Chapter 10: I didn’t ask you to do anythting naughty…!

Seraphina caught the Pumpkin Knight.

She subdued him instantly with the flat of her blade and knocked him unconscious.

It was almost inhuman.

Come to think of it, Grace Field’s safety was largely due to her power.

Seeing such incredible combat prowess in person was even more astonishing.

Just a single leap left a crater in the ground…

Wow, this woman is terrifying.

If she were a villain, wouldn’t world domination be child’s play?

That’s what I thought.

[Evil Gauge decreased by 10%.]
[Seraphina Fireas’s remaining Evil Gauge is 5%.]

The Evil Gauge decreased as expected after capturing the villainous Pumpkin Knight.

We were close to the salvation ending.

“Hum-hum-♬ You promised to grant my wish.”

Seraphina hummed, a smile gracing her lips in the hotel room.

I chuckled softly in response to her question.

“Yes, tell me. What is it?”
“Hmm… what kind of wish should I make?”

Seraphina closed her eyes, lost in thought, arms crossed.

‘What should it be, what should it be…’

She muttered to herself, then suddenly opened her eyes wide.

“Hmm, that’s what I’ll do.”
“Oh, have you decided?”
“Hee… can you… rub this on me?”

Seraphina handed me a bottle of oil.

I tilted my head, puzzled.

“Why?”
“I’m in a swimsuit anyway. I’ll take it off, so rub it on my back.”
“…Excuse me? Oh, yes, I understand. But is that all?”
“Yes, that’s all. Is there anything else?”
“…Oh, really?”

That was… simpler than I expected.

Rubbing oil on her back wasn’t a problem.

I nodded and took the bottle.

“Then…”
“Wait—!”

Seraphina suddenly held up a hand, stopping me.

“Only touch my back. Touching anywhere else is forbidden!”

She crossed her arms and narrowed her eyes.

“Of course. Did you think I would touch you anywhere else?”
“Of course…! You… you made me wear those clothes…! And you talk like a pervert sometimes.”

Pervert?

I preferred the term “gentleman.”

I nodded.

“Understood. I’ll only touch your back.”
“And remember, only you are allowed to touch my body! Don’t think I’m being… promiscuous or anything! Got it!?”
“Yes, yes…?”
“I-it’s not like… just because I’m a noble, I’ve… had other men give me massages or anything! Okay!?”

What was she talking about?

I sighed and smiled faintly.

“Yes, I won’t misunderstand.”
“Haa… then, it’s fine. Rub it on.”

Seraphina spread a soft cloth on the floor and lay down on her stomach.

“Um…?”
“Yes, what is it?”
“You need to untie the strings…”
“Huh…!? W-why!?”

Well, I couldn’t apply the oil properly with the strings tied…

I stated the obvious.

“…Can’t you just apply it without untying the strings?”
“I could, but it’s better to untie them to apply it evenly.”
“Oh… oh, I see…”

I was starting to think this was her first time receiving a massage with oil.

It was hard to believe she was once a villainess.

She was so innocent.

And surprisingly awkward and clueless.

Seraphina fidgeted shyly, then cautiously sat up and untied the strings.

She quickly lay back down.

“I-is this okay…?”
“Yes, yes…”

I squeezed some oil into my hand.

I slowly placed my hand on her back and began to rub.

“H-ha… c-cold.”

A soft moan escaped her lips.

I ignored it and continued,

“Yes… yes…? Oh, the oil is certainly… moisturizing.”
“…Haa… can you… press a little harder?”
“Sure.”

I pressed harder with my thumbs, massaging her back.

Seraphina seemed to enjoy it, her body relaxing under my touch.

“Seraphina, are you okay?”
“Mm-hmm, good…”
“But… you could have just asked me to do this… Why did you need to use a wish?”
“I told you. You… you might do something weird. I’m saying this to prevent that.”
“Excuse me? What do you mean, something weird? I wouldn’t do anything! Haha.”

Of course, I did want to do something to Seraphina.

And that was…

Dress her up like in the illustrations!

I had no desire to activate any adult modes.

I was simply interested in the aesthetic aspect.

And no one could stop me.

“You’re always asking me to wear weird clothes…”
“Haha, weird? They’re beautiful outfits!”
“Huh…? You’re kidding. You made me wear that weird maid outfit in our village. That revealing maid outfit!”

Ah, that…

“Seraphina’s Dress-Up!” ver. 3.

She was referring to the sexy maid outfit that revealed her cleavage.

“Seriously, that time, and now this outfit…? What is this?”
“What’s wrong with a swimsuit?”
“Well, nothing, but… it’s too revealing.”
“Hmm, there’s nothing wrong with it. Do you have a belly, Seraphina?”
“What!? I don’t have a belly!”

She suddenly sat up.

“Ah, Miss, I can see!”
“Oh, right…!”

Flustered by my words, she quickly lay back down.

“…Haa, seriously, I don’t have a belly! I work so hard to maintain my figure…”

It was true. She watched her diet, exercised, and took good care of herself.

If she were still a villainess, she would probably be…

Bathing in blood.

Cleansing herself with the blood of her victims.

Something truly gruesome…

Thankfully, she was now a kind and gentle soul.

“I know. I think you’re perfect in every way, Seraphina.”
“Hee… really?”
“Yes. You’re beautiful. Honestly, I think you should show off your figure more.”

I found her usual attire frustrating.

As a villainess, she could afford to be more revealing.

Strangely, all the villainesses in “Lilith Tycoon” wore long clothes.

Was it because a prude designed the game?

A villainess should look the part, with some tasteful skin showing. But there was none of that.

So, I made a decision.

After saving all the villains in this world, I would make the heroines show off their figures.

Exposure!

Provocative poses!

Give me fanservice!

I would create a system, a world… where even the most innocent could enjoy some… eye candy!

“You’re thinking something weird again, aren’t you…?”
“Huh? No, not at all…?”
“No, you’re a pervert.”
“Hey! I’m not!”

…I said, while thinking, how did she know?

Seraphina smiled seductively.

“Hee-hee… you’re so funny. I could show you if you want…”
“Really?”
“Ah…!”

Seraphina suddenly sat up, as if she had made a mistake.

“S-Seraphina?”

She hurriedly covered her chest, her face flushed.

“A-ah…! Forget what I just said! I didn’t say anything!”
“H-huh?”
“I-it’s not like… I’m… offering to show you my body or… do anything… indecent…!”
“…?”
“Oh, really…!”

She quickly lay back down, muttering, “No, no…”

Seeing her bury her face in the pillow, I sighed.

“I understand. I understand. I don’t know anything. Just… continue with your massage.”
“Haa… I really didn’t say anything… okay?”
“Yes, yes, I know.”

I chuckled, continuing the massage, wondering how far her imagination had run wild.

“Mm… this feels good. Even if my heart isn’t in it…”
“What? How can you massage a heart…?”

Seraphina frowned at my words.

Then, she muttered,

“Pervert Isabel…”
“Haha, I’m not a pervert! Anyway, I’ll give you an even better massage!”

I continued massaging Seraphina.

♥

The next morning.

I walked with Seraphina to where the carriage was waiting.

The Nobles’ Conference was over.

And we had defeated the Pumpkin Knight.

Our business here was concluded. All that was left was to return to Grace Field.

“Seraphina, aren’t you going to wear the clothes I gave you?”
“What…? Are you crazy? Why would I wear those again…?”
“But you said they were pretty…”
“Absolutely not.”

I sighed at her firm refusal.

Too bad.

Judging by her reaction, she wouldn’t wear them again.

Seeing her back in a long dress was disappointing.

I would have to find other outfits for her.

My determination wouldn’t be broken!

“By the way, is something happening today?”
“Huh? Oh, there are… a lot of guards.”

Why were there so many guards at the entrance?

I looked closely at the gate.

A woman with short blue hair was standing with a group of soldiers, seemingly searching for something.

Then, her eyes met mine.

A sharp, intense gaze.

She walked towards us briskly.

“There you are, Countess Seraphina Fireas. And… Black Dog, correct?”

She looked back and forth between us, confirming our identities.

I nodded.

“Yes, and you are?”
“Ah, forgive my late introduction.”

The blue-haired woman bowed curtly and spoke in a stiff tone.

“I am Shindra, in service of Count Campbell Tempest. My master wishes to speak with you.”

Seraphina narrowed her eyes, muttering “Campbell.”

“What…? Why?”
“He… says he has something to discuss with you. He said it would be… problematic if you refused.”

Was she threatening Seraphina?

She should have seen Seraphina fight the Pumpkin Knight. Tsk tsk.

One look at her leaping across the battlefield, and she wouldn’t dare speak like that.

She had some nerve.

“Hee… are you threatening me?”

Seraphina smiled coldly, a remnant of her villainess days.

Unfazed, the blue-haired woman replied calmly,

“You can discuss that with my master directly.”