It has been another month since Mei gave birth, and the snow in the Agarta Kingdom is starting to melt. Mei and I have decided to name our child “Aliria.” I had been thinking about various names, but somehow the women had already discussed it among themselves, and Rico proposed this name to me.
The sound of the name was good, and everyone, including the other wives and Ferris, agreed that it was a nice name. So, that’s how the name was decided.
I have become the father of two daughters in one month. While holding my daughters, I think about trivial things like not wanting them to say, “Ew, you smell!” Both Rico and Mei take care of the children together, and the other wives willingly help with the childcare. I’m truly grateful for their support.
On the other hand, I was worried about the village of Daitas in the Lamaron Empire. When Village Chief Jinbi visited in December, I provided them with food support. At that time, I sent soldiers with as much food as they could carry to the border, but it’s likely that they are running out of food. I thought they would say something if they were running low on food, but they haven’t said anything.
“I wonder if Daitas Village is okay?”
“I don’t think they’re okay… That place isn’t a rich land.”
While taking a bath with Matokal, I discussed the situation in Daitas Village. Matokal doesn’t feel shy about bathing together. Concidy, on the other hand, would join me in the bath but would always submerge her body deep in the bathtub because she seems embarrassed to be seen.
Matokal often bathes with Rico and seems to be learning Rico’s refined bathing techniques. By the way, when Eril is held by Matokal in the bath, she becomes calm. Rico, who loves baths, finds it very helpful.
“But Jinbi hasn’t said anything.”
“Well, he might not be able to come and tell us even if he wanted to. Daitas Village is located in the mountains. Judging from the fact that the snow in Agarta’s capital hasn’t melted completely, Mount Banzabi where Daitas Village is still likely covered in snow. They might be unable to move because of the snow.”
“I see… Maybe I should go and check on them.”
“Are you planning to go, Lord Linos?”
“Well… I think it’s safer if I go.”
“In that case, I’ll accompany you.”
“But if Matokal goes, won’t her face be recognized? Are you sure about this?”
“Hmm…”
Matokal looks up at the sky.
“By the way, looking at your body in the bright light like this, Matokal, you’re covered in scars.”
Being called a seasoned warrior, Matokal has several sword and burn scars on her chest, abdomen, shoulders, and arms. Additionally, she has a muscular build with well-defined abdominal muscles.
“Well, soldiers of the Empire generally don’t use healing magic.”
Usually, in military training and combat, there are magicians who can use healing magic accompanying the troops. However, it is said that soldiers of the Lamaron Army try to treat themselves as much as possible unless it’s a life-threatening or severe injury. Matokal has followed that approach, using herbs and self-treatment even when she gets injured. This is also a strategy to conserve the magicians’ MP as much as possible.
“For warriors, scars are like badges of honor. Those in the Imperial Army who are unscathed are looked down upon. However, flaunting your scars is also scorned. The best scars are the ones that can be glimpsed through gaps in underwear or armor. But back scars are considered the most despicable. That’s why I don’t have a single scar on my back.”
She turns around. Indeed, there are no visible scars on her back.
“This is proof that I have never exposed my back to the enemy.”
“But, Matokal, what’s that red mark on your buttocks?”
I poke Matokal’s buttocks with my finger.
“T-That… that’s… Linos-sama gave it to me the other day. St-Stop poking my butt… It’s ticklish…”
“Mat’s buttocks are soft.”
While doing such things, there is a commotion from the changing room. Then, the bathroom door swings open with force, and Soleil enters naked.
“Master, I’ll join you too!”
Saying that, she quickly washes her body and gets into the bath.
“Soleil always barges in when I’m bathing with Mat. What a coincidence.”
“It just happens. I actually want to join you when it’s Sidy’s turn, but Sidy dislikes it, right?”
“Well, that’s true.”
There was a time when Soleil intruded right after I was bathing with Concidy, and she hastily jumped out of the bath. Afterwards, she cried and felt embarrassed in the room, and it was difficult to console her.
“Well, it must be uncomfortable for Sidy-sama to be exposed to such a display.”
Matokal says with a hint of exasperation.
“Is that so? But Mat doesn’t mind, right?”
“As long as I have a body that can wield a sword, I’m fine. However, Sidy-sama feels inferior about her own body. She doesn’t have ample breasts like Soleil-sama or Mei-sama, nor does she have skin as silky as Rico-sama’s. She always ends up belittling her own body.”
“Oh, that’s not true at all. Right, Master?”
“Well, Sidy’s modesty is charming.”
“Linos-sama says the same thing. We shouldn’t provoke Sidy-sama too much.”
“Understood… By the way, Rico-sama’s skin… I also want to see it once. I envy Mat.”
“Indeed, Rico-sama has beautiful skin. Not a single blemish. However, Rico-sama, like Sidy-sama, doesn’t prefer to expose her skin too much. I also want to refrain from it, but since Rico-sama insists, I am reluctantly serving her. Please don’t think badly of me.”
“No, it’s not like…”
Matokal skillfully silences Soleil with her words.
“By the way, what were you and Master talking about?”
“Oh, we were talking about Daitas Village.”
I inform Soleil about the conversation I had with Matokal.
“Well, in that case, please let me come with you!”
Soleil’s face brightens up.
“I am familiar with the forests of the Empire. Moreover, I now have the blessing of the Divine Dragon. Evil monsters won’t come near, and I will surely be of help to you, Master!”
“Hmm, well…”
“No, Lord Linos. Soleil would be a valuable asset. Having knowledge of the Empire’s lands is significant.”
“As expected of you, Matokal!”
Soleil is overjoyed.
“Well, let me think… Maybe I should get out of the bath. I feel like I’m getting dizzy.”
In the end, following Matokal’s advice, I decided to go to Daitas Village with Soleil.
As the opinion arose that we should send scouts before heading to the village, I asked Sadakichi, the Fairy Dragon, to take a quick flight. The report came back that the village was heavily snowed in.
So, I wrote a letter stating that I would bring food and had Sadakichi deliver it to Chief Jinbi’s house. He dropped the letter in front of the house, knocked on the door, and then moved up into the air to confirm that the middle-aged man picked up the letter. Sadakichi returned after completing a perfect job.
And so, with Soleil and me riding on Illymo, we headed towards Daitas Village. Originally, I wanted to use the teleportation barrier that was set up when the Imperial Army and the Lamaron Army faced each other, but it was buried in the deep snow, making it impossible to teleport. It’s truly a pity.
Therefore, this time, there was no other choice but to rely on Illymo’s assistance. By the way, although Soleil can fly, she is not as fast as Illymo, so she ended up riding with me.
“Wow, going on a journey like this with a prince riding a white horse… It’s been my dream!”
Soleil looks very excited. I reminded her not to let her guard down since we’re infiltrating enemy territory, but her mind seems intoxicated with the glamorous honeymoon-like trip.
“Soleil, don’t keep looking around so much!”
“I understand. Master’s body… it’s warm… I’m happy.”
“Soleil, neither Illymo nor I know the location of Daitas Village. You have to guide us, okay?”
“It’s alright… I can see it… That’s Banzabi Mountain. And once we pass over it… I can see it! Daitas Village!”
Below us, there’s a part that appears like a hole in the snow. That’s the Daitas Village we are heading towards.
It has been another month since Mei gave birth, and the snow in the Agarta Kingdom is starting to melt. Mei and I have decided to name our child “Aliria.” I had been thinking about various names, but somehow the women had already discussed it among themselves, and Rico proposed this name to me.
The sound of the name was good, and everyone, including the other wives and Ferris, agreed that it was a nice name. So, that’s how the name was decided.
I have become the father of two daughters in one month. While holding my daughters, I think about trivial things like not wanting them to say, “Ew, you smell!” Both Rico and Mei take care of the children together, and the other wives willingly help with the childcare. I’m truly grateful for their support.
On the other hand, I was worried about the village of Daitas in the Lamaron Empire. When Village Chief Jinbi visited in December, I provided them with food support. At that time, I sent soldiers with as much food as they could carry to the border, but it’s likely that they are running out of food. I thought they would say something if they were running low on food, but they haven’t said anything.
“I wonder if Daitas Village is okay?”
“I don’t think they’re okay… That place isn’t a rich land.”
While taking a bath with Matokal, I discussed the situation in Daitas Village. Matokal doesn’t feel shy about bathing together. Concidy, on the other hand, would join me in the bath but would always submerge her body deep in the bathtub because she seems embarrassed to be seen.
Matokal often bathes with Rico and seems to be learning Rico’s refined bathing techniques. By the way, when Eril is held by Matokal in the bath, she becomes calm. Rico, who loves baths, finds it very helpful.
“But Jinbi hasn’t said anything.”
“Well, he might not be able to come and tell us even if he wanted to. Daitas Village is located in the mountains. Judging from the fact that the snow in Agarta’s capital hasn’t melted completely, Mount Banzabi where Daitas Village is still likely covered in snow. They might be unable to move because of the snow.”
“I see… Maybe I should go and check on them.”
“Are you planning to go, Lord Linos?”
“Well… I think it’s safer if I go.”
“In that case, I’ll accompany you.”
“But if Matokal goes, won’t her face be recognized? Are you sure about this?”
“Hmm…”
Matokal looks up at the sky.
“By the way, looking at your body in the bright light like this, Matokal, you’re covered in scars.”
Being called a seasoned warrior, Matokal has several sword and burn scars on her chest, abdomen, shoulders, and arms. Additionally, she has a muscular build with well-defined abdominal muscles.
“Well, soldiers of the Empire generally don’t use healing magic.”
Usually, in military training and combat, there are magicians who can use healing magic accompanying the troops. However, it is said that soldiers of the Lamaron Army try to treat themselves as much as possible unless it’s a life-threatening or severe injury. Matokal has followed that approach, using herbs and self-treatment even when she gets injured. This is also a strategy to conserve the magicians’ MP as much as possible.
“For warriors, scars are like badges of honor. Those in the Imperial Army who are unscathed are looked down upon. However, flaunting your scars is also scorned. The best scars are the ones that can be glimpsed through gaps in underwear or armor. But back scars are considered the most despicable. That’s why I don’t have a single scar on my back.”
She turns around. Indeed, there are no visible scars on her back.
“This is proof that I have never exposed my back to the enemy.”
“But, Matokal, what’s that red mark on your buttocks?”
I poke Matokal’s buttocks with my finger.
“T-That… that’s… Linos-sama gave it to me the other day. St-Stop poking my butt… It’s ticklish…”
“Mat’s buttocks are soft.”
While doing such things, there is a commotion from the changing room. Then, the bathroom door swings open with force, and Soleil enters naked.
“Master, I’ll join you too!”
Saying that, she quickly washes her body and gets into the bath.
“Soleil always barges in when I’m bathing with Mat. What a coincidence.”
“It just happens. I actually want to join you when it’s Sidy’s turn, but Sidy dislikes it, right?”
“Well, that’s true.”
There was a time when Soleil intruded right after I was bathing with Concidy, and she hastily jumped out of the bath. Afterwards, she cried and felt embarrassed in the room, and it was difficult to console her.
“Well, it must be uncomfortable for Sidy-sama to be exposed to such a display.”
Matokal says with a hint of exasperation.
“Is that so? But Mat doesn’t mind, right?”
“As long as I have a body that can wield a sword, I’m fine. However, Sidy-sama feels inferior about her own body. She doesn’t have ample breasts like Soleil-sama or Mei-sama, nor does she have skin as silky as Rico-sama’s. She always ends up belittling her own body.”
“Oh, that’s not true at all. Right, Master?”
“Well, Sidy’s modesty is charming.”
“Linos-sama says the same thing. We shouldn’t provoke Sidy-sama too much.”
“Understood… By the way, Rico-sama’s skin… I also want to see it once. I envy Mat.”
“Indeed, Rico-sama has beautiful skin. Not a single blemish. However, Rico-sama, like Sidy-sama, doesn’t prefer to expose her skin too much. I also want to refrain from it, but since Rico-sama insists, I am reluctantly serving her. Please don’t think badly of me.”
“No, it’s not like…”
Matokal skillfully silences Soleil with her words.
“By the way, what were you and Master talking about?”
“Oh, we were talking about Daitas Village.”
I inform Soleil about the conversation I had with Matokal.
“Well, in that case, please let me come with you!”
Soleil’s face brightens up.
“I am familiar with the forests of the Empire. Moreover, I now have the blessing of the Divine Dragon. Evil monsters won’t come near, and I will surely be of help to you, Master!”
“Hmm, well…”
“No, Lord Linos. Soleil would be a valuable asset. Having knowledge of the Empire’s lands is significant.”
“As expected of you, Matokal!”
Soleil is overjoyed.
“Well, let me think… Maybe I should get out of the bath. I feel like I’m getting dizzy.”
In the end, following Matokal’s advice, I decided to go to Daitas Village with Soleil.
As the opinion arose that we should send scouts before heading to the village, I asked Sadakichi, the Fairy Dragon, to take a quick flight. The report came back that the village was heavily snowed in.
So, I wrote a letter stating that I would bring food and had Sadakichi deliver it to Chief Jinbi’s house. He dropped the letter in front of the house, knocked on the door, and then moved up into the air to confirm that the middle-aged man picked up the letter. Sadakichi returned after completing a perfect job.
And so, with Soleil and me riding on Illymo, we headed towards Daitas Village. Originally, I wanted to use the teleportation barrier that was set up when the Imperial Army and the Lamaron Army faced each other, but it was buried in the deep snow, making it impossible to teleport. It’s truly a pity.
Therefore, this time, there was no other choice but to rely on Illymo’s assistance. By the way, although Soleil can fly, she is not as fast as Illymo, so she ended up riding with me.
“Wow, going on a journey like this with a prince riding a white horse… It’s been my dream!”
Soleil looks very excited. I reminded her not to let her guard down since we’re infiltrating enemy territory, but her mind seems intoxicated with the glamorous honeymoon-like trip.
“Soleil, don’t keep looking around so much!”
“I understand. Master’s body… it’s warm… I’m happy.”
“Soleil, neither Illymo nor I know the location of Daitas Village. You have to guide us, okay?”
“It’s alright… I can see it… That’s Banzabi Mountain. And once we pass over it… I can see it! Daitas Village!”
Below us, there’s a part that appears like a hole in the snow. That’s the Daitas Village we are heading towards.
