After Retirement, Living a Stud Life in Another World - 6
Chapter 6: Studbook
On the first page of the luxurious book, the portrait of a middle-aged man was prominently displayed, accompanied by detailed information below.
【Name】 Albert von Stockheim
【Age】 Fifty-one (Born in Kingdom Era 783)
【Hair Color】 Red 【Eye Color】 Hazel
【Evaluation】 SS
【Breeding Fee】 1300 gold coins (One-night contract)
【Lineage】 Roberto Lineage
Father: Roselt von Eidenburg
Father’s Father: Benno Zeiss
Mother’s Father: Dirk von Weimar
【Aptitude】 Fire S, Water S, Wood A, Gold B, Earth A, Wind A, Light C, Dark –
【Magic Power】 S, 【Magic Control】 S, 【Constitution】 B, 【Stability】 S
【Female Birth Rate】 Fifty-five percent (219/401)
【Notable Offspring】
Alicia von Stockheim (Kingdom’s leading mage)
Beatrice von Steinaach (Deputy Minister of Construction)
Clara von Krummbach (Commander of the National Military’s Third Knights Division)
【Comment】 Boasting an exceptional stability with no “misses” as long as female offspring are born, he is the kingdom’s premier stud. Although he is the son-in-law of the Stockheim family, he continues to produce outstanding talents every year. Due to his age, the conception rate is slightly declining, but he has a track record that justifies the high breeding fee. Despite the high expectations for his sons as successor studs, none have achieved notable success at the moment.
What is this? Isn’t this just like the studhorse directory in Dasuta?
“Is this for selecting a partner for procreation?”
“That’s right. Women have a limited number of children they can bear in their lifetime. Among them, how to produce excellent daughters is crucial for the survival of the family… The ‘seed,’ which is said to determine eighty percent of a child’s magical ability, is something that noblewomen want to buy at a high price. It’s a common wish for noblewomen.”
“So, if you pay the amount written here…”
“That’s right. For one night, or depending on the contract, the obligation for the man to strive for procreation continues until the woman becomes pregnant.”
It feels somewhat like human trafficking, akin to the management system… I don’t feel good about it at all. In this world, men are commodities… It’s unbearable to have personal information listed in such a shady book.
When I thought about it that far, a chill ran down my spine. Could it be that in the world of nobility, where the possibility of magical inheritance is high, even I might be treated as a stud and sold?
“Of course, that’s how it is. Lutz is also of good bl00d from the Earl’s family, and there are many nobles and wealthy merchants who would like to pair him with their beloved daughters.”
Despite Siegfried sensing my displeasure, he continued with a sagacious expression.
“In Lutz’s world view, it might not be a pleasant thing. But in this world, the best way for a man to be admired by society and contribute to the development of family and country is to produce excellent magicians as a superior stud. There’s nothing more than that.”
Yeah, I’ve roughly understood that. But I’m still struggling to accept being treated solely as breeding material.
“Well, you can refuse all of that and learn accounting, work on paperwork for the rest of your life… Although the competition is high, the income is low, social recognition is low, and life can be very difficult. You can have another job, but at least you should know about your talent as a stud, don’t you think?”
With a somewhat pushy tone, Siegfried, who dislikes being preached to, pushes me on this point. He must genuinely be worried that I’m limiting my path to live based on the values of another world. Despite my mind being much older than his, he somehow seems more mature. I lifted my spirits slightly and asked him back.
“So, is your name also listed in this ‘Studbook’?”
“Of course! Want to see?”
For some reason, Siegfried looked delighted as he opened a page marked with a beautiful green bookmark. There, along with a portrait of a person with a clear and handsome appearance, were evaluations of him as a “stud.”
【Name】 Siegfried von Freudenstadt
【Age】 Fifteen (Born in Kingdom Era 819)
【Hair Color】 Silver 【Eye Color】 Brown
【Evaluation】 B
【Breeding Fee】 100 gold coins (One-night contract)
【Lineage】 Egmont Lineage
Father: Albrecht von Freudenstadt
Father’s Father: Elvin von Eisfeldt
Mother’s Father: Erich von Herburg
【Aptitude】 Fire B, Water B, Wood B, Gold C, Earth B, Wind -, Light -, Dark –
【Magic Power】 B+, 【Magic Control】?, 【Constitution】?, 【Stability】?
【Female Birth Rate】 Sixty-three percent (5/8)
【Notable Offspring】 None (All children are already adults)
【Comment】 A good bloodline born to Countess Hildegarde of Freudenstadt, a hero of the national military. While he hasn’t achieved much yet, the five daughters he had through christening are all high-level magic users. A promising talent who will undoubtedly make a name for himself in the future.
“This is quite a high evaluation… isn’t it?”
Since I can’t use magic myself, the power as a stud shouldn’t be appreciated unless the “children” show their abilities. My brother, having just turned fifteen this year and officially becoming an adult, already has a breeding fee of one million gold coins for one night. How did he manage to get that?
“Yeah, it’s a considerably high evaluation. I don’t think even the top stud, Lord Albert, was appreciated this much at his debut.”
“So, why this evaluation? Could it be that your children are already numerous?”
“Yeah, look, it’s written there in the female birth rate, 5/8. I have eight children. Among them, five are girls, and they’re quite powerful magic users.”
“Wh- eight children! How many people did you…?”
“Hahaha… I received baptism when I was thirteen.”
What kind of outrageous baptism is that!