After Retirement, Living a Stud Life in Another World - 166

### Chapter 166: The Lira Society?

“So, why did you decide to create such a society?”

That night, after the big event on the bed, we had a relaxed interrogation session, being completely naked with each other. Gretel only opens up like this in these moments.

“I told you. Lutz has already demonstrated too much power. Some want to seize that power for themselves, while others want to eliminate it as a nuisance.”

“Yeah, that might be true.”

There’s no denying it. My cheat abilities from being transported to this world have reached quite an extraordinary level. To the anti-Beato faction in the royal capital, it must be nothing but a hindrance.

“And I alone cannot protect Lutz or this Baden territory. It’s necessary to gather strong women who care about Lutz and this territory.”

“So, that’s why you said to keep Michaela by my side.”

“Yes, but Michaela alone is not enough. We need many female mages who can be Lutz’s eyes, ears, hands, and feet, and become his shield and armor in times of need.”

Indeed, the Stuttgart family doesn’t have private troops, and the mages under our control are all prisoners from the Empire or the Principality. We can’t expect loyalty from them.

“As you think, Lutz. They have no attachment or gratitude towards the Stuttgart family. Even if a major incident occurs in the Baden territory causing chaos, they won’t fight for the territory. At best, they might use the confusion to escape.”

I can only nod. We treat war prisoners so leniently. They must miss their homeland and would likely want to escape if given the chance.

“But, before being citizens of the Empire or Principality, they are ‘mages.’ In this world, when a man who can enhance their magical power is right in front of them, they cannot help but seize that opportunity.”

“I can somewhat understand that.”

Yeah, it wasn’t just my imagination that the wind mages who protected me looked at me with a predatory gaze. Michaela was the only one more interested in street food than anything else.

“So, I thought. To organize the female mage prisoners. And if we offer the ‘Divine Seed’ of Lutz to those who rise to the top of the organization or achieve merit, they should never betray us.”

“Organizing them…”

As expected of Gretel, she has a sharp instinct when it comes to ruling people.

“I’ve also discussed this with Beato. She said, ‘It’s definitely something we should do.’”

Hmm, she’s naturally blocked any escape routes. Though I thought of her as a muscle-head, perhaps influenced by Beato, she seems to have acquired cunning recently.

“Okay… I understand. Tell me more about the society.”

Since it’s for me and the territory, I’ll accept it to some extent. While lending an arm pillow, I’ll listen to her proud explanation.

Currently, the “Lira Society” has about five hundred members. Not all are mages; those who left important people behind in their homeland likely can’t easily defect.

Members are given silver brooches shaped like lilacs. Recently, I noticed many women flaunting silver flowers on their collars or chests. The “Chairwoman” of the society is, of course, my childhood friend. She also wears a lilac brooch on her shoulder, but it’s made of magic silver. The material indicates rank. There will be about ten “Vice-Chairs,” who will be given gold lilac brooches.

“Oh… So, is Michaela a ‘Vice-Chair’?”

“Yes. But she seems genuinely dedicated to serving the Baden territory rather than aiming for Lutz’s seed. She must have been treated terribly in the Empire.”

Indeed. Even though she’s a noble’s daughter, she was so happy just to be treated to street food… Thinking of that, my heart tightens a little.

“Hey, are you listening, Lutz?”

“Oh, yes.”

That’s close. If I focus too much on other women, her jealousy will explode.

“And, general members can receive Lutz’s seed when multiple Vice-Chairs recommend them for significant achievements. However, they must submit a ‘Oath Paper’ renouncing their allegiance to the Empire or Principality and pledging loyalty to Lutz.”

I see. My role is to be the bait to get talented mages to settle in Baden.

“Hm. So, what about the ‘reward’ for Vice-Chairs?”

“Well, I haven’t decided on the exact treatment for Vice-Chairs yet, but I’m thinking of making it so they have the right to be embraced by Lutz once a month. Don’t you think they can work hard for that?”

I wonder what they’re working hard for, but of course, I have no right to refuse.

“Just to confirm, Beato’s permission for my… seeding…”

“Of course, we have Beato’s permission. She said, ‘Leave it to Gretel!’”

Even though she’s so proud about it. But I realize I’m definitely in a bind. I can only hope that the partner is at least someone I can tolerate on a physiological level.