EXTRA CHAPTER 5: CHARM OFFENSIVE, PART 1

**Kuro**

As a halfling son of a union between a human and a dwarf, the Prince of Stadtsberg, Giuseppe Uhrian, had contacts between his father’s race (the humans), and the people of his mother (the dwarves). And I find this convenient, since it’s been well-known that the dwarves were isolationists, protective of their trade and craft.

“…”

Well, aside from attracting investment to the realm of the elves, there was another reason for inviting the Lord Uhrian to this place. A more personal one, if you’d ask me.

I mean, look, dwarves were famous for their industry…almost on par, or even superior, with the products of the demons. While I thought these guys were just like that because writers in my world made them that way, there’s a sliver of truth in what they wrote. Dwarven wares were highly-prized, not only in Chersea, but also in Cherwind, and the Demon Republic, and for a good reason: the durability was unearthly, and the designs were so intricate, I bet a simple dwarven cauldron could fetch a high price in my own world.

The only difference between demon wares and those of the dwarves is that the former can mass produce because of their factories, while the latter prefer to do it the ‘traditional’, hand-crafted way…

“…”

And so, we go back to the matter with Prince Uhrian.

“Now that we’ve already inked the agreements between Stadtsberg and the Saint’s Tree,” the dwarf prince downed a single mug of ale before continuing, “I believe we should proceed to the other request you made from me, lad.”

“Wait,” Sir Dane called my attention. “How about the demon lord-president? Are you leaving her out of this?”

“Nope, but I sent her away for now because there’s something His Highness, the Prince Uhrian, and I need to discuss. And Lady Noir shouldn’t hear that…”

“Should we also go?” the chancellor and the bear-man stood and exchanged glances.

I shook my head, “In fact, it’d be nice if you guys will stay around. You’re the closest male friends I have, and…yes, I’m nervous talking about this.”

So, the Calabrian minister and Banu sat on their places on the table once again. Prince Uhrian then asked, “Can you show me what you got there, lad?”

“Yes,” I pulled a rolled paper from the table drawers, while the bear-man and Sir Dane helped me unravel it before the halfling prince. “Can your contacts in Equality help me create these rings I designed?”

“You don’t need to ask me about that, laddie!” the dwarf chuckled. “If you want it, then consider it done! You have my word!”

“Thanks, milord!”

“Don’t mention it! It’s the least I can do for our greatest hero since the Lady Cassandra David! And you shouldn’t pay me as well! I’ll take the burden of paying the craftsmen!”

“I believe I can’t allow that, milord,” I countered. “At least, let me shell out money for these rings. After all, I included my feelings in the designs…”

“Hoh…” Banu inspected the blueprints. “Now that you mention it milord, you really took your time creating individual designs for all of these!”

“Of course,” I proudly admitted.

“What are these rings for?” Sir Dane asked.

“Those are…ahem, my wedding rings. I designed each of those to fit the character of the ladies I love.”

“Finally deciding to settle, eh?” Prince Uhrian commented.

“I did promise my ladies I’d marry them after I solved the issues in this place,” I explained. “Now, I’m just wrapping things up; the next thing I’d like to do is to build a family.”

“Make it a huge one!” Banu grinned, slapping my back once again. “Your bloodline should scatter all over the Four Realms!”

“I-I think we’re getting there…” was all I could say. After all, counting the ladies I’d marry…we could build several soccer clubs with our potential children, complete with coaching and management staff.

“Wow…that’s dedication for you,” the Calabrian chancellor quipped. “Those ladies sure are lucky to have you around, milord!”

I shook my head, “Nah, rather than ‘they’, it is ‘I’ who’s lucky to have their love. I won’t be in my place now if it isn’t for them and their support for my plans. As such, I’ll do my best to be the man worthy of their admiration, as well as give them the happiness they deserve…”

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***Somewhere in the Saint’s Tree Palace…***

For some strange reason, the demon lord-president, Lady Noir Usarved, found herself in an empty place inside the Saint’s Tree Palace. While she was officially a ‘male’ when she stepped into Cherwoods, Kuro still saw through her disguise, thus, he asked her to wait for him and the other officials who came with her in that part of the elvish palace.

“…”

And it’s been a while—no, a really long while—since Kuro disappeared.

“…”

While the Elf Saint’s official residence never paled compared to the Human Saint’s home, Noir couldn’t help but to feel bored. After all, she came to Cherwoods to see Kuro, and that idiot left her there just like that. The more she thought of it, the more she grew impatient.

“Where are you, Greg? How dare you made me wait for this long…?” the demon lord-president muttered under her breath.

“Ah! Your Excellency! What are you doing here?” At that moment, the Lady Hinwe found her, much to both of their surprise. The Elf Saint surely didn’t expect the leader of the demon race to be in her palace, nor the demon lord-president thought of talking to saint that’s been the bane of her people for hundreds of generations.

“Err…uhm, t-the Lord Greg—I-I mean, the Lord Kuro, I was with him.”

“And where is he?”

“That idiot suddenly left me here and talked to his male friends in private.”

“I see…” The Lady Hinwe suddenly fell silent. It was then that Noir noticed a dog beastwoman behind the Elf Saint.

“And she is…?” the demon lord asked.

“Ah, another friend of ours and Kuro,” the Elf Saint introduced Missy to her, as the dog-lady curtsied. “Meet Lady Missy, the owner of the famous Royal Inn of Cherwind.”

“Oh! So, you’re the owner of that great place!” Noir clapped her hands. “I love your hotel branch in my land!”

“L-Land?” Missy turned to the Lady Hinwe in confusion. “Y-Your Holiness, s-she is?”

“Another friend and lover of Kuro’s,” the saint confirmed. “She’s the Lady Noir of the House Usarved. If you don’t know about it, it’s because they’ve been our historical enemies…the demons. The Lady Noir is the demon lord-president, by the way.”

“But I thought the demon president is the Prince Hurion?”

“Prince Hurion is my other ‘identity’,” Noir explained. “In public he’s my brother. The truth, however, is that he’s a persona I created for some private reasons.”

“I-I see…”

“So, Your Holiness,” the demon lord-president then turned to the holy lady. “I can see that the Lady Missy’s been invited by the Lord Kuro to invest in your land as well?”

The Lady Hinwe nodded. “And I—no, it’s rather us saints—who asked her to come here as well.”

“Oh?”

“Well, since you’re also a lover of that idiot, Kuro, we’ll let you in our secret,” the saint’s eyes went around just in case someone’s listening to them. “The Lady Missy is here to help us form plans to seduce the dense bastard into giving up his celibacy vows.”

“So, you want to connect with him?”

“Connect…? Oh, right. I remember you demons have a different term for sexual relations. Well, yes, that’s the goal. See, Kuro’s overworking himself again, and we’d like for him to take a break and—”

“Take out his exhaustion by connecting with you?”

“You got it right, Your Excellency.”

“Well, I’m not against it.”

“And the Lady Missy will help us. Among us here, she’s the most experienced when it comes to men and sex.”

Noir stared at the dog-lady. At that point, Missy picked on the Usarved princess’ intention and said, “I’m a former worker from a brothel in Cherwind, Your Excellency! My comfortable life nowadays is because His Majesty the Lord Kuro did his best to uplift the lives of his subjects.”

“Typical Greg Santos.”

“Eh?”

“That’s his other name, at least, in his own world. I presume you know that your king is someone from another world, from where the old hero, the Lady Cassandra David came from?”

The dog-lady fell silent for a few moments, her mouth agape at the sudden revelation. But then, she finally came to her senses, though still in shock, “W-Wow…I didn’t know of that, Your Excellency. So, he really is from a bloodline of heroes…”

“Not really,” the Lady Hinwe entered the talk. “I’ll explain it to you later, Lady Missy. But now that the demon lord-president is here, perhaps we can polish our plan to seduce Kuro? Three heads are better than two, and two heads are better than one, after all.”

“So, what are your plans, then?” Noir asked.

“Well…” Missy stared at the demon lord-president from head to toe. “…I think we’re lucky to have you around, Your Excellency. I can see that you’re the most qualified girl to seduce him, based on His Majesty’s preferences.”

Noir’s cheeks immediately turned beet-red, as she fumbled and stammered, “E-Eh?”

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When the Usarved princess came to her senses (after her brain was fried overthinking about Kuro’s preferences), she was already wearing a pair of eyeglasses, donned a checkered skirt that revealed her beautiful thighs, complimented by socks that reached the hem of her skirt. The dog-lady and the Elf Saint looked at her with their eyes full of perverted admiration.

“Now I realized why Kuro will love this look,” the Lady Hinwe quipped.

“Indeed,” Missy backed her. “It’s a combination of cute and eroticism.”

“Well, nerds have their own appeal; that innocent sexiness hidden beneath the plain façade…it’s even more appealing if the nerd is actually smart.”

“N-Nerds, Your Holiness?”

“I’ll explain to you later. But I must admit, your style is great, Lady Missy! They are a staple of hentai mangas, see?”

Noir interrupted their talk, “Uh…you’d really want me to seduce Kuro wearing this?”

“Yep, and it’s not just you—we’re all going in,” the Lady Hinwe confirmed, taking out her notes. “That guy loves short-haired girls wearing glasses and clothes that emphasized beautiful buttocks and thighs.”

“Oh…”

“If this will work on him,” the Elf Saint continued, “then, we’ll just have to adapt to his preferences…”

“Uhm…I think His Majesty, while he loves this, will not like us changing ourselves if it’s just to please him,” the dog-lady interjected. “B-But yes, sometimes, if the guy is passive…we have to take charge.”

Noir and the Lady Hinwe stared at Missy. They couldn’t deny that she had just made a point.

“So, should we cancel—”

“No, Your Excellency!” the Lady Hinwe retorted. “We’ll continue with the plan; it’s just that. We’ll have to be careful not to be too engrossed with it, we’d end sacrificing our personal happiness. It’s what Kuro always tell to me as well. Thanks for reminding us about it, Lady Missy.”

The dog-lady winked at the Elf Saint, and wagged her tail, much to the pleasant surprise of the demon and the elf.

Cute!

“Your Holiness…” Noir said.

“Yes, I’m aware of what you’re thinking, Lady Noir. And I believe I also saw it in Kuro’s mind,” the Elf lady replied. “Should we get to it, then?”

The demon lady nodded. Missy could only look in confusion, as they both surrounded her with nasty smirks on their lips.

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**Kuro**

When I returned to my private quarters, the first thing I noticed was the strange, yet pleasant, smell.

‘That’s an ‘Usarved’s’ Embrace’, I heard Gaius from within my mind. ‘It’s a plant commonly associated with the Usarveds, even back in their old world. Just so you know, the demons use that plant to get their partners in the mood…if you know what I mean. I’ve also known stories of them killing their victims should the latter became too distracted for sex.’

An aphrodisiac plant from the Usarveds? So, you mean I’m really right on track when I suspected something is going on?

‘Well, as I was a former god, I still got connections back in the heavenly realms, so no plan is hidden to me, as long as I am in good graces.’

So, can you tell me what’s going on?

‘Why should I?’

Why won’t you? You’re living in my head, so if something bad happens to me, we both disappear.

‘I don’t think the demon princess, the long-eared saint, and the dog-lady have something in mind that will kill you. On the contrary, they—damn, I’m talking for too much here!’

Oh, hoh! Of course, I trust those people to have my back. But damn, so you really do know of their plans!

‘Heh, it’s for your own good, my celibate friend! You should try to have a taste of a woman,’ Gaius chuckled. ‘One thing that you should know about the Usarved’s Embrace is that, it’s a potent aphrodisiac. Those demons really know their stuff; since they love all kinds of sexual encounters, they’ll make sure their ‘victims’ are always ‘raring to go’.’

Taste of woman? I don’t see them that way, Jules! You’re making it sound like they are food to be tasted; that’s where stupid ‘Casanovas’ start.

‘Whatever, virgin!’ His voice then faded out.

Well, to be honest, the former god’s information was legitimate. I mean, considering what he just told me, yes, I’m feeling hot and my head’s thinking of ‘those things’ right now. However, promises are promises. I told Maddie and the others I’d marry them first, before doing those stuff couples do. So, I had to get out of this room before I was consumed by my desires.

However, just as I reached for the door…

“!!!”

“Ah! So, you’re already here, Kuro!” the Lady Hinwe—in all her lovely splendor as an elf lady—appeared at the doorway, effectively blocking it. Her face was unusually red, and she slightly reeked of alcohol. Nevertheless, her movements were not so tipsy compared to a full-blown intoxicated elf.

I knew where this was heading. Nevertheless, not wishing to get awkward, I feigned ignorance. “Your Holiness!” I greeted her with a smile, “I’m just heading out for a walk. Do… you need something from me?”

The Elf Saint looked around, as if looking for something…or someone. Gaius would never tell me if there’s already a person hiding in the room, but I could tell she was expecting to see whoever was in here. Then, using her body to block my exit, the Lady Hinwe pushed me back a little, before saying, “Yes, I need something to consult you about.”

I gently fought against her advance, offering, “We can talk while we walk, Your Holiness.”

“I’m lazy to walk,” she chuckled. “Let’s stay here instead.”

Dear Lord…I can’t stay here. My eyes were already looking at some weird places. The Lady Hinwe, while saying nothing, continued to ‘corner’ me. She’s…strangely beautiful to look at. Perhaps this is the effect of the Usarved aphrodisiac? I mean, no matter how much I tried to bring out the sleazy, lazy Hinwe Tal-Inwir in my mind, all I could picture was her coming to me…

Not good! I have to stop my urges!

I knew she was reading my mind, for when I thought of those, the Lady Hinwe intensified her ‘seduction’. By then, she already locked the door of my room, and closed off the windows with her plants (which was under her control, apparently). To make sure I couldn’t resist her, the Elf Saint also held unto my arms, never intending to let me go.

Hey! I should be the one doing this, instead of the other way around!

Of course, I fought back, though gently, so as not to offend her. It’s not like I wanted to push the Lady Hinwe away, but I was trying to stand to my promise with whatever the reason left in me. In our struggle, her dress started to fall off. I couldn’t keep my eyes away; her lovely form…gradually revealed by her clothes, never lost its charm, even though I’ve seen her naked hundreds of times before. Her soft, full bosom was also pressed against my chest; she’s trying to arouse me even further.

And dang…her eyes, those deep blue eyes gazed at me like I’m a handsome prince, or something…

“Milady,” I had to fight back my desires. “What are we going to talk about again?”

“Kuro…will you just stop thinking of other stuff first and just look at me?”

“Milady—” the Elf Saint never let me finish; she just went on the offensive with a kiss to my lips. Her tongue—locked against mine, combined with the powerful scent of the Usarved’s Embrace, was enough to snap any logic left within me. I felt my reason disappear; I could only close my eyes as my hands went to touch her chest.

But then…

“Sir!”

“!!!”

I noticed that the smell of the Usarved’s Embrace dissipated, and the Lady Noir and Lady Missy—wearing sultry dresses as well—appeared out of nowhere. While I was surprised at their sudden entrance, I was even more shocked to see them pull the Lady Hinwe away from me.

“Wh-What’s going on?” was all I could say.

“I’m sorry for interrupting our good time, Sir,” the Usarved princess then showed me the Elf Saint, who was already unconscious, resting on Lady Missy’s lap. Blood was also coming out of the Lady Hinwe’s nose. “I think she got too drunk with the Usarved’s Embrace.

“No shit!” I was trained in first aid, so I checked on Her Holiness. However, I guess we worried for nothing. While blood oozed from her nose, the blissful smile on her face while uttering weird noises was enough to confirm to us that she’s fine.

I guess, the sexual stimulation is too much for Her Holiness.

“…”

And I barely survived that…any more of that, and I’ll break my promise to Maddie. I…I should be careful next time.