"Oh, you're willing to accept?"
"Yes. I've mostly finished dealing with my busy affairs, so I think this kind of thing is fine now."
The day after receiving the lord's letter, I immediately came to see him and expressed my willingness to take charge of Cecilia's training.
Although being the teacher of that pretty but impolite girl is a bit of a headache... I'm incredibly grateful for this offer 'now'.
Does Cecilia not know about this?
If she did, thinking about seeing me often, she probably wouldn't have been so picky... Oh well, the details don't matter, this is an opportunity.
I can't miss it.
Pfft... Cecilia. Just a moment. I've prepared a special punishment for you. "...But why specifically entrust this to me? I'm naturally extremely grateful, but with your connections, Lord, you must know many more powerful people..."
"Hmm, well..."
When I received the letter from the Lord, I'd been wanting to ask this question, but the Lord gave a subtle look and began to avoid my gaze.
...? What? This only makes me more uneasy.
"Is there something you're finding difficult to say...?"
"Ah, no. Actually, it's because this matter was somewhat impolite to you... cough cough..."
"It's alright, you can speak freely. It's the unknown parts that pique my curiosity more."
"Hmm...Since you say so, I'm truly sorry..."
The Lord hesitated for a moment, then coughed lightly, and began to speak with genuine remorse:
"It's really hard to say such things after entrusting me with this matter. Actually, my daughter has some personality issues."
Wow.
Both parents are saying their child has problems.
Just how serious are they? "You let her do whatever she wanted from a young age, and as a result, she takes it all for granted. She absolutely refuses to do anything she's tired of or dislikes."
Isn't she just a spoiled brat? You're great in every other way, but you've truly failed when it comes to raising children, my lord.
"But what she's most obsessed with is swordsmanship training and monster hunting. At first, seeing her hard work made me happy, so I arranged various teachers for her…"
"And what happened?"
"…Because of that daughter's personality, everyone gave up after a short time."
It seems that Cecilia's arrogant demeanor I saw earlier was her maximum restraint…
"I see… But I can't use a sword, and I'm not at a level where I can teach… Is that really okay?"
"Hmm? No, that's not what I expected of you. Although it's inappropriate for me, as a parent, to say this, Cecilia is indeed very talented. During the period when her teachers resigned one after another, she learned everything she was supposed to learn."
"Then?"
"…I mentioned that Cecilia likes monster hunting, right? She's probably influenced by Celestia."
Uh, could it be… "...I'm truly sorry to say this, but as a divine beast, you're classified as a monster... I hope you can go easy on her a little during your sparring."
"Ah..."
"It's a very impolite request, but none of the instructors who can spar or train with her are around, and she's always running around with the soldiers because she has too much energy..."
"...So, rather than proper training, you want me to play with her to burn off her energy, right?"
"Exactly. Even busy Leo is being bothered by him, it's really a headache. If left unchecked, it'll probably cause trouble sooner or later."
Cecilia, you're such a primary school student. I never expected to hear a request to play with an adult woman to burn off her energy.
"That kind of request is fine. But if you're asking for systematic swordsmanship training, I'd find it hard to accept."
"You've only been an adventurer for less than a year, right? Making such a request to someone still in the learning phase is indeed a bit unreasonable."
Pfft. From what you're saying, Celestia didn't tell you she lost to me, did she? Although it was just a victory achieved by barely holding on, a win is a win.
As I secretly chuckled, recalling Cecilia's defeated and resentful expression, the lord handed me a piece of paper.
"This is the contract. The salary and other conditions are written here. Take a look now."
Let me see… Starting next week, 3 times a week, 2 hours a day… 3 gold coins a month… As expected of a lord's commission.
The conditions aren't bad.
No, I should say quite generous?
There's also a clause stating that injuries sustained during the competition will not be prosecuted.
Very thoughtful.
At this level, I can sign it directly.
"Okay. I think it's fine."
"Hmm. Thank you. Then, I'll leave my daughter to you."
"Pfft. On the contrary, I have more to learn…"
Although there were other reasons for accepting to be Cecilia's training instructor, these conditions are practically a freebie.
It feels like I'm doing sweet after-school tutoring? "...This is just in case...make sure you have protective gear ready during training. The lord's city doesn't have that kind of protective gear..."
"Hmm? What do you mean by suddenly mentioning protective gear?"
"...Actually, the previous instructor...was beaten to a pulp by my daughter..."
...Break to pieces?
Where?
Could it be... there?
Hey.
Lord, look me in the eye and explain clearly.
Where did it break to pieces?
You watched me sign the papers the whole time, and now you're saying this?
This guy is really something… "…That teacher did receive treatment, right?" "…I'm so sorry, it was during the Saintess selection period…the bishops or saintesses in the church who could treat that kind of injury weren't there. We missed the best time for treatment…"
"…Both sides?"
"Both sides…" Ah, ahh…how could this be…
"I've already paid a very generous fee out of my own pocket…but as a fellow woman, I feel so bad, I'm too ashamed to even look that gentleman in the eye…"
"I-I see…I'll remember that." Cecilia…that girl is really something. She actually sent a man away like that.
If it were my man, it shouldn't be a problem…right? Just in case, it's best to prepare protective gear.
"Albert. This document needs to be signed…"
As I stared at the contract that had already been handed over to the lord, casting a slightly resentful glance at the lord who was avoiding my eye contact—the purpose of my visit to the lord's city today—Celestea walked into the lord's office holding the document.
So, Celestia has arrived.
This is why I've come today! "Ah, Celestia. Perfect timing. Regarding the matter of Cecilia's training supervisor that I mentioned a few days ago, Shimo-kun has already agreed..."
"W-What!? Training supervisor!?"
"Hmm? Didn't you agree too?"
"Ah, eh!? I-I said it... oh..." Celestia, who dropped the documents upon seeing me, panicked at first after hearing the lord's words, then her face gradually turned ashen.
Hmm...did she agree without realizing it? Pfft...something felt a bit strange...now I finally understand.
"Hmm? You were also at dinner..."
"Ah, ah! Ah! That... like that...! Let's... go... Waaah... Waaah..."
If it's gotten to this point, it seems the Confusion skill really has an effect... I thought it was just a negative skill, but I didn't expect it to be so effective?
Very good.
I was planning to go out and find you anyway.
Let's start talking.
Celestea.
"Oh my. Lady Celestia. Long time no see."
"Uh, uh!? Ah... yes, yes... long, long time no see..."
"As you may already know, I have the honor of serving as Miss Cecilia Eie's training instructor. Starting next week, I'll be coming to the lord's castle three days a week."
"Three, three days..."
"We should be seeing each other quite often from now on. Ah, speaking of which, there's something I'd like to ask Lady Celestia. Why on the day of the duel...?"
"Aaaaaaaaaaa!!!" At the mention of the word "duel," Celestia waved her arms wildly, behaving in a way incongruous with her age, trying to interrupt me.
Pfft. To see such a beautiful, middle-aged woman in her forties so flustered. So cute.
"Huh? You just said duel?"
"Ugh, ugh!? You, you must have misheard! Albert!" "...Pfft. Yes. My pronunciation isn't very good. Anyway, I have some questions I'd like to ask you privately... Could I take a moment of your time?"
"Ugh, ugh... Okay, alright..."
"Then, Lord. I'll visit you again next week."
"Hmm? Ah, okay. See you next time..."
"Okay. Then... Lady Celestia." "...You, you. Please sign these documents." After greeting the lord, I quietly called Celestia and left the lord's office.
Celestia, having handed the documents to the lord, immediately closed the door and followed me out, her face flushed as she glared at me.
"You, you..."
"Oh dear. Lady Celestia. I was just about to visit you after you finished your business with the lord. I didn't expect you to arrive so conveniently."
"Serving as Cecilia's training supervisor!? What are you thinking!?"
"Hmm? I heard Lady Celestia agreed too? What's wrong with you?" What a satisfying reaction.
Celestia.
Your expression is quite a sight.
I quietly approached Celestia, put my arm around her shoulder, and began to knead her enormous breasts. "...!!! Are you... insane!? What is this monster doing...!!!" At the lord's office door.
Although no one saw, being groped in this place by an outsider male, Celestia cursed at me in a low voice, appearing panicked.
"You've done something quite arrogant, haven't you, Celestia?" "...!!!" When I whispered to Celestia like that, she trembled violently, then froze completely. "I clearly said that touching my property would bother me, because I have people to support... No, something slightly different?... Anyway, I said something similar."
"W-What did you say... I-I didn't say anything..."
"...Phew. Want to take a walk? Because you're a monster, your hearing is quite sharp. You'll let go immediately if you hear someone coming, so don't worry."
"Ugh, ugh..." We strolled along the spacious and quiet corridors of the lord's city. My arm was draped over Celestia's shoulder, my hands kneading her firm, voluptuous breasts as we walked side by side.
Although Celestia trembled at my actions, she obediently offered no resistance and began to walk in sync with my pace.
"Let me see, is this Ceresia's room?" "...Yes, yes... Um, I really didn't do anything..."
"Oh dear. Why are you like this? There's nothing left to hide between us. After all, we've already had such intense intercourse."
"You, you monster, you're insulting me...!"
"Hey. Ceresia."
As I forcefully squeezed her large breasts and lowered my voice, I could feel Ceresia's expression stiffen, her body trembling.
"How disappointing... You were trying to trick me, but now you're playing dumb."
"Ugh, ugh...!"
"Being wronged like this is infuriating. I need to find something to vent... Ah! Speaking of which, the lord just made a good suggestion, didn't he?"
"...!!! Could it be...!!!"
"If I keep holding this anger in until next week, I might do something rough to someone's daughter. My hands are itching to act."
"Ugh, ugh...!!!" Are you angry? Celestia? This is the price you pay for toying with me. Bear it.
Ah, perhaps you want to protect your daughter? If so, there's a way.
"Hmm… if someone can help me relieve this pressure… then someone's daughter will probably be alright."
Saying this, I took Celestia's hand and placed it on my bulging trousers, swollen from Сock's erection.
Celestia merely trembled, offering no resistance, her hands resting on my stiff Сock. "…What should I do? If you continue to play dumb, starting next week I'll…"
"Ah, I understand! Please don't touch Cecilia!"
"Pfft… good. Very good. A wise choice… ah, is this Celestia's room?"
Oh… while not as grand as a lord's office door, it's quite conspicuous compared to other rather ornate doors.
Even a cursory glance suggests it's the room of a high-ranking person.
"This...this is my office...and if that...if it's here..."
"Ah. Don't worry. I'm just bringing you back." Celestia, pale-faced and trembling pitifully.
After withdrawing my hand from Celestia's ample breasts, I gently stroked her shimmering sky-blue hair and whispered.
"Tonight. Come to my manor. I'm going to punish you for what you've done."
"Punish...you mean...?"
"Pfft. What. Did you think I'd treat you gently like last time?"
Look forward to it. For you, my females and I have prepared something very special.
This time, it won't end in chaos. Celestia.
"I will treat you with a punishment that will shatter your resolve to protect your daughter. Be prepared." Hearing the whisper that she should be prepared, Celestia lowered her head, hiding her expression, clutching the hem of her dress and trembling.
For some reason, that trembling seemed to me to be mixed with anticipation rather than fear.