A week has passed since we rescued the Indigo (Indigo) Winged Beast (Wyvern).

　By now you can already see the result of this, but the indigo-scaled wyvern survived.

　The wyvern that ate the Jiria Ookus fruit was so sour that it said, "Pugiiii! and screamed like a pig, but soon enough, he was out from under the influence of the manticore's poison.

　Jiria Ooks is amazing. I thought again.


　The wyvern, however, is now building what looks like a nest on the cliff, showing signs of settling in.

　I'd like to say that I took care of it while it was injured, and that I missed it - but it looks different.

　In the first place, if a monster beast misses you just because you treat its injuries, no one will have a hard time with it.

　The wyvern is not pining for you, it's more like it's following you. Like this, like a henchman obeying the boss - or rather, is this a knight obeying the king?

　Anyway, he shows total obedience. It seemed to understand human language to some extent, and it did not disobey my orders.

　When I ordered him to fly on my back, he did so without hesitation - even though he jumped off the cliff and began to glide. I thought I was going to die.

　The wyvern itself was also very difficult to fly because of my unaccustomed backpack, so I wobbled this way and that, and eventually ended up crashing and landing in the woods.

　When you think about it, it's obvious, but a wyvern that has never carried anyone else would never know how to fly without being a burden to the rider. I apologized to the wyvern, embarrassed by my thoughtlessness.


　The Wyvern himself seemed to be ashamed of his mistake, and since then, every time he looked at me, he asked me if I wanted to get in.　Can I give you a ride? It turns its dull eyes to me as if to say, "I'm going to do this. The fact that the wings are flapping around is an indication of his motivation.

　He seems to want a chance to redeem himself, and his earnestness is also knightly.

　I'll make a riding saddle in the future and try again.

　When I get back to Ishqa, I might look into collecting information on dragon knights. How to make a saddle and bridle?

　The dragon knight is the most powerful force in the Canary Kingdom, and the information on them is definitely a military secret, so it's not going to work out that well.



　Therefore, the wyvern riding plan has been stalled, but the rest of the plans have been mostly successful.

　Of course, this was Miroslav.


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　Since I've been here, I've eaten Miroslav's soul four times: morning, afternoon, evening and night. Naturally, he resisted violently at first, but in the past few days, he's started to give me his lips without a riot.

　Needless to say, it wasn't a willingness to do so. His expression is one of disgust and humiliation, and when he's done, he hangs over a barrel of water and rinses his mouth over and over again. Sometimes he would vomit as it was.

　But at least he didn't rebel to my face anymore.



　I didn't say anything in particular to Miroslav. I didn't tie him up in the cave, and I let him do what he wants.

　In addition to mine, there is a tent for Miroslav in the cave, where he can sleep, change clothes, bathe in the hot water, go to the bathroom, and so on, away from my eyes.

　If Miroslav wanted, he could live without looking at me, except when he was eating.

　The reason why I was going to this extent was because I didn't want Miroslav to break down easily.

　After all, she's the daughter of a good family, and she probably wouldn't last ten days living in this cave, unable to wash her face properly and being torture by me every day. That's why I prepared various things for her.


　Of course, being out of my sight means that they can take me by surprise or hide and escape as they please.

　In fact, the first five days or so were moderately busy - well, I crushed them all.

　When I clearly rebelled in that way, I removed the four times a day limit and decided to eat them until they passed out, or even after they passed out. And, incidentally, this is when I reach for something other than my lips.

　By doing so, he teaches them a lesson without saying a word. If you do what I tell you to do, all you have to do is give me your lips," he said.

　The reason I didn't say it verbally was to make them think. The point is that Miroslav himself has to obey voluntarily, not just because I tell him to, and he doesn't want to.

　When the element of "obedience" is added to disgust and repulsion, the taste of the soul also changes.




　There's another thing I've learned as a result of this half-month-long experiment.

　Miroslav seemed to feel pleasure, or something close to it, when he had his soul eaten by me.

　This is probably a kind of protective reaction of the body and mind against being eaten by the soul. And now that I think about it, the brothel girl in the brothel had that kind of reaction.

　It is said that when a vampire sucks the blood of a virgin, the other party gets s*xual pleasure, and it seems to be like that.



　Anyway, as a result of those meals, my level had risen from six to seven. But now that the supply from Miroslav has stabilized, my level would have risen without the Manticore, which is also what I learned from the experiment.

　This was also found in the experiment, but eating a large number of souls at once would take a large amount of time to recover afterwards, which would be inefficient.

　The first five days, then the next five days, and then the next five days after that. The later the soul gained increases. This was in proportion to the degree of Miroslav's obedience.

　Right now, Miroslav was the only provider, but if the number of providers was increased in the future, he would be able to feed on souls more consistently, yet the burden on the women's side would surely be lighter.

　My next target is either Ilaria or Lunamaria, but now, which one should I set my sights on?




　While thinking about this, I look at Miroslav in front of me.

　The red-haired sorcerer was sitting in front of me with a look of obvious disapproval.

　Since he showed up at the appointed time, he had no intention of doing anything unnecessary. I just can't stand the fact that he's dismissed as "just like being bitten by a stray dog" and that he's "indifferent" to me.

　That's why I'm determined to occasionally harass you and incite your hatred for me. Besides, no matter how many pieces of information there was to set up Ilaria and Lunamaria, there wasn't enough information to do so.


'Speaking of which, how come you still don't know the guy?　I thought Lars would have had you in his arms long ago.

''Wha...?　I mean, that's none of your business!

If it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter if you take it away, does it?　I've been crying and begging you not to touch it, but if there's no particular reason, you don't mind if I take it, do you?

Please don't!


　After giving a screeching sound, Miroslav looks down at me wistfully.

　If you don't answer, he seemed to understand that I would really take action after this half month of confinement.


I'm not going to be a mistress or a concubine. Even if it's Lars.

'You mean you won't give your body up until you're married and a wife?


　Incidentally, to briefly describe the marriage system in the Canary Kingdom--


　A slave does not take a wife.

　Commoners get one wife.

　Lower nobility (knights to barons) can get two wives.

　The higher nobility (those with estates above the rank of count) can get three wives.

　The king can get four wives.


　It goes something like this. This is the same in many countries on the continent, including the Ad Astera Empire.

　If there are more than one, they are called first or second wives.

　Women who are not included in this category are called concubines and ladies.

　Miroslav is saying that he does not intend to be held in any position other than as a full wife, even if it is Lars.


'If Lars chooses Ilaria, are you going to step aside as an adult?

Hm!　Lars can get a recommendation to the Knights in not too far. Until I have to prep at the Sauzar Chamber of Commerce if necessary!

I see.


　Even if she were to become a second wife, she would still be a regular wife. Miroslav's pride would be satisfied.

　Perhaps imagining that scene, Miroslav has a melting smile on his face.



　.........Hmm. The way things are going, it's best to refrain from meddling in that sense after all, isn't it?

　Since I'm not interested in Miroslav's virginity in particular, I don't mind that at all.

　Anyway, does this guy really believe that he can return to Lars while protecting his virginity?

　If that's the case, then congratulations are in order.

　As for me, who's going to take everything away in the end and eat the soul tainted by despair, I have to say that. When you openly exposed your face and attacked Miroslav by exposing your abilities, it should be obvious that you don't intend to let him leave safely.

　It's up to Miroslav to dream, but we're not obligated to make it happen.

　If you do what I say, I'll send you back to Ishqa - because I've never once said those words to you.