After Retirement, Living a Stud Life in Another World - 66
Chapter 66: …Because I Want To
In a straight line, we should be able to reach behind enemy lines with just over ten kilometers. However, in this wild primeval forest filled with dense trees, undergrowth, and undulating terrain, it’s impossible to go straight. Even though Beatrice diligently uses magic to clear obstacles, we couldn’t make it to the rear while the sun was still high.
Mother’s annihilation magic is, in a way, a disaster-level thing. It’s extremely dangerous if we don’t know the enemy’s position, so attacking at night is out of the question. And truth be told, I don’t aim to target the frontline enemies but rather those further back.
So tonight, we’re camping without pushing ourselves too hard. In a deserted forest with everyone except me being female, I thought it would be nice to have a lively campfire meal with a harem-like atmosphere… But that’s not the case. After all, we can’t use fire during stealth operations, and rotating guard duty is essential.
“Once again, I apologize for causing trouble for the ‘Dark Clan.'”
“Oh my, Your Lordship… And you’re the ‘Hero’ Lord as well. Just as the young lady said, you’re not one to boast. How commendable.”
I’ve been paired with a woman who appears to be in her mid-twenties for guard duty. Since I can’t be useful with magic, I should at least sacrifice some sleep to contribute. When I try to strike up a conversation to stay awake, the woman responds with an unusually friendly tone. The young lady she mentioned is probably Ayaka.
“This time, there’s a possibility of direct combat with a large number of Imperial troops during the day. The ‘Dark Clan’ must not be good at daytime group battles, right?”
“That’s right. For us, quietly approaching in the darkness and striking decisively is certainly our strong suit. Well, in that sense, situations like this one are dangerous… But this job offers particularly attractive rewards, so we’ll do what it takes.”
“Are there really such good rewards? It’s truly a decree from Her Majesty the Queen.”
The woman seemed a little surprised by my response, then chuckled softly.
“I see, Lord Lutz might not understand… When we say ‘the most attractive reward,’ we mean having you plant your seed.”
“Huh!?”
I blurted out in surprise and quickly covered my mouth. The woman looked around cautiously, then continued in a lowered voice.
“Of course, money is attractive as a mission reward. You know, in the recent mission, four of us received your seed as a reward, didn’t we?”
“Yes, that’s right…”
Yes, after contributing greatly to resolving the conspiracy involving the Altona Trading Company, Beatrice allowed the ‘Dark Clan’ to be inseminated by me as a reward, and Ayaka chose four women who worked diligently every night. Well, that was actually quite a delicious reward for me too.
“When I saw your face, Lord Lutz, you didn’t seem entirely unhappy… Since the young lady handpicked those girls. Well, all four of them got pregnant after that… Once the child is conceived, their magical power increases dramatically. You understand the significance?”
Uh, I do. If the children conceived from my various encounters have all had significantly strong magical powers. And their mothers can freely use the magical power of their unborn child… By spending ten months together, the magical powers of the mother and child blend, and even after giving birth, the mother’s magical power remains increased. In short, the mother is also a ‘seed’ to train.
Of course, this fact isn’t publicly disclosed because it’s too dangerous, but if you were to witness four people increasing their magical power, it would have already become an open secret within the ‘Dark Clan.’
“So, if you perform well on this mission, surely that person will receive Lord Lutz’s ‘divine seed’ too… All of us in the clan, including myself, eagerly volunteered. So, the three of us here are full of enthusiasm. For the sake of Lord Lutz and Princess Beatrix, we will spare no effort, even at the cost of our lives.”
Uh… So, it turns out that’s how it is. Unwillingly, it seems my “seed” rating has skyrocketed.
But there’s something I have to say clearly to the woman who casually mentions “not sparing life.”
“Saya-san, please tell me your name.”
“Huh? It’s Saya, but…”
“Okay, Saya-san. I have a request: please don’t treat your life lightly. Make sure you survive.”
“Lutz-sama is so kind. To think you would cherish the life of someone as lowly as me.”
“No, it’s not like that.”
Saya-san, or rather, the woman, looks puzzled at my response.
“Then what is it?”
“Because, if you die, it won’t happen, right? I really… want to be with you, Saya-san, I want to… absolutely, you must survive, promise me, okay?”
Saya-san chuckles softly once more. After laughing quietly for a while, with her head down, when she raises her face, I feel like I see something sparkling at the corner of her eye.
“That’s right, I’m also looking forward to ‘being’ with Lutz-sama. I understand well that you’re considered the kingdom’s top stud not only because you give excellent offspring… You’re a real lady-killer even though you’re still underage. I can’t promise, but I’ll do my best to survive with all my might. And when we return alive, let’s make it until morning.”
“Yes, I accept.”
Even though I intended to answer seriously, I end up being laughed at again for some reason. Saya-san smiles and leans her shoulder against mine… Finally, she gives me a little kiss on the cheek.