Chapter 525: False Debauchery

Pss, pssif I recall in Arkland, that personpst.

Pstdoesnt betrayal mean immediate execution? Why is she still alivepst?

I heard it was handled under the authority of the Military Commissioner so there was no sentence from His Majestypst.

Such a person being invited in the first placeor not, thats why shes still in a servants clothes.

Malicious stares and gossiping continue to assault Rukino as she is guided to the changing room.

Um, thank you.

Tch.

Even the servant displays a rude attitude when thanked.

Rukino tightly grips my arm and enters the changing room almost in tears.

House Escaote was under the control of the one leading the rebellion and the effects also extended to Rukino herself, so she really had no say in the matter. But that is not enough to excuse the family head.

Because it is hard to construct a defense regardless of theory, its better to go in a different direction.

Alright, change into this.

I hand Rukino a custom-made dress.

The pale face of the crying woman gradually turns more and more red.

Didnt you find your resolve earlier?

Seeing it againno, I know how high quality it is. But isnt it tooshortand revealing?

This dress was tailored by a shop catering to sex workers and has an interesting origin story.

The shops craftsman used to work at a place that sells high-end dresses, but had a dispute with his boss when going independent that ended their relationship, increasing the difficulty in doing business with nobles in an industry where connections are important.

In order to sustain himself, he began selling to commoners, but the only commoners who needed fancy dresses were prostitutes and travelling performers.

The craftsman was delighted when I ordered a dress combining class and allure so he stayed up for multiple nights to make it.

Although the dress exposes an excessive amount of skin, its superior quality prevents it from looking out of place even in a nobles dinner party.

Of course, no one dares to wear a dress that would basically confirm you are a pervert.

Everyone will get suspicious if were gone for too long. Hurry, put it on.

When I urge her, Rukino begins taking off the servant uniform she borrowed with trembling hands.

She undos one button at a time, baring her neck, her collarbone, then her chest.

Next she moves down to the skirt

Um, can you at least turn around?

I refuse with a solemn shake of my head.

Uuu

I fixate on Rukinos shapely breasts.

The 28-year olds breasts are moderately soft and firm.

They are exquisite, different from a 20-year olds springy breasts and a 30-year olds supple breasts.

Her naturally small nipples and areola are like that of a teens except for the faint coloring.

You wouldnt think these belonged to a woman who has already has birthed and raised two children. Youve really taken care of them, huh!

Hiiuu.

The blushing Rukino hides her breasts while taking off her skirt and picks up the dress, but finds fault with it.

This dress cant be worn with regular underwear.

Ueh!? I cant got without underwear when the dress is this short!

I grin, pulling out a special underwear from my pocket and handing it to her.

T-theres no clothits just string

Rukino accepts her fate and slowly lowers her underwear.

The entirety of her slender thighs are revealed and her short trimmed gold pubic hair becomes visible.

Because its trimmed too short, the labia sticks out.

Gosh!

I unknowingly expressed my thoughts out loud.

Rukino pulls her underwear down the rest of the way and swiftly puts on the string underwear and dress.

I didnt think youd know how to wear it.

Ive worn various things to entice my husband into having more sex.

I dont want to speak ill of the dead, but he was pretty worthless, huh.

I admire Rukinos whole body again.

Her flashy crimson dress seems to be sparkling as if it was dyed multiple colors.

Additionally, feather-like ornaments decorate her chest, side and accompanying gloves, and sway every time she moves her body.

Her dress would already be gorgeous if that was all, but the amount of skin showing is incredible.

The dress is the type with strings for shoulder straps and her chest area is so open that her nipples can probably be seen if not for the feathers.

The back of the dress is also lacking cloth, so when viewed from behind, the parts below her shoulder are pretty much naked and her buttcrack can be seen.

If she wore normal underwear, it would in plain sight, while string underwear would make it seem like she isnt wearing anything.

Furthermore, even though the top of her ass is already exposed, the hem only reaches a questionable part of her thighs.

If she bows slightly or puts her leg on an elevated step, her groin area can be seen from the front and back.

Its a look basically asking for everyone to see you naked.

I hug Rukino, rubbing her shoulder and ass.

The dress fits tight to her body and even the parts that are hidden can be easily associated with nakedness.

Her curves, especially her ass and waist, are very defined almost like the dress isnt there.

If you walked around in town with that outfit on, it wouldnt take a minute for people to take you into the back alley.

Rukino shyly brushes over a bruise, then looks at me with a serious expression.

Please confirm for me one last time. I dont mind how much you want to humiliate me. In exchange, youre going to give hope to Seika and Rukue, right?

Leave it to me.

When I smile, Rukino softly rests her hand on my arm, completely yielding control to me.

Leading Rukino by the hand, I return to the hall.

Thank you very much.

Rukino forces a smile and bows to the servant waiting outside.

The men who previously hurled insults at her could not help running their eyes over Rukinos face, chest and legs, and responded stereotypically by bending deeply at the waist.

No man can return the greeting of a beauty wearing such a skimpy dress with abuse.

The dress that is not only vulgar but also elegant really heightens Rukinos attractiveness.

When we return to the main hall, people around us stop their conversations to steal a brief glance before resuming clumsily.

Some men who were going to criticize Rukino for being here let their eyes roam free as soon as they saw her and then awkwardly walked in the other direction. Then they say some kind of snide remark to the madam next to them.

Thats it? I thought they would come attack if you showed up, guess I expected too much of them.

If I was alone, I think Id be beaten up. Im safe because Hardlett-sama is around.

That means I have to make the first move.

As I look around for someone suitable, a familiar voice calls out to me.

Oh Lord Hardlett, youre here.

I heard you were attending yet did not find you.

What should we do about our travel expenses going homeahem!

Count Monashi, Viscount Binbo and Baron Gokhinthe trio of the poverty alliance.

I feel like they would have called out sooner if they were looking for me.

We left as soon as we received our invitations.

But because of the war expenses, our finances are a mess.

We couldnt use carriages or horses and had to walk two full days to finally arrive.

Three feudal lords with titles walked together?

How poor are they?

The three of them pat their somewhat dusty formal attire.

For how destitute they are, the clothes are woven with gold thread. I wonder if this is an area where nobles wont compromise on.

I cant hide it from Lord Hardlett, as ashamed as I am. It is the result of my wife and daughters hard work.

The glimpse that Count Monashi shows me of the inside of his clothes is covered in patchwork.

This is reality, sadly.

Viscount Binbo is wearing rags that commoners would wear underneath his jacket.

I did not have enough fabrickuh!

Just when I thought Baron Gokhins clothes looked nice and didnt have any visible stitching, I realized it was just the front. The backside is tied together crudely with string and even his ass is sticking out. Im surprised nobody found out yet.

Rukinos half-exposed ass is sexy, but this is horrible. Theres a mole and hair sticking out.

I know Im poor, but I cant reject the invitation to the party.

Rather than coming with your ass showing, I think you would retain your honor if you were absent.

Um.

Rukino tugs on my sleeve with a troubled expression.

These guys distracted me enough that I forgot about the crucial plan.

By the way, Lord Hardlett, I also heard the rumors regarding the other individual.

Rumors say that lady is a traitor who lost her status.

Why did you deliberately bring her with you?

As usual, the three of them talk in waves.

Maybe its fine to tell them.

Actually, I want her to act as a governor in my territory.

While ultimately facing the poor trio, I talk loudly enough for other people to hear.

My statement surprises the three men and also prompts those nearby to eavesdrop.

One, twowait, thats everyone.

Thats not good!

She may not have been sentenced by His Majesty, but I cant believe youre going to make a traitor your governor!

A governor has many responsibilities! That person will not be able to negotiate properly with anyone!

I say governor, but shes really going to be a minor feudal lord ruling over a city and a village.

She will have to do business with merchants, hire workers from other regions and decide on how to station guards if there are other lords at the border.

But nobody will want to negotiate with Rukino when shes still being treated as a traitor.

At this rate, she wont be able to do her tasks as a governor and any family she leaves behind will endlessly be bullied.

Thats why Im putting on this play.

I hear people gossiping.

Clearly, our conversation can be heard by everyone.

Its better if you arrange for somebody else to be governor!

If you need a governor, my eldest sonno, hes a muscle-brain. My second son is a womanizer, my third son is an idiot! My fourth son ran away in debtgrrrr!

Now that its come to this, we have to make an acquaintance here!

The last remark prompts those around to close the distance.

It pains me to use these three, but it cant be helped.

That wont do. I want to make her the governor no matter what. Ive recently laid my hands on her, you see.

I smirk and reach for Rukinos partially visible ass.

Knowing whats coming next, she holds onto my arm with both hands, wiggling her body slightly in resistance.

I move my finger along her buttcrack and push against the string underwear that barely covers her anus and nether regions.

Nnhaa.

An erotic sigh leaks from Rukino.

If she was acting just now, thats pretty impressive.

Two approaching middle-aged men hunch over and retreat.

You must not be deceived by allure.

Exactly, those who have betrayed once will do it a second and a third time.

I dont want to see a man of Lord Hardletts stature get caught off guard.

The three of them glare at Rukino.

I applaud internally. I wanted them to say that.

I remove my finger from Rukinos ass and shove it inside her mouth.

No need to worry. She cant betray me.

I say as I twirl my finger in her mouth.

Drool trickles down the corner of Rukinos lips as she chases my finger with her tongue.

Her very soul is completely obedient to me. Isnt that right?

Yes. My lower parts get hot just by being next to Hardlett-sama, so how could I ever betray him?

Rukino, who lowers her head before looking up, has eyes that are entranced like she drank an aphrodisiac, indicating her affection to me and submissiveness.

The gossiping grows louder.

Its not a good idea for a traitor to become governor. You dont know if there will be another secret meeting.

Look at those eyes though. They resemble the eyes of a bitch in heat. What did he do to get her like that

Hmmm. Those eyes are similar to the ones my wife has when she looks at my brother.

One more push will do it.

When I rub Rukinos shoulder, she acknowledges me with rational eyes, then switches back to being charmed and shivers.

If you touch me like that, I wont be able to take it anymore. W-why dont we go together to the toilet or the changing room?

That draws out gasps and scornful comments.

She purposely spoke loud enough to be heard.

I gently push her back and shake my head.

I still have business here. Go and relieve yourself.

Rukino turns red, nods, and then runs off.

What a shameless woman! She didnt bother to whisper the invitation to sex!

But she cant communicate with Kenneth like that. Shes completely a prisoner of Lord Hardlett and can only think about dick.

First, I remove the risk of betrayal.

Now, for the next part.

You reap what you sow when it comes to betrayal. Criticism is inevitable but I wont forgive harassment. There was a knight that we encountered on the way that threw a stone at her.

My eyes open wide to emphasize my point.

I flew in a rage and captured himthen ripped it to pieces.

Its all lies.

I-