Although Cecilia's departure seemed to indicate she was heading to the dueling arena, she wasn't seen for several days afterward, let alone in the arena.
It felt like she'd rush over the next day and throw down her dueling gloves. Was she plotting something?
Hmm… Cecilia has certainly taken risks a lot, but she shouldn't resort to underhanded tactics now… If she did, she'd face irreparable punishment this time.
…Could she be expecting this?
"Master. It's about time…"
"Ah, is it already this time?"
While Cecilia was away, I spent my days handling adventurer quests and managing business.
After several busy days, Cecilia's first training day with the lord's contract arrived before I knew it.
Lisbeth and Claire, who came to inform me of the time, carried underwear prepared by the women's clothing store—Leona.
"...Calling it training is really just playing with her, holding wooden swords and stuff. Isn't that a bit over the top?"
"We'll need it later anyway. Let's prepare now. Besides, Cecilia's personality isn't very stable..."
"The more I understand her, the more astonishing her personality seems... If I really can't stand it, I don't care if she's a lord or whatever, I'll just beat her up, Master."
It shouldn't be that bad. Unless Cecilia becomes my female.
And she doesn't seem to realize it yet... Lisbeth, you were pretty rude when you first met me, weren't you?
...But speaking of which, as far as I know, Cecilia's personality seems even more outrageous than Lisbeth's back then.
As far as I know, Cecilia's personality is basically that of a spoiled brat in the Ladia noble circle.
Although she has indeed studied noble etiquette and is quite the noble lady when she's quiet... the problem is that once she sets her sights on someone, she immediately tears off her noble lady facade and relentlessly pesters and teases that person.
It's said that being targeted by Cecilia like that is very troublesome. Aside from Leo, Cecilia's fiancé, and her parents, her teasing is indiscriminate… honestly.
I heard it's not blatant bullying, but a subtle, annoying kind of bullying; from the victim's perspective, I really want to punch her.
After learning that Cecilia's swordsmanship is quite formidable, my females ordered slash-resistant underwear from Leona's shop.
Since it's just training swords or something, that should be fine. It seems they considered that Cecilia might accidentally wield a real sword.
"Hmm… that's true. The lord did order some protective gear… but those clothes probably won't be enough to protect this place, will they?"
The underwear the two brought appeared to be just ordinary, three-quarter-length bodysuits.
While they could resist slashes, they'd probably only be cut-resistant, not impact-resistant.
So, to deal with Cecilia, who already has experience turning men into eunuchs… shouldn't we prioritize protecting this side over defending against slashes?
"Ahaha♡ Don't worry, Master. Human women can't touch Master's balls at all♡"
"After all, we touch Master's balls every day, so you should believe that, right♡"
"Maybe Cecilia will become completely infatuated with Master after witnessing his exceptional testicular elasticity?" ~Incredible~~ Indeed… the elasticity of my two testicles is no joke.
No matter how hard my females knead them, they maintain their taut resilience.
Although personally verifying the elasticity of my testicles is a bit… I haven't personally tested it myself… but since it's what my females say when they play with my Сock and balls every day, why not believe it… and see for yourself?
"Come, Master. We'll help you prepare, please come this way..."
"I can dress myself..."
"Oh dear, we're doing this for fun. Consider it a preview ♡"
As the two led me to the center of the room, my females began to slowly undress me.
I don't know when it started, but my females suddenly insisted on dressing me themselves.
Unless there are special circumstances, they dress me, but when my employees—those beastman slaves who follow me and the females like gods—are present, they direct them to dress me.
At first, being treated like this for dressing was a bit of a burden... but now, how should I put it, it feels quite nice, like being a queen.
Although I don't understand why I have to get used to this beforehand... the gentle touch of the girls on my body when they dress me is a pleasure I don't usually experience.
"...Hmm. Thank you both." After I settled into the chairs they brought, and they helped me put on the prepared underwear and armor, I stroked their buttocks. They both nestled in my arms, smiling with pleasure.
"Well then, I'm off. Just a little exercise. I'll leave the security here to you two." Demon King's Castle. The name of the building, decided after much deliberation.
Pfft... Although I jokingly call myself the King of Horses, I never expected to name this ordinary building, which isn't even a castle, Demon King's Castle and actually live there.
Actually, I wanted a more grand name... but for some reason, Lisbeth and Claire, even our slaves, like this name, so we'll just stick with it.
The Demon King [Horse King] living in the Demon King's Castle... At first, it felt a little awkward, but as time went by, I gradually felt like I was truly becoming the Demon King of a fantasy story, and I grew to like the title more and more.
"Hehe. Leave it to me♡"
"Take care on the road~ Master♡"
"Hmm. Well then..."
After waving goodbye to my females, I picked up my horse tack and headed towards the lord's city.
...... The moment Shimo stepped out of the room, a wicked glint appeared in the eyes of the two waving and laughing women.
Narrowing their long, narrow eyes, filled with wicked intent, Lisbeth and Claire chuckled at the already closed door.
"...Take care on the road. Our Demon King♡"
These two females were gradually shaping their master Shimo into a true Demon King, but their laughter could not reach the ears of those outside the door.
......
"Wow! What an ugly monster!?" Having just arrived at Cecilia's training ground after greeting the lord, she threw this greeting at me while warming up.
That condescending, hateful smile. It's infuriating.
"Ha, haha... Hello, Miss Eiei."
"What? Now it's my turn to be a punching bag?" Look at this ill-mannered girl. Treating me like a punching bag the moment we meet.
...No, were all the teachers I taught before treated like punching bags too?
I'm really...
"Hmph... I've been itching to hunt monsters lately... Kick, if it's big, it should be fun to chop it down, right?"
Cecilia approached lightly with a smile that made me want to punch her, glancing at my body before uttering this ridiculous statement.
Ha... How can her expression be so punchable? This face is such a waste.
Crestia probably had this kind of face when she was young.
They look so alike, why does she give off such a completely different vibe compared to her mother?
Crestia is generally known for her sharp and cold demeanor, but this girl, with a similar face, inexplicably makes me angry.
...Is it because of that bodysuit she calls a training uniform and that crude armor?
"What are you saying... Even though it's a sparring session, it's training. Training. I'll learn to use a wooden sword."
"You think I'm here to wield a wooden sword? That kind of boring training is worse than hunting monsters."
"Miss Yingai. Are you really the daughter of the Lord and Lady Celestia? How can you be so rude?"
"Hey. Stop talking nonsense. Go over there and get your weapon. Let me see your strength."
"This crazy woman... Oh dear. Don't regret it."
Crazy... Is she really going to get serious and fight with real swords?
Luckily, I prepared in advance. Thanks, my females.
But why is this girl so confident? Is she really that strong? Come on, let's see her level.
......
Name: Radil Nef Cecilia
Race: Human
Level: 28 (9620/14800)
Title: A genius swordsman who enjoys bullying others.
Age: 19
......
Alright.
So you like bullying people, huh?
Ha.
Impressive.
You're even qualified for a title?
That's it?
Level 28…that's certainly outstanding among your peers, but it doesn't seem like enough to justify such arrogance.
After the building was completed, I occasionally took on monster hunting quests, and now I've reached level 24 myself.
Considering my relatively high stats compared to my level, it wouldn't be unreasonable to say I'm over level 30 when converted to other adventurers' levels.
Besides…even though swordsmen and mages have class differences, I even beat a level 52 Celestia, so this situation? It just seems absurd.
"What kind of sword? There are quite a few swords…"
"The kind you think won't hurt too much? Anyway, you're the one getting hit, so choose carefully."
Goodness. Quite confident, huh? You're only level 28.
Every sword here has a different design.
You can handle them all? Looks like you think I'm a newbie... Fine.
I'll just throw you this lousy sword, thin as a needle, probably unable to even scratch me.
"...Pfft. Such a big guy, yet you're such a coward."
"It's just training, don't take it too seriously. Just be careful."
"Oh right. After all, you're a monster, of course you're afraid of being hunted down. Don't worry, I'll spare your life."
...Oh dear. Is it too late to get a new sword?
"Oh dear... Miss Eiei. I seem to have some skills. Haven't you heard I captured a Hero Devourer?"
"Haven't heard? Is that some kind of trick orchestrated by the monsters?" Wow. Every word is testing my patience. Celestia. How did you raise your child?
"I said... Hah. What about the other weapons?"
"Use that stick you brought. This is my private training ground; I only have swords."
"It'll hurt a lot if that hits, won't it?"
"It's fine if it doesn't hit, right? Huh? What? You think you can beat me? Good heavens~ This monster is too arrogant~ Isn't the role of a monster to be hunted and contribute experience points?"
Gurgle...! This woman is really...! Should I just pretend I don't know and deliver a full-force crushing blow?
"Come on, get into position. Ah, since this is training, neither of us is allowed to use skills."
"...No skills? You think you can beat my muscles without even using skills?"
"That's just a condition I added to go easy on you, okay? Ah, are you chickening out? Then you can use skills."
...Chicken out? Chicken out—?! "...No skill needed. Don't regret it, Cecilia."
"Pfft. A mere monster dares to be so cocky? I'll be gentler since it's your first day. Don't worry, come on over. Trash monster♡"
Alright. You woman. Today, I'll give you a full-force finishing move on that frail waist.
Forget about the lord for now, let's get this punched first!
No, I'm going to teach you a lesson for the lord who released this daughter!
Watch me beat that infuriating expression of yours until you cry, Cecilia!
Looking at that irritating face, I felt my blood pressure soar and my head spin. I swung my baseball bat and charged at Cecilia.