defensive front.
”Ugh… you… you promise you won’t laugh?” Ashley asked.
”Of course. If you’re worried about something, the last thing I want is for you to hide it from me,” I replied. “I got carried away and told you to compete with Yui and the rest, but I can’t deny I was being thoughtless.”
My anxiety only mounted with every hesitant preamble she offered. When I stopped to think about it, ninety-nine percent of the burden of bearing a child falls solely on the woman. No matter how sturdy her body had become through divine protection, it didn’t magically erase the agony of labor. She probably expected a slightly larger family than average as we aged slowly together-so if her husband suddenly barked that she should pop out ten times that amount, it would be enough to kill a century’s worth of love in an instant.
As my voice trailed off into a weak mumble, Ashley blinked in surprise. Then, the beautiful face that had been searching mine from below crumpled into a smile, and a tremor-not of lust, but of laughter-shook her small shoulders.
”Pffft… aha! Ahahahaha!” she laughed.
”Hey! Don’t you dare laugh!” I snapped. “I was worried sick that I’d forced something impossible on you!”
My previous bravado, the confidence of a man who’d brought even goddesses to heel, vanished instantly. I looked pathetic, desperately gauging the mood of the childhood friend who was supposed to be my most devoted servant. It was a sight I could never show another living soul. I began to think that by dragging her into the bedroom for some private time, I was actually the one who had been saved. Ashley let out a full-throated laugh, making no effort to hide her amusement.
”Kuh… why, you…!” I growled.
”Hee-hee… ah… stop! Ah!” she squealed.
I had never been more grateful for the bedroom’s soundproofing than I was in that moment. Casting aside both the dignity of a master and the consideration of a husband, I pinned the quaking Ashley to the bed. I began to knead the breasts thrust up toward me with renewed vigor, desperate to silence her mocking laughter.
But my concerns must have been so far off the mark that, even as she moaned under my touch, the laughter refused to subside. Finally, I resorted to a desperate measure: I commanded her tattoo to bind her limbs, then reached out with tentacles of pure mana to caress her womb directly. That finally did the trick. The sounds escaping her lush lips grew height with heat, and even when I eased my caress, she no longer burst into giggles.
”Ngh… ufufu… Oh, Yuuri. You’re as faint-hearted as ever, aren’t you?” Ashley teased.
”S-Shut up. You know I’m a small-town guy at heart,” I muttered. “Being hated by you would hurt me more than anything. You knew that, didn’t you? You were teasing me on purpose!”
Though the laughter had died, her bewitching smile remained. Ashley held her ground against her hesitant husband. When I buried my face in her ample chest in frustration, she used her freed arms to pull me close, gently stroking my head over and over.
”Honestly… I am your number one, Yuuri,” she said softly. “So of course, I fully intend to be the one who bears the most of your children. If I can do it without ever having to worry about growing old, then hundreds of children sounds like a dream come true, doesn’t it?”
”I… I see,” I said, after a pause. “But then… why did you look so upset in front of the others?”
Her affection was as unwavering as ever; she was immune to the sudden loss of attraction that often plagues such relationships. I felt a surge of gratitude and relief. But at the same time, I couldn’t help but wonder why she hadn’t joined in when everyone else was so eager. When I peeked up from her cleavage into her emerald eyes, Ashley’s cheeks flushed crimson once more, and her gaze began to wander nervously.
”Ugh… well… I just thought… it would be such a waste,” she whispered.
”A waste? Of what?” I asked.
She seemed incredibly embarrassed, spinning out her words bit by bit, making it hard to see the full picture. Since she clearly didn’t hate me, I didn’t press her. I simply waited, savoring the softness of her breasts as I anticipated her answer.
”Yu… Yuuri… did you know? According to the latest medical findings, a woman is only born with a limited number of chances to conceive,” she said.
”Uh… okay?”
As usual, I had no idea where she was going with this. The Kingdom of Restea³, with its Labyrinth, was wealthy enough to invest in academia, so a noble daughter like her would have had access to such knowledge. But I couldn’t fathom why a biology lecture was starting now. As I tilted my head in confusion, Ashley shoved my face back into her cleavage with her slender arms, as if she couldn’t bear for our eyes to meet.
”Yuuri… the life within me… don’t you want to use every single bit of it?” she breathed.
I let out a muffled grunt against her skin. Her hot breath tickled my ear, heavy with a thick, syrupy obsession. The moment the meaning of her words hit me, I reflexively tried to pull back. However, her magically-strengthened arms were locked around my head. In a bizarre turn of events, I ended up lifting Ashley’s entire body off the bed just by trying to raise my face.
It would have been easy to peel her off, but I couldn’t bring myself to shame the woman I loved-not after she’d bared such a raw, supernatural hunger to me. I slumped back onto the bed. Wrapped in that soft, warm darkness, I listened to the wish she whispered into my ear.
”One hundred? Two hundred? I hate the thought of it ending there,” she said quietly. “We’ve been blessed with (Perennial Youth and Longevity)⁴. To just ‘compete’ with Lady Yui and the others and then stop… that would be ignoring what we truly want. Lady Suzuri and the Princess are far more modest than I am. They were just being polite to you, matching their expectations to yours out of consideration for your feelings, I’m sure of it!”
”Fuuu… uuuugh…” I groaned.
As I listened to her slow, deliberate words, a shudder ran through me. Her thoughts were on a scale I couldn’t even fathom. Is living like this, as a prisoner of my soul, even a happy existence for them? That question always haunted the back of my mind. But precisely because they were bound to me, perhaps it was arrogant for me, their master, to decide when their time was up.
According to the logic of the (Familial Workshop)⁵, I was in the right, but since I was running this based on love-a way of cherishing another-the desires of my companions had to be given the utmost weight. Besides, the medical limit of pregnancy Ashley mentioned was something a creature with a normal lifespan would never have to worry about. But if we were to live long enough to use up every single chance… just how many centuries were we talking about? I had been flattered into thinking of a few hundred years by Yui and the rest, but the sheer, unfathomable vastness of what Ashley was proposing made my blood run cold.
”Are you… are you really serious about this?” I asked.
”Yes! But Yuuri… can you hold back?” she replied, her voice rising with passion. “Can you really let a womb that still functions just grow old and withered away?”
I wondered what kind of face Ashley was making as she said that. Half-driven by fear, I realized I couldn’t let her outdo me in our mutual obsession. I couldn’t run from the responsibility. I timidly raised my face from her soft warmth, only to find the most beautiful expression I’d ever seen on my childhood friend-one of pure, maternal love, as if she were teaching a young child.
”No. I won’t let it happen,” I said firmly.
I wanted this face to be turned toward me forever. That tiny spark of desire smoldered in my chest and then screamed out. Even though my words sounded like a bratty tantrum, Ashley’s smile never wavered. She met me with a warm silence, as if she were prepared to listen to every bit of my broken logic until I was done.
”I hate the idea of me being the only one not aging with Perennial Youth and Longevity!” I shouted. “But if, after living all that time with Yui and the others, I seal the skill and let you start aging… that would be like me killing you with my own hands!”
I’d never imagined there would be anything beyond simply living out my life in this world. But in this life, I’d done everything in my power to ensure I wouldn’t die young like I had before. And now, even at the end of a lifespan impossible for any normal human, the idea of choosing to end it seemed foolish. And if I was going to drag Ashley’s life into it-a life that was never meant to go this far-the thought of letting go of her hand was terrifying. If Ashley herself was willing to walk that long road with me, then there was no reason to fear dreaming of an endless future.
”So please! Stay with me!” I begged. “I don’t know how far we can go, but I won’t let it end just because of those girls’ selfishness! After that, and for everything that comes after-live with me forever. Stay with me!”
”Aahn… Oh, Yuuri, you’re so shy. You’re supposed to say, ‘keep having my babies forever,’” she teased. “But yes. I want to live with you too, Yuuri. In the far, far future… I want to be the one who looks at you and says, ‘I’m sorry I can’t give you any more.’”
If a human life has a conclusion, its greatest milestone is undoubtedly the moment it ends. That’s why people struggle to find meaning in their actions within that finite window. But if that window were to vanish… would it even be possible to maintain any passion for life? Maybe the answer was to stay connected to society-to keep raising children who would become something in the world.
If the end was marked by the limit of a woman’s fertility, as Ashley said, then that would be the final yardstick for an ageless couple. I had been granted this vast existence by a goddess, but as long as I stayed connected to others, I felt I could keep that fire burning, even if the end was nowhere in sight.
”Kuh… ugh…! I see. So that is what our life will be…!” I said.
”Yaan… it’s not so bad. Once we’ve sent all those children out into the world, we’ll just be taking a little breather,” she said with a giggle. “Or would you hate me if I couldn’t have babies? Would you throw away a ‘worn-out servant’?”
Raising children and dealing with people who lived and died in the blink of an eye wouldn’t be easy. But that meant there would never be time to grow bored. This unpredictable, massive chapter of our lives felt like it would encompass my entire existence. Yet, even when that finally ended-even after Ashley could no longer bear my children-the skill would keep our lives from fading. Our ties to society and our children would dwindle, but my connection to my wife would only grow stronger by comparison. At that stage, my responsibility would shift from the world back to Ashley herself. Whether she could conceive or not would be utterly irrelevant.
”Don’t be an idiot! Once we reach that point, it’ll finally be just you and me!” I declared. “I don’t know how long we’ll have after that, but I’m staying with you forever!”
”Haaah… ah… I’m so happy… so happy! I want to be with you too, Yuuri!” she cried out. “Even when I can only serve you with my body, I’ll be yours forever and ever!”
I had no idea just how far (Perennial Youth and Longevity) would take us. But since it was ‘ageless,’ our bodies would never wither. I’d be able to lose myself in Ashley just as easily as I could now. Thinking of it that way, spending the rest of our days together after our roles in society were done felt like the ultimate goal to strive for.
”Ah… damn it. Why was I trying to keep my life so small and short!?” I wondered aloud.
”It couldn’t be helped,” Ashley said gently. “You’re a kind man, Yuuri. I know you were just worrying about me and the Princess. But even if we stepped back, I know Lady Yui and the others would never leave your side. And I won’t have that. I won’t! If it means losing you to them, I’ll stay right by your side forever!”
Looking at how Yui and her cohorts had been acting, I couldn’t help but feel that the goddesses’ plans wouldn’t simply end once they had the Labyrinth. If so, this (Perennial Youth and Longevity) was just another piece on the board for a plan that spanned eons. From Ashley’s perspective, she was right to fear being left behind if she didn’t stand her ground now.
Now that we had agreed to walk this path together, there was no longer any reason to hesitate in grasping for eternity. To seal my intent, I stroked her breasts and her glowing tattoo before parting her legs beneath the heavy skirt. Even through the thick fabric, a fierce heat radiated from her against my knee.
”I’m claiming you, Ashley. It’s been a while since I’ve granted a specific skill like this,” I said, my voice dropping an octave. “Are you ready? Ready to take my seed inside you and live as long as I desire?”
”Yes! Yes!!” she cried, her eyes clouded with ecstasy. “Please… I’m begging you! Bind me to your side so I can never leave! Keep me with you for all eternity!”
My command: a soul bound as a prisoner for all eternity. Yet Ashley only nodded feverishly, a look of divine rapture on her face. As I moved my knee and hitched up her skirt, the thick, musky scent of a female in heat flared with overpowering intensity.
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Summary:
Yuuri and Ashley share an intimate moment where they confront the implications of their immortality. Ashley reveals her desire to use every one of her ‘chances’ to bear Yuuri’s children over centuries. They conclude by vowing to remain together through the vast, ageless future.
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Trivia:
- Ashley’s jealousy towards Yui and the others is a major driver of her proposal.
- The ‘Perennial Youth and Longevity’ skill is seen as a tool in a larger, eon-spanning plan by the goddesses.
- Yuuri’s hesitation stems from his fear of ‘killing’ Ashley by letting her age while he remains immortal.
- The (Familial Workshop) system functions as a ‘soul binding’ mechanism
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Character Insight:
Ashley shows a surprising level of possessive ambition, shifting from a modest childhood friend to someone aiming to outlast goddesses. Yuuri transitions from fear of the future’s scale to a firm commitment to eternity.
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Behind the Scenes:
The chapter highlights the intersection of modern ‘medical knowledge’ brought from Yuuri’s past world and the magical mechanics of the new one.
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TL Notes:
Notes:
• Ashley – Count’s daughter, royal attendant, has a crush on Yuuri.
• Restea – Yuuri’s homeland.
• Suzuri – A scout who braved the labyrinth and lured a petrifying monster to protect her friends. Tall, statuesque, flawlessly pale skin, powerfully toned yet soft and feminine, with long, flowing black hair identical to Marina. Her body have muscles but slim. Her breasts are very large, full, high-set, and overtly described as “too big for her frame,”
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