This is a detailed version of Chapter 259, “The Solution to the Dissonance Part 2.”
“Alright, shall we start with introductions? It might feel late, but let’s all take this seriously, okay?”
Selen took the lead.
Then, she placed her hand over her chest.
“I’ll go first. I’m Selen, a half-elf from the Affilm Empire. As for my clan affiliation, it’s technically the deep green line, but you don’t need to worry about that. I’ll be the second female slave♪”
She then gestured to Apple next to her.
Apple showed a flustered expression for a moment, but after glancing at me briefly, she straightened her face with determination.
“I’m Apple. My clan affiliation is purple, but as you can see, I’m a half-elf too. I don’t remember it myself, but apparently I was the first female slave. Nice to meet you.”
“You don’t remember…?”
“What does that mean?”
Sharon and Almeida raised their eyebrows.
“Ah, this seems interesting.”
“Tetes-chan, stop it!”
Naris held Tetes back as she leaned forward.
“Huh…”
For a moment, Apple looked taken aback, but…
“Selen explained it well. Before Andy-san returned, I got severely injured in a skirmish with the north and lost my memories. But yes, this girl was indeed the first female slave.”
Selen provided a clear explanation.
Ira cleared her throat.
“Regarding that, there’s nothing to apologize for… It’s an established fact at the clan council. Apple was in a coma for years, revived by Lady Hilda… and then lost her memories.”
“So that’s how it is.”
”…Well, conflicts happen everywhere. It’s not surprising.”
Sharon and Almeida seemed somewhat convinced.
“Speaking of which, isn’t Diarna next?”
Prompted by Ira, Diarna stood up.
“Diarna, the daughter of Ashton from the southern desert, a dark elf. As you know, she’s a bit clumsy, but she intends to become Andy’s wife.”
Tetes chimed in.
“She’s not a female slave, is she?”
”…No. She hasn’t signed any such contract.”
“Isn’t that disadvantageous? Unlike everyone else here.”
“I haven’t found it inconvenient at all. Besides, I have no intention of being subservient or forcing anyone into that role. I simply wish to love Andy as an equal.”
Diarna spoke with confidence.
…Yes, she was the only one who had never once asked for a collar.
That’s what should be normal, yet she’s the one who stands out.
“I see… So that’s allowed here, huh…”
“Since earlier, I’ve been wondering—where is Tetes? Oh, and Christy too.”
“Huh? Well, isn’t it interesting? This lineup is pretty amazing.”
Tetes looked at me like she couldn’t understand why I was asking such a thing.
She’s got some nerve. No matter how you look at it, you’re completely out of place here.
“And there’s nothing more entertaining than watching others’ tangled affairs.”
“Tetes-chan, try to be a little more tactful, okay?”
For a 16-year-old, she’s got some guts. It’s almost terrifying.
Then I turned my gaze to Christy.
”…B-but, Mr. Smythson, sometimes he tries to get me pregnant, doesn’t he?”
“Call it something else, at least!”
“I mean, there’s a chance I might end up having a child… So it wouldn’t be strange for me to be here…”
“Have some sense of your own position!”
“It’s Mr. Smythson’s fault for being so brazen about putting the leash on Irina! It’s already on the verge of becoming an international issue just with the Sky Blue Princess, let alone the clan leader and such a small—”
“I am not small because I’m young, you know!”
It’s a mess.
”…Anyway. If you’re here, it means you agree to being impregnated by Andy-san.”
Selen spoke up with a serious expression, trying to wrap things up.
“Is that okay?”
Christy froze for a few seconds.
”…W-well…”
“Do you not agree?”
“No… I mean, well… if Mr. Smythson is the one who wants it, then I’m not opposed…”
“Even if I were a female slave?”
Selen. That’s not something you should be confirming, you know.
”…Well, I guess… it doesn’t seem like a proper marriage is in the cards anyway.”
Christy reluctantly seemed to accept, making it clear she wasn’t entirely on board.
Then Tetes chimed in with a jab.
“You’re totally ready to be a female slave, aren’t you?”
“Wh-what are you saying, Tetes-san!”
“So, you and Christy are like teacher and student, huh?”
…Though Tetes clearly has the upper hand mentally.
Then Anzeros stood up from his seat. He seemed a little hesitant at first, considering the atmosphere, but eventually he straightened his posture and introduced himself with a firm fist to his chest.
“Captain of the Special Forces Unit, Diane, under the direct command of the Celesta Army Headquarters. I’ve known Andy for about eight years now.”
That way of introducing oneself is perfectly correct in official settings… but.
“I see. On this side of things, only Almeida and the Glorious Princess come to mind when it comes to titles like that.”
Irina pointed out.
…Indeed, the army and being a squad leader are completely foreign to Fennel and the others. So the first part of that introduction is essentially meaningless.
“Anzeros… Based on your place of origin, one more time.”
When I prompted him, Anzeros pursed his lips into a frown but introduced himself again.
“I’m from Trot Royal City, daughter of Linda Noiman and Aaron of the White Clan—Anzeros.”
Ah… Fennel and the others nodded in understanding.
“I’ve met Aaron-san before. He’s about on par with my dad in archery skills.”
At Lorei’s words, Seboley widened her eyes.
Could he actually be quite skilled?
“Well, Father and Mother were adventurers out there in one way or another…”
…Now that I think about it, that does make sense.
That’s right, if even elves venture out into adventures, they’d at least have to be at a level where they could handle something like the Holy Beast Labyrinth, or their family would worry.
And if Lorei’s dad is someone who can hold his own against such things, he might actually be quite formidable too.
”…Oh, by the way, Lorei’s family is from the warrior class.”
Oregano added.
…Huh?
“Warrior class…?”
“Hmm. It’s a family lineage where they lead the charge in battle, like nobles or knights among humans. Though they don’t act as pompously as those.”
“I’m pretty strong too. At least among us, I’m the most skilled in martial arts.”
Irina and Oregano explained again.
But Lorei herself looked troubled… no, more like annoyed.
“I’d rather not be expected to live up to that… I didn’t train seriously, so I’m not strong enough to handle monsters.”
“How strong are you? Can you hold your own against a sword fight with me?”
Anzeros seemed a bit excited at the prospect, but Lorei shook her head vigorously.
“No way. I can only do self-defense… I can hold my own if someone tries to grab me, but that’s about it.”
“Ah… So you’re about on par with Jeanne then.”
“I’m stronger than that. I can take down monsters.”
Anzeros’ words drew a rebuttal from Jeanne.
Well, she does have some experience under her belt. Yeah.
“Be careful not to overdo it. You wouldn’t want to get hurt, would you?”
”…N-no, I won’t go out of my way to fight. I can’t jump around like Anzeros does.”
“That’s good. I’ll protect Jeanne and Peter too.” Anzeros patted Jeanne affectionately, treating her like a little sister. Though in reality, Jeanne was technically the older sister by a slim margin.
Next up is Aurora.
Unlike Anzeros, there was no need to act all stiff here.
As an elf princess, she gracefully held up the hem of her dress and bowed elegantly.
“Klavet’s Colony Leader… the daughter of the sky-blue clan chief Dior, Aurora. Pleased to meet you.”
“Well, I don’t know every girl in town.”
As Irina said, Aurora was already well-known on the counter side.
“Selen-san told me not to hold back now that we’re here, so I’ll be serious…”
“That’s impressive.”
Selen clapped her hands together and praised Aurora.
“Someone like her… how could she become Master’s female slave…?”
“I’m a little curious about that.”
Fennel and Sceoly chimed in.
“Of course, ever since I saw Andy-san’s magnanimity at first glance…”
Aurora began speaking smoothly… but Anzeros grabbed her shoulder.
“Was there some misunderstanding about General Lucas? Are you glossing over that?”
“It’s not such a big deal.”
“I think it’s a bit of a stretch to say that. Sure, Andy did lose his leg and went through a lot, but he wasn’t actually winning…”
“Yes, but Andy-san truly had the caliber of a great hero, surpassing even my brother, so it’s fine♪”
I also thought her defense was a bit forced.
However, the counter group was more interested in another aspect.
“Lost his leg!?”
“Master… did he really lose his leg!? To that southern nobleman!?”
Sceoly and Oregano latched onto it.
…Oh, right. I remember he was pretty injured for a while, but by the time he got involved with the elf territory, his leg had healed completely.
”…So he went through that kind of hardship.”
“I didn’t know… It’s recent, isn’t it?”
Ah, right. Even Irina and Christine didn’t know about it.
“From around this area here, my left leg… was a pretty serious crisis for me until now.”
Even Luna seemed unsure. When we first met, she used magic to patch him up and then forced herself on him.
I’m only realizing now that there are quite a few members who don’t know about that big injury.
“From around this area here, my left leg… got cut off. It was the biggest crisis I’ve faced so far.”
Selen added dreamily to my explanation. Apple also seemed intrigued.
This kid also saw me dragging my leg around but didn’t know the reason for my injury. Now that I think about it.
“And then Diane-chan tied her leg together, combined it with Polka’s sacred spring, and I completely healed her.”
Hilda-san placed her cup down with a thud and stood up.
“So, as you can see, I’m Diane-chan’s older sister and Hilda-san, the doctor. I’ve been at the forefront of southern medicine for hundreds of years, so whether it’s injuries or illnesses, I’ve got it all covered♪ My hobby is… well, naughty things. Nice to meet you☆”
She was way too straightforward.
And she’d already completely blended in as a female slave.
…Well, I’ve given up on that lately.
Someday, I’ll have to settle this properly.
“Ho. Well, it’s probably not worth explaining anymore since no one here doesn’t know, but I am the desert’s Lyra. I’m a black dragon and Andy Smithson’s pet.”
”…Maya. Blue dragon. I’m also a pet.”
Lyra and Maya also took advantage of the stunned silence to quickly introduce themselves.
…Dragons who’ve formed power contracts with humans shouldn’t just be lumped into the category of ‘pet,’ don’t you think? Is that really okay?
“And I’m the dwarf who gave birth to Andy’s first child, named Jeanne.”
”…Luna Basil. …The granddaughter of the leader of the cat beastman colony that Andy occupied.”
“Occupied…!?”
The atmosphere suddenly shifted into a tense, almost explosive mood, but Luna’s introduction stopped the flow.
By the way, Tetes was the one who looked genuinely surprised. He’s really good at timing his reactions perfectly.
“Occupied…? Andy occupied a colony full of only female cats… and he fathered them all by himself.”
As Luna spoke quietly, the room buzzed with murmurs.
”…So that’s what it was about that place…”
Naris held her head in frustration.
And the girls who didn’t know much about the cat colony were oddly impressed, creating an atmosphere of unnecessary admiration.
“Well, with a seducer like this, it doesn’t seem too surprising…”
“The cat beastmen’s mating season is said to be intense, but for him to have done it with so many…”
Almeida and Cristi wore mixed expressions of awe and disbelief.
…I guess it’s technically the unvarnished truth, so I can’t really mock them.
But it’s not like everyone was involved. Mostly kids up to their early 30s. Anything older would’ve been out of his range.
“Now then, next up is Knight Sharon, or perhaps Lady Irina?” Tetes tried to keep the mood light with a cheerful tone, but everyone’s gazes stopped him from connecting it to Sharon or Irina. Their attention was now focused on Tetes and Nalis, the two of them. ”…Huh? What’s going on?” “I can proceed as per the seating order, but I can’t help but be curious about you two.” Irina explained the meaning behind their stares. “It’s partly about why you’re here, but also a bit about your origins. Just about that much.” …For someone like Oregano, these two are definitely a mystery.
Hilda-san pointed this out. “That is…” “What made you think of accepting Andy-kun’s thing? What made you want to express that? …Isn’t it strange for someone who walks around boldly declaring herself as Andy-kun’s perverted slave to doubt it?” “Ugh…” “You could’ve just said I lost myself completely to your thing, couldn’t you?” “And here you are, cornering me and then spilling the beans!” Hilda-san pretended to be patiently explaining, but deep down, she was a monster.
Next up was Sharon.
Unlike Almeida, she showed no hesitation at all.
“I am Sharon, a member of Arcus’s ruling family, the glorious clan… Mr. Smyson is the one who enlightened me about my ignorance… and repeatedly told me I was attractive as a woman. While I cannot deny that many women have served him in the forest and that his ‘power and skill to captivate and train women’ is legendary… he was also a kind-hearted, wonderful person♪”
Sharon looked enraptured.
As if taking over her words, Christie also introduced herself.
“I am Christie, the substitute for the head of the Sakura clan. My first encounter with Mr. Smyson was… well, it was quite lewd, like when I accidentally served him tea made from Kanetsuki grass. …Mr. Smyson’s honesty and desire, which doesn’t care about one’s background—whether good or bad—was… how should I put it? It felt so… nice…♪”
Christie also looked enraptured.
As the two women lost themselves in their own worlds, Irina shrugged.
“A woman whose feminine side starts burning later is a bit too much.”
She said it as if it were someone else’s problem.
Everyone was about to brush off that subtle teasing with wry smiles, but Christie quickly retorted when she snapped out of her daze.
“You’re the one saying that? You, who were a 150-year-old virgin until recently, Irina!”
“Ugh!?”
At that moment, everyone remembered. Among the members here, Irina was definitely the older one.
Those who were clearly older than Irina included the Dark Elf sisters and Lyra, as well as Christie.
The fact that she was happily wearing a collar made her comment all too fittingly ironic.
Finally. “I am Fenner, the member of the silver clan. …I wish to continue receiving my master’s affection.” “Y-yes, I’m Oregano, the member of the gold clan. I find joy in being toyed with by my master, as he pleases, purely from lust!” “Oregano, calm down a bit… I’m Gold Sage. Well, I guess it’s fine if she gets trained up a little for having a baby or two…” ”…Rosemary. …My master taught me so many lewd things.” The four women introduced themselves.
Here we had such a group of attractive women gathered, eagerly anticipating my perverted desires. It was an indescribably blissful situation, but it also required a considerable amount of effort from everyone involved. …Though I barely understood that at the time. But well, it’s not my style to back away from happiness in front of me. With that, I was already lost in the decadent winter break, indulging myself without holding back. There was no need to explain that again now.