It had been a few short days since my triumph over the Dullahan General, and my reputation had soared. With the offer of nobility accepted and my new rank of Baron, I was known throughout the kingdom and had been receiving several invitations to balls, proposals, and even a standing invitation to visit the capital and meet the royal family.
I had been thinking to myself that it was time to fast-track my plans in Konosuba. With my relationships with Aqua and Luna confirmed, it was time to put my earlier plans in motion. After all, most of the targets on my list I had already managed to corral into my mansion, whether by invitation to my party or business. After living together and some light flirting, they were all primed for the taking. I'm not sure how much of it was anime logic and how much had to do with my newfound appearance, capabilities, and reputation, but the barrier to relationships in this world was much lower than in reality.
If Kazuma had not been such an indecisive person, he likely could have had his own harem in the show, even if he had much less going for him than me. I didn't intend to drag things out like a typical Japanese anime protagonist. I knew what I wanted, and I was going to go after it. It didn't take long after having these thoughts that another opportunity arrived.
Shortly after I'd been proclaimed "Hero of Axel," the kingdom decided to test my luck again. A courier arrived at the mansion with a wax-sealed letter. Inside was an ornate proposal stamped with the Dustiness family crest.
The letter was simple but heavy with meaning: Lord Ignis Ford Dustiness wished to arrange a meeting to discuss the marriage of his daughter, Lalatina.
The moment I read the name, I nearly burst out laughing.
Darkness.
Our masochistic crusader, who begged to be called useless trash mid-combat, who moaned when slimes engulfed her armor… that was Lalatina Dustiness Ford, the daughter of one of the most prestigious noble houses in the kingdom.
The fact that Ignis had no idea she was already in my party was the cherry on top.
I folded the letter, pocketed it, and said nothing to the others. This was going to be good.
On the Road
We set off the next day. The Dustiness manor was only half a day's travel, nestled between Axel's bustling town and the noble districts.
At first, Darkness was quiet, but as she began to notice which direction we were going, the nervous ticks began.
"E-Ethan, surely we could turn back? There's a rumor of ogres in the forest—don't you think we should deal with those instead?"
"Nope," I said, gazing out the window. "We've got a meeting."
Her knuckles whitened on her lap.
Minutes later, she tried again. "Or perhaps we should take a contract? Escort duty? Anything, really—Axel is full of opportunities!"
Aqua teased her, leaning over with a raised brow. "What's wrong with you? You usually jump at these kinds of trips."
Darkness laughed awkwardly, her voice two pitches higher than normal. "N-No reason! I just… I just think today isn't good, that's all!"
I smirked. "Relax. We're almost there. And don't worry, Darkness—Lord Ignis is expecting us. I'm here to discuss a marriage proposal. He wants me to marry his daughter, Lalatina."
Her eyes widened, her whole body went rigid, and then—huh?!—she fainted in her seat, steam exploding from her ears, face tomato red.
Aqua shrieked. "Ethan! What did you say to her!?"
"Probably just nerves." I scooped Darkness into my arms. "I'll carry her in. She'll be fine."
Arrival at the Manor
The Dustiness estate towered over us like something carved from another world: elegant arches, manicured hedges, banners bearing the crest of a roaring lion. Servants lined the steps as we approached, their bows low enough to brush the ground.
At the entrance stood Lord Ignis Ford Dustiness. The man was a mountain—broad-shouldered, chiseled jaw, presence so heavy it made even Aqua fidget nervously.
And there I was, walking toward him with his unconscious daughter in my arms.
Ignis's eyes widened. "Sir Ethan! You've already encountered my daughter? And to see you carrying her so protectively… You must have rescued her from grave danger while traveling here!"
"Something like that," I said smoothly. "Though I had no idea she was your daughter until now."
Ignis clapped me on the shoulder, his booming laugh filling the courtyard. "Fate itself has brought you here! Come, let us dine. Tonight we speak not only of politics, but of family."
Dinner with the Dustiness Family
The Dustiness dining hall was the definition of wealth: a long table piled high with roasted pheasant, fresh fruit, sparkling wine, and enough silverware to arm a militia.
Darkness sat stiffly across from me, cheeks scarlet, eyes locked firmly on her plate.
Ignis, however, was in fine spirits.
"You see, Sir Ethan," he said, gesturing with a drumstick, "the Dustiness family is among the most ancient in the kingdom. Our bloodline carries honor, discipline, and duty. To unite it with your rising star—your genius in both battle and enterprise—would be a union the entire realm would envy."
Darkness nearly dropped her goblet. "F-Father!"
Ignis continued without missing a beat. "My Lalatina would serve you well, whether as bride or concubine. She is dutiful, pure and trained in all the arts of a noblewoman."
I nearly choked on my wine. Pure? Trained? Darkness was practically vibrating with embarrassment beside him.
I decided to mess with Darkness a bit more, opening my mouth with, "Hmm, yes, as a noble daughter of such an esteemed family, Lalatina is a girl of impeccable mannerisms, not like other harlots with odd masochistic kinks that would bring disgrace to their family name! Hear, hear!"
Darkness spat out her wine into her glass as her father looked strangely at her. "Um… yes, I quite agree, though an oddly specific example, my Lalatina would never shame us in such a way!"
Ignis raised his glass. "Together, the Dustiness honor and your unmatched power would forge an alliance none could oppose."
Reactions Around the Table
While Ignis spoke, the table told a very different story.
Megumin jabbed her fork into her steak, muttering under her breath. Unfair! He already has Aqua hanging off him, Luna living in his mansion, Wiz making his creams… and now Darkness might become his bride? I've given him my magic. I've seen him in… compromising situations. And yet here I am, still on the sidelines. This isn't fair!
Yunyun kept glancing at me, face pink. Of course Ethan would be offered a noble marriage. He's strong, brilliant, and… he saved me from loneliness. He's like a knight from a storybook. But if Darkness marries him… will there still be room for me? Or am I just the rival who'll always be left behind?
Aqua, meanwhile, whispered loudly enough for half the room to hear: "I'm the goddess here! Why isn't anyone proposing I get married to him? I've been here the longest!"
Wiz fiddled with her cup, muttering, "Marriage? But what about company policy? Do I need to draft a new contract…?"
And Luna calmly wrote figures in her ledger, though the faint twitch in her brow betrayed her thoughts. If Darkness becomes part of this equation, that complicates the household dynamic. And the inheritance. And the brand image. Hmph.
After having talked extensively for around two hours, discussing politics and economics I had learned from school in my previous world and thoroughly impressing Darkness's father, we finally finished. The dinner ended with Ignis waxing poetic about the future. Darkness, meanwhile, barely said a word, red-faced and shaking.
Later, she retreated to her guest room. I gave her a few minutes before slipping inside. She sat at her vanity, staring at her reflection as if it had betrayed her.
"This is the worst," she muttered. "Now they all know. I'm not just Darkness, the crusader. I'm Lalatina, the noble daughter. They'll never look at me the same. I'll just be… the spoiled noble they laughed about behind my back."
I leaned against the doorframe. "You're being dramatic."
She spun, eyes wide. "E-Ethan!"
I walked closer. "Your name doesn't change who you are. You're still the same masochistic tank who begs to be called useless trash while tanking kobold bites. If anything…" I let my grin spread slowly. "…being a noble daughter just makes this better. A Dustiness heir, kneeling at my command? That has a nice ring to it."
Her face went crimson. "Y-You can't just say things like that!"
"Why not?" I teased. "You're mine either way. Noble or not. In fact, I think I'll enjoy making a noble lady my hot-servant even more."
Darkness covered her face with both hands, trembling. Whether from shame or excitement… well, knowing her, it was both.
Warning 18+ Section Ahead
Knowing exactly what drove Darkness and what would turn her on the most, I walked closer to her and whispered, "As my future concubine, you must learn to please your future lord husband…"
I reached forward and ripped Darkness's clothes off with a tear as her breasts spilled out into the air, her dinner dress a tattered pile next to us on the floor. "As my woman, you need to learn how to best serve me… kneel down," I commanded her with an imperious tone.
Darkness gulped audibly as a scent began to spread around the room. I noticed a trail of liquid leaking down the sides of her thighs as she slowly brought herself to her knees. I thought to myself, "While it feels odd to be this forceful, it's good to know it's working."
"Now unbutton my pants and take out my cock." With shaky hands, face red and panting heavily, she reached forward and slowly unbuttoned my pants. When she finally began to pull them down, they caught on my cock, and as the fabric pulled down, it whipped out, slapping her in the face, causing her panting to reach an all-time high as she slowly grabbed it with hazy eyes.
"That's a good girl. Now do me a favor and open up," I said as I helped open her mouth, sliding my thumb on her lower lip. I grabbed her hair gently as I lifted her head up, eyes looking into mine. "You belong to me now, understand?"
"Yes, yes, Danna-sama," she moaned out impatiently, as I could tell she was long past wanting it.
"Good." With her hair in both hands, I slammed my shaft down her throat and proceeded to thrust. Darkness's moans sounded out as, with each thrust, more of her fluids pooled on the floor, the puddle slowly widening. "I felt sorry for whichever maid has to clean up after you!" I groaned out, further humiliating her as I began to reach my climax, thrusting forward one final time. She began to push against my thighs, trying to get air as I spurted my load into the back of her throat. Only after I had finished and came down from the peak did I pull out of her throat, leaving her spasming on the ground, gasping for air as an orgasm left her shaking.
"We're far from done," I said, lifting her up and pushing her body over the bed, her ass in standing doggy. I pulled up what remained of her skirt to get a better view of her wet pussy and ass, her fluids dripping down her legs.
Smack! A crisp sound rang out as I gave her right ass cheek a slap. As it began to redden, I proceeded to hit the other side, creating a matching pair as she moaned, "Danna-sama, please! Punish me more! I've been so bad!"
"How do you think this naughty girl should be punished?" I asked.
"Please take me and use me as you wish, master!"
"Damn, I definitely wasn't a sadist, but I could get used to this!" I thought to myself as I lined the tip of my member up with her glistening petals and roughly thrust forward, breaking her hymen as a trail of red ran along her legs with the rest of her fluids.
"Ahhh, oh yes! More… please!?" she moaned.
I replied with more thrusting as I pulled the ponytail I had crafted out of her hair, yanking her face back as tears of joy leaked from her eyes. After several minutes, I let out a groan of my own as I reached my climax, filling her up all the way as the spillover leaked onto the puddle on the floor, a mix of white, red, and clear fluids. Darkness's body shook weakly, her body spent even with her ridiculous crusader stats.
"Well, there's one more hole I still need to claim to make you fully mine, yes?" I asked as she could only respond with a weak but approving groan. Taking the fluids leaking from her, I used them to lubricate her ass as I repeated the same process as earlier, only with even more excited moans from Darkness.
"If I didn't know better, I'd think you like this hole more, huh? Answer me!"
"Yes, yes, yes! I'm a filthy, dirty girl who loves her ass played with! Please punish me more!" she managed to squeak out.
After roughly another forty-five minutes of pounding, I flipped her over, back against the bed, as I pounded her standing at the edge of the bed, her legs held in my arms. "I'm close, Lalatina," I teased her. "Where do you want it, huh?"
"Cover me! I want to go to bed smelling of you!" she cried out.
"Well, if that's what you want!" I said, as I pulled out of her backdoor with a faint pop and sprayed her, my semen covering her front as she passed out from pleasure.
Tired myself and completely satisfied, I pulled us both into her bed, casting some daily magic to clean our bodies and the room of the fluids it had been covered in. Kissing her forehead as she lay asleep next to me, breasts against my side, I whispered, "Good night, Darkness," as a small smile formed on her sleeping face, and I slowly fell asleep.
R18+ Scene Ends
By the time I left her room the next morning, I could hear Aqua drunkenly singing down the hall, Megumin pacing angrily in hers, and Yunyun whispering to herself about knights and rivalries.
The Dustiness secret was out. The noble daughter had been revealed.
And I couldn't help but think: this wasn't a complication.
It was another opportunity.