Oukoku e Tsuzuku Michi - Chapter 38
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Chapter 38

Chapter 38

The summer sun shines intensely, walking only a slight distance got my sweat running down my entire body . The children around me are playing and running around in the heat, without wiping the sweat dripping like a waterfall . Dorotheas orphanage has poor living conditions as usual, but it was full of vigor .

Then, Im counting on you to take care of this child .

Yes, of course I will care of her dearly .

Originally, I would have her grow up at my place but I have a bit of a situation . I cant leave her with me .

My place is the home for the servants, at Dorotheas orphanage I hand Rose to over to Dorothea directly .

Its the child from the kings recent proclamation right? Leave it to me . I will make her into a respectable adult .

Ill take precautions not to let her never grow up at Erichs place too . If I brought her up then it would invite unwanted misunderstanding from the king, it wouldnt be a good result for me or Rose to say the least so I had no choice but to give her up . Besides, if we live together I would probably remind you to carry my child by the time youre an adult . Regrettable .

If I leave it to other commoners they may mistake her as a slave and sell her, and there is the possibility that she might fall prey to sexual desire . For me who doesnt have a wide circle of friends, in the end this is the place that I can trust the most .

Dont hold back with food or clothes .

I hand Dorothea about 10 gold pieces .

I dont differentiate from the other children . Is it fine if I use this money for everyones sake?

Of course .

For everyones portion, I take out another 10 gold but Dorothea rejects it .

This is an orphanage . It is enough just to be able to live, storing wealth will invite misfortune .

If the orphanage has money there is no guarantee that misguided people wont scheme to steal it . Poor living conditions may be inconvenient, but it may also be an effective method for crime prevention .

If you are going to use the money, can I ask Lord Hardlett for help in repairing the wall over there? It will be dangerous if it collapses .

If its only that much it would not be a problem . Lets arrange for it immediately .

I have also gratefully accepted your charitywould you like to stay and eat with the children?

No, even if Im there the kids would only be nervous . Other than that, theres one more thing I want to tell you .

I pull the woman that was hiding behind me .

Could I also ask you to take care of this woman, Torii?

Standing behind me is Catherine with shortened hair .

Arabut we are an orphanage .

Torii has no place to return to and shes a pathetic person, and so she thinks of this kid as if it were her own child . She is also lactating so its fine if you let her take care of the baby .

There wouldnt be such a convenient story . I didnt think that it would be believed but Catherine just stood there without saying anything . Dorotheas face gently loosens .

Ara ara, so should I let her take care of the children? From what I see you are as pretty as a noble lady but taking care of children is tough job . I will need to teach her quite strictly then!

Dorothea has understood everything . However she never asked me about anything .

ThanksIm counting on you .

Catherine breastfeeds Rose while shes crying . Rose looks happy while drinking from her breasts and is spoiled by her mother .

Last Night

When Catherine was about to pierce her own throat, I grabbed the knife . It was the same that time with Nonna too, do noble daughters have a habit of wanting to die or something? Blood sprayed out, but the small fruit knife was different from the knife at that time so I understood the pain .

Taking the knife, and wiping my blood from her face, Catherine reached her limit and as if someone cut her string, she lost consciousness . We all leaked a sigh of relief .

Lets kill her .

While she was treating my wound, Celia says coldly .

It would be dangerous even letting her live, there is no merit so saving someone who pointed a blade at Aegir-sama .

Using this time, I understood most of the explanations from everybody . I want to think that I cleared the misunderstanding that I was a cruel rapist .

She even has a baby, thats not good!

Melissa unusually raised her voice to object .

The child will grow by herself . It was the same for meand if you kill this woman, Melissa-san would be able to become the mother?

Ts-!! This!!

Melissa unintentionally raised her hand to strike her cheek but Celia dodges easily . Celia who has been trained on the battlefield will not get hit by a womans palm . So in return, I will drop my fist in her place .

Agu-!

You said too much, go be in agony for a while . I have decided to let Catherine live . I was thinking of entrusting these two to Dorotheas place .

At the orphanage?

I already told them that they cant grow up in my place . Melissa looked at me with sad eyes, but it would be alright if it was Dorotheas place .

On top of that, I received a reward from his Majesty so I have enough to spare and portion an amount to support her . Ill make sure she has enough to eat .

If you didnt buy that expensive dress we would have had more to spare .

Carla took the opportunity to attack Nonna, when I glared at her she shied away .

Besides, her mother would be close by . With that, she would be happy enough .

Everyone, with the exception of Maria, will not be able to see their mother again . Just by having a motherthe atmosphere calmed down . Celia recovered from the pain after being convinced . Her watery eyes are cute .

I understand her story, but this woman leaving her like this is not good . I wont kill her, but she must be punished for injuring Aegir-sama .

Its something to think about, but I dont mind letting her off . But two women responded to the word punish .

There is a good punishment for her . Right Nonna?

Thats right . That might be good .

Nonna and Carla carry the unconscious Catherine excitedly . They got along well for once . Maria sighs and it seems she is preparing towels and hot water . Melissa seems to be watching over Rose .

hm, I amWhat isRose! Where is that child!?

Catherine bounced up from the bed when she woke up to look for her child .

Melissa is looking after her . Its alright, she loves children so shes doing it properly .

Catherine continues to stare at me .

Why didnt you let me die!?

Its a waste to let a beautiful woman die .

Nonsense! If you continue to humiliate me death- Even if you can live together with your child?

Her expression hardened .

That child will grow cut off from the noble family . I have an acquaintance nearby with an orphanage, and will entrust you there .

Something like an orphanage! How cruel-your promise was different!!

Depending on the person who runs the orphanage it could vary from a supplier for child slaves or a hell-like brothel where perverts visit . Even so, it might be better that the child who is destined to die gets to live .

The place I know is nothing like the place you said . Its a place that truly thinks about the children .

you expect me to believe you?

I will take you there tomorrow, you will confirm with your own eyes .

You wouldnt know unless you actually see it .

Also, have you thought about the bad things that would happen to your child if you kill me?

That is! I thought that if the proclamation was issued there would be no more obstacles!

You think that the king would look after the future of the children he saved? Nobody would care even if they got sold .

Uuu .

As I thought, after that fight there may have been some confusion .

It has already been done, I have no intention to hold a grudge . It was supposed to be my work anyways .

I will give up on my husband as a casualty of war . . My hatred will not disappear, but I am grateful that you helped Rose .

I also ask that you help out at that orphanage . They will surely accept you, as Torii, a commoner .

Catherine looked up with watery eyes . She is as I thought a considerable beauty, more so when she is crying than when she is smiling .

So from now on I can live together with that child?

I nod silently, and pet Catherines head . Then to check whether she has calmed down or not, I raised her head up .

So why is it that I am naked? And youre also naked too .

Catherine is rolling on the bed entirely naked, I am sitting on the bed also entirely naked, my dick is already hard and stuck against my abdomen, already prepared for battle . Catherine hides her breasts and crotch even though it was already too late .

It was then that footsteps could be heard and the women gathered .

Its punishment . I will have you accept the consequence for injuring Aegir-sama . I hope you can walk tomorrow .

Celia flips Catherine over, who was lying face down, and grabs her right hand .

Im sorry~ but it was a fact that you hurt Aegir-san .

Maria looked apologetic but grabbed her left hand .

I think itll be extremely painful but well, its punishment for hurting my man .

Carla grabs her right foot .

The intense pain will change into pleasure soon after .

Nonna grabs her left foot . Only you would think that

Wh-what!? I wouldnt resist even if you didnt do something like this . Why is everyone doing this!

I approach Catherine from behind, who was being held down and spread apart by the girls, and get ready to attack her with my finger . Whether she knows or not, she is struggling but with her four limbs being held down by the other girls, a weak lady wont be able to do anything .

Th-that place is!? You demon! Monster! Devil! Sex beast! Horse! Brute! Pervert!

While getting hit by her abuse an evil smile appears on my faceI touch my dick to her asshole . Carla and Nonna who are grabbing her legs made sure not to miss it and widened their eyes in anticipation . They are getting along quite well today .

Here I go

If it hurts, make sure you scream . It will help a little .

Its fine to bite the sheets too .

The two who have experience with the punishment gave advice while smiling wickedly . It has totally become the situation where the villain and his mistresses are gang raping .

Guh-Its pretty tightBe careful, itll bounce .

I break through the asshole while it is continuing to resist, I grab her waist forcefully and push myself in . The entrance was able to withstand for a little but it finally gave in, and allowed the invasion of the thick tip .

Uwaaaaa!!

Catherine screams and flaps her arms and legs . Maria looked as if she was about to be flung off, so I pulled my hips back and thrusted one more time .

Gyaaa!!

This time, I mercilessly thrust instantly up to the roof of her vagina . Catherine screamed for a while after, while raising her butt her body fell over .

(Light Novel Illustration: Catherine raising her Butt)

Her asshole swallowed my thing and squeezed tight almost tearing me and closing up the entrance, but it wasnt something done to pleasure me, it was a movement that was instinctively trying to push me out .

Its creaking .

When you entered it said Meri .

Having an unaccustomed asshole that is able to let Aegirs huge cock in up to the root, this girl is pretty amazing .

Carla-sanplease choose your words more carefully .

What did you say?

That is, uhm

Carla and Nonna are saying meaningless things while looking at the place where we are connected . Catherine is already exhausted, so while she is still screaming there is no need to hold her down anymore .

Aegir also shouldnt move too roughly or wont you break the girl? If it continues to leak in the future, she wouldnt be able to live .

I think so too but

While Im moving my waist the pleasure was concentrated in my dick . The asshole that was tightly squeezing me and rejecting me was now coiling around me . Even if it was the asshole, the liquid spilling from the intestines are slippery and feels good .

This is irresistible . Thats good!

Unconsciously, my hips move faster .

Is she suffering?

I will at least ask Celia and Maria who can see her face .

No, shes sticking out her tongue and is enjoying herself .

It looks like she feels really goodIt truly went in her ass right?

Celia and Maria were bewildered by the difference from the torture-like tragedy of Carlas and Nonnas punishment .

Doing something so selfish! -Aoounnaaah! I wont get happy with-! Aahn

Thats enough, let your hands go .

Catherines restraints were removed and while we were still connected I stood, I rampaged in her asshole . I am also reaching my limit .

Screwing my ass is something a brute would doooo!! Hurry and stop~! Stopdont stop!!

Wow, she lost it .

Violating her ass while standing, Catherine sprays her liquid everywhere . She is quite a loose woman, and simple lovemaking will get her to squirt . Shes a woman who ruined the bed we were using . And she is genuinely getting off on this

Ooooooh! Dont look, everyone dont look at meee!!

Further squirting . Moreover, this time it doesnt stop . It is jetting out just as if she was urinating, it wouldnt stop . After attacking her intensely, she sprayed as if she would get dehydrated . An unexpected strike, Celia and Maria couldnt escape in time and got wet with the liquid and got enraged .

Im cumming too! Ill go intensely .

Do asyou like . . then!!

Catherine puts her hand on my thigh while she was standing and further stuck out her hips . I pull her arms back and lift her waist while screwing her asshole deeply and intensely .

Hey I hope her intestines will be safe

I pull out until the tip can be seen and thrust until it reaches the root and make such intense movements while the other girls are at a loss for words . The only sound that can be heard are my deep grunts and Catherines pleasure-filled voice .

It feels good! My ass! Is feeling this good!

Catherine, youre doing well! Oouu!

Lastly, with a sharp sound I stop my movements, and fire my semen into her bottomless hole . Feeling my ejaculation, Catherine maintained her impossible position and turned to face me while sticking out her tongue . When I kissed her she happily coils her tongue with mine, after urging me to ejaculate a large amount, the entrance of her ass was clenching and closing . Once I stopped, I twisted her nipples lightly and breast milk came out, Celia got even wetter .

Nnnooh . nooooooh .

When the ejaculation ended and while Catherine was letting out a pathetic voice, I pull out my dick that was deeply thrusted into her ass, a squelching sound was made, and my seed spilled from her ass . It seems like a large load was let out, it was like she was excreting semen . Normally once we were done with our deed the girls would gather around my dick, but as expected no one is brave enough to use their mouth to crawl over my cock when it was just in a girls ass they were not so intimate with .

Hey, you are going to continue screwing me anyway right? Why dont youdo as you like .

While she is still excreting my seed, Catherine looked at me and stuck her ass towards me, and using her own hands spread open her asshole and her vagina . So youre saying that either one is fine . I once again regained my strength and stuck my dick in her ass .

At the same time The girls surprise

Hey . hey Nonna? She isnt bleeding is she .

Thats true . It was even more amazing than the time with us .

Didnt she take him in all the way to the root of his cock? We couldnt go that far

Yeahit was completely buried up to the root .

Did it not hurt? It looked like she was fine .

Even though we let go of our hands, she didnt struggleher face was melting .

Hey Nonnadid it feel good for you during the punishment?

No way! It hurt so much that I thought I was going to die . Well I liked the pain thoughnever mind .

I felt satisfied being controlled by Aegir but my body could only feel pain .

That girl, it was clear that it felt good for her .

That voice, its the same voice we make when we make love normally, isnt it? She also squirted too .

Well, it only looks like a beast howling to me . Ah-it seems Aegir-sama has poured it in .

A woman can cum from her ass huhshe even stuck out her tongue .

Their voices came out at the same time .

This woman, is ridiculously lewd?

Dawn breaks, and I head over to Dorotheas place with Catherine who is hugging Rose .

It was a short while but thank you for taking care of me .

Catherine carefully lowers her head to Maria and Melissa . I guess she was aware that she was imposing herself on us . By the way, Celia was not looking at her at all, she turned her face away . The girl bathed herself in her own juices, breast milk and following that, the sperm that spilled from her ass . More than her aiming it though, it just flew out precisely .

Hey Nonna . she was tortured until dawn and shes walking normally now .

Its not possibleeven for me I couldnt walk properly for one week .

It seems that the two of them decided that Torii, formerly Catherine, will be nicknamed Succubus Lady .

I became a Baronet .

I say it like it didnt take long but its the truth . I was called to the palace today, somehow in front of the king from the cabinet minister

Aegir Hardlett will be promoted to Baronet .

After he said that I was given a list . Strangely, in the catalog there were many that were not given territory but in exchange were given status and rewards and things like that . For me as well, I would rather be given cash than territory as it is easier to understand . Even if I was given something like territory I probably might throw it away randomly to some guy .

Rather, it was the talk after that from Erich about the reinforcement of the central army that took longer . Initially, the central army achieved about 10,000 troops, and it is getting even further reinforcements . Normally, it would be natural for me to command a cavalry battalion now, but there are especially few heavy cavalry so it was necessary to invest somewhat and spread them out into each squad as breakthrough personnel . It is not possible to operate all at once with over 600 units .

It is my intention to make the first division cavalry company you have been commanding as the main force and mixing three freshly-formed infantry companies to form the battalion .

The military strength exceeds 800 . Including the transportation squad and the reconnaissance squad it will probably get close to 1000 .

Because it is a powerful battalion, I am seriously counting on you .

The responsibility is significant but Agor will also be there . It will work out somehow .

And since you have also become Baronet, it is about time to create your own escort squad, what do you think?

Does a soldier need a personal escort squad?

No, thats not it . You cannot move the army for your own private purposes right? If you have an escort squad as long, as you dont break the law you can use them as you like .

I never thought about that .

You are leaving the women in your house defenseless? You can expect them to fulfill their role whether as house guards, escorts for when you go out, and you can take them to battle and have them be your personal bodyguards .

I dont need bodyguards for myself but I certainly want escorts for the girls . But, it wont be good unless they are people I trust . Having them eaten by the escorts would be putting the cart before the horse .

With strength like yours I dont think you need to rush but wasnt this times reward quite the amount? Its just that you could think about hiring if you have money to spare .

My mission in the army is as usual, and after talking about a bunch of things like training and parades I was able to leave .

I thought about it while I looked at the list the king gave me .

Reward 1000 gold

Baronet pension 80 gold/year

Army salary 60 gold/year

In regards to the escort squad it would be fine as long as they are people I can trust . Either way, without territory to generate income I cannot hire a large number . I must avoid rushing and inviting a wolf into my house .

Wow~Theres so much money~

Its amazing .

You became even more amazing didnt you?~

Carla, Melissa, Maria were pleased easily knowing that I received money and became more impressed .

Wonderful! Baronet will allow succession! With this our future is-!

Congratulations on being promoted to battalion commander . Im pleased that Aegir-samas strength is being appreciated greatly .

The two of them were seriously happy, Celia more so, with the fact that my military standing went up, than Nonna, who was happy about my improvement of noble status .

A Baronet family must get the suitable clothes to

When Nonna wanted to go shopping everyone pulled her arms back .

Youre going to wastefully buy something expensive again! Dont do anything unnecessary!

Its not good to overspend~

It hurts, it hurts, I understand so please stop! Wait, who was the one who put their finger in a weird place! It must be Carla you pervert!

In the end, we did not buy anything new this time . It cant be helped that money will be saved, but there is nothing to spend it on . Ill spend luxuriously on food and let Miti and the other servants enjoy a bellyful of delicious food . And the one who put their finger in a weird place was me, when you are all jostling and I see a pile of women I couldnt hold back, so forgive me .

Congratulations .

lations .

Miti and Alma who Maria brought along also came to celebrate . The two are finally able to get used to living in the house, Miti talks to me and the other girls quite often . In the beginning Alma, who had no interest in talking to anyone besides Miti and Kroll, has been seen talking to Maria and Melissa .

As expected, she still gets nervous when talking to me, but its not like before where she freezes up . Ill pat both of their heads . The small Alma gets tangled at my feet and wavers but it doesnt seem like she dislikes it . When I say that dinner is a luxurious beef stew and chicken barbeque the two of them hug me and get excited .

Aegir-sama, visitors have come . They dont look familiar, what should I do?

Alma instantly hides behind Miti . Celia glances at the two and waits for my reactions .

Hm, I dont have any plans but what are they like?

A young man, his name is Leopolt Fugenberg . He says that he wants to speak directly with Aegir-samathe servants didnt go so I dealt with it, but shall I send them away?

Hiiih!

Miti looks down, Alma is afraid . In the past, when Alma was sent to tell Celia my message, Speak properly! I cant understand you! was shouted so since then she hasnt approached her .

By the way, after Miti was also scolded by Nonna, I saw that she was clapping and fluffing the cushion in the empty room . Since then, Miti would smile on the surface at Nonna, but once she passed her she would stick her tongue out . Each person has their own compatibility I guess .

No, please let me through . I cant create obstacles for those important names .

Also there is nothing to do today . I return Miti and the rest of them to where Maria is, I take out Melissas underwear and have her change into erotic clothes, Carla hides in her own room . Nonna said that Carla was the shameful part of the Hardlett family .

Well, it would be nice if he has something interesting to say .

My name is Leopolt Fugenberg .

Im Aegir Hardlett .

Its an honour to meet you, Baronet Aegir .

It was this morning that I was appointed, but he knows about me .

(Light Novel Illustration: Leopolt Fugenberg)

Information travels fastFugenberg-dono .

No, I just found out . Congratulations on your promotion .

What is he playing at, what is he trying to say .

Did you come here to make a fool of me?

That is rude, I have no ulterior motives .

I should also pay close attention to him .

His age is a little over 20, not much difference with me . His build isnt that huge, but his body has been trained, and most of all his eyes are sharp . He seems smart but I get the feeling that this isnt some ordinary plan .

So what did you come here for, Fugenberg-dono?

I want you to hire me .

He speaks boldly while sticking out his chest .

There have been many servants and employees who have asked to be hired . They were all untrustworthy people so I refused them, but there have also been guys who aimed for the girls inside and girls trying to seduce me . Celia kicked and threw them out .

But there was no guy who was as full of confidence as this guy .

I know absolutely nothing about you though .

I dont need to hold back .

Yes . Then shall I introduce myself . I was a knight who worked for a certain southern noble, but my Lord participated in the southern rebellion .

The man speaks without feeling ashamed .

Oh, so your masters house got crushed?

Yes . My master was taken and I was handed over to the royal army .

This guy is either an unbelievably big deal or a fatal idiot . There arent many people who would talk about betraying their former master in front of the place they want to be hired . Moreover he was not a tiny bit shy .

Is that because of your loyalty to the king?

No, it is for the sake of my survival .

Is that why you left your master to die?

That fight, it was obvious that the side of the rebelling nobles had little chance of winning . I am not a fool who cannot read the situation and would depart together with them to the nether .

Normally, here is where I would beat him and throw him out and no one would make a fuss about it . But I want to listen to this guys story . I want to ask why such an arrogant man would come to me .

I understand the circumstances . So why do you want me to hire you?

You yourself are an incomparable warrior but not so as a commander . You also have many subordinates and troops to command, and it appears you do not have a person superior in military tactics or strategies, thus I thought that I would use you to attain an important status . I want to climb to an even higher place after all .

He implicitly called me an idiot, but lets just ignore it as something arrogant that he said . But his behavior is somewhat strange . Saying something as rude as that, I will without hesitation point it out .

Havent you said things that contradict yourself? As you said in the beginning, I am a Baronet yet only a battalion commander . There are plenty of people who are above me, so wouldnt it be better to use them to reach the summit?

If I was able to attain status immediately, I would head to the palace if I could lead an army, but they probably wouldnt entertain me .

Of course they wouldnt . To have someone who betrayed them ask for status to be given, it wouldnt be strange if they killed you and tossed you out .

There are no other people you could go to so you came to me?

No, I havent met anyone else besides you .

Why is that?

Its becoming interesting . Please dont say that you have fell in love with me or something .

There are four reasons .

First, as I have mentioned earlier, you are not proficient at commanding large amounts of troops or scheming up tactics, and there are none amongst your troops who can do so, thus there is room for me to enter . Second, you who are a new noble have no heirs to succeed you nor do you have ties to any relatives . There is possibility for a newcomer like me to get an important status . Third, you have done great military deeds so the king remembers you well, it is also good that you can read and go around places . If my master can succeed faster, I will also be raised . Last, it is something that I realized during our talk, you are not satisfied right now . I dont know what you are aiming for, but I think you are aiming for a position even higher than I am .

I kept my expressionless face . I feel like I understand the reason I felt so uneasy about this man . I dont know how much this guy knows about me and its creepy, but I cant help it . But I thought it would be interesting .

Honestly speaking, if I were to choose between Commander Radhalde and you, I feel like I chose the right one . There arent many people who have a burning spirit like you do . You wont be able to move up in the world if you dont use those people who aim for the top .

The things this man says is quite right, almost scarily so . Agor and I have been fighting while leading a small amount of soldiers, but when we were told that from now on we had to lead a large crowd of soldiers, we had our doubts . I havent thought about military tactics either . The servants are orphans, the mansions guard is a girl I picked up, and my successor is a joke . Above all, even for my ambition to become king to be perceivedI dont think the reason are the girls though .

I understand your reasons . I also feel the height of your abilities . But there is still an important part remaining .

What would that be?

The man asks me in return but I knew that I would be asked; I will remain calm .

Its whether you deserve my trust after you betrayed your own master .

However skilled you may be it is meaningless if I cant trust you . Rather it would be harmful .

As long as your ambition continues, and as long as you can be used and deserve to be my master I will swear my allegiance .

In other words, if I am incompetent or if I plan to abandon him, he will betray me . This kind of relationship isnt that bad either . Not being grounded on personal trust, but a mutual relationship for the sake of aiming for the top . Its important that I learn to master how to use these kinds of people too . If I cant use this guy then it goes to show you what kind of man I am .

Fine with me . I will hire you . If I judge that you are lacking in ability, I will immediately kick you out . Will that be fine?

Of course it is . I will meet your expectations .

Then from now onshould I call you Fugenberg?

Leopolt is fine, Lord Hardlett .

Dont come over to this side .

Is there a building to stay?

No . If possible I would like you to stay on the premises .

I have not trusted you, but I dont think that this guy would lay hands on the girls, or steal money and run away .

Then I will give you your space . Food will be made too, so eat as much as you like .

Different from the children servants, there is no need to place him close by . I do not mind putting the tables together either .

Until I know how much you can do I will leave you to deal with my followers . The pay will be 1 gold per month, if you do well I will reward you separately . Is that fine with you?

Yes . It is adequate .

It sounds like he is evaluating me . It seems there are no issues with the first conditions . He must be confident that he will be able to display his abilities soon .

I have another person who takes care of me so would you allow them to be in the same room as me?

It was a luxurious thing to do while he was in the middle of job-searching but he brought Celia and I as he walked . After getting permission, the person who was waiting outside appeared and looked to be a 12 or 13 year old girl . What she was wearing was crude but it wasnt dirty . The girl covered her head with Leopolts side and it seems like she was blushing while clinging to him .

.

Her name is Nina . Lord Hardlett, what do you think?

I carry the luggage and gave permission; the donkey that she brought with her was also placed in the stable .

My evaluation of Leopolt was as follows: cool-headed, bold, a strategist, confident . Lastly, I added my suspicion that he has a preference for young girls .