I Was Reincarnated as the Most Wicked Aristocrat Who Rules Over the Kingdom’s Darkness in an R-18 Eroge, but I Don’t Like Abnormal Situations, so I Tried to Live a Normal and Peaceful Life, but I’m Somehow in the Same Situation as the Original Scenario - Chapter 10 - The Main Heroine Wants to Know How Many Times I’d Breed Her

Chapter 10 – The Main Heroine Wants to Know How Many Times I’d Breed Her

Putting a lid on something unpleasant does nothing to address the root of the problem.

I understand that very well.

No matter how hard I try to run away, the monster called reality will eventually stand before my eyes.

But even so, for now, I just want to enjoy the food and forget about all the things I couldn’t understand.

“This is quite delicious, Nii-sama!”

“Ah, yeah.”

In the cafeteria of the student dormitory, Lumiere smiled pure and innocently as she sat down right next to me.

She looked like an adorable little sister enjoying a meal with her brother, but… I won’t let her fool me.

She’s probably planning to poison me when she finds an opportunity.

That’s why I didn’t take my eyes off the plate at all.

“A-Alvart Zesphilia! I apologize for the sudden interruption!”

…A voice I didn’t want to hear reached my ears, forcing me to look forward.

Elise Lucifor. Beside her, Cecil Imitation.

The former blushed for some reason and looked at me,

“I’m sorry. I misunderstood and said terrible things to you.”

“She’s really sorry. Can you forgive her?”

I responded immediately to Cecil, who smiled gently.

“As long as the misunderstanding has been cleared up, that’s all that matters.”

I said that and continued eating.

I have no intention of having a conversation, and I’m sure that their business is now done.

Therefore, we will not be involved in anything from now on——

“So, then, Alvart.”

Huh, she has more to say?

“…What is it, Miss Elise?”

“Um, well. Well, um… When should we have the wedding?”

The wedding?

…Did she mean a ceremonial event? Even if it were, the meaning was still unclear to me.

“…What are you talking about?”

“Ugh…! W-what a terrible guy you are…!”

“She’s right. I don’t think this is the time to dodge the question, Alvart.”

Cecil’s smile is scary.

But I have no idea what Elise is talking about——

“You made a vow and courted me. You have to take responsibility for that, remember?”

“Huh?”

What is she talking about?

Courting? Huh, courting?

When did I ever do something like that…

No, wait.

Could she be referring to the vow of absolute obedience?

“That kiss was courting?”

“W-what are you saying now?! You didn’t hesitate to… well, declare your love to me!”

…Unbelievable.

No, seriously.

How did it come to this?

“That’s why! I want you to answer the question I asked you earlier! And, by the way, um… how many children do you want… I want you to answer that too!”

Elise’s cheeks are as red as apples, and she was squirming.

Seeing her like that, she looked really cute and attractive, but… That doesn’t mean I want to become a couple with her.

At this stage, the only thing I feel towards her is sexual attraction.

She’s beautiful, and has a body that men desire.

But I shouldn’t equate my desire for that with affection.

In addition to those moral issues… Being engaged to her would go against my wishes to begin with.

Elise is the daughter of a duke. If I were to have a connection with a person of such high status, then at that point I would no longer be a mob character.

So that’s why I would rather pretend this conversation never happened.

“Pre-marital relations aren’t exactly proper… b-but, if you really want to, well… m-maybe having just the f-first one could be… um, a-allowed!”

But this eroge heroine is in high spirits.

And because of that, it became impossible to break off the engagement.

If I explained the misunderstanding to her now, Elise would surely be devastated.

On top of that, the shame of having been mistaken would surely push her even further.

She might even burst into tears on the spot.

If that were to happen…

“Alvart-kun, I want you to be a man and give a clear answer.”

This guy, Cecil Imitation, would not stay silent.

Why was Alvart brutally murdered in the Elise route of the original work?

It was because he had enraged Cecil.

Therefore, I know that any action that would hurt Elise would lead directly to my own death.

Now then.

The current situation truly seems to be a dead end, but,

“…Nii-sama, we don’t have much time, remember?”

My sister’s sudden words brought a brilliant idea to my mind.

Ah, that’s it.

There was that option.

Without hurting Elise, and without worsening Cecil’s feelings.

With both of them fully satisfied…

The ultimate C plan would essentially make this conversation go as if it never happened is——

“Miss Elise, would you be so kind as to listen to my plans for the future?”

“Hmm? Ah, well, I’m fine with that.”

I ignored the other person’s question and took the initiative.

And so I began to speak fluently.

“What I am aiming for is… a classless society.”

“A… classless society…?!”

“Yes. I think that’s essential to realizing the future we envision.”

“What kind of picture are you envisioning, specifically…!?”

In response to this question, I explained my own theory in detail.

First, I copied Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.

Politics of the people, by the people, for the people.

Using phrases like that, I modified it to suit my needs.

Then I explained concepts such as democracy, the electoral system, social welfare, and welfare benefits.

These are actually common knowledge for those living in modern society, nothing special.

“What an idea…! You’re a genius, Alvart!”

However, to the inhabitants of this world, this idea would seem too original.

Beside Elise, Cecil looked serious for some reason and said,

“Alvart-kun… you… that’s, but…”

Was he confused or perhaps perplexed?

I had no idea why he reacted like that.

“Cecil? What’s wrong?”

“Haha. It’s nothing.”

At this point, I realized something about Cecil.

When he’s in a certain psychological state, he shows a certain quirk.

…This might have some kind of impact in the future.

“Anyway, I think Elise and I agree. Alvart-kun should take charge of national politics in the future. If he does that, I think this kingdom will be able to build a better society.”

…If left unattended, this could turn into a big deal, so I should quickly move on with the conversation.

“However, no matter how beautiful or correct an idea may be…the path to realizing it is far too difficult.”

It seems the two of them agreed on this point.

“Yes. This kingdom is too trapped in old customs.”

“Alvart-kun’s idea is wonderful, but it will be very difficult to realize it.”

That’s it.

All that’s left now is to wrap things up.

“Miss Elise. I want to spend my life for my country and for my people. Of course, there is nothing that could make me happier than having you standing beside me.”

“O-oh…! Of course! As your partner, I——”

“However, I believe that the happiness of becoming a family, having children, and continuing our way of life into the future… should be enjoyed after we have accomplished everything.”

“Hmm…! T-that’s…!”

“The path we walk is truly thorny. It is not so peaceful that we can go along enjoying the happiness that ordinary people enjoy. Furthermore, I have no intention of leaving the hardships to the next generation. Our beliefs and justice should be fulfilled by our generation. What do you think?”

And so, Elise answered,

“…Yes. You are right, Alvart. I do not want my child to inherit such hardships.”

Great.

Just as I had hoped, she went along with it.

There is no way that our generation can achieve the destruction of the class system or the realization of democracy.

Even if it were to come to fruition, we would all be old by then.

I approved of the engagement with Elise. However, our relationship will not be one of equals, but rather one of master and servant.

I will always respect her, act like a servant, and hand over all the credit to her.

If I do that, my existence will be hidden in Elise’s shadow, and no one will notice.

I will remain a mob character, despite having a connection with the daughter of a duke.

This seemingly impossible challenge can be realized with this clever plan.

My words and actions are largely lies, but Elise will still be happy.

On the surface, she will certainly be living the life she has always dreamed of.

If that is the case, Cecil will have no motive to try to harm me.

“…Well then, that is all from me.”

After finishing my meal, I quickly left the place.

However, Elise called out from behind me.

“Ah, Albert! You haven’t answered my important question!”

“…What do you mean by important question?”

“T-that’s, well… I’m talking about children.”

Ah, so the question was about how many children I would want.

Personally, I don’t want even one.

The idea of ​​having a clone of myself would be horrifying, and I have no desire to take on the responsibility that would come with it.

But what if I told her how I really felt and ended up hurting Elise?

“Haha. The children born between you two will truly be the luckiest.”

Cecil would become the Grim Reaper and chop off my head.

That’s why I have no choice but to reply,

“…In a classless society, there will be less fights over the succession. So…”

“S-so…?”

“I think it’s fine to have as many children until you’re satisfied.”

“…! I-I see…! S-so you… You want to impregnate me that badly…!”

That’s a huge misunderstanding, but it’s okay.

In any case, that moment will never come.

“Let’s go, Lumiere.”

“…Yes, Nii-sama.”

Though it had been a bit of a turbulent turn of events, I think I had managed to correct it successfully.

I’m satisfied.

However——

Looking back now, I should have paid more attention to my surroundings, especially Lumiere.

At that moment, instead of walking beside me, she was walking three steps behind me.

“…Maybe it’s better to go first.”

Lumiere muttered those words in a faint voice.

I should have grasped the meaning of those words firmly.

And because I didn’t——

——I ended up having a heart-gripping experience afterward.