After the coup was suppressed and Geese became king, Alan paid a visit to the secret brothel "Kachou" for the first time in a while to check on things.
"Manager, how's Natalia doing? Has she learned her lesson?"
"Yes, well, allow me to first introduce you to the scenario."
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"What's the matter, Lady Knight? You're the last one left! Now, tell us where the princess is hiding, and maybe we'll let you alone!"
"You fools, did you really think I'd submit to the likes of you rebels? I'll never tell you where the princess is! Shut your filthy mouths!"
"Save the tough talk for someone who can back it up, Lady Knight. Your sword is broken, your armor is in tatters, and your mana is all spent. This is the end! ...Well now, looking at you more closely, you've actually got a pretty face. Maybe we should have a little fun before we kill you?"
"Wh-what are you lot thinking? Don't come any closer!"
"Maybe we should ask your body where the princess is, huh? Heheh, I can't wait to hear what kind of voice it answers with!"
"Ngh, die! Even if you take my body, you'll never have my spirit!"
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"Ah, ah, more, please! The princess is in a hideout north of the royal capital!"
"Haha, this lady knight folded in no time flat! What a pushover! Here, have some more rewards!"
"Aah, that feels so good! Who cares about the princess — as long as I have this, that's all I need! Give me more!"
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"And now, please watch the next scenario."
"There's more?!"
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"Oh my, what do we have here? Two beautiful women in a place like this — what's going on?"
"Damn, to think we'd be discovered by so many bandits — even though we had no choice but to take the back roads to escape!"
"Looks like there was a coup in the royal castle. I'd wager you're the princess who fled and her bodyguard — the lady knight, am I right?"
"Hmph, this is none of your business. Get out of our way, and we'll let you go!"
"My, how fierce, Lady Knight. Do you really think two women who fled with nothing but the clothes on their backs can win when you're outnumbered?"
"...Tch."
"Knight, I don't care what happens to me — you can still get away! Please, run!"
"Your Highness, please don't say such things! I would never leave you behind and flee. If I did, who knows what these men would do to you — I don't even want to think about it!"
"Heheh, you two are quite the lookers. Since you won't be royalty anymore anyway, no one's gonna punish us for having our way with you... Ghehehehe..."
"Goddamn bandits — I won't let you lay a single finger on Her Highness!"
"And what exactly are you gonna do about it, little lady knight with no weapon? Heheheh..."
"...A deal! Do whatever you want with me — just promise you'll let the princess go!"
"Oh my, how brave, Lady Knight! Very well, I'll promise you that. I'll let the princess go, so you come over here!"
"Knight! Don't you dare go!"
"It's all right, Your Highness. No matter what these men do to me, my heart will always be with you."
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"Aahh, yes! I can't live without this anymore!"
"O-Oh, Lady Knight... how can you...?"
"Hahahaha! This lady knight is getting excited right in front of her princess! So much for knightly dignity!"
"Haah, haah, it feels so good! More, more! ...Aahh, Your Highness, this is amazing, you know... Perhaps Your Highness would like to try it too...?"
"Heheh, this one's trying to drag the princess into it — what a terrible servant! Come on, get over here!"
"N-No, stop, I can't do that..."
"Pwease, Your Highness, it feels so good over here... won't Your Highness come join me too..."
"No, nooo, I don't waaaant to!"
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"These two situations are by far the most popular, Lord Alan."
"This script goes from setup to folding in just two panels, doesn't it?"
"We prepare all sorts of situations, but these two consistently come out on top."
I see.
The first is Natalia's solo damsel-in-distress scenario.
The second is the master-and-servant pairing of Natalia and Mel (the former First Prince).
"To make this happen, we bought up the surrounding land to construct a full castle set, and we've even hired extras to play the villain roles. It's enormously popular with the realist-oriented gentlemen who say it feels just like a real lady knight."
"Well, she actually was a lady knight."
Natalia had apparently been playing the dutiful daughter back home, but when her conspiracy with the First Prince to sell off the Third Princess came to light, her father immediately cut ties with her.
After that, Natalia was officially declared dead during the castle raid by Achilles.
And for good measure, Mercrulus and Selene were all bundled together and pronounced dead at the same time.
That might be Achilles' only accomplishment.
"Natalia's bookings are fully reserved a year in advance. She's perfectly content being number one in sales."
"So as long as she comes out on top, anything goes, huh..."
"Incidentally, her most popular look is the simple armor worn over a blue dress."
"You're kidding."
"Every time the outfits get ruined, but since we've recouped the cost, there's no problem."
Wait—that's not a gentleman, that's a beast...
Eh, whatever.
"Is that so? Well, it's not about profit anyway. Just keep it at a level where no gentleman goes bankrupt chasing Natalia, okay?"
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She's all smiles, but this manager is terrifying.
More to the point, she accepted my collar of servitude so readily I didn't even notice.
"As a merchant, it's only natural to side with whichever option promises greater profits."
"Oh, was it that obvious on my face?"
"Yes. Also, please rest assured that you needn't worry about me betraying you. After all, the projected losses from betraying Lord Alan would be infinite..."
I suppose I'll take that as a compliment.
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I noticed this felt a bit like false advertising, so I've made corrections — apologies for that.
Thank you as always for reading!
This story also takes place after Part 1 has ended.
Skills: [Reverse] [Divine Eye] [Sword God] [Phantom Thief Gentleman] [Dark Magic] [Rock-Iron Magic] [Holy Magic] [Spacetime Magic] [Scorching Magic] [Freezing Magic] [Magic Hand] [Sedation] [Pain Relief] [Complete Status Abnormality Resistance] [Dark Elf's Protection] [Freakish Strength] [Thunder God Sword] [Fortune] [Clear Gale Magic] [Master Summon] [Heaven's Gate] [Eloquence] [Truth Seeker] [Abyss Whisper] [Super Intuition] [Spear God] [Fist God]
Rank: Orichalcum
*Skill composition follows the book edition.
◆ Today (5/25) — Volume 2 of the manga is on sale!
His trash skill awakened, so he REVERSES his oppressed past into a free life! (2)
Manga: Yō Manabe
Original Story: Kimagure
Character Design: Kōya
The manga version progresses at such a great pace — it's really satisfying to read.
The technique names are cool too.
I really look forward to the monthly serialization.
The book edition is also currently on sale!
] If you haven't bought it yet, please do — I'll do anything for you! (from Shaal)