Jobless Rising! ~I’ve Become a NEET. I Acquired Lewd Skills and Lived a Life of Sex in the Other World and in Japan. Before I Knew it, I Was Impregnating A Harem of Ladies?!~

Chapter 96: A Lively Reflection Session at the Tavern!

“Cheers!”

Lark and I, having shared the battlefield of the brothel, were hitting it off splendidly. We’d settled into a tavern, knocking back drinks. On my dime… or rather, Erinabel’s!

“Touya, you’ve got some serious goods! Even I can’t compete with that thing of yours!”

“Nah, Lark, you’re the real deal! Your passion for ass holes hit me right in the soul…! You’re incredible!”

“Fuh… Guys who only go for the pussy are just following the textbook, no adaptability. A real man sees what fires him up in the moment, no matter the situation. That’s what makes you strong…”

“Whoa…!”

I had no clue what he was talking about, but riding the high of a good lay and booze, I just nodded along. Our drinks were going down smooth.

By the way, Cui had hopped off my head and was pecking at some meat on the table.

“So, Lark, what got you into being an ass hole maestro?”

“Curious, huh…? About my cursed past…”

“Cursed… past…?”

Lark’s intense gaze made me swallow hard. Or maybe it was just the savory aroma of the food. I chugged my drink and tossed some meat in my mouth.

“Don’t let my looks fool you. I come from a family where having a kid comes with some… complications.”

“No way? Wait, you’re older than me, right? Not married or anything?”

“It’s a long story, man!”

Lark looked like your typical worn-out, otherworld salaryman—messy blonde hair, unkempt beard, not exactly screaming “clean.” But he had a solid build, probably some magic power too, so he likely came from a decent background. Whatever complications came with kids must tie into that.

And… I swear I’ve seen this guy somewhere before…

“Well, technically, I’ve got a wife in name only! But that’s beside the point.”

“Beside the point, huh…?”

“I can’t risk knocking anyone up. But I’ve got needs, right? And I’ve got the status and cash to take care of those needs.”

“Sounds like bullshit…”

You literally begged me for brothel money! Maybe you had a good upbringing, but you’re definitely down on your luck now!

“Then it hit me. Women have three holes, right? Only one of ‘em can make a kid. So… you get it, yeah?”

“No… way…”

“You bet. That day, my eyes opened to the truth…!”

Flash! Lark’s eyes widened smugly. I kept my cool, munching meat and sipping my drink.

“The mouth’s great and all… but the ass hole? That’s the peak! Guys get tighter grip than a pussy, and girls feel a whole different kind of thrill! Some even say it’s like the unique pleasure of… well, you know!”

“Ugh… don’t wanna hear that while eating…”

“What’s that? You’re still a kid, Touya! Can’t even appreciate the glory of an ass hole…”

Lark chowed down on meat and drank deeply.

Well, to each their own, and I get where he’s coming from. But I just don’t have enough experience to relate…! Maybe I’ll ask Erinabel next time.

“Ass holes, man… The way they twitch shows more emotion than a face. Just a little teasing, and they’re chattier than a mouth. Even the coldest girls can’t hide it.”

That made me think back to banging Minato in her room.

We were doing it doggy-style, and yeah, her ass hole kept clenching shyly no matter how much I spread it…

“But doesn’t the smell bother you? You were straight-up tonguing Mimina-chan’s ass hole.”

“You idiot! Loving the whole package, smell included, is what makes you a true ass hole devotee!”

“What…!?”

You don’t even care about the smell!? Man, Lark, your passion for ass holes is unreal…!

‘Fuh… Quite the fiery guy. But he’s the worst match for me.’

Cui let out an impressed hum.

Well, Cui-san needs me to creampie to rack up Hero Points efficiently. Blowing it in an ass probably doesn’t cut it.

Lark called out to a passing waitress.

“Hey! More meat and booze!”

“That’s not your money…”

“I told you, I’ll pay you back double!”

Really…? Even if you do, I can’t take it back to Japan.

“Sorry, sir. We’ve got plenty of booze, but meat’s limited to one order per person.”

“What!? Why!?”

“Supplies aren’t as plentiful as they used to be. We’ve got lots of nuts, though.”

“Huh? If you’re desperate for meat, there’s always magical beast meat. Plenty of hunters around the capital.”

When I first arrived in this world, I ran into Aria and her crew. They hunted magical beasts for cash. If that meat’s edible, there should be a decent supply…

“Sure, there’s some magical beast meat, but it’s tough and gamey. Takes a lot of prep to serve, including some special herbs. Problem is, those herbs aren’t making it to the capital much anymore. You didn’t know that?”

“…Got it. Just booze, then.”

“Coming right up!”

Yikes… The civil war’s starting to mess with logistics, huh? The capital’s a huge city, so it’s not like every shop relies on a single supply route.

The capital won’t dry up anytime soon, and they’ll probably find alternate routes eventually.

But if a city this big is feeling the pinch, the rebels might be gaining the upper hand.

Sipping the freshly delivered booze, we kept chatting.

“Speaking of, didn’t some big-shot noble defect to the rebels? That’s probably causing this, right?”

“Probably. Ugh, what a shitty world! Can’t we just sleep, bang chicks, drink, and call it a life…?”

“I feel you…!”

I mean, I’m pretty close to that already! But now I’m tied up with Tényō Development, playing escort to Minato during the day. Compared to my old freewheeling days, I’m way more tied down.

Not that I’m complaining about the pay or work—it’s better than my old job.

“I hear there’s a bunch of pro-rebel folks in the capital. What’s your take, Touya?”

“Me? I don’t wanna get mixed up in politics, but if I had to pick, I’m with the empire.”

“Oh? Why’s that?”

Because I wanna keep living my fantasy sex life with Erinabel and Filmeria!

…Obviously, I can’t say that. But to keep that life going, the empire can’t afford to lose to the rebels.

“Believe it or not, I’m a Fifteenth Count.”

“No way, for real?”

“Yup. I’m working as a retainer for someone.”

I downed my drink and let the buzz carry my words.

“My master’s a cute girl, you see. To keep this life going, the empire’s gotta win.”

“Pfft, hahaha! Seriously, man!?”