[New festival?]
[Mm. I’d really like your help.]
It was an early summer evening when the Baron came to me for advice, scratching his head, which had recently given up dyeing and had turned completely white.
[Are you going to increase it again?]
[As a polka, there won’t be that many even now.]
[… Oh, no. For polka alone, it’s only the New Year Festival, Spring Festival, and Harvest Festival.]
I’ll count on my fingers.
In addition to this, the Holy Beast Festival in Breakcore, Celesta’s biannual Spirit Festival, Rapal’s Tidal Wave Festival, the Royal Capital’s National Festival, Renfangus’ Hero Festival, Carlwin’s [Crossing Dragon Day], and Grange’s Liberation Festival are added, so for me personally, it’s almost like I’m always thinking about preparing for a festival every month. I’m always thinking about it.
Also, the Elven Spirit Temple has a unique 100,000-day calendar, and sometimes there are festivals with strange timing, so I get called in unexpectedly. Because of this, my schedule often gets thrown off and I get angry with Tetes.
I’ve been going to a lot of festivals all the time, so my senses have been going crazy.
[I know you’re busy, but… I know you’re busy, but if you give me a call, the elves will move, and through Diane-dono, we can get the word out to the Celestials.]
[Yes. Well, that’s all well and good, but what kind of festival are you having?]
[It’s an art festival.]
[… geh, geh, arts festival?]
[Mm-hmm. I’d love to make it a success.]
Currently, an artist circle is being formed in Polka, with Gloria and Lanz at the center.
When Gort got married and became a family man, Lantz became an apprentice to Gloria-san some years ago.
He was blessed with a good teacher, and with the help of his innate concentration and understanding of the female body, he is now energetically drawing original erotic picture scrolls that are as good as his real work.
Seeing this, some young people from the former Carlowin residents of the Grange began to aspire to become painters, and even Diane’s brother, that acrobatic sculptor Julio, and the plastic artists from the northern forest naturally gathered together, and artworks were multiplying one after another in some districts.
And the Baron, who had supported Lanz as a patron since he first started painting, had built galleries to house these works of art, but since it was Gloria and Lanz, the collection was mostly nudes. However, since it was Gloria and Lantz, most of the works in their collection were nudes, so it wasn’t something I could really recommend.
However, they thought that it would be a good idea to promote it together with other sculptures and convey the excellence of Lantz’s works to the public. … They felt that tradition was becoming lighter and lighter with the diversity of cultures.
It is certainly a waste of time for only a few people to enjoy them. The area where the studio is located is truly a different world, with sculptures and murals lining the streets, and the scenery is so spectacular that it’s hard to believe that it’s just a hobby for volunteers in the countryside. The gallery was even more amazing, and I couldn’t believe that they were just displaying the paintings that Gloria and her brother had done, with no particular price tag.
Gloria has no desire for honor since she’s no longer in need of a living since she became my slave, and she’s been painting slowly, motivated by the fact that I, Lanz, the Baron, and old Harry would be delighted if she painted them.
He has been blessed with a child, though it was much too late for the frequency, and seems to be happy to have disciples from the Grange and the North Woods, but the Baron seems to have decided that this is not enough.
[He’s going to hold a new art festival in early autumn. I’d like to be a part of it.]
Night.
[Back at the Vapor Palace, I talk about this with the girls gathered in the dining room.
Some of the girls are wearing slave-collars, some are dragons, some are cats and beasts just for fun, some are prostitutes from the Cosmos Bookshop, and some are elven women from the north woods.
The rule of free undress inside the palace was mainly for the blue dragons and some of the female slaves who had opened their eyes to the habit of undressing, but except for the elven women who were not used to undressing and those who frequently went in and out of the palace, more than half of the girls were basically naked all day long.
[Then what do you do? Do you stand next to the painting and say, “I’m a model?”]
[No, well, that would be very effective in a way, but that’s not the point.]
While feeding her two daughters, Cosmos-san said something bold and easy-going. In fact, there are quite a few pictures that Lanz has drawn using Cosmos, Hilda, and Lila as models.
But while that’s exciting for the viewer, it’s not exactly the same thing. As for the excitement of the art festival.
[There are a number of kids who come to the Palace, you know. I think it would be a good idea to have some kind of amateur competition among them.]
[Aren’t you going to do that in town?]
[They do, but they don’t seem to be able to get enough people.]
Canvas, paints, brushes, and other art materials are not easy to come by. Painting a picture is a hurdle for a family of novices.
But in this palace, such tools are readily available and can be shared, and it’s easy to get them from the city using the dragons. It doesn’t have to be a painting, it can be a statue, and Jeanne and I can prepare the tools for that.
[Gloria said she’d be happy to teach beginners, so if you’re interested, please give it a try.]
[Do you have any rewards?]
Oregano raises his hand and asks a question. Laurie and her son are next to him. And naked, of course.
[The reward is … uh, what should I do?]
I scratch my head and think for a bit.
And then.
[…This is the participation prize. One Andy coin. Everyone gets one.]
I popped it with my finger.
It’s a [Reward Ticket] made by imitating [Isabelle Coin] from Cosmos Bookstore. If you use it, you can request a handmade gift from me, or ask the dragon to take you wherever you want.
There was no … way to get a dragon to take me anywhere at first, but Emma came up with the idea and adopted it in order to ease my burden. The rate of use is … not very high, but sometimes it happens. The one I use the most is Naris.
[I’ve been using it for a few years now. A date tends to turn into sex right away, but if I’m spending time aimlessly, we tend to get together at some point and have a group play, so being able to unapologetically demand Time-Man sex is a very rare right now.
It’s a very rare right now, to be able to demand that a girl who is not a slave be fucked in a tight maneuver.
I’ve been working hard with Hilda, Cosmos, and Gloria every night for more than ten years, and my skills have improved. I’m sure you’ll agree.
[So, if I win a prize, I’ll go to … and see what I can do. Anyway, I’ll make something special.]
I thought this would not motivate them, but the girls were all excited.
I wonder if I’m that highly regarded. And as a craftsman.
I thought it was …
[If you win the … prize, can we have a … serious baby, okay?]
I’m not sure what to make of that. I’m not sure what to do.
[…I’ll take that into account, but we usually do that, right?]
[More like, don’t just fuck me a couple times and be done with it, but fuck me dozens of times until I’m impregnated.]
[… okay but]
I tried to add that I didn’t want to talk about it too much because of the kids, but it was completely drowned out by the excitement.
… Is that what everyone wants?
I’m not sure if I’m going to be able to do this, but I’m sure I’ll be able to do it.
The only people who usually stay at the Palace are children before they can remember, basically up to the age of four or five. The older they get, the more they move their lives outside.
Some of them, like Jeanne and Seren, stay with the Smythons, but most of the female slaves now have their own homes. Most of them live in their mother’s house.
The girls who are not female slaves are … well, they are each raised back home. If you’re not a slave, you’re not ready to abandon your connection to your hometown.
Incidentally, a few of the prostitutes in the Cosmos shop are having my babies, somewhat carelessly. In fact, all of them have been giving birth to babies since I returned to Tark without any particular notice, and I accidentally got my hands on the oldest one (which was the baby of the white fox girl, Felicia). I didn’t know what to do.
After that, I am very strict and make sure that if the girl who is seducing me is young, it is not my child.
[I don’t want to do anything erotic to my daughter ever again.]
[As long as you’re not forcing her, right?]
[I think Seren should be the one to be most upset about a case like this!]
[If my dad forced me to fuck him, I’d definitely hate sex, but if the person in question didn’t like the fact that I love my dad and lust after him, I think I’d evade my instincts and that would be warped.]
[… er]
[I think the child’s happiness is the most important thing…]
Seren laughs at his own pace as he washes the dishes.
Hmm.
Does Seren think it’s not about me having sex with the kids per se, but about [whether or not having sex with them will hurt them]?
If you’re a half-elf who grew up in a society that treated you like an outcast, you probably don’t care about social issues like public opinion.
I’m not sure what to make of it, but I think it’s a good idea. I’m sure it’s not a big deal, but if you’ve been doing it for decades, it’s a different story.
No, no, no, no. But you know what?
[I would never condone Peter attacking his mother or any other female slave, no matter how much he wanted to.]
[That’s true, isn’t it? I don’t care if it’s a child, the slaves belong only to you, Andy.]
[You agree with me there, but you’re not going to let your daughter get to her father. …]
[I think Andy should be more mindful of the fact that he is a special and exceptional person! You can make dozens or hundreds of women happy, Andy. Only girls who are convinced of this will get close to him. But I’m sorry to say, Peter, you’re just not that way. … Yes. I think Andy can make any … woman happy, even if it’s his own daughter].
[…Sometimes…]
[?]
[reaffirms that you’ve been a rather dangerous thinker]
[Is that so? I’m simply a realist.]
I wonder what a realist is. I want to philosophize a little.
Of all the children, the first to be recognized as my son was of course Peter.
However, since he is a half-dwarf, he is growing a little slow.
He’s supposed to be a little older than Elenia, who has recently gotten over being a little girl and has become more slender, but he still looks like he’s about ten years old.
Dwarves don’t grow very tall to begin with, and they tend to grow beards and excessive muscle mass while they’re still children, but Peter hasn’t developed any of these characteristics that detract from his childishness.
However, his voice is a little thick and dirty for a 10-year-old. It’s like he’s going through a voice change.
[Hey, Dad. Can I enter Vapor’s contest too?]
[It’s okay, but …, can you draw or something?]
[I haven’t done much drawing, but I can make a few dolls.]
Peter looks a little proud and brings a doll he made from his room.
It’s a knight doll made of lead. … Oh, I made those with my dad, too.
[I’ve already made 20 of them. I’ve already made 20 of them. Ji-chan says they’re ready for sale.]
[I’ve already made 20 of them.]
Mr. Jackie is the one who usually deals with Peter. He’s over fifty, but he’s still active as a blacksmith.
He may be lonely now that Sarah has gotten married, but lately he’s been taking special care of Peter.
[But it’s a bit too much of a compliment to say that this is a good product to sell. The details are messy. You need to be more careful, Peter.]
[Chet, my father’s always looking for fault.]
[Not bad taste. I’m just saying, don’t cut corners. You’ll get laughed out of competitions if you’re cheating like this.]
[Hee hee. I want you to raise my allowance if I win a prize at …]
[What are you going to do with all that money?]
[That’s … fine, whatever you want to spend it on!]
The son clammed up a little embarrassed. He thought he could fool his father’s eyes.
It’s not every day that a child spends money in this polka. He’ll probably just buy a souvenir from a vendor and give it to his girlfriend.
[If I win a prize. Even though we’re all amateurs, there will be elves and dragons, so it won’t be easy.]
[Heh. I don’t think I can lose to anyone but my mother.]
I’m a little worried about my child who is unnecessarily confident. I’m not sure if I’m spoiling him too much.
By the way, it turned out that the reason why he wanted to increase his allowance was because he tried to secretly touch Cosmos-san and this prostitute who were showing off their naked body at the palace, but they dodged him saying, “If you want to do something naughty with us, you have to bring money.
Then, about a week later.
The girls in the palace went out and started sketching and other activities, and polka suddenly became an art form.
[This is a good opportunity. Polka is a nice town, but it lacked this kind of cultural enrichment].
Christie’s eyes narrow as she sees the art boom that the town’s residents and the stationed crossbowmen have begun to share.
It’s true, if you ask me. While people were glowing with health and beauty thanks to the spiritual springs, the town lacked design flourishes.
It was also because Gloria, the first artist of …, was drawing only erotic pictures.
It’s a good idea to take a look at the actual products and services that are available.
[… Eh, Ele? You’re up for an allowance too, aren’t you?]
[Pocket money? It’s not like I have any use for it around here. I don’t know. Claudio?]
Claudio is Hildi’s child. He’s about the same height as Peter.
He’s about the same height as Peter, but he’s a bit more shy than Peter. I’m sure you’ll agree with me.
[…Are there any demands for rewards or anything like that?]
[…I do, but I’ll tell you when I win a prize]
Elenia says so while drawing with a Buddha’s face.
I’m not sure what to make of that.
In the event that you’re not sure what you’re looking for, there are a few things you can do.
The fact that Elenia comes to the palace more than ever before, walking around naked, and trying to get me to touch her somehow makes me think that maybe she just has a broken sense of shame about being naked due to her environment, and wants to be more filial to me as my daughter, or wants to be pampered.
Yeah. That must be it. It’s just a coincidence that her mother, Seren, is strangely lax about incest.
And the art festival.
Many people from the Grange, from the north, from Celesta and Lemfangas gathered and took the opportunity to enjoy the paintings and sculptures that were placed all over the town.
The works of Gloria and Lantz, which are the heart of …, were only about 20% of the works displayed outside, but they were a success because they definitely captured the hearts of the viewers with their difference in quality and led them to the gallery where they attracted many buyers.
The competition was then held at the Baron’s residence.
The grand prize, chosen by the judges, was …, a statue of scales made by Maia. She collected the broken scales of dragons and made a miniature statue of a dragon.
Some people thought that the difference in materials was a bit too unfair and that it should not win the grand prize, but since it was not banned, it could not be excluded, so it won.
And although the gold and silver were taken by others, Elenia’s [Single Cedar in the Forest] won the bronze award just in time.
And.
[Uh, … that, Ele? I wish I could, as a dad.]
[I won a prize and you won’t do me a favor?]
Palace at night, corner of the bath area.
Sure enough, Elenia is pushing me down.
[… You know what? I also want to fulfill Ele’s request if possible. But…]
[She won’t listen to me.]
[…]
[I hate it]
[gulp…] Oh, you know what, Ere? It’s not that I don’t want you to listen to me, it’s just that I don’t think you’re old enough for Ere.]
[Then how old do you want me to be?]
[No, really, wait a little longer, Ere. Right?]
I’m sure you’ll be happy to know that I’m not the only one.
I … worshipped them and gave them a break just for today.
I’m not sure what to do. I’m not sure what to do.
It may not last … long.