I Was Transported to Another World with a Male-to-Female Ratio of 1:3000 and Made into a Breeding Pet for the Demon Lord’s Army - 132

Chapter 132: Side Story: Escape Artist Aura

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“Aura-sama! I’ve brought your meal for today, pyon!”

“Ahh, you’ve been a great help. I was just about to go pick it up myself.”

She received the meal from her newly assigned subordinate. While eating with one hand, she pored over various books and papers on exercises said to be good during pregnancy.

“Also, I’ve already finished up your prison work for the day, pyon! Please take it easy and rest today!”

This was a solitary cell… Though in truth, all the other prisoners adored her as their boss and granted her every wish. Even while confined in a private cell lined with luxury sheets, she lived freely and comfortably, bound by nothing and no one.

“Prison is supposed to be a place to face one’s sins and repent, but this feels more like a luxury hotel, doesn’t it?”

Though in her case, she only served as the Demon Lord’s stand-in for mating—there wasn’t a shred of guilt in her heart.

“Aura-sama!”

A guard’s voice rang out as he entered the cell where Aura alone resided. Ordinarily, the guard would’ve been here to scold her for idling instead of doing prison labor, but instead…

“Are you feeling all right? If you’d like, please have some of this soup as well.”

Even the guards treated her like a princess. Aura was treated with the utmost care and reverence.

“You’re a lifesaver, truly.”

“No, not at all! You’re carrying the child of Ken-chan, the savior of the Demon Realm! It’s only natural! If anything, I wish there was more I could do for you!”

The guard wagged her tail happily, like a loyal magical beast. Indeed. Within her body, the crystallization of her love with Ken-chan was growing strong. As proof, her belly had already begun to swell ever so slightly.

“If you want to help… Then could you bring me another book? The one on the second shelf.”

“Right away, ma’am!”

With that cheerful reply, the guard left for the library—leaving the cell door unlocked. The result was a bizarre situation: no guards, no surveillance, nothing restraining her. That alone showed how precious “a child” was in this world where males were scarce.

“Well then, I suppose it’s about time I start thinking of names for these little ones.”

There were six months left until childbirth. Her gradually swelling belly filled her with tenderness, and examining her own body with magic had become part of her daily routine. Her findings indicated that five lives were growing inside her.

“Hehehe… I can’t wait to tell Ken-chan.”

He would surely smile from ear to ear. Just imagining that radiant face brought joy to her heart.

“Still, having quintuplets for the first pregnancy… That’s a lucky sign. I wonder who’ll be the eldest daughter.”

Demons that evolved from insects were generally known to be highly fertile. Of course, as their bodies became larger and more humanoid, they could no longer give birth to hundreds at a time. The method of reproduction also evolved—from laying eggs to nurturing the young inside their bodies.

Even so, bearing ten children at once was not uncommon. Compared to other races, where twins were already remarkable, it was an extraordinary number.

“Well, in the case of the spiderfolk, sometimes the young devour each other in the womb and a single enormous child like me ends up being born.”

Pat, pat.

“For now, though, they’re growing peacefully and as a mother, that makes me so happy.”

She lovingly stroked her round belly over and over again. It was far too early for childbirth, and yet—she could almost hear a tiny voice from within whispering, ‘We want to come out soon, Mama.’

So this was what it meant to be a mother… To feel motherly love.

“I really can’t wait to give birth.”

And according to her magical scans, two of the children seemed to be….

Fufufufu~

If her former self—the one from before meeting Ken-chan—heard that she was now carrying the children of her dearest male, how would she have reacted? She would probably sigh and say, ‘Could you tell me about your current research instead of your delusional fantasies?’ with a scornful smirk.

“Ken-chan♡ Ahh…♡ I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you♡♡♡ Those round little eyes, those tiny hands…Everything about you is so precious♡”

Above all, she could never forget the kindness he had shown her that day—how he had accepted her.

“Truly… I’m grateful from the bottom of my heart that Ken-chan came to me. And to Luna-kun as well, for offering him to me.”

“Aura-sama! I brought the complete book of auspicious baby names!”

As she lost herself in thoughts of Ken-chan, a flustered guard came running toward her, clutching a heavy tome.

“Wow… I’ve never seen this book used outside of roleplay scenarios before. Normally it’s kept in the same section as the mating manuals.”

“Well, most people only name imaginary children, after all. Oh. There’s even a name like Shin here. Hmm, it says the origin of this name is…”

Each page she turned revealed lists of names and their meanings. Incidentally, Aura hadn’t told the Demon Lord that she was carrying Ken-chan’s child. She had also instructed the guards not to report it. Partly out of fear of what might happen if the news reached her, but mainly for the pleasure of boasting later.

“Not only did we mate, but I even became pregnant! I’m sorry, but perhaps I’m the one Ken-chan truly loves the most~?”

She intended to say that while kissing and embracing Ken-chan passionately right before the Demon Lord’s eyes. Frankly speaking, as punishment for wrongfully imprisoning her, that was far too lenient.

After all, for two whole months she hadn’t been able to see Ken-chan’s adorable face. Considering the humiliation of being torn away before even getting to share post-mating pillow talk, she deserved a much grander revenge.

“But I’m kind, you know. I’ll call it even with the budget they gave me and all the favors owed. That should settle the debt nicely.”

If anything, she could even offer the fainthearted Demon Lord a detailed lecture on what transpired during mating… Step by step.

“Oh, by the way, Aura-sama!”

“Hm? What is it? I’m busy thinking right now, can’t you see?”

“I’m terribly sorry. It’s just… My superior was saying something just now…”

The guard hesitated for a moment, then spoke.

“…Ken-chan seems to have disappeared.”

“………Pardon?”

“They said there might be monsters where Ken-chan is, so they’ve called for any information immediately… But, I mean… Why would he be near monsters, right?”

Ken-chan had… Disappeared!?

Ken-chan had disappeared!!??

“So, since you’re the one most familiar with humans, Aura-sama, we thought you might know how—wait, Aura-san! Hey, where are you going!? That’s the emergency exit!”

Without waiting for any further explanation, Aura dashed out.

“Stop! Please stop! I’m begging you, stop~!”

She accidentally knocked down several demons who tried to block her way—technically making her a fugitive—but that didn’t matter. Ken-chan’s safety came first.

“Wait for me, Ken-chan! Your beloved wife is coming to get you—with all her heart and might!”

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