After Retirement, Living a Stud Life in Another World - 97.1

Chapter 97: Is That How I’m Treated?

After glancing at Gretel, who was snorting disdainfully, Beatrice shifted his gaze to his sister.

“Now, Liese. The three who will become Lutz’s wives have made up their minds. What about you, Liese?”

“I’m shocked to hear that my brother’s personality, whom I have lavished love on since childhood, seems to have disappeared. But the current Lutz is undoubtedly still my family. As for the future, he will remain my dear brother…”

“That’s not it. I’m asking you how you feel about Lutz as a woman.”

“I don’t understand what you want to ask.”

Liese’s expression hardened. I felt my stomach contract as if it were being grabbed by the devil’s hand. If it weren’t for the criticisms from my brother, Sieg, I might have been even more disturbed.

“Liese, I don’t prefer circuitous conversations. I’m asking if you want to be embraced by Lutz.”

“Such behavior between siblings goes against public morals…”

“Didn’t you say it before, Liese? That Lutz seems like a prophet sent from heaven and an irreplaceable person who changed your life. If he’s an irreplaceable man, wouldn’t you want to have the crystallization of love with him?”

“I did say so. Thanks to the wisdom I received from Lutz, I was able to achieve the highest rank in the military magician corps. It is entirely due to my brother, not only as a brother but as my mentor and, above all, as someone very dear to me. Although I admire my benefactor, the desire for companionship is…”

“Are you sure it’s different?”

There was no answer. However, it was clear from Liese’s rapidly reddening cheeks that her true intentions were revealed. Unfortunately, my brother Sieg’s remarks were not mistaken.

“No need to say anymore. I already know the answer.”

“I’m sorry. I confess, as you pointed out, Your Highness. I realized that my feelings for my brother had turned into love. Although love between siblings is taboo, I intended to take this feeling to my grave.”

I watched in astonishment as Liese confessed her feelings as if she had made up her mind. She had just returned from military duty, wearing a black military uniform befitting a commander. The tight design of the uniform emphasized her feminine curves… Despite having fiancées, I felt desire rising within me.

“Hmm, it seems that my fiancée is not entirely dissatisfied.”

Damn it. With Beatrice’s keen insight, my adolescent thoughts were completely transparent. Even if I tried to deny it, if I lied, it would be exposed by his “Spirit Eyes.”

“I’m sorry, Beatrice.”

If I confessed and apologized sincerely, Beatrice would relax his cheeks slightly and nod. Huh? What does that mean?

“Men are like that, unavoidable, but… Lutz, how do you feel about Liese as a woman?”

As Beatrice’s words caught me off guard, Liese looked at me. Her brown eyes were filled with a complex mix of anxiety and anticipation. Even if I tried to cover it up here, lying would only hurt Liese, and Beatrice would see through it anyway. There’s no choice but to be honest.

“I’ve tried not to think like that, but Liese, seen as a woman, is very charming.”

“Do you want her as a companion?”

“Such behavior is not allowed by the church.”

“Impossible, right? The church…”

Both Liese and I reflexively said the same thing in response to Beatrice’s blunt question, and we ended up making eye contact. Hey, how long will this embarrassing play or rather, public execution continue?

“I see. In short, you both say, ‘If only the church would allow it, we’d want to be companions,’ don’t you?”

No, no, that’s too simplistic. I thought so, but neither Liese nor I could deny the words… Perhaps, despite the obstacles, do both of us actually want that?

“In that case, it’s fine for Lutz to become Liese’s lover!”

“Yes.”

“We believe it’s a good idea.”

“Huh?”

Unexpectedly, Gretel, who I thought would be the most outraged by this sudden solution, proposed it. And without missing a beat, Beatrice and Ayaka-san agreed, surprising me once again.

“Why is it okay if it’s a lover?”

“Well, obviously, formal marriage between siblings would never be approved by the church, right? But as lovers, you don’t need the church’s permission. Besides, it’s common for bishops and other high-ranking clergy to have multiple lovers, you know?”

As Gretel, known for her light attribute suitable for priesthood, revealed unnecessary knowledge, Beatrice nodded along. By the way, it’s always the women who have lovers, while men are treated as their possessions.

“But still, I’m supposed to be Gretel and Beatrice’s husband, so… it’s not okay for me to just casually have other women as lovers, right?”

“Of course not. But it’s different for Liese, becoming a family and sharing Lutz would be welcome.”

“If that’s what Lord Lutz desires.”

“That’s the idea. Well, at the very least, you should get permission from Lord Hildegarde, right?”

This is where the ethics of this world, completely different from the medieval era of the original world, leave me scratching my head…

“How about it, Liese? Let me ask you once. Do you want the man in front of you as your lover?”

“Yes! I want him! Please give me Lutz!”

Liese, usually composed, sounded unusually eager at that moment.

And so, despite being planned to have three wives including concubines as the next royal consort, I ended up being offered as a lover by those wives, becoming quite a pitiful man indeed.