Vol 2 Chapter 65 – Support【Vol 2 – The Condemned Knight Edition】

What a wonderful experience…

I let out a breath as I watched Eleonora-san, tears streaming down her face while wearing a captivating smile.

The Knight of Judgment… she lived up to that name with an intimidating presence and combat ability that made you want to cower just from facing her.

I got completely pummeled. Hehe…

I’ve been lynched by goblins and torn apart by ogres before, but have I ever been this thoroughly beaten by a single opponent in hand-to-hand combat?

And the means? Damage from fists clad in massive gauntlets.

I’ve tasted various kinds of pain, but the opportunity to be pummeled by a woman’s fists is rarely obtained.

And today, having learned of that pleasure… it was magnificent.

I couldn’t accept that I could only experience this sensation today.

As a result of negotiations, I’ve secured the right to receive Eleonora-san’s violence exclusively and continuously from now on.

Heh… this is the best…

But Eleonora-san… to think she’d be someone at the polar opposite position from me…

If I’m a hardcore masochist, she’s a hardcore sadist. Truly, there couldn’t be a better fetish partner.

However, I must be careful—while I’ve completely accepted and enjoy this fetish, Eleonora-san does not.

She’s suffering from her fetish. I should help her cure it.

And if I get beaten up in the process, well, that’s necessary. Yes.

As I was thinking such things, my arm was suddenly pulled.

“…Are you really okay with this, Erik?”

The one who pulled my arm was Miriam.

She looked at me with a face full of concern.

“Really okay” must refer to me shouldering Eleonora-san’s sadistic tendencies alone.

Well, a normal person couldn’t handle it.

Her powerful strikes with those sturdy gauntlets pack enough force to send me to heaven—literally.

I don’t think an ordinary person could withstand even a week of that violence which has beaten many criminals to death.

However…

“It’s fine, Miriam.”

I’m special.

For me, who has been relentlessly pursuing the path of masochism, what would be a death sentence for ordinary people is nothing but a reward.

To monopolize Eleonora-san’s overwhelming violence… isn’t that exactly what I wish for?

And the fact that I can monopolize it makes me unbearably happy.

“However, I need your strength. Will you please help me?”

“…That’s kind of unfair.”

Miriam puffed out her cheeks, staring at me while slightly flushed.

Her kindness and healing magic are absolutely essential elements for me.

Without Miriam, I couldn’t continue to withstand Eleonora-san’s sadism.

“I’m sorry. If I could borrow Miriam-san’s assistance, it would be very reassuring for me as well.”

“Eleonora-san…”

The one who addressed her awkwardly was Eleonora-san, who had just thoroughly pummeled me moments ago.

She’d already removed her weapon gauntlets, and furthermore, she’d taken off the imposing full-body armor she normally wouldn’t remove in public.

Miriam’s expression as she looked at her was also complicated.

If this were before Eleonora-san revealed her true nature, Miriam’s evaluation of her would probably have been extremely high.

After all, despite being nobility, she ran around the capital for the sake of the common people, and she valued us—people often looked down upon by nobles.

But her true nature? A hardcore sadist, my perfect counterpart.

Since Miriam is kindhearted, she probably feels anger toward Eleonora-san for pummeling me.

However, it’s difficult to say she wasn’t doing it from her heart… but the fact that she was trying to stop herself is true, so Miriam probably can’t bring herself to be fully angry.

Well, some people would be normally angry, but Miriam is a quiet yet kind girl.

She probably considers Eleonora-san’s feelings too.

“…Honestly, I have thoughts about this. But since Erik has forgiven you, I won’t say anything more.”

“…I see. Thank you.”

It seems Miriam has accepted Eleonora-san as well.

That said, she apparently can’t be as friendly as before knowing her true nature, but at least they seem more compatible than Debora.

…The poor compatibility between Debora and Miriam really stands out.

Well, I welcome it since they fight and I can stand between them.

Debora’s explosions are delicious.

“But Erik-san, are you really alright? I seriously punched you with the intent to kill…”

Eleonora-san looked at me with concern.

She’s completely different from when she was smiling while beating me earlier.

Her nature must be kind after all. Though her fetish is dangerous.

“Yes, I’m fine. Miriam healed me, after all.”

I puffed out my chest.

My external injuries are already gone. Miriam’s healing magic is impressive as always.

However…

“Oh my…”

My legs wobbled.

While Miriam’s healing magic can cure external injuries, it can’t restore stamina.

The stamina I exhausted being pummeled by Eleonora-san remains depleted.

Heh… falling face-first to the ground without breaking my fall might be quite elegant too.

Thinking that as I was about to land nose-first on the hard ground…

“…?”

Instead of the hard ground’s texture and pain, my face landed with a squish on something soft.

Oh? What’s this…?

Not just my nose but my entire face felt softness, and furthermore, heartwarming warmth…

C-could this be…!

I quickly looked up to see Eleonora-san with a troubled expression.

I’d apparently plunged face-first into Eleonora-san’s ample bosom.

…However, the distance between us had been fairly far.

Which means Eleonora-san tried to catch me.

She should have been wearing that imposing armor, but she’d removed that too.

“…!?”

I could sense Miriam’s shock, but with my face buried in Eleonora-san’s chest, I couldn’t see her.

But isn’t this a situation where I’d receive an angry slap!?

I’m so happy!

A slap with Eleonora-san’s tremendous strength… might my neck not snap?

As I waited excitedly for the slap…

“Honestly… please don’t overdo it so much.”

“…!?”

Rather than slap me or even push me away, Eleonora-san gently embraced me.

She cradled my head, pressing it into her chest until I couldn’t breathe…!

I-I see, death by suffocation… Hehe, this might be better than a slap since it’s more agonizing.

However, since there was no sadistic tint to this, is this Eleonora-san’s kindness?

“You’re going to have to keep shouldering my sadism from now on…”

I suddenly looked up to see that gentle expression gone, replaced by a murky, sadistic smile.

…I find this side more attractive, personally.

Heh… bring it on. Let me get pummeled.

As I was about to grin at Eleonora-san’s desire-laden seductive smile…

“Wh-what are you doing…!”

“Oops.”

This time, Miriam pulled me away.

She cradled my head preciously against her chest.

Ho-oh, while Miriam doesn’t match Eleonora-san, she’s quite soft too.

However, what I seek isn’t this softness and warmth, but something hard and cold…

“‘What,’ you ask… I was simply supporting Erik-san who was about to collapse.”

“Th-then there was no need to cradle Erik’s head, was there?”

“That’s…”

Eleonora-san smiled faintly with mischief.

“Because he’s someone who will walk alongside me from now on.”

“…I still don’t like you!!”

I wish they’d get along…