It's not funny. You think I'm going to give it to you?　Don't you think it's a bit presumptuous of you to start with?　You're the one who helped me, and now you're begging me for something. Don't you feel indebted to me?

　When Hercule said this, Cecilia tilted her head.

　Justice has no righteousness, no mercy, no compassion. There is only interest. Isn't it you who taught us that?
　"......

　Hercule once asked, "Why do you lie and use sophistry in politics, Lord Hercule?　Isn't there a contradiction between the Council of Aletheia and the Edict of Aletheia?　In addition to that, Your Majesty often says many other things that contradict each other, don't you? I remembered that I responded in such a way when someone said to me, "I don't think so.
　In politics, morality doesn't matter as long as it works!　I think I said something like that.

　But there is such a thing as trust. But there is such a thing as trust. I helped you, ......, and in return, I should help you change the currency, don't you think?　I don't know if you'll cooperate with me after I give you the ordination in the first place. I don't want to be overcharged. Yes, it's a matter of trust.

　When Hercule said that, Cecilia nodded widely.

　That's true, isn't it?
　Isn't that right?
　If I had asked for your help in advance and promised you political cooperation in return.

　Hercule frowns.

　I never asked you for help, did I?

　He was locked up and could not even ask for help.
　It was only natural.
　It is true that Cecilia did not ask Hercule to help her.
　She may have been thinking it in her heart, but it was none of Hercule's business.

　"So you could have gotten out of that situation on your own?

　No, I couldn't. But ...... it was His Majesty's circumstances that saved me. I made no promises at the time. Don't you think it's wrong to give bread unconditionally to a starving man and then, after a while, force him to work to repay the favor you gave him?

　Hercule was impressed by the fact that he had the audacity to say that.

　Don't you think that the person who has been helped should help the person who has been helped as much as possible when they are in need?
　"Yes, I do. ...... I feel very ungrateful to you. But I can't afford it either. As you can see, I have very little power or wealth.

　Cecilia said and raised her hands.
　Cecilia held up her hands to show that she was so weak that she could only wear shabby clothes.

　If you accept my proposal, I promise you my full cooperation. Yes, this is definitely an act of asking for help from me and promising something in return. I swear by God, I promise you.

　Cecilia affirmed.
　As long as she said "I swear by God," Cecilia would not go back on her promise.
　Hercule knows very well that Cecilia is a pious girl.

　But ......

　I'm not sure what to make of that. Do you think High Priestess Medium can provide me with a reward worthy of ordination?

　Hercule said sarcastically, and Cecilia chuckled.
　Hercule frowns.

　Cecilia chuckles, and Hercule frowns, "You are mistaken, Hercule. I was referring to ordination. I'm not asking you to give me all of it. In the first place, it's not in my power to control everything in the church right now.

　Hercule's reaction was just as Cecilia had expected, it was as if he was delivering a prepared speech.

　Hercule became increasingly unhappy.
　Seeing this, Cecilia smiled happily.

　She seemed to be truly enjoying the fact that she was able to manipulate Hercule and take control of the conversation.

　It's easy to see why Hercule's ordination is such a problem in the first place. It's because it's a breeding ground for clergy trading. I would like to propose three things.

　Cecilia held up three fingers to Hercule.

　One, ordination will be in the hands of the mediums. Two, the Emperor of Lemuria has the right of first appointment to the priesthood. Three, the qualifications and standards for becoming a priestess are clearly defined and managed by the medium. That's all. What do you think?

　"Right of first refusal?　I'm not sure what to make of this, but I think it's a good idea. ...... Are you asking for nominal ordination rights?　There doesn't seem to be much merit to me in accepting it anyway, does there?

　If you don't like it, that's fine. If you don't want to, that's fine, but then I won't get the credit. I'm too inexperienced to get any real credit without a concession from Hercule. But after that, I promise to cooperate fully with Hercule. All I need to do is to correct the corruption of the clergy, preach the true teachings to the people, and lead those who have gone astray to the right path. I'm not really interested in politics.

　What you call even that (・・・・) is all political activity.

　Hercule pondered.
　Cecilia is basically a good person, and she is very friendly to Hercule.


　He has no desire for power and only cares about the Messiah and his followers.

　He is truly a pure and righteous priest.
　But that doesn't mean he is harmless.

　In other words, if Hercule does something wrong, she will get angry.
　Cecilia is a girl who basically only says what is right.

　She is a logical harassment type of beautiful girl.

　She is the natural enemy of Hercule, who has basically only done bad things and has gotten by with lies, excuses, sophistry, and deception.
　To send salt to her is to risk strangling Hercule himself in the future.

　But it is true that the situation is currently in a state of limbo.
　It also annoys me that Ludwig I of the Kingdom of Frarling is still at his mercy.

　"The right of first appointment means there is a right of second and third appointment. Do you own them?
　I'd be happy to discuss that with Mr. Hercule.
　Hmm, what are the qualifications and standards required to be a priest?
　That's up to you to decide. However, I would like to avoid doing anything that would undermine the power of Hercule as much as possible. I do not wish to see the empire destabilized.

　Hercule thought for a moment and then said ......
　He said.

　"Fine. ...... But you must consult me. I'm not going to accept it unless it's something I can live with. But I will promise to come to the negotiating table.
　Are you sure?　Then let's discuss the details sometime!

　Cecilia said happily.
　It's our first time working together.

　"Yes, Cecilia. Can you come over here for a minute?
　"Yes?　What is it?

　Cecilia stood up and walked over to Hercule, who was sitting across the desk from her.
　Hercule stood up and sat Cecilia down.

　"What's going on?
　'Actually, this room. It's soundproofed for secret meetings.
　The room is soundproofed for clandestine meetings. ...... I'm sure that's an obvious measure.
　And it's locked from the inside.
　...... What's wrong with that?

　Hercule grabbed Cecilia by both shoulders.

　I mean, you can call for help, but no one will come.
　What?　I'm not sure what kind of ...... help you're talking about.

　Hercule forcefully pushed Cecilia down.
　Then he took her lips forcibly.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.

　Then she realized what was being done to her and her face turned bright red.

　What are you doing to me?　No, no, no, I'm a priest!

　What's wrong with that?　What's wrong with that? You said yourself that it's okay for people to think that we have a relationship.　Then I have no problem with it happening.

　Premarital s*x is out of the question!　Don't, don't, don't ...... do it.

　What kind of rapist stops when told to stop?

　Hercule smirked.
　He tied Cecilia's arms and legs with ropes he had taken from somewhere.

　I'm giving you a concession, and you're going to pay for it. You'll pay for this with your body.

　The price is my political cooperation with Lord Hercule .......

　That's the deferred payment part. The advance payment is your body. ...... No, but you've become quite beautiful. I've always thought you were pretty, but now you're really beautiful.

　I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this.
　You are wearing a medium's dress.

　You are wearing a medium's dress, and Seishonagon will be angry with you for not taking it off.

　Please don't! No!　I'll let you off now!
　Her underwear is white. Well, that's to be expected. But I think black would look good too. No one will be able to see you in your underwear, and you won't have any problem wearing expensive ones.

　Ignoring Cecilia's screams, Hercule finished undressing Cecilia.
　There she was, hands and feet bound, half-naked and half-crying, a beautiful girl.

　Hercule salivates.

　"Cecilia, you're really beautiful.
　"Beautiful? ...... That's not the point.

　Hercule covers Cecilia's lips with his own.
　If he does, he can't make any good arguments.
　Perfect.

　"Well, Cecilia, I'll be sure to take your advance. Oh, you can say no if you don't want to.


　No, please don't!
　"All right, all right. You don't like it. ...... Well, I'm not saying stop.

　Hercule is the first ......





　I'll leave the rest to your imagination.







　I haven't been this excited in ...... a long time.

　Hercule puts on his underwear and only his jacket and drinks his wine.
　I'm not sure if I'll be able to do it, but I'm sure I can.

　"Mmmm, mmmm, mmmm, mmmm ......
　"Oh, sorry. I'm sorry, I haven't untied your restraints yet.

　Hercule removes Cecilia's blindfold, then the restraints on her hands and feet. 　
　Cecilia then removed the gag by herself.
　There was a bridge of saliva between the gag and Cecilia's lips.

　"Oh, my God!　I didn't think you were that kind of person.
　I didn't expect Cecilia to be so promiscuous when she was being raped. You were actually expecting it, weren't you?

　"Well, that's because ...... you put a weird potion in the wine!
　I would never do anything to ruin the taste of wine.

　I don't think so.
　I'm sure you're not the only one.

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not using any of Asmodeus' or Cicely's magic.

　"Ugh, ugh ...... I told you to stop, but you did all the things ...... I told you not to do.
　When someone tells you to stop, you usually do. Then don't say it.
　If I didn't tell you, you would have done it!
　Well, sure.

　Cecilia had no free will from the beginning.
　As for Hercule, he was very satisfied because he was able to cover almost all of Cecilia's body even though it was the first time.
　If there was a Cecilia s*xuality Test, Hercule now had the confidence to obtain the first level.

　"Oh ......, I'm soiled .......

　Cecilia began to cry and mourn.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.

　"Wait a minute, you were raped. Isn't that right?
　"...... What are you talking about, rapist?

　Cecilia glared at Hercule as if she was really angry.
　I'm sure you've seen the look on her face before.
　Her angry face is really cute.

　Hercule kissed Cecilia on the cheek and said softly.

　You were raped, so you are a victim. In the Messianic religion, does a person who is raped have to bear the guilt?　
　"No, no, not ......, but .......
　Isn't that right?　Don't worry, you're not guilty. In the first place, I'm an agent of God on earth. ...... Like you, I'm fundamentally pure. And you're still clean.

　Hercule uses messianic theory to persuade Cecilia.

　By the way, did you feel that just now?

　"What are you talking about?

　No, I'm asking if you're the kind of slut who, despite being raped, goes wild, repeatedly loses consciousness, plays with holes not normally used for intercourse, and eventually starts begging for it.

　Well, that's ......

　No, you're not, are you?　It's not like the medium is such a slut that even Succubus (Asmodeus and Citrine) would be turned off by it.

　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on.　I was in ...... pain, and it was painful!

　That's right, yeah, that's right. Exactly!　It's not that I willingly accepted the pleasure, nor did I fall into it. That's what a medium is. You're the model of what a lady should be, aren't you?

　Yes, that's right. ...... Yes, that's right!

　You'll be fine. God is not going to give up on you. And this was necessary for the right faith. As a woman, as a medium, as a saint, you will remain pure and righteous!

　That's right!

　That's what happened.





　Finally, Hercule dressed Cecilia and personally escorted her to the house where she was staying.

　Yes, yes, Cecilia.
　"...... What is it, Master Hercule?
　In three days I want to discuss the matter properly. There are many other things we need to discuss for the future. I'll come to you next.

　Hercule then said with a grin.

　Be sure to find a room suitable for a secret meeting, where no voices can be heard outside.

　When Cecilia was told this, she ......
　I'm not going to be able to do that.

　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. I'll find a room suitable for ...... discussion.





　Soon, their relationship became an open secret in Nova Lemuria, the Lemurian Empire, and the entire world.