Chapter 178

What are we fussing about over here?

In order to rescue Polte from being attacked by the other noble girls centered around the Counts daughter, Gretel, I pretended to hear the commotion it caused and entered the classroom .

Ah, Hardlett-sama!

A look of relief washed over Poltes face as she saw me, while Gretel and the other students take their seats awkwardly .

Whats the big fuss?

No, its nothing .

Im sure its hard for Polte to say anything .

Thats right, Gretel was it? What happened?

The girl faltered for a split second before clearing her throat once and standing up boldly .

The instructor didnt seem to be feeling well, so I suggested that she take a break .

Fumu, that sounds serious .

its because Hardlett-sama pounded me so much with his dick .

A whisper that sounded almost like a pout leaks out from Polte under her breath, which she later corrects in a louder voice so everyone can hear .

Its just a slight leg pain, it shouldnt affect the lecture at all .

She has stated herself that shes fine . Theres no need for everyone to worry .

I pull up a chair and sit next to the teaching podium .

Margrave, sir?

Im a little interested to learn about domestic affairs too . Let me listen to the lesson from here .

Polte lets out a gasp of surprise and the students start murmuring amongst themselves .

Now, please resume the lesson .

I-I understand . Ummthe extent of land that a single farmer can till isnt simply limited to its area

I make it seem like Im listening to Poltes lecture but Im actually just watching her ass shake left and right .

Knowing that ass belonged to me the other night is a really satisfying feeling .

Thats why this much water will be necessary for the flood control at this extent .

Almost as if the earlier commotion didnt even happen, everyone is diligently listening to the lesson .

Some of the students, particularly Miss Gretel, appeared dissatisfied since they couldnt just voice their complaints about the instructor while Im watching .

The lesson proceeded smoothly after that and they were able to cover the necessary material to keep up with the curriculum .

Polte bowed to me with a look of relief on her face .

Its fine, lets go drinking together again .

Ill embrace you after creating a better mood next time .

Leaving things like this isnt enough though since the same thing would repeat itself once Im gone .

I wont be able to stay with Polte forever either .

Lets provide some additional motivation .

Lets end the lesson here, now I have something to announce to everyone .

Everyone directs their attention to me .

Gretel and her faction does the same .

This girl now that I look at her again, shes actually really pretty, and makes me crave her despite being a little childish .

After you graduate and start looking for a job, you cant enroll in class anymore .

Erich also told me that very few domestic affairs officials are replaced so its quite hard to find an opening even after graduation .

Starting now, there will be periodic tests which measure your understanding . Those who score high will receive a letter of recommendation from me .

The students grow lively .

Those who try to sell themselves to the feudal lord without any sort of connections wont even be entertained, whereas if you have a letter of recommendation, theyll at the very least schedule a time to meet .

Of course, the subject of the tests will be decided by the instructor and then compiled onto paper . Thats all .

After saying that, I stand up from my seat .

Simultaneously, the students who have been acting reserved around Gretel and company until now gather around Polte to ask about any unclear points they had with todays lecture .

Descendants of high class nobles like Gretel can rely on their own family in the worst case scenario, but there are an overwhelming number of students who cant .

If their future jobs can be guaranteed, they wouldnt do something as foolish as lowering their grades .

This means that the instructors who decide the scope and topics of the tests, including Polte, will experience an increase in authority .

I would gladly invite someone skilled to my territory to work for me too .

Margrave Hardlett .

Hm?

The one who called out to me was Gretel .

When I turn around, she grabs the edge of her dress and curtsies elegantly .

What a pleasure and honor it is to meet you . My father sends his utmost gratitude for the incident at the ball .

So he was at the ball after all .

My father has already returned to his territory so I will thank you as a representative of the household of Count Beltz .

Im also a noble of Goldonia . Taking down an enemy of the country is part of my duties, please tell him that it wasnt that big of a deal .

Gretel knits her eyebrows at my somewhat savage response .

Unlike Polte, shes still just a kid, so she feels a sense of discomfort unless spoken to in a rather polite tone .

In line with this, after todays lesson is over, would you like to accompany me to a meal to deepen the relationship of our households?

How did it come to this from the conversation we had?

Yeah, why not .

However, my mouth moved before I could think about it .

It cant be helped, so I bring myself close to the girls ear .

Students are restricted from any excursions except on weekends though . Ill treat this as a special interview so please keep it confidential .

Yes, thank you for your consideration .

I didnt think Gretel would be the one inviting me .

Shes practically asking me to sleep with her, isnt she?

Im almost certain .

The girls still young, but her breasts are big and her body is fairly developed .

Ill gladly accept this opportunity .

The lesson ends and I was supposed to return to class with Myla .

Hey Myla I have a special interview today .

with an instructor? Or a student?

A student .

Its just an interview, but because of certain circumstances, I decided to have a meal with them as well .

Myla stares at me while stepping back .

Thats why I want you to tell Celia and Mel that it isnt anything strange .

Myla remains silent, returning to class while keeping her eyes on me .

Hmm, this might cause a huge fuss when I get back home .

Ara, did I keep you waiting?

As I was thinking about what excuse to give the others, a voice calls out from behind me .

Lets concentrate on Gretel right now .

No, women need time to get ready after all . Especially one as beautiful as you .

I carefully escort Gretel who is wearing an even more extravagant dress than the one she wore for school .

As shes puzzled by the difference in my tone of speech, I lead her to the carriage I had prepared ahead of time .

This kind of attitude is probably what she likes .

Take us to the Gold Lake .

Very well sir .

Gold Lake?

The Gold Lake is the highest class restaurant in the capital .

In order to reserve this place and the carriage, we skipped out on afternoon classes .

A suitable place is needed for a talk with a refined lady like you .

Oh my

Gretel probably doesnt desire a place where she can eat in a carefree manner .

When we arrived at the restaurant, neatly dressed employees line up and lower their heads .

Welcome to our humble establishment . Magrave Hardlett, Miss Gretel Beltz .

Did you prepare us a private room?

Of course, sir . Please follow me this way .

The shop manager himself guides us into a private room in the back .

Inside the room, lights of different colors shine down on the table and other furniture from the jewel-studded chandelier, and theres even an aquarium acting as the lake in the name of the restaurant .

The multi-colored beams reflect off the water in the tank, creating a beautiful light show .

Waah! Its so pretty .

Gretel pretends that it wasnt anything special at first glance but she seems to be in a rather good mood based on her facial expression .

Maybe shes experiencing something like this for the first time .

As the two of us take our seats, appetizers are quickly placed in front of us .

Im sure you already know, but I am just an ill-mannered simpleton of commoners origin . I may be ignorant about the manners and upset you as such, so please be easy on me .

I am aware . I will try not to pay too much attention to that while Im here . Oh, this is good .

Gretel gracefully picks up a serving of one of the appetizers and puts it in her mouth while drinking a glass of first class wine .

That expression shows how truly happy she is, which is good, because I was a little concerned whether this food would be good enough when I heard she was the daughter of a Count .

Before we chat, lets indulge in the food and wine .

Yes, lets do so .

After that, waiters would gradually bring many plates of food to us .

I thought that would be too slow and asked them to bring all of it at once, but these are all appetizers and my main dish is Gretels body so Ill endure it .

This here is a wintertime-limited black beast steak, directly from Rafen .

Oh, its been a while since Ive seen that meat .

!? S-so good who knew such delicious meat existed .

She continues to conduct herself in a refined manner, but shes still in her growth period as expected, and reaches for many more servings while checking my reaction .

No matter what she said, shes still just a young girl .

The girl has been drinking in conjunction with eating so her face is getting redder by the minute .

It should be about time now .

Miss Gretel, dont you have something you wanted to talk to me about?

I get close enough to her that our shoulders are touching and bring my face in towards her .

Initially, we ate while facing opposite each other, but as the girl got more drunk, our seats drew closer together .

Right now, Im directly beside the girl .

Ah, yes .

Gretel looks at me and wipes her mouth gracefully .

Ahem, there is a tremendous gap between my traditional, long-standing Count household and the house of the up-and-coming Lord Hardlett . Our familys territory is in the north of the capital so there are very few chances to meet with the feudal lord too .

Thats true .

However, it must be some sort of fate for us to meet in a place such as this royal institution . I think we should further improve the interactions between both of our households .

I dont know what she means .

Im pretty sure she doesnt think of us new nobles too highly, yet she deliberately wants to exchange culture?

Could you elaborate more?

I stack my hand on top of Gretels hand .

I signal the waiter who brought in the dessert and tell him with my eyes not to enter the room .

The fact is

Engrossed in the food, alcohol and atmosphere, Gretel becomes loose-lipped .

I believe you know I am the fourth daughter .

Yes, thats what I have heard .

Besides my three sisters, I also have five brothers . Thats not including the illegitimate ones .

Oh wow, her parents worked hard .

I am the youngest child and would be sheltered in our domain until they decide to dump me off to some random vassal or retainer .

Just like some piece of jewellery Gretel adds in a louder voice .

Im already 16 . It wouldnt be strange if they married me off tomorrow .

Traditional nobles often view their children, daughters in particular, as tools for marriage .

Not only is she a tool as the fourth daughter, but I heard that daughters in similar positions to her are treated like a prize to a lower ranked noble partner in most cases .

I want to live relying on my own strength . Thats why I enrolled in the royal institution despite the objections of my parents .

Its certainly true that even her parents cant meddle excessively while shes in school .

I couldnt imagine them picking a fight with the King or Erich just so they could make her drop out of school and marry her off to someone .

I can understand that part . But why me?

My tone reverted back to my usual tone, though Gretel doesnt notice .

She drinks more of the wine I recommend to her .

My father thinks poorly of new nobles, but he would like a friendly relationship with a great feudal lord like Lord Hardlett . So if I were to act as the intermediary

You wont be seen as just a tool for marriage?

I refill her glass with even more wine .

Thazz righd, if I can also bolster my knowleje, and attain a responsible position in the kingdom then I can live on my oohn~1

Is it alright to tell me that much?

Shes completely drunk, isnt she .

Hmm .

The girl doesnt appear to be earnestly striving to learn though .

In my opinion, it just looks like shes acting all important around the instructors and doing no good but lots of harm .

Well, I alsho want to study and lerhnn . But my prryyd~

The pride of living as a noble has been deeply ingrained into her and she cant bear lowering her head to anyone of lower rank .

It might be inevitable when shes a child .

Nonna acts spoiled all the time too .

Im a Counts dawderr, but dont get mussh allowanzz~

The Beltz family isnt poor by a Count households standard, but they arent an especially wealthy family either .

They dont appear to have the luxury of providing abundant funding to a fourth daughter who rebelled and went off to the capital on her own .

Thats why she carefully chooses the dresses and accessories to maintain her own dignity within her team .

I get it . Then Ill speak highly of you to Count Beltz .

You will!?

Leave it to me . And we also need to get along better .

I call the store manager and make sure he doesnt speak to anyone about the events that happened tonight .

The girl also wants a relationship with me

In other words, she has consented .

Very well, sir . Tonights events will disappear from the memories of all employees here .

Im counting on it .

I provide support to the flushed and unsteady Gretel by hugging her and then take her inside the carriage .

Well be heading to an inn, where well get to know each other intimately .

Nnn, where is this place?

Looks like Gretel sobered up .

Thats good, it would have been boring if her head was all fuzzy .

You wouldnt be able to return to the dorm if you were drunk so I booked us an inn . Now, shall we become one?

Drunk? How rude of me . Become one?

Gretel is laying on her stomach while Im on top of her, both of us are naked and my dick is already pushing up against her entrance .

There is a clear difference in size but she feels soft, so Im sure I can push myself in without much problem .

Eh? Eeeeh?

Here I go, Gretel!

I grab her pretty little waist with both hands and thrust my hips forward .

Unexpectedly, I was able to push in my cock quick enough in the d