Chapter 6 – Let’s Do an Inspection of the Fief after a long Time

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Imperial Calendar, Year 260 – Moon of the Pearl

Haah, that was a blast. And don’t ask me what since you know very well ―― my fluffy life of fun and giggling with the new lover, werewolfgirl Luminas.

At this point, I don’t even know where to start when talking about how incredible it was. Starting with Malida, Lichere, Irena, and Liese…

If I go any further, it’ll become way too adult, so I’ll omit the details. But, let me tell you at least this much: Fluff rocks!

I mean, seriously, it’s way too awesome. Tails and beast ears are the best. And beginning with Malida, her lovers and I did all sorts of perverted stuff. But, that’s confidential information limited to our bedroom.

Even so, I must admit I lead such a fulfilling night life that I’d love to praise my back for holding out so well. But, because the work in the daytime stagnates in proportion to our nightly activity, I must do my best with work.

When I entered the office in order to carry out governmental work, I was greeted by Irena who had already started.

“Albert-sama, today’s schedule starts with an inspection of the construction work for the Wess’s river embankment. The Wess feeds the Weser River with water. On that occasion, you will have a discussion with Sir Laymore. Next, you will move on to inspect the pioneer village of Alexa’s refugees. You will have a communal discussion with the villagers over here as well, so please do your best.”

“It sounds like my schedule for today is packed.”

“Alright, I got all the preparations done! We talked about me coming along as well. We’re going to quickly wrap up the whole thing.”

“I shall come along as guard as well, so please take care of me.”

“I’ll also tag along to learn how to do such things,” Liese declared.

The ones participating in the inspections had finished their preparations to go out in their own rooms.

“Malida-sama, today we’re going to meet with the residents of the fief, so please mind your manners.”

“I always mind my manners!”

“Ah, I see, I see.”

I gently caressed Malida’s head.

“Gaaah!!! Don’t treat me like a little child!!!”

“Sure, sure. If you behave like a good girl, Albert-sama will give you a reward, so please cheer up.”

Hearing Lichere who had shown up last, Malida grinned broadly.

“A reward! In that case I’ll be a goog girl, yep!”

My wife sure is adorable for being lured in so easily by the prospect of a reward. I think that childishness of her is one of the reasons why everyone likes Malida.

“Okay, we shall be off then, so let us go to the carriage.”

Prompted by Irena, we got onto the carriage and headed over to the nearby construction site.

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The source of the large Weser River was used for the moat of Castle Ashley, but that river was called Wess. As might be expected of a source for a large river, it carried a lot of water and at the same time of it spreading clean water from the mountains throughout our fief, it also fed the territory with rich mountain nourishment, giving the land its fertility.

Whenever the Wess overflowed, the fief, which mostly consisted of plains, would be flooded, causing serious damage and devastating fields.. Because of that, the fief’s population would hold a festival to thank the lord of the river every year, trying to make sure that he wouldn’t become angry.

The information gathered among the residents told me that the point where the Wess joined into the Weser would become a flooding spot every year. The embankment construction, which was currently underway, was supposed to reinforce the bank around that flooding point.

However, because it was possible that the bank would breach with just that, like it has done up until now, we dug water channels towards the area with the new pioneer village, changing the amount of water that would be present at the merger point of the two rivers.

I received reports that the possibility of the Wess overflowing and causing a lot of damage by flooding would be reduced, if we dug water channels towards the pioneer village. Besides, if we open up those water channels, it’d be possible to provide water to the village which is currently reclaiming new farm fields.

Because those are new water ways, they won’t trigger any conflicts over water with existing villages either.

For this reason, I deployed slaves and prisoners of war to advance the water channel and embankment constructions at a quick pace.

“Hmm, it’s all filthy men.”

Malida obviously looked disinterested while surveying the site after getting off the carriage. Naturally, there were no young girls at the construction site around us.

“Those are the remnants of the formerly defeated army and the folks you arrested in the Alcor fief, Malida-sama. Currently we feed them enough so that they don’t die while having them build water channels and embankments for us.”

“Our retainers would have ended up like these guys as well, if I had made a wrong call, huh?”

Liese sighed while looking at the former soldiers of Alexa who were sweating hard while doing hard, physical labor.

If Liese hadn’t met Malida and I as a prisoner, she’d have been executed and the retainers of the Alcor family would likely be slaving here around now.

“It’s all fine as long as you strive hard in your work as my lover, Liese-tan. Nnh, smooch, smooch.”

Malida showered Liese’s face with a storm of kisses.

“Malida-sama, Albert is watching, so… Ah.”

“I’ve promised Albert that I’ll lend you to him, but I’m free to do with you as I like, too. Look, Luminas-tan wants to smooch you as well, Liese-tan.”

“Ah, yes. Liese-sama, please excuse me.”

Looking embarrassed, Luminas kissed Liese’s cheek while being hugged.

“Luminas-chan, t-thank you.”

Liese has a thing for lesbian love too, so she gets bashful whenever she’s kissed by a cute girl.

“Nnhn! Malida-sama, if you cut loose too much, I will double your work when we get back to the castle later.”

“Lichere, you always tease me like this right away. I’m just enjoying myself with two of my lovers.”

While hugging both beautiful girls, Malida was kissing their faces and at the same time fondling their boobs. If the one doing this were to be a male lord, he’d have doubtlessly been labeled as corrupt noble at once. But, with Malida being a woman serving as cover, the residents didn’t think of her as corrupt, albeit fearing her.

“Nnhg! Don’t forget that Luminas-chan has been employed as guard captain, Irena-san as civil official, and I as court lady. Moreover, Liese-sama is the lord of our protectorate.”

“I know that. Liese-tan, Luminas-tan, we’ll stop here since Lichere is angry.”

Liese and Luminas separated from Malida with their faces red.

To be honest, it’d have been fine for them to continue a bit longer. But oh well, too bad.

“Albert-sama, the residents are watching, so you shape us as well.”

“I know. Okay, let us continue with the inspection.”

Given that I got scolded by Irena, I switched back to my work mode.

Blended among the prisoners who were digging a water channel while swinging their hoes, were young oni who had been dispatched in the name of training. Physical labor is perfect for training your body, so the thralls and warriors, who were off-duty right now, were using their swords as hoes, digging up the ground.

Of course they were getting paid for this since they were working. As such this also served as part-time job to earn some cash for buying expensive weapons and armor.

It looked like the oni, who excelled in digging trenches and stuff during wars, were doing a lot more work than the prisoners. The oni quickly filled sandbags with the soil they dug up and the prisoners carried those bags to the embankment construction site.

Because the oni will be happy as long we call public works as practice for trench building during wars, I think they’ll keep actively mobilizing their muscles for physical work.

“Oh, thank you kindly for visiting, Malida-sama, Albert-dono.”

A plump, middle-aged man addressed us during the inspection. He was the one who had proposed the embankment construction to us. His name was Raymore. He had been born into the head family of 『Mole Claws』, a carpenter group who had been handling infrastructure projects for generations instead of the Erwin family which had been neglecting the territorial governing for many decades. Known for being able to carry out his work proficiently, he enjoyed a deep trust by the village chiefs.

Raymore approached us while wiping the sweat off his forehead. He himself had apparently assisted in digging the water channel, seeing how he was holding a hoe. I exercised my power in order to get a read on Raymore’s abilities.

Name: Raymore
Age: 51
Gender: Male
Race: Human

Valor: 21
Leadership: 65
Intelligence: 51
Domestic Affairs: 69
Charm: 61

Status: Boss of the Carpenter Group 『Mole Claws』

As might be expected of the boss of a bigger group, his Leadership and Charm were high. And it looks like he’s knowledgeable with Domestic Affairs as well.

Oni are also quite skilled in engineering works, but they don’t have any interest in infrastructure project unrelated to battle. Therefore, I’d definitely love to win Raymore as the one exclusively in charge of the infrastructure for the Erwin family.

“Raymore-dono, thank you for taking the command on the embankment and water channel constructions. Is there anything causing you problems or inconveniences?”

“No, nothing of that sort. Up until now I have been doing this sort of construction myself.”

Raymore was smiling cheerfully, but the things he were saying were quite bitter.

“It pains me to hear of all your past troubles, Raymore-dono.”

“No, no, not at all. Thanks to your assistance, everything from the funds to the materials and personnel has been provided this time. That is a huge help, Albert-dono. The neighboring village chief entreated me to do this construction many times over, but I couldn’t put it into practice due to budget shortcomings.”

The 『Mole Claws』 single-handedly undertook infrastructure improvement requests such as road maintenance and water channel construction. They handled everything from raising funds to providing materials, arranging for workers, and even taking the lead on-site.

Because of that, 『Mole Claws』 was a lot more knowledgeable about the infrastructure in the Ashley fief than the Erwin family.

“It is a big help for you to kindly say so, Raymore-dono. I’m not very knowledgeable about the road maintenance and water channel servicing within the fief.”

I do understand the importance of infrastructure improvements such as urban planning, road construction, flood control, and so on, but as might be expected, I don’t possess the abilities to actually put those into practice. In this regard, Raymore would be capable of filling the parts I’m missing. Because of that, I’ve already been sounding him out so as to get him to serve us as retainer.

“By the way, did you consider the offer I made to you the other day?”

“You mean the story about 『Mole Claws』 becoming a carpenter troupe under employment of the Erwin family, if I’m appointed as retainer…? It’s not a bad story, but…we are no oni, you know?”

Raymore cast a fleeting glance at Malida who stood next to me.

“I don’t mind. If Albert say he wants someone, I will employ them, regardless of their race. Albert has recommended you for being able to do better work than Albert in this particular field, so feel free to serve me without any worries.”

Served upon by Luminas and Liese on either side, Malida was persuading Raymore to become her retainer.

“I have prepared the post of chief construction manager for you, Raymore-dono. Your main job would be projects like urban maintenance, irrigation facilities, flood control, water channel digging, and road maintenance. All task you have already been doing with 『Mole Claws』. You would be able to offer new projects after receiving petitions and if they get acknowledged, the budget, materials, and personnel would be entirely provided by the Erwin family.”

I’m planning to take in 『Mole Claws』, which already has a decent structure in place, and integrate them into my Domestic Administration team under my patronage as construction unit for infrastructure projects.

“If I become chief construction manager…would you be my direct boss, Albert-dono?”

“Yes. I possess the authority to decide on budget allocations as governor, making me your direct superior.”

Even Raymore felt uneasy about having Malida, who had always neglected domestic affairs, as his direct superior, so I assured him that I’d be his boss.

“Very well. The 『Mole Claws』 shall work as carpenter troupe under the Erwin family from now on.”

Raymore bowed at Malida and me.

As governor I had started to become well-known in the fief for recruiting talented personnel for the domestic affairs, and the people, who had been shouldering the domestic affairs as representatives of autonomous organizations, slowly but steadily joined me as civil officials.

Raymore was also close to Irena’s father Reinbell and since Reinbell told him about my exploits in regards to the domestic administration, he apparently went along with my invitation.

Thanks to the Erwin family having neglected governing for so long, the fief was needlessly self-reliant and you could find excellent personnel all over the place. Because of that, actively ushering in all that personnel and assigning them to domestic administration would prevent rebellions and since they knew the work, it was also efficient.

The construction skills owned by Raymore, our newest retainer, will likely exhibit themselves in territorial infrastructure projects spearheaded by the Erwin family.

“For the time being, you will be appointed to the position of servant leader, Raymore. But, once you carry out the water channel and embankment construction to my pleasure, I shall promote you to warrior leader and grant you land. Strive hard for my sake.”

“Yes, Milady! I am honored. I shall lead this construction to success at all costs.”

I was the one who had recommended Malida to offer Raymore such a reward. As for the reason: although Raymore, who’s managing a carpenter troupe, is a commoner, he’s still the boss leading 『Mole Claws』. 『Mole Claws』 is a big troupe of over 500 carpenters.

Now that he’s become a retainer of the Erwin family, he will need money to keep such a big group of people fed. Therefore, it’d be best to promote him to warrior leader which allows to allot land to him, enabling him to keep the 『Mole Claws』 running.

Of course, we won’t make 『Mole Claws』 fight in wars because they’re carpenters. Their main task will be to construct defense facilities and improve the infrastructure inside the fief. If the succeed in controlling the water and maintaining the roads by using 『Mole Claws』, the fief should develop even further.

“I also look forward to your exploits, Raymore-dono.”

“It is scheduled for the embankment constructions to be completed at the beginning of the next year. As for the water channel, I believe we can open it up in another two months.”

“If the water channel needs around two more months, the reclamation of new land can be sped up a bit more too.”

“Should we go inspect the pioneer village? If you like, I will lead you there.”

We lent the strength of the 『Mole Claws』 for the pioneer villages, which had been constructed at a quick rate at the end of the last year.

“Hmm, I think it will be easier to grasp the current state of the pioneer village with you being present, Raymore-dono, so could we ask you to guide us?”

“As you wish. I will take the lead, so please follow in your carriage.”

After saying so, Raymore called out to a nearby subordinate and got on a wagon for transporting sandbags. We got on our own carriage and followed Raymore’s wagon towards the pioneer village.

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The carriage shook around for a while before the pioneer village came into sight on the other side of the window. After entrusting it to Raymore of 『Mole Claws』, he used the building materials we provided to hurriedly construct a good number of row houses, and dug holes for usage as well, giving the place the proper shape of a village.

The refugees, who had moved into the ruins of the Alkor family’s fortress were skinny, wore filthy rags, and looked like they’d lost all will to live on, but now that they’ve become residents of the pioneer village, their appearance went to a complete change.

“It looks like the refugees have become a lot more energetic. Back when we brought them here, they were almost nothing but bones. Their current state is startlingly different.”

Luise had helped with the procedures to let the refugees immigrate into the Ashley fief and was now surprised after seeing the villagers. Or rather, I was just as surprised.

We have freely provided them with food as the Ashley fief has so much of it that we cannot eat all of it ourselves. Thanks to that, their diet improved significantly and some even recovered their plump figures. At least it looks like everyone has been properly eating.

Once we stepped into the village together with Raymore, the villagers gathered right away.

“Today Malida-sama, the head of the Erwin family, and Albert-sama, her governor, have come to inspect the village.”

Hearing Raymore’s announcement, the villagers immediately knelt down on the ground.

“Did we do something bad for Her Excellency to come here in person?”

“They’re not thinking that we’re just eating their food without doing any proper work, are they?”

“Maybe. We received many things because we were allowed to, but if you ask me if we worked in proportion to that…”

The villagers were whispering among each other while shocked by Malida, the lord, suddenly having shown up for an inspection. The man in charge of mediating in the village stepped out in front of Malida, went down on his knees, and lowered his head, rubbing his forehead against the ground.

“It is a great honor to have you visit us, Malida-sama, Albert-sama. We have used the half year since then to turn this place into something you could call a village thanks to Raymore-dono’s help and the materials you kindly provided for us. We were able to complete row houses, granting the villagers a place to sleep. They are already working hard on reclaiming the land to cultivate fields. All of this is owed to your written pledge to give the farmland to those who reclaimed it, and exempt them from taxation for three years, Malida-sama.”

“This time we simply visited to make sure whether everyone was doing well. I’ve heard from Albert that the villagers here are working well. And seeing how you built this village within half a year, I can tell that it is the truth. Well done. You have my praise.”

Malida looked at the state of the village. Once she praised them, the villagers started to rejoice while crying tears of joy.

“We got praised by Malida-sama! The lord has praised strangers like us!”

“For us to be praised by Malida-sama who saved us from that wretched, terrible situation… I must put even more effort into my work!”

The villagers were extremely thankful of Malida who not only saved them from a life-threatening, tragic situation, but also provided them with everything they needed for life.

“We have heard from Raymore-dono that the water channel will be done in two more months. We will strive hard on reclaiming the land and create many farm fields for next year.”

“Mmh, do your best at reclaiming the land while taking care of your bodies. If you should lack anything, inform Raymore at once. If you do, Albert will be able to prepare it for you.”

Malida tapped the shoulder of the village’s mediator who was still rubbing his head on the ground.

“Yes, Milady! We shall work hard to repay all of your kind support.”

If they’re this thankful, I doubt any of the people here will try to betray the Erwin family. Now they just need to proceed with the reclamation and store riches, and eventually they should grow into nice taxpayers.

By the way, no complaints could be heard among the fief’s population, even when we provided assistance funds to the pioneer village of the refugees. If we backed outsiders so generously in any normal fief, it’d have started a long chain of troubles.

Personally I had expected that at least some of the old residents might grumble about this, but thanks to the abolition of the oni’s irregular tax collections and the support system set up in all fields as part of measures for increasing the population, the residents seemed quite satisfied about having lost quite a bit of burden.

Besides, because this was a land prospering from trade to begin with, the local attitude of not rejecting foreigners outright also had an influence on this.

Based on those aspects, the pioneer village was accepted by the residents without any problems occurring. Once we open the new water ways, outsiders will steadily immigrate into this territory and the number of pioneer villages will grow even further. I’d like to believe that this will lead to a growth of the population in the Ashley fief.

People are a precious resource in this world. A power that gathers many people thanks to its abundant money and food can rule this world.

Fortunately, the Ashley and Slat fiefs both own a lot of undeveloped flatland. Once the number of people increases, we will be able to increase the food production significantly. As such I intend to keep gathering residents from places that fell into ruin because of the continuous wars.

Convinced that we gained the trust of the villagers, I decided to distribute the goods we brought here from Castle Ashley.

“Today Malida-sama brought a gift for you who have been working so hard at reclaiming the land. Please accept it without any hesitation.”

Upon my signal, our carriage, which had also been transporting the gifts, started to move and came to a halt in front of the villagers.

“It’s nothing more than baked sweets and wine, but please use this to recharge your energy.”

Wine barrels and cloth bags full of baked sweets had been tied to the load carriage. At once Lichere, Irena, Luminas, and Liese began to distribute those to the villagers.

The villagers cheerfully approached the carriage.

“We got a lot of sweeet baked sweets for the children. Come on, hurry up and line up.”

“The wine has been made by the oni, so it’s first-class goods. Even if you dilute it, it’s still great. I love it too.”

“We still have plenty, so please queue up. Thank you for your efforts. We also received a lot from you, so please do not hesitate.”

“We have prepared more than enough for everyone, so no need to hurry or push. Please form orderly lines.”

The distribution of wine and baked sweets could be finished quickly thanks to the villagers also assisting us. And just like that, the whole event turned into a party where everyone sat in a big circle, enjoying the food and drinks.

“I didn’t expect that I’d ever be able to receive so much from a lord. It’s wonderful that I’m alive.”

“For me it’s also the first time to feel so close to my lord. It was correct to have ditched Alexa.”

“That shitty country should just fall apart for all I care.”

The villagers enjoyed the wine while using the baked sweets as a side dish.

“Albert, aren’t there any cute girls around? It’s such a great party and yet it feels so empty around me.”

Malida’s lovers were all busily darting around between the villagers and because of that, Malida had to drink wine all by herself.

“We’re outside, so please restrain yourself.”

As I said so, seven to eight year old girls sat down on Malida’s knees.

“Malida-sama, you eat some sweeties as well. They’re wonderful.”

“You can also have mine. Here.”

“S-Sorry! Our children are being extremely rude! You girls, get down from there. Hurry!”

The mother of the children ran up to Malida with a pale face.

“It’s fine. Don’t worry about it. I was looking for some company anyway. Let me take you girls up on your offer of baked sweets.”

Malida stuffed her cheeks with the sweets offered to her by the girls on her knees.

“Malida-sama, I love you~!”

“Me too~!”

The children clung to Malida while being all smiles.

“It looks like you’re very popular, Malida-sama.”

“Hmm, this in itself isn’t all that bad. What, you’re going to pour me wine as well? Thank you.”

I thought the children were clinging to her, but they had actually grabbed a nearby wine bottle and were now carefully pouring some into Malida’s cup. Malida watched them do this with a gentle expression.

Malida was a scary fighter called Bloody Oni on the battlefield, but it was one of her charms to also have such a kind side. If we have children together, I think Malida will also become motherly just like now.

As I was thinking that, our eyes met.

“Hmm? Is there something stuck to my face?”

“There’s some crumbs on your mouth, Malida-sama. I’ll eat it.”

A child picked up the baked sweets crumbs at Malida’s chin and ate it.

“Oh, I see. You did a good job then.”

Malida praised the girl while stroking her head.

“Albert… Would it be okay for these children to attend to me as court ladies in the castle?” Malida asked with sparkling eyes.

“Those children? They’re still too young.”

As might be expected, hiring children as Malida’s court ladies would be out of the question. If people learned about us taking young children away from their parents to turn them into court ladies and even make a move on them, the trust we painstakingly built with the villagers here would immediately plummet to the ground.

“We’ll become Malida’s court ladies~”

“Yeah, I want to become a court lady~”

The innocent girls started to talk about becoming Malida’s court ladies.

“They themselves are requesting this as well.”

Yes, but don’t look at me with sparkling eyes, okay? Children are a no go!

“If we allow our children to come to the castle as court ladies, it might be possible for them to find good partners, if everything goes well, right?”

“That’s right. Being my court lady should lead to a good fate.”

Their mother started to hold interest in the career of her children.

Stop! This is a no! No! Children are out of the question!

“They’re still much too young, so I think it would be too hard on them to serve as court ladies. R-Right, Lichere?”

I sought Lichere’s help while she was busily working nearby.

“It is as Albert-sama says. I don’t think they would be able to endure the work of a maid at this tender age.”

Hearing Lichere’s words, mother and children looked clearly disappointed.

If they were around ten years older, we could employ them as court ladies without a problem, if they wished for it, but right now they’re very young, so it’s impossible to permit them to work for us.

“In that case, if you still feel like becoming my court ladies in ten years, visit me at the castle while holding this. At such a time I’ll definitely hire you as court ladies. Oni never lie.”

Malida made the children hold onto the necklace she’d been wearing.

“Is that true?”

“Really?”

“Yeah, I promise. Make sure to eat properly and grow up nicely until then.”

“”Okiii!”

The children were delighted that they received a necklace and got permission to work as court ladies in the future.

“This won’t pose any problems, right?”

“Yeah, if they become court ladies by their own choice in ten years, it won’t pose a problem.”

I went along with Malida’s offer. In ten years this pioneer village will have likely become an integral part of this region and the children will have grown into adults.

“In that case, I ask you to make sure that the pioneer village receives an even stronger support from us. It now houses my precious court ladies after all.”

Malida is very fussy about what she likes and dislikes, but she’s extremely fond of those who have become part of her circle, so she seems to be fully intent on granting privileges to this pioneer village with the children who promised to become her court ladies.

“As you command. We will continue to support them so that the villagers won’t feel any needs.”

Having listened to the whole chain of conversations thus far, the villagers were now rejoicing with tears in their eyes.

“I’m deeply impressed by Malida-sama’s great character of hiring even the children of former refugees as her court ladies!”

Hearing those words, I felt relieved that I somehow managed to turn this into a moving tale.

The party continued for a while and when sunset came close, it was about time for us to head back home.

“Okay, Malida-sama, let us soon return to the castle.”

“Mmh, today I was able to drink sweet wine. I count on you for the time when I visit to carry out another inspection.”

“Yes, Milady! As you command!”

The mediator guy prostrated himself in front of Malida while the villagers all bowed their heads deeply.

I think I can label this whole inspection event as a job well done by Malida this time. I might not have been able to win the hearts and minds of the villagers to such an extent.

We got on our carriage and headed back to Castle Ashley while being seen off by the villagers.

■

Malida hadn’t been able to release her pent-up desires during the party and because of that she had Liese and Luminas sit down on either side of her and went full throttle on the sexual harassment on the way back home.

“Albert, I behaved myself well, so I request a reward.”

“Malida-onee-sama, are you unhappy with me alone?”

“Liese-tan!? You love me to such an extent? Nhnn~ I love you too.”

Malida showered Liese with a barrage of kisses.

Malida-sama, I’m here as well. Though I doubt I can sufficiently serve as a reward.”

Luminas panted while having her chest fondled.

“That’s not what I meant. Being able to smooch you two a lot makes me very happy. But, it’s not that. I’m looking for soothing, a lot of soothing.”

“Very well. Then allow me to provide you with soothing, Malida-sama.”

Lichere started to persistently lick Malida’s ear while sitting on her knee.

“Hauunn! Stop! Lichere, you’re too intense. You were just as strict on me during the two months without Albert, too!”

Malida’s body kept twitching with her cheeks red due to Lichere’s teasing.

“Hoh, I hear about this for the first time. I have told Lichere to properly watch you, Malida-sama, so that you wouldn’t try to skip your work.”

“I-I haven’t skipped work. Rather, I have done my work very dutifully!”

I looked at Lichere to make sure whether Malida was saying the truth.

“She has certainly done her job. While throwing extreme tantrums all the while.”

People aren’t cut out for everything, so we’re having Malida, who is a combat fanatic as ruler, carry out the bare minimum of work she must do. I mean, it’s not like I want to see Malida being troubled or anything like that.

Sorry, that was a lie. I love to look at Malida’s cute face when she’s slightly troubled.

However, at present there’s no one who could do the family head’s work for her. The only path she has available to get away from the governmental work she hates so much is to have a child with me, yield the family headship to that child, and assign me as proxy family head for the reason of the child still being too young.

“Malida-sama, if you hate your governmental duties so much, you have no choice but to work hard on making children wit――”

“I’ve been doing just that every night. Because of that, I plan to strive hard tonight as well! I don’t want to continue holding the stiff family headship. Knock me up quickly.”

With her body repeatedly trembling from Lichere’s licking, Malida glanced my way, her eyes being bewitchingly moist.

Going by her words just now, I guess tonight will be an all-nighter as well. I feel like I have to work harder on this.

“As you wish. I will do my utmost.”

“Albert, you must knock me up as well, so do your best.”

Next to Malida, Liese looked at me with the same bewitchingly moist eyes. And I definitely planned to use all my strength to answer this proactive approach by the two female family heads.

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