The Butcher Shop in the Demon Realm - Chapter 12

“…That was surprisingly easy.”

When I went to the main store in the eastern district, I explained my intention to create an aquaculture farm, laying out my plans, goals, and vision to my master, who was already prepping the ingredients for the day.

My master, an Orc who seemed even more massive since our last meeting, looked down at me with a glare and then gave me the go-ahead without much fuss.

Not only that, he had also arranged everything from securing land to submitting applications to the government, including recommendation letters, permits, and even a noble sponsor.

I thought he’d gone a bit overboard, but apparently, I had drunkenly talked about my aquaculture dream at the celebration before I was put in charge of the second branch.

My master heard that and figured I’d eventually try to make it happen someday, so he made all the necessary arrangements.

“…Wow… What is this? I’m seriously so happy right now.”

My master is generally strict and Spartan-like, but he praises you when you do things right and treats me as a proper disciple. That’s why I chose to follow him.

But still, this was a gift far beyond anything I had imagined.

Memories of the tough times in my past flashed through my mind like a revolving lantern, and I couldn’t stop my face from twisting as I looked at the papers in my hands.

“Oh my, Sosuke-sama, did something good happen?”

“That’s true, he seems like he’s in a good mood.”

“Ah, Lady Eimdal, and Sir Eric!”

On my way back to the shop, I happened to see Lady Eimdal and her attendant Eric, both regulars, about to board their carriage.

“Did I really look that happy?”

“Indeed, you had the most delightful expression, like a flower in full bloom.”

With a look of admiration, Lady Eimdal turned her eyes to me and gave a soft smile.

I’m pretty sure she’s at least ten times my age, but I’m too scared to ask.

Her height is about that of an elementary school kid, and whenever she comes to the shop, Eric always quickly places a step stool for her.

Still, she’s quite well-developed in all the right places.

In fact, maybe too well-endowed.

Although she looks like a loli with big br3asts, she is a married woman and the mother of one child.

Despite being a noble viscount, she’s granted me the privilege of addressing her by her name.

Normally, someone of my commoner status shouldn’t even be speaking to her so casually.

“I just found out my master is supporting one of my dreams… It’s a simple thing, really.”

“That is indeed a wonderful story. Sosuke-sama, would you let me offer a little congratulatory gesture?”

I tried to politely decline, saying I was unworthy, but it was already too late.

Lady Eimdal kissed the back of my hand, smiled sweetly, and then stepped into her carriage.

“……Welp, guess I’m sleeping without underwear tonight.”

Lady Eimdal… Her mother, Empusa, is a succubus and she herself is also a succubus who has strongly inherited those traits.

In short, they are a species said to make men have erotic dreams and then drain their life essence.

Of course, they supposedly eat regular food too, but I’ve heard that male essence is the most efficient source of nourishment.

There was a time before when she kissed the back of my hand, looking at me with that naughty, playful gaze.

That night was quite something.

Beautiful women, unlike any I had ever seen before, appeared one after another, and when I woke up, I could clearly remember the details of the dream. In fact, I couldn’t even tell what was real and what was a dream.

My pants and underwear were unbelievably soaked and sticky, to the point that I gave up on washing them and just threw them in the trash.

(Though, I’ve got to admit, I felt really great the next morning.)

That must be part of their nature, but I’m too scared to ask more about it.

While gazing at the back of my hand where she had kissed me, I made my way back to the shop.

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“Alright, after I take care of Emmy, it’s just business as usual.”

Tonight I have to pay a visit to the house of the nobleman who was introduced to me by my master as my sponsor.

Normally, you’d make an appointment and confirm a date more than a month in advance to set up a schedule. However, for this, the condition was that I come as soon as I receive the letter of introduction, no matter what time it is.

“Such an unusual noble… though I guess they’re all a bit strange.”

With a wry smile, I remembered that and made my way to the room next to the break room in the back of the workshop.

Even though it was supposed to be a soundproof door, I could just barely hear Emmy’s moans seeping through.

I slowly opened the door and entered the room, where the smell of a woman filled the air. Emmy, restrained by both hands and feet on the bed, was continuously leaking love juice from her crotch.

“Ah, it feels so good, it feels so good, yes, more, deeper!”

With her eyes covered, Emmy’s senses must have become more sensitive, as drool drips continuously from her open mouth.

“Hmm… It’d be faster to finish her off this way rather than mating.”

Looking at Emmy’s condition, I examined her br3asts and observed the state of her belly, thighs, and arms, deciding to just finish her off like this rather than move her carelessly.

“Since we’ve even gotten to know each other’s names, I’ll make sure to end it while you’re happy.”

I transformed my partner the weapon, Messer, into a thin wire and made Emmy, who kept moaning, turn slightly to the side.

Then I placed it against the cervical vertebrae at the back of her neck and ordered Messer to continue to grow long and thin.

“Ah, ah, it feels so good, ah—kahyuh!?”

Emmy, with the wire forcibly passed through her spinal cord, jerked her body in a violent spasm and then immediately went still.

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“Thank you very much.”

After seeing off the last customer and finishing preparing the ingredients that had once been Emmy, it was already late into the night.

Normally, this would be the time for me to sleep, as it is already the late-night hours, but I thought it would be better to visit my noble sponsor at this time, so I took off my apron and straightened my clothes.

As a basic form of etiquette, I changed into my most presentable outfit, hung my partner on my waist, checked the store’s locks, and made my way to the heart of the noble district.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve come here.”

As you move towards the center, the houses belong to more important people, though it’s pretty much the same everywhere.

In this city, right in the middle, there is the royal castle, where the Demon King resides.

“I’ll probably never meet him in my life, though…”

Around it are the Duke’s and Count’s houses, with some exceptions, but generally, the mansions are arranged in order of the highest noble ranks.

Today, I’m heading to one of the Duke’s estates.

I’ve been told it’s the Vampire Duke’s house.

I’m not sure if the guardian is the Duke themself or a member of their family, but either way, there’s no doubt they are a significant figure.

I can’t help but wonder why someone like that is involved, but there’s no point in worrying about the details or asking questions.

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“Please, have a seat.”

“P…Pardon me. I’m terribly sorry for showing up dressed like this.”

At the entrance of the vast estate belonging to the Vampire ducal family stands a gate.

After showing the guard my letter of introduction, I was immediately taken into the mansion, guided to what was clearly the best reception room, and within 15 minutes, the head of the house, Duke Vampiere themself, appeared before me.

Duke Vampiere… the leader of the vampire clan and a powerful figure said to be the king’s right-hand man.

It’s said that with just a single word from the Duke, a small country could be destroyed in an instant.

“Would you like some tea? Or coffee? We also have milk, if you would prefer that?”

Not a soul has lived after staring into those cursed eyes; even the slightest offense might leave one’s whole clan shriveled by dawn.

“Ah, that’s right! I just baked some cookies. Would you like to try some?”

With a following of countless subordinates, from humans to beasts, they stand at the top—an individual even the king would hesitate to oppose. That’s Duke Vampiere.

“…Yes, thank you. I’ll have some.”

Now do you understand why I can’t say no when that Duke offers me something?

In front of me stood a woman with flowing golden hair down to her waist, dressed in something like a negligee, with tiny bat-like wings fluttering behind her—she was undeniably adorable.

I didn’t know where to look. Attendant, help me out—oh, he ran away.

As the attendant quietly slipped out, several maids entered in his place. They efficiently laid out the tea set on the table, and one of them draped a shawl over the Duke’s shoulders.

“Oh, my apologies. Let me begin with a proper introduction—— I’m Vampiere von Brynhilde, head of the Vampiere duke family. Please, call me Hilde.”

And with that, Lady Hilde threw her arms around me with a beaming smile.

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