Ch.372Chapter 372 – All Preparations Are Complete

After returning to the villa from the cooking competition, we were each taking a rest until nightfall when a communication request came in from His Majesty the Emperor.

[Hello there, son-in-law. I hear you made quite an impression as soon as you arrived at the resort?]

As soon as the communication connected, His Majesty the Emperor—my father-in-law—asked with a tone suggesting he already knew everything.

“I’m not sure what you’re referring to…”

[The servants working there report to me daily about what happens. So I know about the cooking competition that took place today.]

…As expected of an emperor.

Given that he knows about the cooking competition that happened here, he probably also knows why it was held.

[Hahaha. Looking at your face, I can see you’re worried I might scold you. Don’t worry. I have absolutely no intention of giving you a hard time about this cooking competition.]

That’s a relief. When he suddenly called, I thought I was going to get lectured.

So why exactly did my father-in-law contact me?

“May I ask why you’ve contacted me like this?”

[I heard from the Empress. Today is your actual wedding night, isn’t it?]

“That’s correct.”

[Finally becoming a real adult, I see. Congratulations.]

“Haha, thank you.”

There’s a reason for my father-in-law’s reaction.

In this world, married people are generally considered adults because marriage signifies that one has the ability to take responsibility for someone else.

Moreover, contraception in this world isn’t as commonplace as it was on Earth where I used to live.

Condoms? Birth control pills?

Would people who survive on each year’s harvest have the means to buy such things?

Even wealthy people rarely use condoms or contraceptive pills because they’re expensive.

Essentially, the only practical contraceptive method in this world is to have relations only on safe days.

That’s why most people have their wedding night after the ceremony, which is accepted as proof that “I’ve become someone who can take responsibility for a family.”

[So, can I expect good news this year or next?]

“Pardon?”

Good news? Surely he doesn’t mean what I think he means?

“Um, by good news, you mean…”

[Obviously news of Karen’s pregnancy. Everyone at the council meetings talks about their grandchildren, and I can’t join in. It’s truly frustrating.]

Ah, so there are bold people who dare to boast about their grandchildren in front of the Emperor.

It seems my father-in-law has been secretly envious watching them.

“Well… it’s not something I can guarantee just by trying…”

[I understand that. After you return from the resort, I’ll have someone send you something good.]

Something good, he says.

“What kind of good thing?”

[Naturally, something beneficial for both men and women. To continue the imperial bloodline, it’s essential to have offspring. There are things created for this purpose. I’ll send them to you as gifts, so please do give me good news before the year ends.]

Ahaha, I feel like my father-in-law is putting too much pressure on me.

“If you pressure me like that, I’m afraid even what should work might not.”

[Hohoho, I was the same. When it came time for the actual event, I struggled too.]

My father-in-law, who still boasts a lion-like mane of luxurious hair.

Judging by his appearance, one might think he chased many women in his youth.

[You may not know this, but when the Empresses were young, they were incredibly strong-willed women—more than I could handle. So on my first night, I had trouble… rising to the occasion.]

“So how did you resolve that issue?”

[Among the things I’ll send you is a medicine that can forcibly make it stand even when it won’t. The medicines available on the market are merely degraded copies of this elixir.]

So, something like Vi@gra? Interesting. Some areas are quite advanced here.

[Anyway, I was able to successfully get through my first night by taking it. Afterward, well, I don’t need to tell you, but my relationship with the Empresses became extremely harmonious. Remember this, son-in-law.]

A man must rule the night for a household to be peaceful.

With those words, my father-in-law ended the communication.

A man must rule the night for peace at home…

Easier said than done…

I once read something online about people’s first time—they tend to finish too quickly.

‘I might really need to take that medicine.’

No, wait.

From what I’ve seen of these women so far… they would definitely revive it by force, whether using magic, medicine, or whatever means necessary.

‘Thinking about it that way makes me feel better.’

Either way, it will be everyone’s first time.

No matter how much education one receives, it’s natural to fumble or panic when it comes to the real thing.

So I should be appropriately nervous but remain calm.

‘Don’t be nervous.’

I waited for nightfall, and finally, darkness covered the entire sky.

Just in case, I thoroughly washed my body. It’s our first experience, and I shouldn’t trouble my partner with unpleasant odors.

After finishing my preparations, even applying cologne which I rarely use, I opened the door and stepped into the hallway.

‘It’s quiet.’

The villa interior was completely silent, as if everyone had gone to bed.

Almost all the lamps hanging in the corridor were extinguished.

However, one room still had its lamp lit—the one at the very end of the corridor.

‘That must be the master bedroom.’

A space permitted only to lovers and married couples.

The light being on meant that Regina and Emelda were waiting for me there.

I’m nervous.

With a trembling heart, I walk toward the lit room.

One step.

Another step.

With each footfall, I can feel my heart pounding.

I wasn’t this nervous even when going for university or job interviews.

I can imagine what will happen when I open the door and enter.

But those are just scenarios in my head.

What will actually happen can only be known through experience.

‘There’s no turning back now, so I’ll just go for it!’

I carefully opened the door.

The hinges, well-maintained as usual, made no creaking sound.

As soon as I opened the door, the air from inside rushed out, and how should I describe it?

It smelled like women’s cosmetics and scented candles.

‘What’s this?’

I inadvertently inhaled the air from the room, and since then, I’ve been feeling strange.

My body feels somewhat heated, and there’s a slight hardening sensation down below.

It’s like waking up late—the drowsiness completely disappears, and my whole body feels refreshed.

“Oh my… Is it that time already?”

Did she hear the door opening?

Regina, who was sitting at the dressing table, carefully turned to look at me.

Unlike usual, she was wearing light makeup, yet somehow looked even more beautiful. How is that possible?

“Come here.”

On the bed, Emelda was covering herself with a blanket, extending her hand and beckoning me to come closer.

As if entranced, I approached the bed, and Regina stood up from the dressing table.

Despite wearing a loose white nightgown, her generous bosom swayed up and down with each step she took.

My eyes kept being drawn to that area—this is truly beyond my control.

Any normal man would find his eyes automatically fixating on such a sight.

“The moment we’ve been waiting for has finally arrived. When I first saw you, I never imagined we’d end up like this.”

“Indeed.”

Before getting to the main event, the three of us sat on the bed and began talking.

To be honest, I want to get to the main event right away, but there’s such a thing as mood.

We’re all first-timers, and rushing in headlong might shatter our fantasies of each other.

“It took years to get to this point.”

Regina gently took my right hand.

Right now, Regina is sitting on my right, and Emelda on my left.

Both are wearing nightgowns, suggesting they’ve bathed in the master bathroom.

“I thought I could have you all to myself, but as they say, a capable man attracts women.”

“He’s a hero after all. There’s an old saying in the Eastern Continent that a hero should properly have three wives and four concubines.”

“Pathos is different. Here it’s not three wives and four concubines, but eight wives.”

At that moment, Emelda took my left hand.

“But for tonight at least.”

“This time belongs to just the three of us.”

As Regina and Emelda removed their gowns, their sensual figures were finally revealed.

Let’s create… unforgettable memories together.

With both women guiding my hands to their chests as a signal, we finally began our passionate first night at the resort.