The Ugly Orc Strikes Back ~ Reincarnated as the Cruel Crown Prince of a Twisted Doujin Eroge with No Happy Endings, But as an Inexperienced Guy, Cruel Play is a Hopeless Challenge, So I'll Give My Best to Break the Flags and Strive for Survival ~ - Chapter 03: The Reality of Being Unable to Do a Single Squat

Chapter 03: The Reality of Being Unable to Do a Single Squat

“Ludwig, did you not like that girl?”

Otto, the Emperor and Ludwig’s father, who had two beautiful women serving him, came all the way to my room and asked with a worried expression.

In the game’s character settings, Otto was portrayed as a ruthless tyrant aiming to conquer the Western countries, but in reality, he was a foolish father who doted on his only son, Ludwig.

“N-No, it’s not like that! A beautiful girl like Ilse is far too good for me!”

“I-I see…”

The Emperor leaned in closer, pleadingly, causing me to recoil in surprise.

Well, Ilse’s family was a fallen aristocracy with the title of viscount in name only, and they were pushed to the brink of ruin without the Emperor’s support. That’s why Ilse had accepted to become my toy, obeying the Emperor’s command for the sake of her family.

If she were to lose the Emperor’s support just because I didn’t like her, all of her determination and feelings would be in vain.

Actually, I wish they wouldn’t burden each character in this sadistic doujin game with such heavy backgrounds. 

In my past life, I didn’t care because I just casually played the game, but now that I’m directly involved, it’s mentally tough.

“It’s fine if Ludwig likes that girl… but let me remind you, don’t take it too seriously. You have someone more suitable for you, after all.”

“Y-Yes…”

I replied, bewildered, but the person I thought was more suitable for me ended up giving me a traumatic experience…

“But it’s good to see some light returning to your expression. I will definitely bring down the hammer upon the Beruga Kingdom and the surrounding countries that subjected you to such suffering. You can look forward to it. And at that time, I will give you ample opportunity for revenge, Ludwig.”

With that, the Emperor smiled and gently patted my head, then left the room with his hands around the waists of the two women.

“Haah…”

Confirming the fading sound of the Emperor’s footsteps, I let out a long sigh

Seriously, isn’t the emperor being way too lenient with his orc-like son? 

Where did the tyrant “Otto von Waldberg,” who shook the world in ‘The Ugly Orcs Strike Back,’ go?

But…

“I’m not Ludwig on the inside, but… it’s still me.”

I thought. It makes me feel guilty, but it’s not entirely my fault, so please forgive me.

However… huh? If that’s the case, where did the original Ludwig’s personality go?

As I pondered over that thought…

“1? Aaahhhhhhh!”

Suddenly, an intense pain surged through my head, and I writhed on the floor.

It hurts, it hurts, it hurts. My head… feels like it’s splitting apart…

“Someone… help…”

My face, already ugly, was now covered in tears, snot, and drool… My body, bloated like a pig, looked utterly disgraceful in the mirror that entered my field of vision.

Ah… Could it be that I’m going to die like this before even entering the main storyline…

As such thoughts crossed my mind, at that moment…

“Your Highness Ludwig!”

I saw Ilse’s worried face…

And then… I lost consciousness.

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“……Huh?”

As I woke up, I found myself looking at an unfamiliar ceiling… No, no, this is my own room.

It seems like I managed to survive without dying.

“!? Your Highness Ludwig!”

“Wah!?”

Suddenly, a beautiful girl—Ilse’s worried face—appeared before me, and I let out a surprised voice. Huh? Why…?

“Um… uh…”

“Thank goodness… you’ve regained consciousness…”

Ilse placed her hand on her chest and showed a sincere expression of relief.

But…

“Um, Ilse-san… Why are you so worried about me?”

Curious, I asked her that question.

To her, I should only be an “ugly orc” who will use her as a toy.

“Well, isn’t that natural? After all, Your Highness is my master…”

“R-right…”

When Ilse called me “master,” I couldn’t help but remember the game.

She always referred to Ludwig as “master” and was a submissive dog.

And… when I lost consciousness, I learned everything.

I learned that Ilse was Ludwig’s partner in losing his virginity.

In other words… Ludwig is still a virgin at this point.

Well, I guess it’s a common trope in isekai light novels, but I never thought that Ludwig’s memories would flood into my head along with the headache.

Moreover, I finally understood the cause of my ugly face and body.

Ludwig, after witnessing Emperor Otto, who treated women as objects… after seeing his own mother being abandoned and dying miserably, his mind became disturbed, leading to what is commonly known as an eating disorder.

Considering the harsh words thrown at him by Sophia, it’s quite pitiful when I think about it.

“Well… for now, I’m fine, so… thank you, Ilse-san.”

“Ah…”

Scratching my head, I awkwardly thanked her.

“Your Highness Ludwig, you are indeed different from the person I had heard about.”

“You think so…?”

“Yes.”

Hmm… I’m really curious about what kind of stories she has heard, but I already know it won’t be a pleasant conversation, so I’ll refrain from asking.

“S-so, since that’s the case, Ilse-san, you don’t have to stay here.”

“Ah… I-I apologize for not allowing you to rest properly by being here. Excuse me.”

Ilse wore a regretful expression, hastily stood up, and deeply bowed.

That’s not what I meant, but explaining it would only complicate things further, so I’ll stay quiet.

“Then, if you’ll excuse me.”

Ilse respectfully bowed and left the room.

“Now then… let’s get started right away.”

I got off the bed and began squatting, something I had never done in my previous life… but.

“T-too… heavy…”

Unable to even lift it once, I fell on my backside, completely exhausted. Hatred welled up within me towards this body that couldn’t even handle a single squat.