"Master, I forgot to tell you what I found in the Imperial Library," Sherry said abruptly.
Ugh… I was just about to get out of the bath, and now she brings this up?
I wanted to tell her we could talk about it tomorrow, but knowing her, it might actually be important.
"So, what did you find?" I asked, trying not to sound impatient.
"I was searching for the Map of the Empire like you asked, but I couldn't find it in the library," Sherry said with a sigh. "There were a few maps showing routes to nearby cities from the Imperial Capital, but not much else."
"Oh, well, that makes sense. A full map of the Empire would be a strategic resource. I doubt they'd just keep something like that in a public book," I said with a wry smile—once again reminded that this was still a medieval world. No world globes, no satellites, no Google Maps.
"I know that many big merchant groups have maps of different regions and trade routes to cities," Anastasia added. "I've memorized quite a few myself, so if you ever plan to visit any major city, I can guide you, Master."
"That's good to know," I said with a nod.
"The Adventurers Guild or some noble houses might also have such maps," Sherry continued, rubbing her chin thoughtfully. "But I imagine only the Royal Family would possess a complete map of the Empire. I was naive to think I'd find one in a public library. Still, I only went through a small portion of the books there—there's a chance I might come across something later."
"Information blockade by the nobles again, huh? Makes sense," I muttered, having already guessed as much. "Still, don't be discouraged. There's no rush—finding the map is more of a long-term goal."
Well… I wanted a world map, but for now, I guess just the Empire's map will do.
"Even so, my trip wasn't a total waste," Sherry said with a knowing smirk. "In a book titled Snippets of the Empire's History, I found a paragraph about a famine that struck the western region around fifty years ago. Apparently, the Empire ended up buying massive amounts of grain from a neighboring kingdom."
"You mean to say there are other kingdoms out there?" I asked, genuinely shocked. That bit of information was definitely not in the original story.
"Yes. At least, I think so," Sherry replied thoughtfully. "I couldn't find any names or detailed mentions of those neighboring kingdoms, but I'd bet the towns and cities along the Empire's borders must know more about them."
"Amazing work, Sherry," I said, beckoning her closer and patting her head. "Even getting a hint about foreign kingdoms is huge."
It really was. If I just sat here believing the Empire was the only thing in this world, I would be missing out on far more than I could ever realize.
"I just… like reading books," she murmured, her cheeks turning slightly pink.
"Well, I'll probably join you next time," I said, lowering my hand. "I want to look for books on Jobs, Races, and the Empire's history."
Though honestly, I was certain the real information was locked away in some secret society's archives rather than public libraries.
"I'd definitely love to show you around, Master," Sherry said with a bright smile as she backed away.
While we were chatting animatedly, the rest of the girls didn't seem all that interested in it.
Not that I could blame them—geography wasn't exactly the most thrilling topic in the world.
Good, now that Sherry has finished her talk, I should finally end this bath sessio—
"Master! When we visited Quratar City today, Roxanne-san fought off a kobold that tried to attack a girl!" Lilia said suddenly, her tone brimming with excitement as she pressed up against Roxanne's side—the sheep girl's wet, generous breasts squishing against her arm.
I mentally sighed.
Were they doing this on purpose just to keep us all in the bath longer?
Because honestly, the last thing I needed right now was a retelling of Roxanne fighting a kobold.
I was pretty sure she could take one down even in her sleep.
"Wow, you must've taken it down easily, right, Roxanne? Did the girl thank you after that?" I asked with a strained smile, trying my best to sound genuinely interested.
"Yes, it was nothing, Master. You would've ended the fight in a single blow," Roxanne said proudly as she hugged my arm. "Also… that girl we saved turned out to be Aunty Brisa's niece. She invited us over for tea afterward."
"Oh, that's cool. Good work, Roxanne."
I could tell she was fishing for a head pat too, so I happily obliged.
"Thank you, Master," she said, as her breasts pressed closer to me. Then, lowering her voice, she added, "Also, we still need to discuss about the rooms, Master."
"You've already decided, haven't you? Then it's fine, you don't need to tell me every detail," I said with a wry smile.
"But it should be Master's decision," she insisted, looking up at me with those sincere amber eyes.
'Alright then,' I told her through the party link, deciding to just get it over with quickly. 'Tell me what you've planned so far—and we'll discuss it mentally. It'll be faster that way and you will be able to say stuff freely.'
'Such a smart idea, Master,' Roxanne said cheerfully. 'So, I counted—there's a smaller bedroom on the ground floor that has its own toilet, then four larger bedrooms upstairs with balconies and attached toilets, and two more empty rooms without any toilets. The entire third floor is empty too. Those are all the rooms the girls can sleep in right now.'
'Hmm… yeah, that sounds about right,' I replied after a moment. 'But since you'll be staying with me in my room, that still leaves seventeen other girls. We really don't have enough rooms for everyone.'
I let out a wry smile at that thought. Here I was, thinking I had gotten myself a massive mansion… only to realize it was already too small for my girls.
Looks like Sherry's worries weren't misplaced after all.
'Master, the rooms are big enough. The girls won't mind sharing—three or even four of them could stay in one room,' Roxanne said confidently.
'Hmm, maybe… but they'll still need beds to sleep in, right? The first bed I bought and have replaced was a bit bigger than a double, and the other four are all double beds. For the girls, three could probably fit if they don't mind sleeping close,' I thought aloud, obviously not counting Vesta in that group.
'You don't have to worry about that, Master. The extra blankets we have can make decent bedding too,' she added with a smile.
'Yeah… but it'd still be better if everyone could sleep on an actual bed,' I sighed. 'I should've just bought more beds today after the auction. Well, we'll grab them tomorrow—and this time, we'll bring them back ourselves so we don't have to wait a day or two for delivery.'
'The others will be very happy to hear that,' Roxanne said warmly.
I nodded, then quickly discussed who would stay with whom and settled on an arrangement:
The four larger bedrooms upstairs could comfortably hold three people each:
Anastasia, Sherry, and Erina – I figured these three would get along well enough.
Miria, Lilia, and Setsuna – all of them could converse in the Burner tongue, so communication wouldn't be an issue.
Remu, Shera, and Shea – even though Remu and Shera constantly bicker, they still seem to click the most, and having Shea there should keep the peace.
Vesta and Viviana – because of Vesta's large size and Viviana's horns, they would get the biggest bed, and that's reason enough not to assign anyone else there.
Then for the remaining rooms:
Yasaka and Kunou would share the empty room that was originally meant to be the drawing room.
Jasmine and Nyx would take the empty storage room. Hopefully Jasmine could help Nyx open up a bit more.
Ram and Rem had apparently decided to stay together in the smaller bedroom on the ground floor. I was a little miffed that they would be sleeping on a different floor, but I also didn't want the others feeling cramped.
'Also, let them know this is just a temporary arrangement. We should start thinking about remodeling the third floor,' I said with a sigh. 'For that, we might need to talk to Aunty again—and maybe even start negotiating a price to buy the entire mansion if we're serious about adding more rooms.'
'Master, haven't you already spent a lot of money today?' Roxanne asked worriedly. 'Besides, there are still several empty rooms left, and there's that smaller house in the back we haven't even checked out yet. Making more rooms… we really don't need that right now. There is really no need to waste extra money for us.'
'Alright, alright—I was just thinking ahead,' I said quickly, scratching my cheek. Honestly, I just liked the idea of everyone having their own room eventually. 'Anyway, for tonight, the bed problem won't be much of an issue.'
Her ears twitched slightly. 'Oh? Is Master… going to ask everyone to sleep in your room tonight?' she asked, sounding half-stunned, half-curious.
'Not everyone… just us two and… five more,' I admitted, feeling oddly embarrassed to talk about the number of girls in front of Roxanne. 'It's too late tonight, and I don't want a crowd.'
'Understood, Master. Just tell me who, and I'll prepare them,' she said with a calm smile—ever the dependable Roxanne.
Honestly, I wanted to kiss her right then and there for being so supportive.
'Alright I will. Still, let the others know that they'll have their turn tomorrow or the day after,' I added, hoping no one would feel left out—or worse, disappointed. Well, maybe some would even be relieved not to be chosen on their first night.
'As you wish, Master. I'll take care of it,' Roxanne replied with a graceful nod.
Finally, our discussion came to an end. I was half-expecting someone else to start another random conversation, so I hurriedly announced that it was time to head to bed—it was quite late already.
And honestly? No one could blame me for being impatient. I had been a fucking Buddha of patience all this time—considering I was surrounded by eighteen naked, hot girls while having the Sex Maniac job active.
At this point, I deserved an in-world achievement. Any more restraint and I would probably ascend straight to sainthood!
I was the first to get out of the water as the girls blushed seeing my still standing pole—well, it was definitely not my fault this time. As the girls came out of the water, it was another wet, sexy feast for my eyes, which was making me more and more impatient.
But they covered themselves in towels quite quickly, and as we all were brushing our teeth with Roxanne and the other experienced girls showing the new ones how to do it, I had already reached my decision on who to pick for my first night.
The other three were already decided: Roxanne, Setsuna, and Vesta.
The next three? Well, I was in a mood to eat an Oyakodon tonight, and it was all Yasaka's fault—she had such a seductive body that I honestly couldn't help it.
And if I was taking them both, then it would be remiss of me not to bring their former master, Anastasia, too.
I could bring another new girl, but I would love to see Anastasia's embarrassed face as she moans in front of her former servants. Also, she had helped me out quite a lot today; the reward I promised her would be given to her later—this could just be her bonus.
Sherry had already been thoroughly ravaged last night, and I had some outdoor action with her today, so she would get her turn tomorrow.
Now that I had decided, I was feeling a bit sad that I would have to wait until tomorrow night to taste all the other girls! But I guess only by being patient can I eat the juiciest fruit.
Through the party link, I informed Roxanne of my decision. In fact, I was feeling a bit shy to say who I would choose in front of so many girls, so I was quite glad that I had Roxanne for that. Like, I was sure that someone like Shea would have jumped on me and said to take her too, and I wouldn't be able to refuse the sexy bunny girl.
Roxanne then took the girls outside and told me to wait for them in the room. Their absence made me feel that the bath was really empty now. But I didn't linger on that thought; I hurriedly used Warp to go to my room, took off my towel, and sat on the edge of the bed.
My eyes were staring straight at the door, my heart and cock both throbbing in excitement. This was about to be one wild night!
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