The Fallen Prince’s Pleasure Dungeon: I Won’t Let the Female Adventurers Leave ~ I Was Reincarnated as the Villain in an Eroge, and Even Though I Just Want to Live a Quiet Slow Life, Beautiful Girls Keep Gathering Around Me!?~ - 10-11

Chapter 10: You Never Grow Up, Do You?

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The village girl, who had safely (?) escaped the dungeon, returned to her village without even sleeping, her steps light and effortless. When her father and mother spotted her…

“Oh! Thank goodness, you’re safe!”

“We were so worried! You just went to the neighboring town on an errand, and you didn’t come back at all!”

“I’m sorry, I got lost on the way.”

With her disappearance, the village had turned into a bit of an uproar. The village chief, who had heard of her return, also came over to the house.

“Ohh, you’re back! If you hadn’t returned today, I was about to send a request to some adventurers to search for you.”

He nodded repeatedly, letting out a sigh of relief. The village girl bowed her head.

“I’m sorry for worrying everyone, Village Chief-san.”

“Ah, right,” her mother said. “That boy went out looking for you too, all the way into the night. He came back once, but said he’d go searching again today. Go show him your face and put him at ease.”

That boy. Her childhood friend. As her mother said, she immediately went to the neighboring house, and just as she did, the door swung open from the inside.

“―!? You’re safe!?”

It was him. His eyes widened when he saw her face.

“Ah, it’s not a dream! I’m so glad you’re okay!”

He rushed toward her as if he was about to hug her, but stopped himself just before doing so.

“S-sorry, that kind of thing is still too soon, huh… haha.”

“Y-yeah, I guess.”

Ever since entering adolescence, their distance had always been like this. But that was fine. She didn’t want to break their current relationship, and once they grew up a little more, they would probably come together naturally.

“I heard you searched for me all night. Thank you.”

“That’s obvious. For you, I’d do anything.”

(Ah, I’m so glad I came back. If I had stayed there, in that place…)

(…Stayed there?)

If she had remained trapped in that dark and frightening labyrinth, what would have happened? Yes, she would probably still be there now, having her feet kneaded by that strange device, writhing.

(That felt so good…)

Suddenly, the throbbing from last night returned to both her feet. That massage that felt so good it brought her to tears. She had become so absorbed in it that she forgot even his face. And all while he had been searching for her…

(I let a stranger work my circulation…)

Her chest pounded, and her head began to feel hazy.

(That “Signboard-san” did so much to me… I kept wanting it, over and over…)

Just going barefoot had felt good. When it squeezed firmly, her whole body trembled to the core. That strong motion kneading into the soles of her feet… And that thick liquid had soothed her body all the way to its edges…

“What’s wrong? Your face is red. Are you feeling sick?”

“N-no, it’s not that!”

Her evasive reaction seemed to catch him off guard. Trying to cover it up, the village girl said to him.

“Oh, right! Yesterday…”

She should tell everyone about that dungeon. Even though she made it back safely, it was still a dangerous place. She should report it to the Adventurers’ Guild and have them investigate thoroughly and eliminate the danger. She even clearly remembered the way. It was strange how she had gotten lost before… now she could trace the entire path clearly even in her memory. She could go there anytime.

(He said he would do it again next time…)

That person whose face she didn’t even know. The one who had taught her an unfathomable kind of pleasure. She didn’t even know if they were male or female, or even human.

(He told me not to talk… Right, breaking a promise would be wrong, wouldn’t it?)

“So what, did something happen while you were lost?”

“N-no!”

She shook her head in a panic.

“A dream… yeah, a dream! I had a weird dream while I was sleeping last night, that’s all!”

“You were sleeping peacefully in that situation? Seriously. You never grow up, do you?”

“…Yeah. Haha…”

She wasn’t a child anymore. That part of her was gone. She now had a secret she couldn’t tell him. A secret she could never tell him, or her family…

“I’m tired today, so I’ll head home.”

“Really? …Ah.”

Now it was his turn to fidget nervously.

“Hey, do you remember that promise I made before? About giving you a shoulder massage when you’re tired from farm work? If you want, I could do it now…”

“I’m sorry.”

Her voice came out quieter than she expected.

“I’m sorry. I think I’m okay for today.”

“I-is that so. Sorry, I know you’re tired.”

Turning her back on him as he looked awkward, she quietly murmured.

“…I’m sorry for becoming this kind of person.”

“Hm? What did you say?”

“No, it’s nothing. See you.”

“Y-yeah. See you tomorrow…”

Listening to his voice behind her, the village girl began to walk away.

(Let’s go home… For today…For now…)

Because… She could go there anytime. She smiled. She smiled so that no one would notice. Her steps were light, endlessly so.

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Chapter 11: Out for a Walk, Out for a Walk♡

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“A walk, a walk ♡ A walk with Alto-sama ♡”

Today, I was taking a stroll through the dungeon with Medi. At her persistent request, we were walking around here and there with our hands entwined. I wasn’t just playing around, though. I was also working. I was primarily making the rounds through the upper floors, checking the areas where invaders would first pass through.

Since I could see anywhere using the monitors, there was no actual need to walk around, but confirming the site in person was important. Besides, walking with Medi was fun.

Upon reaching the entrance and exit of the dungeon, I muttered.

“If only I could just block this off.”

“? Then, we can’t go outside.”

“We’d manage for food somehow. More importantly, it’s more vital that humans don’t come in.”

“Does Alto-sama not want to go outside?”

“Well, yeah. Or rather, I don’t want to see humans!”

I clenched my right fist.

“While I was royalty, it was nothing but muddy power struggles! And while I was on the run, a bounty was put on my head, so I ended up with my life being targeted by local villagers and bandits alike!”

“Ohh.”

“That’s why I don’t want anything to do with humans.”

I wanted to make cases like that klutzy village girl—to whom I had accidentally promised a return visit—the exception. …No, really, I wanted that to be the end of it.

“Then Medi will stand here!”

“Hmm?”

“Stop the humans here!”

As she spoke, Medi let go of my hand and struck a bold, defiant pose at the entrance.

“I will protect Alto-sama!”

“Medi… You’ve grown up so much…”

I basked in that slightly fatherly feeling for a moment.

“Thank you. But, you know, that would cause a stir in its own right.”

“?”

Medi was currently in her human form. She had a fluffy short haircut and sparkling eyes. Plump cheeks and adorable lips. Despite her short stature, she had large breasts and a dazzling miniskirt that showed off her thighs. She had the vibe of an innocent, “busty loli” beautiful girl, but the lines from her waist to her hips and legs retained the sensuality of her time as a Medusa. She was a girl who seemed to embody both innocence and demonic charm.

However, a certain magical power dwelled within those golden eyes. If Medi were to act as the “gatekeeper” here, she would undoubtedly turn any visiting humans into stone statues without a second thought. To be honest, I didn’t care what happened to the humans, but something like that would become a rumor in no time.

『A cave where a Medusa stands in the way.』

Something like that would become a top priority for subjugation.

“We have to pretend this is a more harmless dungeon. No, it’s best if they don’t even think it’s a dungeon at all.”

The space just inside the entrance was like a cramped cavern. From there, the path split into two and continued deeper inside, but…

“Blocking this off is the quickest way.”

I used 《Create》 to make a rock wall, sealing the two passages.

“Ohh! Can’t get out, can’t get in!”

This way, any human coming from the outside would think this was just an ordinary cave.

“Though I have to let the village girl in.”

That girl already knew the interior and was captivated by it. If I kept the passages sealed, even she wouldn’t be able to enter… but if I did that, what would she do? She might make a fuss, saying that there was actually a dungeon here. That would be a pain.

“I guess I’ll just sneak her in and keep her satisfied.”

“Prey, prey!”

“O-oh. Prey… That’s a bit violent.”

As expected of a monster.

“As far as first aid goes, this is about it.”

“Isn’t it perfect?”

“It’s not. No matter how much I physically block the passages, I can’t seal off the miasma. If someone catches wind of that, there will be people who try to break through the walls to get inside.”

I couldn’t stop that part. I had to think of a way to drive them back.

“…I should also increase the number of members who can move in my stead.”

Medi was a good girl, but for the reason I mentioned earlier, I couldn’t let her appear in front of people. The other monsters would move if I ordered them to, but I still wanted to avoid letting them be seen by human eyes. In that case, the quickest way was to change a monster’s appearance using Character Creation.

“If I’m doing it, it should be a female… Wait, I don’t mean it in that way!?”

“?”

Medi hadn’t said anything, but excuses were already flying out of my mouth.

“No, look! I mean, girls are better anyway, but if Medi is going to live with them, another woman would be better, right?”

(I-It’s not like I particularly want to be surrounded by a bunch of monster girls or anything, okay!?!?)

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