(Chastity Reversed) I'm Sorry, My Lady. I Had Sex With Another Woman Again - Chapter 17: My Lady, I'm Sorry

[In this world, a man’s value is determined by his charm and mana.]

I was previously taught by Dorothy-sama that such a saying existed in noble society.

Charm referred to face and figure, sexual appeal, in other words; mana was the ability to control magic, its potency and whether one could use useful spells.

Particularly in the noble class of magical countries, these two factors were apparently emphasized.

The reason for valuing charm was simple. Everyone preferred beautiful people, for that straightforward reason.

However, mana was valued for entirely different reasons than sexual appeal, with a stronger emphasis on practical aspects.

In the noble class of magical countries, strength was the most highly valued trait. Among noble families that had continued for generations, it was common to arrange marriages between those with strong mana so that descendants could inherit powerful abilities.

And Dorothy-sama was no exception to this. She had apparently married Lady Nico’s father for “such reasons” alone.

“It’s what they call a loveless political marriage! You’re the only one I love!”

That’s what she emphatically told me.

It seemed Dorothy-sama wanted to strongly convey that point. 

…Well, that was certainly important and made me happy, but at that time, I was concerned about something else.

“Um, does that mean not being able to use magic is quite a disadvantage as a marriage partner? Does it make a man less valuable…?”

“…Eh!? No, no, no! That’s not true! I would love Simon-kun even if you couldn’t use magic!”

“…”

I felt like she was implying between the lines: not being able to use magic IS a disadvantage!

That’s how it felt to me.

Half-reflexively, I just blurted out what I was thinking.

“…Um, how can I learn to use magic?”

That became the opportunity for Dorothy-sama to teach me magic. Wanting to increase my value as a man… It was a very mundane reason, but I was truly glad I learned it.

Because with this power, I could protect my lady.

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It was still early morning when the sun’s heat hadn’t fully reached the ground. In the remaining tranquility of the day, my lady and I departed for school.

What followed was an 8-hour journey on rough roads. I had prepared the softest cushions possible, but my knees were constantly occupied by my lady. Would my backside be able to endure…?

………

………..

……………

“I’m really getting bored…”

“Yes, indeed…”

My lady sat on my knees.

She had been excitedly humming songs, blatantly sniffing my scent, and assuming positions like a clingy hug.

But that excitement had settled down quite a while ago. After traveling for 4 hours, her enthusiasm seemed to have calmed down.

“…Shall we play a word-chain game?”

“Yeah! I’ll start!”

“Apple(Ringo)!”  

“Sesame(Goma)!” 

“…Window(Mado)!” 

“Dorothy-sama!” 

“…Mama!” 

“Magic Arrow!”

“…R-Rock Shield(rokkushīrudo)!” 

“Dorothy-style 8-shot Laser!”

“Th-That’s cheating! Sure, everyone uses that name, but… wait, wait a minute!”

We were playing innocently like this, just like usual when something occurred.

“Hey! Stop right there!”

A loud shout tore through the peaceful atmosphere and struck the carriage.

An unknown voice giving a command to halt. Unable to bear it, I stuck my face out of the carriage and spoke to the female coachman controlling the horses.

“What’s going on…?”

In the direction where the coachman and I were looking stood three figures dressed entirely in black.

Judging by the voice, were they women…?

“There are three of them. About 50 meters away, I’d say.”

“…Simon-sama. They appeared suddenly, could they be bandits…?”

It was about 2-3 hours until we reached the school.

This was a mountain path with little traffic, but… Bandits so close to a school attended by nobles…? Sure, they might have money, but wasn’t the risk too high…?

“Simon-sama, the two of us will handle this. Please stay back with my lady.”

“Understood.”

The female coachman stopped the carriage. Together with the female guard sitting beside the coachman’s seat, she smoothly stood up.

These two women were my lady’s guards.

Recently I’d only seen them working as coachmen, but I had heard they were former adventurers.

Seeing her in combat mode for the first time, her gaze was so sharp she seemed like a different person.

“If you flee now, we’ll at least spare your lives.”

“You bastards! Do you know who you’re messing with?! If you don’t want to be minced meat, get lost!”

“Heh, we know very well… Very well indeed.”

The two battle-hardened former adventurers approached inch by inch. However, the women in black just kept grinning. They had an atmosphere as if they didn’t think they would lose.

…What? Why were they so confident…?

I gulped at the strange atmosphere.

“S-Simon… will it be okay?”

“…I will protect you, my lady. Please don’t worry.”

“Y-yeah…”

With bated breath, I stared ahead at the two companions of our journey.

Perhaps sensing the unpleasant atmosphere, they moved together as one, slowly approaching the three figures.

—At that moment.

I noticed the lips of the woman blocking the road curling upward in a sneer.

“Now!”

“…!!! My lady!”

Luring the guards away, then aiming for the main target. That was their strategy.

Before I realized it, four women had surrounded our carriage.

This could be bad…

“Hehe, easy peasy~”

“Hey, can you see this? Be a good kid and come with us.”

They positioned themselves in front of the door, toying with their prey as they threatened us to obey.

A vulgar expression adorned their faces in front of me.

Naturally, I didn’t want to obey scum like them, and fortunately, having been trained by Dorothy-sama, I wasn’t weak. I probably wouldn’t lose to these guys.

—However.

“S-Simon…”

“…Damn it! My lady! Simon-sama!”

I calmly assessed the situation. My lady was right beside me; if I fought, she would be exposed to danger.

It seemed our reliable guards were being blocked by the three in the back and couldn’t reach us.

Besides, even if the guards shook off their pursuers and returned, these four people in front would take my lady hostage without hesitation.

If that happened, the unthinkable could occur. In the worst case…

(What should I do…)

Obeying was hell, not obeying was walking a tightrope. Was there no safe path left anymore?

“Hey! Hurry it up! Want to kiss this knife!?”

“N-no… don’t hurt Simon…”

“Don’t worry, we won’t do anything if you obey quietly. Well, we’ll make the butler boy do things though, heh.”

“N-no… p-please, anything but that…!”

She even bowed her head. I saw my lady desperately pleading for the first time.

…Damn it.

I felt pathetic for making my master do this. Unable to bear it, I stepped forward while shielding her.

“Hey, what’s your goal? If you want my body, I’ll let you have it. So could you let this child go?”

“S-Simon! …Stop, stop it!”

“Hehehe, such touching loyalty… Well, depending on your service, I might consider it?”

“I understand…”

“S-stop it, please, don’t… sob…”

My lady, I’m sorry, but I can’t put you in danger. So please understand.

I don’t mind being used sexually, so this is surely the best solution. So please don’t cry…

“Then the little brat comes along as a hostage. We’ll give you a front-row seat to watch the butler’s hot service.”

“Ooh, nice! This is gonna be a fun show.”

“Kukaka! The job was just to kidnap the kid and threaten the parents, but what a surprise bonus this is.”

“Ahh, I want to get it on quickly~!”

The four women inched toward us. They probably thought they had already won. Thinking about the sexual encounter to follow, they had relaxed their stances without any caution.

That’s why I was the first to notice the presence of a shadow approaching from behind them.

“You want to be penetrated. Is that right? …Very well, then I shall give it to you. My magic, until you die.”

A woman floating lightly behind the ruffians.

She was radiating light like an angel. It had been a year since I last saw her.

She had grown so beautiful she looked like a different person.

“Suberia…”