Chapter 488: Unreasonable Demand

Next Morning. Dining Hall.

M-my hips

Mother, are you okay?

Youre getting up in years, so dont push yourshiiih! Sue, protect me!

Mama, scary

Ruu and Kuu calls out to Mel, who walks unsteadily with a hand on her lower back and takes a seat.

Kuus unnecessary comment triggered Mel for an instant, but seeing the teary-eyed Suu calmed her down.

The women other than Mel, who also seemed to have withstood the affair last night, are slumped over on the desk and have bags under their eyes.

Still, they managed to wake up because I was playing with all of them at the same time.

Fucking them until they faint is nice too, but its also wonderful to share the listlessness after the deed until we fall asleep.

While waiting for breakfast to be served, I slowly direct my eyes at each of them.

Ehehe.

Maria, who played as my innocent lover, blushes shyly.

A-ahem.

Rita and Marta, whose uniforms are disheveled, shift awkwardly.

Hrrg

Carla, who looks refreshed after fully enjoying her sexual fetish, stretches.

Catherine, having been satisfied, has a gentle ladylike appearance, Gretel sits down after tottering to her chair, and the Treia mother and daughters help each other to their seats.

Their behavior is different, but it looks like theyre satisfied.

Now, the girls who accompanied me to the battlefield from participating last night. I wonder how theyre doing.

It feels great to do morning training in a familiar place!!

You stink of sweat! Irijina-san, please take a bath at least!

Irijina laughs heartily as usual, while Myla, who notices my gaze, puffs her cheeks and pouts in an attempt to appeal to me. I better do it with her again soon.

I check to see if Celia is also pouting in the same way.

Fufu, was fun, huh? Celia-chan.

Y-yes. I guess you can say that.

Celia and Leah are chatting.

Upon closer inspection, Leah is the one who is actively speaking to Celia, who is replying in embarrassment.

That reminds me, Leah joined partway in the night and she was already dripping wet by the time she came to bed.

Ufufu.

W-what is it?

Leah brings her face close to Celia, who pulls back in response.

You were incredible last night. Cool, if I might add. I really enjoyed myself.

I-I dont remember it because I was drunk! I dont remember anything at all!

Leahs face presses even closer, but Celia pushes her back with both hands.

Its good they get along so well. I dont know what she enjoyed though.

I feel like Im a little back to normal. Fufu.

Casie stares ecstatically in the mirror.

Shes at about 3.5 balls now. Its still definitely an odd appearance.

Sensing a strange aura, I turn beside meto Nonna.

U-um, madamthe food has arrived, so I should step away.

Nonna is staring at her attendant Maruru at close distanceno, shes glaring at her. Theres no more than a few centimeters separating their faces.

If they kiss here, my dicks going to get hard again.

No, I will eat like this.

Err, could it be about last night?

What might you be referring to?

N-nevermind. Hiieee

Its not like shes laying hands on her, so Ill leave them alone.

Kyaa, Im sorry.

A soft scream draws my attention to the corridor.

Apparently, a maid setting the table bumped into one of the mansions guards and spilled soup on him.

It doesnt feel hot since it got on my armor. More importantly, on your next break-

Im working right now! In the afternoon at the courtyard

It seems they connected during the secret party last night.

Since waking up this morning, Ive seen a few men and women around the mansion with a suspicious atmosphere.

There, I hear something in the direction of the garden.

Haah!? None of you are going to get engaged with me!?

I mean, I have a girlfriend. And I promised to marry her after the war

I cant afford toso I think its better if I remain single.

I would have liked it if you had slightly larger boobs.

If I had to guess, the woman was swept away by the three men who took advantage of the situation wet with lust and had a foursome, but at the break of dawn, the men came up with excuses to flee.

It was because of the alcohol.

Dont screw with me!! You fucked me in all my holes and didnt use any contraception! Im going to murder you!!

Sally the attendant shuts the window to block out the ruckus.

Polte is following Sally for some reason.

Excuse me, Sally-san. About last night, why were you in Adolph-samas roomSally-san.

Im in the middle of my duties so I cant talk.

Hahaha, that was a rowdy but fun meal time.

As I finished eating with a chuckle and got ready to stand up, that was when Leopolt and Adolph happened to walk in.

Lord Hardlett, if you have finished your meal, I ask that you please check the plan to reorganize the army.

I also ask that you check the repairs of Rafen and the surrounding area as well as the fall harvest and the extra planting of crops.

I thought it was odd they didnt say anything to me yesterday and now theyre bringing all this to me first thing in the morning?

Regardless, I hold out both hands and cut off their sentences.

Sorry, Ill do it later. I have something I want to talk to you about first.

I wipe my mouth dirtied from the food I recently finished before recanting my plight to the two men who look at me like Im about to talk about something meaningless just to evade work. Sorry to say, this time I have a real story.

I put my arms around each of their shoulders, bringing them in for a huddle, and speak at a volume low enough so the servants cant hear me.

Eh, youre kidding. T-there was such a development!?

Ill ignore whoever said that.

We have to recapture Malt, Biado to be more precise, within a week. I want you to come up with a plan.

Huh?

Their voices overlap. How rare, I want to note that down.

Astonishment simultaneously washes over both of their faces for an instant before their expressions diverge, Adolph closing his eyes and tilting his head down while Leopolt furrows his eyebrows slightly.

We will begin mobilization after one week. Is that what youre saying?

Leopolt asks a question without waiting more than a second.

No, we have to begin recapturing after a week. Its not a time period to sortie.

Leopolts eyebrows curl closer together to each other.

Is there an additional element we are not aware of? For example, has the house arrest been lifted, or is there an offer of extra income?

Not really. I want you to formulate a plan as is.

Adolph clutches his head with both hands.

Considering the time it takes to march, we wont make it if we dont sortie after three days.Im counting on you.

I pat both of their shoulders lightly in encouragement and then leave the room laughing.

Ah, Im coming too. Leah, make sure you dont disclose that topic to anybody no matter what!

Celia springs up from her chair and chases after me.

Adolph and Leopolt, who froze in place for a couple seconds more, hastily gathered their documents in messy piles and then also went their own ways.

Oh, right.

I pound my chest as I stop them with my voice.

If theres anything I can do, let me know. Ill help out.

Hey, who was the one that clicked their tongue just now?

In any case, I think things will be fine.

Are you sureeverything is fine? That was clearly an unreasonable request.

I rub the head of the concerned Celia.

They would have told me if it was impossible. Since they began to move, that means something can be done.

I know its a tight schedule, but theyll surely come up with a possible solution.

Until then, theres point in me scrambling around. Im just going to wait for the moment things are ready

A maid holding a broom passes in front of me, prompting me to squeeze her ass.

Kyaa!? P-please save it for nighttime!

The maid shows me the number of her room.

Fumu, Ill be intruding tonight then.

Three Days Later.

The drafting and preparation of the plan is complete. This is the mobilization scheme.

I give the document Leopolt hands me a once over.

The numbness in my lower body and the pain in my back stings a little.

I didnt expect Lammy to acquire such a technique or Brynhildr to be so angry.

Mirumi was something else too, but lets concentrate right now.

The troops to sortie400 including 200 from the penal unit

400, not to mention half of them are members of the difficult to manage penal unit.

This group will invade the enemy-controlled Malt and charge into the capital, Biado.

Thats absurd! No matter how much South Yuguria weakened and how far Malt is distanced from the main warfront, there are definitely at least a few thousand soldiers left there! Attacking with a mere 400 soldiers is suicidal!

Myla slams her fist on the desk.

Leopolt looks at me and I urge him to continue with a wave of my hand.

Of course its impossible to break through the national border and go south with this army. Thus, we will use another detachment.

Leopolt nods and then two uniformed individuals slowly steps forward.

One of them is Bejek.

He is a former commander in Vandolea who I picked up along with his subordinate after he was discarded by his country after getting caught in the eruption.

The other is Daa.

She is Bejeks adjutant and her family was wiped out by the eruption.

I met them quite some time ago in the past.

If I remember correctly, they should have started a new village with the other Vandolea soldiers.

We will use those former Vandolea soldiers. With how depleted South Yugurias forces are, they will see a chance to reclaim their fallen country, form a faction and start to head south.

But you two were

I was about to say, thrown away by Vandolea, but I managed to stop myself in time.

Well, that stuff doesnt really matter, this is a drama.

These guys are former Vandolea soldiers, whose nation was destroyed, and now the party responsible for that destruction has lost much of their vigor.

The alignment of those conditions is enough to create a situation for them to act.

They will go south in a straight line from the east and clash with the enemy. but they are ultimately remnants of an army who cannot get past the border and will struggle there forever. Is that what you want?

The outline is to use the opening when the enemy force is drawn out and run past the border into Biado.

Its true that 400 is a bit dicey, but the enemy doesnt have a large army either. If the Vandolea soldiers form a faction and appear, the enemy should utilize their full force to stop them. They cant afford to leave a massive squad in reserve.

Myla puts a hand to her chin and nods.

Recently, she and Celia have been really cute.

My personal army is still undergoing major reorganization, but 400 can be mobilized without any issue.

Furthermore, the former Vandolea soldiers were always excluded from the count, so they are also free to sortie.

Are you fine with being a decoy?

I ask Bejeks opinion out of curiosity.

Youre not telling me to put my life on the line or anything, we just have to continue fighting without winning or losing, right? Were all ex-soldiers, so we can do that with ease. Approximately 5000 are already heading south from the pioneer village and we can meet them on the way.

5000, you say?

The Vandolean village has a population where 9000 are men and all are former soldiers, so they could all theoretically work as soldiers, but getting over half of the villages men is still incredible.

This is the best we can do because of the autumn harvest. If we dont harvest the wheat, the village is finished.

Thats good enough. I appreciate it.

He arranged for this much despite the countless negative factors such as the short notice and having to play the role of decoy.

You provided us with a way to start a new life after we were abandoned by our country. Its natural to return the favoralthough if youre asking, I do have one request.

Lets hear it.

I say with a gradually grimacing face.

Seeking payment is fair and I wouldnt feel bad about giving it to him.

However, if they call for the revival of former Vandolea like those guys from Libatis, Id have to lie and use them to my advantage. That wouldnt feel good.

Fufuyour thoughts are showing on your face, but its nothing like what youre thinking of. Our nation is already gone. We know it will never come back. What we want are women.

I see, a valid request.

I nod at Myla who is hunched over on the desk beside me.

We dont simply want prostitutes for entertainment, we want wiveswe have a terrible shortage of them.

Yeah, Id agree.

There are plenty of other places where refugees started up a new village.

But no place started with 9000 men and 0 women.

Weve made many accommodations for them, but the ratio of men and women remained skewed.

Weve picked up girls who have been tossed aside by their parents, wives whose husbands left themand even women nearby who have a hard time finding food to eat, but thats nowhere close to being enough. The number of single males are reaching a point where theyre recently claiming to feel attracted to sheep and cows.

Myla recoils in disgust.

I got it. When everything has been settled, Ill request for a large number of suitable applicants. Ill only be referring them to you though. Im not a slave trader so Im not going to force them to do anything

Sure, and just so you know, their physical appearance or figure doesnt matter. For starving men, anyone will do as long as theyre femalealso while youre at it, Id be happy if you could pull them onto the road or something.

while Im at it, huh?

Adolph slumps his shoulders, while Celia and Myla glare at him scornfully.

Anyways, Ive received his request.

Alright, now we have the strength and the goal.

In other words, the military problem has been solved.

Next isthe money.

I look to Adolph.

Im at a loss. Thats why the only option is to do this.

Adolph brings out a big stack of papers. From what I can see, theres a note on them.

We will sell each piece of paper for a hundred gold.

What the-?

What kind of idiot would offer a hundred gold for a slip of paper?

Then when the spring tax comes in, well buy it back for 110 gold.

Oh, so were going to be in debt when alls said and done?

If were unable to buy them back in the spring, well buy them for 120 gold during the next fall.

Well, if we dont have any money, it makes sense that we have to borrow.

By the way, Ive issued 500 of these slips, which is equivalent to 50 000 gold and 80% of them have been purchase by Claire-san. Ill be honest, I am no match for her. When I think about the aftermath of the war, my head wont stop aching.

Adolph comments somewhat offhandedly.

I notice quite a few of his hairs have fallen on top of the stack of papers.

If I dont settle things fast, hell go bald again.

Im prepared. Ill think about it after the war.

This solves the problem with money.

All thats left is the political side, in other words the fact where its bad to mount an attack without permission when Im under house arrest.

That has also been partially solved. Bejeks squad acted separately from Lord Hardletts will and attacked simply aiming to reclaim their home nation. You may be held responsible for the management of territory but you can use the confinement during a disturbance as an excuse to counter the Military Commissioners argument.

Fumu, I feel a little sorry for Erich, but Ill use it as an excuse.

The small group marching to Biado will proclaim themselves as spontaneously generated Malt volunteer soldiers. Because theyre a small unit, disguise is possible.

Fumu, distressed about the military occupation, they will advance to the capital to retake their country. What a wonderful plot.

However, one huge problem remains. That isLord Hardlett.

Me?

Adolph nods and Myla folds her arms.

For this strategy, Lord Hardlett plans to sortie along, right?

That goes without saying.

I was the one who promised Celestina, so I obviously have to go.

The moment Lord Hardlett sorties, it renders all excuses useless. Therefore, the premise of this particular plan requires Tristan or someone without a public position to be placed in command.

I immediately lock my eyes on Leopolt and declare in no uncertain terms.

No, Im going. If thats enough to wreck the plan, then come up with another.

There isnt much time as it is, so I cant leave it up to other people.

Thats the one point I cant compromise on.

But Leopolt, after blinking once, goes on in the same tone.

Then well proceed with the spare plan of the operation.

So you have one after all. Why bother acting with an air of importance?

When he gives a signal, there is a heavy rattling of something being carried in.

Hey, hey, you must be joking

It has an overwhelming sense of intimidation and presence, and is notably shining brightly

So you brought this

Its a dark memory I nearly forgot about, the golden armor with a shady history that Claudia gifted to me.

I know it doesnt need confirming, but are you telling me to hide myself by wearing this?

Yes. Lord Hardletts face is known by enemies and allies alike. Im sure there are many who recognize your fighting style as well. However if you wear this stupidly fancy armor

The gaudy armor will attract attention and make it more difficult for the person inside to be identifiedI feel like this has been told to me before.

I spit out bitterly as Leopolt continues cooly.

There will be a slight change to the plan. The small unit will not be called spontaneously generated volunteer soldiers, but rather the army of the golden-armored instigator-Golden Lager sounds good!!the volunteer army led by Golden Lager will blitz the capital, free the trapped citizens, reinstate Celestina as queen, and then disappear like a phantom. That will be the plot, is that alright?

Hes asking for confirmation, but after telling him arrogantly to change the plan, I cant back off and say I dislike the armor

Fine, fine. I just have to wear it, right!!?

Thus, that was how Golden Lager, the heroic savior of Malt was born.

Protagonist: Aegir Hardlett. 25 years old. Autumn.

Status: Goldonia Kingdom Margrave. Great Feudal Lord of Eastern Area. Mountain Legend.

Friend of the Dwarves. Friend of the King of Aless. Dragon Slayer Hero.

Elf Mediator. Sex King of White City. Mad Demon God

Condition (Hero of Salvation, Golden Lager)

Family:

Nonna (insight), Carla (satisfied), Mel (tired relief), Celia (adjutant), Leah (satisfied), Pipi (breeding duty)

Miti (concubine), Maria (concubine), Catherine (pardoned), Gretel (wife), Melissa (concubine), Kuu (lover), Ruu (lover), Mireille (lover), Casie (3.5-ball body), Rita (naughty head maid), Yoguri (playwright), Alice (ass lover), Marceline (string, mother), Daughters Stephanie (string, eldest daughter), Bridget (string, second daughter), Felicie (string, third daughter)

Sofia (lover), Dorothea (capital mansion supervisor), Claudia (artistic body), Clara (madams attendant)

Celestina (sortie), Monica (volunteer corps), Adela (pro lover)

Subordinates:

Myla (commander), Irijina (smells of sweat), Luna (free), Marta (altered mini skirt), Sebastian (butler)

Gido (), Leopolt (staff officer), Adolph (falling out), Tristan (escape), Agor (assistant commander)

Yakov (free), Mack (free), Jim (consolation money), Suzy (pleased with herself), Solana (speechless), Christoph (penal unit captain), Guigue (reformed)

Altair (founder), Remia ()

Others:

Sekrit (sortie), Ivanna (floating), T-99 (sortie), Brynhildr (tired of attacking)

Natia (excursion, forest), Felteris (excursion), Ijaris (excursion), Yularen (excursion)

Annette (doubt), Piris (insane, pregnant), Baroness Rukino Escaote (VS Nonna), Seika (VS Carla), Naesys (VS Maria), Nasis (VS Mel), Busco (low-life), Zillia (womans intuition), Visitacion (mother), Benel (coma)

Non-Humans:

Lammy (compromise), Alraune (proliferation), Mirumi (pandemonium), Pochi (building addition), Messerschmitt (sleeping), Tropical Smooth-scaled Monitor Lizard (passionate love), Schwartz (horse)

Army Southern Goldonia (All units reorganized, unable to sortie)

Escort Unit: 40

Infantry: 2700 2800

Cavalry: 350 360

Archers: 350 360

Cannoneers: 360 370

Bow Cavalry: 1000

Cannons: 40, Large Cannons: 21, Dwarven Cannons: 15, Field Artillery: 15, Chariots: 35

Reinforcements / Allied Forces

105 Army Corps: 3300 3350

Elves: Black: 200, White: 200 (out on excursion)

God Altairs Army: 1000

Teries Fleet: Battleship Suvorov, Battleship Leviathan IV (temporary), Large Combat Ships: 3, Medium Combat Ships: 7

Eastern Front

Friendly Troops: Malt Volunteer Army (fake): 400

Vandolea Military Volunteers: 5000

Enemy Troops: Malt Garrison: Unknown

Assets: -68 000 gold (cost to dispatch soldiers -50 000)

Sexual Partners: 799

Children who have been born: 70 + 567

Current Location: Rafen