episode_0014

“That won’t do!“

The lord slammed the table hard and said.

“Why?“

“Didn’t I tell you? She’s my husband. She’s my concubine. Even if she’s the one who will inherit the dukedom later, that’s absolutely not allowed.“

Who is your husband and concubine? And for fuck’s sake, who would do such a thing to be your concubine?

The lord and the woman from the duke’s house had an argument.

Those who want to protect me and those who want to take me away. They are divided into two.

I could only sigh at the thought that I had already become a commodity with no say whatsoever.

Wow… You fight well.

Bam.

The door opened and a woman, presumably from the Duke’s household, came inside.

“Replia. From what I understand, she was brought here 3 days ago and hasn’t become a concubine yet.“

“That’s what they say?“

“W, what…? No. That child and I are already married! You tell me too!“

Suddenly the arrowhead moved towards me.

“Okay. Tell me. Will you be the Duke’s concubine? Will you be the Viscount’s concubine?“

Do I really need to ask that? If I had to choose one of the two, the choice was already set.

Even if you don’t like either one, wouldn’t it be better to be younger and more capable?

“What’s in it for me?“

“What are you talking about! Sia!“

Tsk… I told him to reveal my real name and bring Yui to me because he wouldn’t let me out of the castle. I never imagined that would work like this.

How disgusting it is to hear my name spoken by that filthy mouth. I frowned.

“To be honest, I’m already married. But you know, I don’t love him. It’s like a political marriage. And I have a concubine, but if you come, I can take you as my concubine. The third in command of the duke’s family. What do you think?“

He said with a confident expression and smile.

Well, that’s a tempting suggestion.

But, as with all relationships between men and women, you shouldn’t think of him as an easy guy just because you bit him.

I’ve never been in a relationship before, so this isn’t something I should be saying, but the love stories I’ve heard say that you absolutely have to know how to break up.

“I’m sorry.“

At those words, the lord’s expression brightened, and the duke’s child, Replia’s expression turned sour.

“What’s the reason?“

I don’t know. Don’t ask. I just think it’s better that way.

Wouldn’t you be more affectionate towards a man you found with difficulty rather than one you found easily?

But with my looks, I don’t think I’ll need that… Hmm. Oh, I don’t know. Just let it be.

“Hehehe… Hehehehe. I’m sorry, Replicia. It seems that Sia’s mind is set. I have no choice but to decline that offer. “

Heh heh heh. The old woman burst into laughter.

“Don’t back off now.“

As expected, she wasn’t the type of girl to give up just because she got dumped once.

No, even a bitch like that might change in order to get me. Anyway, Replia left the room with the armored woman beside her.

“Come here.“

“……“

So, I was left alone with the lord, and he immediately called me over because I was so lovely.

“Whaaaang!“

The lord lusted after me, moaning loudly enough for Replicia to hear.

*

“I didn’t ask you yesterday. Why did you reject me?“

The next day, while I was enjoying the fragrant scent of flowers alone in the garden, Replia came to me and asked me.

“I will soon be a duke. I am twenty-three years old, much younger than that girl. I am young, capable, and have a much better body and face. Why don’t you want to be my concubine?“

It’s nothing special. Is it a secret meeting?

My plans changed yesterday.

That’s right. I made the girl named Replica completely fall for me, and then I made her really love Yui.

Then Yui will become a legitimate child of the Duke’s family because of me, and then I can be taken to the Dragon Village with peace of mind.

In short, I gave up my own peaceful life.

Shit. Honestly, what the hell am I supposed to do here? I’m not even a count, I’ve gotten into the duke’s ear, so it’s impossible for me, with no ability or connections, to escape her clutches.

Since it had come to this, I thought it would be good to change Yui’s life, which had become an orphan because of me, in an instant.

If you are my bloodline, won’t you cherish it even when I’m not around?

“I’m sorry.“

“I didn’t apologize. I asked for a reason.“

“……“

“Open your mouth and speak…! If you like that bitch, then you like it. If you like old bitches like that, then you like it!“

Oh…! That makes sense.

50~60 is still a little kid by my standards as a dragon, but it’s much better than being 20, so I might have become a normal person’s concubine.

Of course, there is a condition that the age does not affect the appearance of a person in their 20s.

“Yeah… Don’t say anything.“

Replica let out a deep sigh, as if giving up.

“If she wasn’t a concubine, but a wife, and a young man, I might have given up easily, but she’s the concubine of a woman who’s about to die. I can’t give up, even if it’s because I feel sorry for you.“

I was shocked because I thought you gave up. Fortunately, it turned out well.

Replica turned around with a determined face.

*

“I picked it up here.“

“……“

He nonchalantly threw a necklace that looked so expensive that anyone would have thought it was worth a billion dollars right in front of me.

The necklace that fell to the floor with a thud didn’t seem to break, but I began to think that it might be fake.

Of course, what kind of crazy person would throw away expensive precious metals like this?

Oh my. It’s in front of me.

Thud thud.

What the heck is that tsundere?

Replica turned around and disappeared before I could pick up the necklace and put it around my neck or say thank you.

By the way.

“Wow… I’m curious.“

Even though I only have the appearance of a dragon, and am not a dragon at all, my dragon instincts have been awakened.

It is encrusted with countless beautiful, sparkling jewels.

If there are too many, no matter how pretty it is, it can look strange, but this necklace didn’t give me that feeling at all.

Sneak……

I looked around, made sure no one was there, and then quietly picked up the necklace and put it in my pocket.

*

“Tsk. There’s trash everywhere I go. Take it. I picked it up on the way here.“

Somehow, he took my body size without me knowing and threw a coat in front of me that had a color and design that suited me as if he had ordered a custom-made coat.

Then, just like when he gave me the necklace, he turned around and disappeared.

“……“

Oh my god. You’re so pretty!

It was a white coat, the same color as my hair.

If it was just white, it would be ugly to look at. But it was decorated with different colors here and there, showing off its beauty.

“Oh, oh…..!“

This time, I glanced around and cautiously put on my coat and stood in front of the mirror.

Oh my god! It’s so pretty!

My face is amazing, but I really like my clothes.

In Dragon Village, I was only dressed in sexy clothes to rape you or in simple clothes to wear when I had to go out for a while.

Swish, swish.

I turned my body this way and that and couldn’t help but admire my reflection in the mirror.

*

“I picked it up. Eat it.“

Is this girl in her right mind now?

As I entered the luxurious room where I was staying, I looked at the buffet and couldn’t help but laugh in amazement.

How on earth do I get the chefs and the finest dishes to come into my room?

“What are you doing? Hurry up and eat.“

“, thank you……“

This is a bit… burdensome.

Still, I picked up my spoon and put food in my mouth, thinking that if I showed that I was completely unfriendly, she might definitely give up on me.

It’s delicious.

It was definitely delicious.

However, it was not as good as the food provided by the omnipotent dragons.

Ah. The only thing. The thing I miss about Dragon Village is the food. Thinking about it now, I miss it so much that I almost cry.

If I were to return to the village on my own, it would definitely be for the food, I’m sure of it.

“Are you crying?“

I must have shed tears as I recalled the miserable memory of how everything except food was like a dog.

“No, I’m not crying.“

He quickly wiped his eyes with his sleeve.

I shouldn’t be crying over something like this… Why am I like this?

In fact, I was thinking only of leaving the village and living a happy life, but I couldn’t help but cry because I saw that the only path I could take was to a miserable reality.

“I see… I see.“

Replica didn’t ask why she was crying.

“You still have no intention of coming to me?“

“I’m sorry.“

It’s been two days now. Two days. Lephilia. Be patient and keep courting me.

Replica’s beautiful eyebrows furrowed as she put down her spoon, got up from her seat, and left the room.

*

“I picked it up here.“

“Flower……?“

“Yeah. I found out that the flower language means cheer up.“

Did you give me flowers with the meaning of cheering up because I cried yesterday?

“Don’t you like flowers?“

“I like it.“

The only thing that was my friend was a flower. I loved flowers very much.

From the gentle sway of the wind to the fragrant scent.

“I’ll create your own private garden.“

Oh my, that’s a little exciting.

“So be my concubine.“

If only I hadn’t said the following, I might have gone crazy. What a pity.

*

A week has passed since then.

Lephilia, who used to shower me with gifts twice or three times a day, seemed to be giving up, so she didn’t come to me today to shower me with gifts.

“Hmm… I guess I should stop nagging now.“

I said as I felt the pleasant breeze blowing gently.

I thought this would be enough. If Replyia came to see me today, I would draw hearts in my eyes and tell her that I would become her concubine.

I waited for Rephilia.

“Ugh… It’s not coming.“

If I do this, things will get complicated. Should I go there first?

I was getting anxious about what would happen if he went to the workshop without telling me anything.

I got up from my seat, unbuttoning my clothes which were all loose.

“You were here today too.“

Was it my mistake? Replica approached with a determined expression.

I think we’ve reached our limit.

Unlike when I first saw him, his face was worn out with fatigue.

You’ve worked hard. It won’t be disconnected anymore. Don’t worry.

“I have something to say……“

“Stop.“

What the heck. I stopped her from saying that I would become her concubine.

“I’m sorry, but you can say whatever you want later. I’ll listen to everything then.“

Replica said that and sat down next to me.

“Try this.“

I put the empty cup down and poured the water I had brought.

“What is this?“

“It is water made from herbs that are good for your body.“

“Why are you doing that to me?“

“You must have had a hard time because of me, right? I came today because I wanted to give you this and tell you something.“

Are you thinking of giving up?

It seemed like he was trying to end it here by feeling sorry for me, who may have suffered for a week because of him.

“I have something to say too, but I’ll say it first……“

“I told you to stop. Just drink it.“

When he interrupted me again and urged me to drink quickly, I had no choice but to down the water in one shot.

Ugh… bitter.

It was so bitter that I frowned.

“How is it? How does it taste?“

“Oh, it’s delicious.“

They say it’s good for your health. They lie and say it’s delicious even though it doesn’t taste good.

“I see… Is it delicious?“

“Yes. How about trying it yourself, Lephilia?“

“It’s okay. I won’t eat it.“

He refused firmly.

How nice it would be if you pretended to think even a little. That’s why you threw away such nonsense, saying you picked it up somewhere. Oh my.

“Don’t you feel something?“

“What do you mean? I don’t feel anything… Huh?!“

I tilted my head and asked again, but soon I felt my body getting hot.

“Haa… Haa… What, what is this?“

My hands and feet were shaking as if I was going through withdrawal symptoms.

“I’m sorry.“

Replica placed her hand on my cheek.

And then he gently caressed it.

“Your will seemed so strong that I tried to give up several times, but it was impossible for me, who was experiencing love for the first time.“

It was the first time she had felt this way.

He got a wife through a political marriage, and as a daughter of a duke, he was pressured to take concubines from the count’s family, and if possible, from the marquis, duke, and even royalty.

No fool would give up his precious son to a Marquis who is not his wife.

So, the count had one wife and two children as concubines.

As I said before, there was no love at all, just pressure.

“I… love you.“

She came to inspect the Magic Forest and suddenly went to the garden because she wanted to be alone.

It was because I thought that I could escape the heavy burden of pressure in that place where there was no one.

But then I saw a man there.

And I fell in love.

“So I’m going to… rape you and have a child.“

Just because he is a married man with a child, he is seen as a potential concubine, even if he has outstanding looks, abilities, and bloodline.

However, she, Replia, showed her determination to have a man named Isia, even if it meant fighting with her mother.

“Then, even though you are of lowly blood and have a big child, I can take you as my concubine.“

“Haaak…hak……!“

Saliva flowed from his mouth, wetting his lips and chin, and beads of sweat formed on his face.

“You are now my husband. Yui is now my daughter.”

Replica kissed Sia’s lips, her eyes wide open from being intoxicated by the drug.