After Retirement, Living a Stud Life in Another World - 129

Chapter 129: In the Midst of Conquest

“Ahh… yes, it was completely different from the first time.”

As we lay side by side on the bed, Adeleheid-sama, with her sharp, star-like features softened, whispered gently. It was good that we took our time, and the effort we put into it paid off.

“Was it that different?”

“Yes, completely. The first time was just uncomfortable.”

Apparently, her first partner was a stallion listed in the studbook as “S-Class.” However, this stallion, typical of this world, had no interest in the usual preparations that one should undertake, just focused on achieving the goal quickly and efficiently. And the essential goal… was not achieved; it was a complete failure.

Then, she began to talk about herself little by little. Born into the Duke’s family, serving as the prime minister, possessing excellent innate magical abilities, and excelling in studies and training from a young age… Yet, in front of her, stood her two-year older sister. Despite being praised as the “prodigy since the founding of the school” at the Royal Academy and putting in bl00d, sweat, and tears, her mother, the prime minister, always viewed her with the same eyes, merely considering her a good backup option.

“Is your elder sister reasonably capable?”

“Unfortunately, no. I don’t want to speak ill of her if she’s trying her best… but how many times have I seen her actually making an effort in the past few years…”

And then her sister, joining with the studbook’s “top from last year,” Lord Albert, became pregnant and gave birth. After graduating from the Royal Academy, she decided not to work and took an extended maternity leave. While it’s standard for noblewomen in this world to entrust childcare to nurses and butlers and swiftly return to work to earn money, for her, maternity leave seemed like an excuse, as she played around here and there while leaving childcare to the servants.

“Well, whether my sister works or not doesn’t matter to me…”

With the birth of a child to her elder sister, the treatment towards Adeleheid, the second daughter of the Duke’s family, became extremely rough. She, who had been considered a “well-made backup” until then, turned into a “nuisance who is no longer necessary as a backup and might even threaten her sister’s position” after her sister gave birth.

Her school fees and personal expenses were cut, and she was moved from the main residence to a shabby detached building… She was treated as completely unnecessary. Watching her hesitating to leave despite such treatment made me realize once again how deeply ingrained the “family-first” values ​​of the noble class in this world are. Of course, the Duke and his heir, her elder sister, consider the mistreatment towards her as a matter of course and don’t even imagine that she might be dissatisfied with the treatment and leave.

“In that case… Beatrice strongly desires you as a close aide. I’m sure she’ll provide adequate treatment. I think it would be wonderful if you and Beatrice could join hands to lead the kingdom in a better direction.”

At my words, she blushes slightly. Her reaction is different from before we “did it.” Yeah, let’s push a little further.

“Moreover, loyalty to the family is not something I consider to be unconditional and absolute. It’s something that can only be obtained by properly evaluating your abilities and giving you appropriate work and treatment. If the Eisenberg family can’t do that, I think it’s natural for you to change your lord to someone who can provide it. There’s a saying: ‘A wise bird chooses its tree.’ ”

“That’s a good saying. But where is that proverb from? I thought I knew all the proverbs from across the continent, but…”

Oops, I inadvertently used a phrase from my previous world. A prodigy like her would naturally question it. Without minding her suspicious expression, I forcefully change the subject.

“S-so… was making children with me not bad? Then Beatrice won the ‘bet,’ didn’t she? You’ll work for Beatrice, right?”

At my words, she widened her almond-shaped eyes in surprise… but then quickly narrowed them and mischievously smiled.

“Yes, it ‘wasn’t bad.’ But after just this once, I can’t admit that ‘men are good.’ The bet isn’t settled yet.”

Ah, as expected of this talented lady, she’s already leaning towards Beatrice in her heart, but she’s teasing me to get favorable conditions. What does she want…? I seem to have unintentionally voiced my thoughts. As you age, you tend to talk to yourself more, even if your body gets younger, it doesn’t go away. So, what could Adeleheid-sama want?

“I told you, didn’t I? I can’t admit defeat ‘just this once.’ So until I say ‘I’ve lost,’ you’ll keep coming here, tomorrow and the day after. That’s Beatrice-sama’s orders, right?”

Huh? Does that mean “do it more!”? If that’s the case…

“Of course, I’ll gladly accept. But there’s no need to wait until tomorrow.”

“Huh?”

Her almond-shaped eyes widened again. While staring directly into those eyes, I pulled her short-cut hair closer to kiss her.