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EP.40 The More Lewd Knowledge You Have, the Easier It Is to Let Your Guard Down
The day I went out to buy things needed for the mansion,
the person who spoke to me was quite unexpected.
"So you're still here, huh?"
Even with her face covered, she was easy to recognize.
There was no skin exposed-not even arms or legs.
I only knew one person who covered their body this much.
"I didn't expect to meet you here, Kaella."
"I do go out now and then."
"Did you come to buy something too?"
"No. I just came to see you."
"Me?"
It was the first time we'd met outside the shop.
It didn't seem like a coincidence, which made me curious.
I couldn't guess her intentions at all.
"Business hasn't been good lately, so I thought I'd try door-to-door sales."
"Your shop was always pretty quiet, mostly used by a few nobles, right?"
"That's true, but sitting around alone all day isn't great either."
I could see how that would get boring.
But this was the first I'd heard about her doing door-to-door sales.
"Have you ever done door-to-door sales before?"
"This time, I thought I'd try visiting people who live nearby. You're my first target."
"I'm honored."
"It took me a while to find out where you were staying, so I hope you appreciate it."
Kaella didn't know I was staying at the mansion.
She wouldn't have found me by checking the inns. She must have been really bored to search for me.
I was a bit curious about what she was trying to sell.
Most of what Kaella sold were adult goods, which fit well with the mansion I was staying in.
'Not that I really need anything…'
But there's no harm in having more.
You never know when it might come in handy.
"I'm pretty curious about what you went through all that trouble to sell."
"I'll explain once we're inside, so can you show me where you're staying? I'm curious about that too."
"Hmm…"
Should I tell Kaella where I was staying?
After thinking it over, I decided it didn't really matter.
"If you promise to keep it secret from others, I'll show you."
"Hmmm… Did you find some kind of secret place?"
"Something like that. We're friends, and you're not the type to gossip, so I don't mind telling you."
"That makes me even more interested. Alright, on my honor as a merchant, I'll keep your secret."
Even with her face veiled, I could tell.
Kaella's eyes were sparkling with excitement.
She seemed genuinely pleased to have something to do.
"You know that big mansion in the deserted part of town?"
"The one that's been abandoned without an owner?"
"I've been staying there recently."
"Eh…? Really?"
She was pretty surprised-like she'd seen someone living in a haunted house.
"It's a bit of a surprise, but I didn't expect that reaction."
"Well… I've heard that mansion is full of lewd devices and traps."
"It's an old mansion, so there shouldn't be any records. How do you know that?"
"Rumors like that always reach me, and I used to be pretty interested in that mansion myself."
It made sense that Kaella would be interested.
She ran a shop selling adult goods and even developed some herself.
It was the kind of place that would spark her curiosity.
"You sound like you're not interested anymore."
"Not at all. I just gave up because it's not easy to get in. It's also hard to get back out once you're inside."
"If you got as far as halfway in… you must have taken your clothes off, right?"
I couldn't help being curious.
Even wrapped in cloth, her voluptuous figure was obvious.
I wondered how amazing it would be to see it in person.
"I did. But I gave up at the next step because the device I was supposed to put on seemed suspicious."
"But then you couldn't get your clothes back, right?"
"Ah… that's true… I was in a bit of a bind back then…♥"
Her voice had a seductive undertone.
She said it was awkward, but it sounded almost like she was flirting.
"Having to sneak around at night so nobody would see me… it was a bit of a thrill."
"It's a shame I didn't get to see that."
"Hmmm… Do you want to see me naked?"
"It'd be a lie to say I'm not interested."
"If I showed you the inside of the mansion… it's not impossible, you know…♥"
It was hard to tell who was inviting whom.
Her blatant teasing made it hard to know if she was just playing around or being serious.
Either way, her gaze never left me.
There was definitely some curiosity,
but it didn't seem like that was all.
It felt like there was some sincerity mixed in with her playful teasing.
"Alright. I'll show you inside. I was planning to buy some things anyway."
"You're buying my goods and showing me the mansion? I guess I've found myself a really good customer."
"If you're willing to show off that hidden body, any man would fall for it."
"But this is a special service just for you."
"You haven't actually promised to show me yet."
She'd teased plenty of men before, acting like she'd show them, but never actually following through.
As far as I knew, no one had even seen part of her chest.
"If I'm satisfied after seeing for myself, I'll be sure to reward you."
"The problem is, everyone's idea of 'satisfied' is different."
"If you don't trust me, how about I add another condition? This is a special service too. Trust is important for a merchant."
"A condition, huh…"
"If you have a request, I'll grant it."
I doubted she'd grant a request like "let me hold you in bed."
Maybe if the mood was right later, but for now something practical and reasonable was best.
As I thought it over, an idea struck me like lightning.
"Ah…!"
"Did you just think of something good?"
"There actually is something I wanted to ask."
"Doesn't seem like you'd just thought of it, though."
"Still, I'd be glad for your help."
Right now, my goal was to prepare for the female knight who might be sent at any time.
It wouldn't hurt to get ready in advance.
Even if she wasn't as important as Milleille, the knight sent to watch me would be wary.
If I had an unexpected ally, my plan would be easier.
Kaella was especially talented for this.
"Then, can I ask you for the details later?"
"…? I don't mind."
"Then I'll show you to the mansion. Follow me."
My steps toward the mansion were light.
Kaella's figure, which she couldn't hide, stood out even more.
"Wow… it's even bigger inside than I thought."
Kaella was genuinely impressed.
She'd imagined a neglected mansion, but it was well maintained.
Especially the magic devices everywhere-their power was hard to even estimate.
"It must have cost a fortune to make this place."
"I think so too. The Adventurer's Guild rumor is that it cost an astronomical amount."
"I'd like to say that's an exaggeration, but… it actually sounds believable."
"And we haven't even started using the rooms or devices yet."
"I'll have to check everything out one by one."
Strong curiosity is a poison.
There were things inside the mansion you'd be forced to experience.
"You might get in trouble if you check things out too closely."
"I've considered that. Anyway…"
Kaella started to say something, then closed her mouth.
There was no way for Theus to guess what she meant.
"Hmm…?"
"It's nothing. Anyway, sometimes… experiencing things for yourself is helpful."
"Alright. Then I'll take you to a room where you can really feel it."
Kaella obediently followed me to a room in the basement.
It was one of many rooms down there.
From the outside, it didn't look much different from the others.
But my instincts told me it was dangerous.
It was a room with some kind of risky magic.
I could feel it intuitively.
"What's this room for?"
"I haven't given it a name. To put it simply, it amplifies your sense of time."
"Amplifies your sense of time? I don't really feel anything like that."
"It's not always active… it only works on women, and only in certain situations."
"Ah… I think I know what it's for."
A room that affects only women.
You didn't have to ask to know what it was for.
It was simple, but seemed quite efficient.
'Considering the rumors… I guess this is pretty standard?'
Kaella was underestimating the mansion's power.
It was a mistake born of never having experienced intense pleasure herself.
"You said you wanted a room where you could really feel it, right?"
"Ah… I did. If it's here, I guess it doesn't matter."
"Then, as promised, take off your clothes here."
The moment Kaella started to remove her clothes,
she suddenly felt as if time was slowing down.
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