Wax Wings (3)

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<Side : Anidiat Silverlight>

A fairy tale about the architect Avi and his son, trapped in a maze, who made fake wings out of wax and feathers to escape. They flew into the sky, but the wax melted in the sunlight, and they fell to their deaths.

I once told this story to Francis on a whim. There was no particular intention. It was just that Francis was of the Avian race, and the story was about humans who flew with wings. There was just that commonality of ‘wings.’

But as the saying goes, interpretation is more important than the dream itself. This fairy tale is often used as a tool for demagogues or those in power to make plausible speeches.

For example, the sun is power, the son is someone who challenges power, and Avi and the wings are helpers and means. But what happened? Foolishly, the son’s wings melted as he got closer to the sun, and he fell into the sea with a splash.

In other words, those who dare to usurp power must pay for their sins with death… a useless interpretation that confuses people’s minds.

Ha… If you have the skill to interpret stories so arbitrarily, you’d make a lot more money creating fairy tales directly than being a demagogue.

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『Month of the Cross – 29th (Lunch)』

“Do you think this makes sense!”

“Indeed! This situation is not only a problem with the Garrison organization, but also tarnishes the dignity of the Territory, and beyond that, the name of His Majesty the King who bestowed the Territory!!”

They barged in from early in the morning and are still making a fuss without even eating lunch. They have plenty of energy, and their voices are loud… I desperately want to plug my ears with something…

Unfortunately, the issue the old men brought up was a serious matter that I couldn’t easily dismiss.

“So… let’s summarize the story again.”

“There’s nothing to summarize! Lord’s Wife. Clear evidence, reliable witnesses. There’s nothing more to add to this matter with just these two things!”

My head is throbbing… Why did something like this have to happen at a time like this…

“Garrison Commander Francis. If you have a mouth, say something. About the disgraceful behavior of the Garrison members you carefully selected!”

The issue that the Aides had been complaining about since earlier… it was all because of the miserable state of the Garrison members found on the streets this morning.

“There’s a bit of an inaccuracy in that statement, Aides. My husband… the Lord, has fully delegated the authority to select Garrison soldiers to me and the Garrison Commander. Therefore, the responsibility also lies with me. It’s too much to aim the arrows of blame only at the Garrison Commander.”

“Are you protecting your connections now, Lord’s Wife?”

“Of course not. It’s just that the burden is too heavy to bear alone, so I’m sharing it. Haven’t you been spitting and pointing out the Garrison Commander’s faults since this morning? There’s no other intention.”

Glancing at Francis’s face, he had endured all the old men’s criticisms alone, yet he showed no emotion and maintained a calm expression. He must be grinding his teeth inside…

“Anyway… we also sympathize with the points that the Aides are vehemently making. However, wouldn’t it be easier for everyone to clearly address the strange points?”

“I told you before! Saying anything more about this matter will only be seen as defending the Garrison soldiers who committed that disgraceful act.”

“That’s why… I mean, let’s look at the process and order, not the result. Don’t you Aides also know that there are many suspicious points? It’s fine to criticize with harsh words. But you have to criticize with facts. If you try to win with lies and fabrications, even your thick old faces will be ashamed, you know?”

“L, Lord’s Wife! What outrageous remarks are you making…!”

Ah… what I had kept in my heart accidentally slipped out. But since I’ve already said it, I have to go all the way.

“The Garrison members who were found collapsed from early this morning were hired by me and the Garrison Commander as individuals with reliable identities, outstanding skills, and correct character. The other members are the same. Just in case.”

Here, ‘just in case’ is naturally for reasons such as assassination or espionage. It’s rare for someone to try to assassinate the Lord himself, but there are always forces trying to steal the Territory’s top-secret information.

To prevent this from happening with the maids in the mansion and the Garrison soldiers guarding the Territory, Francis and I stayed up for three days and nights, filtering and filtering to hire them.

Another reason is… to weaken the power of those sly old men who are always trying to seize power, even if only a little.

If the old men’s spies were in the Garrison, it would be difficult to control them, it could become a seed of discord, and in the worst case, it could become the foundation for rebellion.

“Huh… is that so? Then can you explain why those capable members were soaking their pants and shirts from early in the morning, lying sprawled on the streets with blissful expressions, Lord’s Wife?”

Yes… this was the situation that was making my head feel like it was splitting.

Those who should be guarding the Territory and protecting the safety of the Territory’s people were in an unsightly state… men and women alike, with dark stains on their lower bodies, lying sprawled on the streets with happy faces.

Anyone would say that they had lost their duty as Garrison soldiers and had taken drugs, drank alcohol, or engaged in sexual activity, and then hadn’t cleaned up properly before sleeping on the ground… there was no other way to explain it.

We only found out about this because a Territory resident was horrified and reported it, not the other Garrison soldiers… it was too late to hide the incident, and by now, the rumor must have spread among the Territory residents.

“Of course, of course. It’s not like they were attacked and injured by someone, and both men and women showed that disgraceful behavior, so it’s an act that defiles the dignity and honor of the Garrison.”

“It’s not just that that’s been defiled! The level of the Territory has also plummeted, and that means it’s also insulting His Majesty’s generosity!”

Ah, come on… don’t spit so much. It’s disgusting…

“Now, calm down. As I said before, almost all of the Garrison’s personnel selection is done through me or the Garrison Commander. We carefully select capable and virtuous individuals. Also, we’ve never been late with their salaries, and we’ve always paid special bonuses on national holidays and other occasions.”

“What are you trying to say, Lord’s Wife?”

“Now, listen to the end. Don’t you think it’s strange no matter how you look at it? You Aides, who have embraced many flowers, also know this… usually, drugs or flowers are used in secret places. Most of them are forbidden, after all.”

“Don’t beat around the bush and tell us. Lord’s Wife. Are you saying that the members’ misconduct… is not a personal problem for the members?”

“………Well, you could say that.”

In fact, I was monitoring where the members were spending their salaries… just like when the old men went to brothels, I was watching day and night, using rats and birds, where and what the members were using their salaries on.

I kept a close watch on the members who used their salaries in problematic places and wrote them down in a separate ledger. There were those who visited brothels… but so far, no one had bought forbidden drugs.

So, for now, I was able to show a composed attitude against the old men’s meddling. However, there was one problematic point… right on the night before the incident occurred.

Only on that one day did the animals I employed not move properly. As if the connection was cut off, I couldn’t see anything that night. That’s the most concerning thing.

“Hoo… I’ll say it boldly. I think there was some behind-the-scenes manipulation in this series of events.”

“Lord’s Wife. Can you take responsibility for that statement?”

“Responsibility or not… let’s be frank. From the start, weren’t you Aides happy to see the Garrison members’ disgraceful behavior, seize the opportunity, and come to protest to us?”

“Hoo… to say that. It’s really sad. We’re doing this because we’re worried that the atmosphere and safety of the Territory might become unstable in the future.”

“Hahaha… those people were quite harshly criticizing the Garrison Commander. Worrying about the Territory is just an excuse. You can’t directly insult me, so you’re beating up the Garrison Commander. Aren’t you ashamed at your age?”

The atmosphere becomes tense again. We temporarily put aside our positions and engaged in a bloody war of words. I didn’t want to do this either… but those old men are making me angry!

What’s most infuriating is that they all know it too. That there’s someone behind this incident. Two things are certain: neither the Aides nor I can guess who that is. And neither the Aides nor I are behind it.

If the Aides were behind it and staging it themselves, I would have dealt with them before the old men even came to my office. Above all, this level of attack. It would take more than a day to execute.

To use someone with the skill to subdue the elite Garrison soldiers, they would have had to hire them at least a few days in advance, and if they had, I, who was monitoring their every move with small animals, would have been caught.

“And Lord’s Wife, you seem to be sure that there was behind-the-scenes manipulation, but do you have any evidence? A claim without evidence is no different from a child’s tantrum, Lord’s Wife.”

Evidence… to be honest, the old men are able to act like this because there’s a lack of evidence. Coincidentally, there were no Territory residents walking the streets at that time, and there were no traces that could lead to the culprit. My employed animals didn’t function either…

Besides, in my entire life, I’ve never seen an assassin or adventurer who subdues people with such a lowly method. They didn’t even take lives or steal money. They just left them abandoned on the streets.

It almost seemed like it wasn’t a carefully planned suppression, but a series of coincidences.

The members who could explain this are still lying unconscious in the hospital room, so I was speechless at the old men’s words demanding an explanation with evidence.

“The mouth that was babbling until just now has become quiet, Lord’s Wife. Do you have nothing to say? If you can’t prove that there’s no one behind the behind-the-scenes manipulation, then by the process of elimination, the only result is that it was purely the members’ misconduct.”

I wanted to tear those damn mouths apart with a whip. Sly old men who are too busy filling their own pockets and satisfying their lust for power than ensuring the safety of the Territory. They say it’s for the sake of the King on the outside, but they’re stray dogs ready to bite their owner at any time.

They have no intention of resolving this incident. They’re planning to use this as an opportunity to expand their foothold. I hate myself for not being able to refute them and having to listen…

“Haa… so what do you want to say? You’re not the kind of people who are burning with a sense of justice.”

“Hehe… now you’re talking, Lord’s Wife.”

In the end, when I hid my teeth, those damn faces finally bloomed with smiles. Were they aiming for this from the start…

“Well, before we talk about our conditions, there’s something I want to say to Garrison Commander Francis.”

What… what are those old men suddenly…?

“I know that you were in charge of selecting that lowly thing who’s lying in the hospital room right now… and like the missing person case last time, you yourself know very well that you lack the qualities to be a Commander, don’t you?”

–Bang…!!!

“You…!! What are you saying right now! If you’re going to say your demands, just say that and leave. There’s no need to do that to Francis!”

“Lord’s Wife, we didn’t say anything harsh, did we? We’re not making blatant accusations or cheap provocations. We’re making legitimate protests and pointing things out. We’re talking about his qualifications as a Garrison Commander.”

Unable to bear them suddenly turning their arrows and criticizing Francis, I slammed the desk, stood up, and shouted.

I can endure being the one who’s being attacked. But Francis is different… he’s bound to this place through a contract. The reason he became the Garrison Commander was largely due to my voice.

I won’t tolerate him being criticized for such a trivial reason… Even if Francis himself is okay with it, I can’t bear it.

“Lord’s Wife. Calm down for a moment. Well then, Garrison Commander. Do you know a fairy tale that’s passed down in the Chronos Kingdom?”

“I told you to shut up! You…!”

“The story of a man who flew into the sky with wings made of wax and feathers, and fell because he dared to get close to the sun.”

With a relaxed smile that showed that they had the upper hand, they started with a fairy tale. It’s a story I know well. It’s something I told Francis a long time ago…

The only reason they’re bringing up this story now is…

‘For example, the sun is power, the son is someone who challenges power, and Avi and the wings are helpers and means. But what happened? Foolishly, the son’s wings melted as he got closer to the sun, and he fell into the sea with a splash~’

The price for an Avian race daring to encroach on human power… and the feeling of being betrayed by the Garrison soldiers he chose and being driven into a corner… they’re saying it indirectly.

Francis, the person who heard those words…

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<Side : The 7th Apostle, Lightly Elaine/The 7th Rank – Amon>

[Hoo. The story is unfolding more interestingly than I thought]

The conversation I’m listening to through the Doll modeled after the Avian race is progressing more interestingly than I designed.

Last night, I used Lightning magic to bring the Garrison members to climax, subdue them, and leave them there. It was to undermine the Garrison’s credibility and make the chaotic atmosphere even worse.

But I didn’t know they would have such a heated debate over this♥ The old men who greedily crave power and the incompetent female who tries to get away with it smoothly but is tied down by her own words.

[Is this all that humans can think of when they don’t know the full story? I guess so. How dare humans even try to reach the glory of our master♥]

Until now, I’ve been quietly watching to get a rough grasp of the situation, but since I’ve been directly named, I have no choice but to open my mouth♥

To accelerate the chaos in the Territory… yes, let’s do this♥

“[It’s all my fault. I have nothing to say but that I’m sorry for tarnishing the Lord’s name and causing harm to the defense of the Territory with this accident]”

“What…? F, France… Ah, no, Francis! What are you saying!”

“[I will discipline all the members involved in this incident and select more capable and responsible individuals. May I receive the help of the Aides for that purpose]”

Hearing the Doll’s words, Anniidart and the Aides were shocked. They didn’t know that such words would come out, even though they didn’t know the Garrison Commander’s personal reputation well.

“Huh, hehe… I didn’t expect to hear those words from your mouth. Can I take that as the Garrison Commander’s opinion without a single lie?”

“[Yes, of course. I am in charge of the Garrison’s personnel selection]”

“That can’t be! I also have the authority to select personnel, and that’s not all. This is a serious situation. Even if the personnel selection was entrusted to me and Francis, my husband can’t help but get involved. Go and get permission!”

“As for permission, I already received it before coming to your office, Lord’s Wife. The Lord told us to help you well and work hard to resolve the situation.”

“H, husband…!!!”

The female clenched her fist tightly and made a hollow face. The old males, as if they would never miss the opportunity they had seized, left immediately without giving her a chance to make excuses or corrections.

Thus, only the Doll and the female remained in the office. The female, who had been making a hollow face, shouted at the Doll with an angry expression as soon as they were alone.

“Francesca!!! What on earth was the intention behind saying those words!”

Francesca, huh… is that the real name of that Avian race? I can use this to my advantage too♥

“[This was also something that had to be done. The Aides are like wild beasts that never let go once they bite. If we don’t throw them bait, they’ll keep crawling up. This much is a necessary sacrifice]”

“I’m sorry for getting angry, I’m sorry… but there, there must have been a better way… you should have given me a little more time to think. Don’t try to solve it alone…”

The female pressed her temples and lowered her head. Her angry tone subsided, and she sighed deeply and muttered.

“Now they’ll be excited to plant their spies in the Garrison to their liking. The more that happens, the more the safety of the Territory will fall behind… not only us, but the old men will also participate in the selection and background checks.”

“[I’ll take care of that much. Intense training and interrogation. And if there’s trust, we might be able to win over even the enemy]”

“Is that easy to do……”

Even I, who am speaking through the Doll, naturally think it’s impossible. The traitor within is always revealed after the betrayal.

–Bang…!!

“M-Madam…!! This is a disaster!”

Not long after the old males left, a guard burst into the office, slamming the door open. He held a piece of paper in one hand. It read, ‘Guard Recruitment.’

“Those sly, snake-like bastards…! They’re only quick when it suits them, usually slow as snails!”

Yes… this is exactly what I wanted♥ Then I should act immediately♥

Ignoring the complaining female voice, I cut off the communication with the Doll. And then…

“Hehet…♡♥”

I lifted the Avian race… no, Francesca, who was still orgasming, and prepared to leave the Cube. Before leaving, I sent a thought to the Slave Succubi lurking within the Territory.

[Track the scent of the old males and inform me. Find any isolated males, overwhelm them, and turn them into our kind.]

Not long after giving the order, reports flooded in from the Slave Succubi. They had successfully converted them into Slave Succubi♥

[I’ll be there soon♥ Hold them tight and inject them with extreme pleasure♥]

Meanwhile, in the back alley where they had arrived, following the scent of the Slave Succubi…

[Uheeheeet♥♥ Cunt, Cunttt♥ The semen, it won’t stop coming from my Dick♥]

One Incubus with purple skin was writhing with five Slave Succubi. They were all covered in thick semen, ejaculating vaginal fluid as they climaxed.

The purple-skinned Slave Succubus in the center was undoubtedly the Aide. His purple Dick pillar, with its glistening pink Glans, was steadily spewing semen.

He’s just a Slave Succubus, but seeing that makes my Dick hard♥

[Come out. I’ll do the interrogation♥]

–Smooch♥♥

[Heeheehee♥ Elaine-nim♥ Thank you♥]

Smacking my lips, I immediately inserted my Dick into the Slave Succubus’s Cunt. He seemed to be completely brainwashed into a Slave Succubus, knowing my name even though I hadn’t told him. Of course, he should know the name of his superior.

Moving my hips, I spoke while rubbing the Slave Succubus’s Dick with my free hand. Perhaps because he had just become an Incubus, semen shot out and splattered on my face just from touching it. Well, the taste isn’t bad.

[You were planning to plant your people in the guard, weren’t you?]

[Heegit♥ Y-Yes. That’s right♥]

[Then put me… and Francesca, into your ranks. You can do that much, right?]

[Of course, of course I can♥ I will definitely do it♥ Aaaang♥ Dick, more Dick♥]

The groundwork is done. The goal is to infiltrate the guard and bring it down from the inside. And it’s time to turn this Territory… into Master’s sanctuary♥

While enjoying the Slave Succubus’s Cunt, I glanced at Francesca, who was sitting in the alley. Her appearance was…

“Dick, Dick…”

She still wasn’t in her right mind, but she was unconsciously touching her Clitoris. No… not her Clitoris♥

[A Dick has sprouted♥ Congratulations, Francesca. You’ve finally taken your first step into this world♥ Let’s work hard together now♥ As a new recruit in the guard♥]

The hair tie that had held her ponytail was broken, and her green hair was even longer. Black skin was spreading from her bruised lower abdomen. And a very small Dick and Balls had grown. An involuntary, bitter smile spread across my face as I rejoiced in the birth of a new sister and comrade.

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