After Retirement, Living a Stud Life in Another World - 218

Chapter 218: Report to His Majesty

“I see. I didn’t realize the Dark Forest had become such a dangerous situation.”

“I believe it is essential to prepare for a situation where monsters overflow.”

The Queen, with a thoughtful expression, listened to Sister Liese’s Baden inspection report. Given the gravity of the situation, this was a private discussion in the Queen’s private chambers, with only the four of us present, including Beatrice and me.

“What scale do you think the attack will be, Liese?”

“I don’t have any experience with such a situation, so I can’t make a judgment. However, according to Vice Commander Lord Antonia, it wouldn’t be surprising if we faced a monster attack of ten thousand or more.”

“I see… If that cautious woman says so, then it seems certain it will be a large-scale attack.”

It seems that the Queen trusts Lord Antonia’s accuracy and reliability. After thinking for a while, she turned her blue eyes toward me, sitting beside Sister Liese.

“Lutz. I know I’ve just given you land, but it seems I’m burdening you with a lot of trouble…”

Ah, Your Majesty, you were aware I was bothered by this? I had begun to wonder if you were unaware of my struggles, given how naturally you throw more troublesome tasks my way.

“That said, there are few nobles with the ability to handle it like you.”

Indeed. In the end, it seems I have no choice but to do it.

“Fortunately, we have ‘The Hero of Light,’ Gretel, in Baden. And there are several thousand mages from the Imperial Duchy stationed there. Moreover, the Dark Clan is based there, so if the monsters are not well-coordinated, they can likely be dealt with in multiples. The strategy will matter, but…”

The Queen’s gaze shifted to Sister Liese. Without any hesitation, Sister Liese spoke her opinion.

“Above all, we must ensure that we are not overwhelmed by sheer numbers. Stuttgart’s city has no walls, and if a large group of monsters rushes in, the city will fall in no time, attacked from all directions. Even if the ‘Hero of Light’ is there.”

I had no choice but to agree. Gretel might be nearly invincible in one-on-one combat, but if surrounded and attacked from all sides, she would inevitably be injured. As for the army of Imperial female mages, their defense is paper-thin. First, we need a way to stop the monsters that will surely flood in.

“Since the Fourth Magic Unit has many earth mages, I suggest we send them to Baden for a while. If they cooperate with the Imperial mages, we should be able to establish a strong defense line in about three months.”

Having spent months with the engineering corps, Sister Liese is quite the expert at building fortifications. Her proposal is sound, and above all, the support from earth mages is incredibly helpful. They can speed up all kinds of construction by a factor of ten.

“Yes, give that order. And once the battle begins, Liese, you will take command, won’t you?”

“Yes. I have received a tremendous blessing from the Supreme God… There is no choice but to use this for the people.”

“Hmm? The God… Oh, I see. So, at last, you’ve been granted the child of that troublesome stallion you longed for.”

The Queen teased her, and Sister Liese’s pale cheeks turned a soft shade of pink.

“Yes, even though he was a troublesome stallion to you, he is irreplaceable to me. With that precious seed within me… my magical power has increased tremendously.”

“Indeed, it was impressive. I almost thought the Snow Goddess had appeared; it was so beautiful.”

This was a sincere feeling. The magic was powerful, of course, but more than that, seeing the pure beauty of Sister Liese as she wielded it… it truly felt like witnessing the descent of a winter goddess. As I smiled thinking about that scene…

“Hmph. Complimenting the appearance of your lover in front of your wife, Lutz, you truly are a monkey.”

Darn it. Beatrice, who had been quietly listening to our conversation next to the Queen, was quietly burning with passion. But her voice seemed playful, so it must not be a serious scolding. She understands my feelings, doesn’t she?

“Sorry. Of course, Beatrice is important to me…”

“I know. I know, but… I’d like you to pay more attention to me.”

Ah, she’s so cute. Even though she has a child now, with her small body and doll-like beauty, Beatrice is still like an innocent girl who depends on her father. If the Queen weren’t here, I would have hugged her slender upper body tightly.

“How wonderful it is to be close. By the way, Liese, how long until the Fourth Magic Unit can be ready for the expedition?”

“About ten days, I think.”

Sister Liese replied with a smile on her lips. Back in the old world, I would have created a harem so extravagant that it would have been like bl00d rain. But for some reason, there’s no rivalry between my wives and lovers, which is strange.

“That’s perfect. You can finally enjoy your child’s face for a while. Stay at Beatrice’s palace. Of course, you know what I mean, right?”

At last, the Queen showed the first smile of the day. Yes, yes, Your Majesty, I know… there is one more woman I must visit in the palace.