You were reincarnated into another world, got overpowered cheat skills, and were surrounded by hot women. Pretty bog standard isekai stuff, but you wouldn't change this life for anything.Instead of spending your empty days alone in your room, you found purpose in this new life as a tinkerer and a pilot. Gone was your fear of intimacy, your wife carrying your child inside of her as the ultimate proof of that conquest. Also you had six wives, and they all happened to be your happily consenting slaves.Hey, that's just how this world worked, you (probably) didn't make the rules. Your first wife did, along with the rest of the universe. Her name is Herta--the Goddess of Artifice and Creation--and she was the biggest masochist you knew. Despite all her quirks (and almost paradoxical arrogance) she was still your first wife and closest companion, happily following your every order. All of your wives obeyed and desired you, but none went as far as your cute goddess.Yeah, life is pretty good.===You're in the middle of working yourself to a sweat, Lunacy Savantae giving you the energy and inspiration to create great things. You had already made a mech, a point of pride for you. Sadly it was locked in your estate's dock, too large to carry along. It might not be a terrible idea to make an airship specifically designed to carry it someday...Anyway, you used iron ingots--provided kindly by your fit catgirl wife, Cattleya--and other materials for your latest creation: an airship.(Used up 1,300lbs of metal ingots to create the airship)(1,000lbs of scrap turned to ingots from Cattleya's work)It's a beautiful vessel, one that you've been working tirelessly to form.You probably wouldn't have enough ingots to finish it were it not for the technical improvements done by Ruby Rose, another wife of yours and a self-proclaimed mastermind schemer (although privately you'd come to realize most of her plans tended to fall flat on her face from her love of overthinking things).On it's sides are small retractable clockwork cannons that pop out of the hull. A larger, more intimidating, iron cannon on the deck could be manually manned. It didn't compare to the BoatMech's firepower but they were a good deterrent for any enemies you might happen to encounter.Small pods with retractable propellers acted as lifeboats, just in case you all needed to be evacuated.It was designed to be large enough to comfortably hold wives, guests, food, and cargo to sell. Of these products you'd mostly brought cotton, textiles, clothing, iron, and the giant pearl (mostly to get it appraised rather than sold, since it was a gift from a friend). A few clankers and some automatic sewing machines Herta made were brought along as well.Finally, it was done. Though you couldn't celebrate yet, you still had to leave for the Centrian City.
Though you'd never flown a ship before, it came as naturally as breathing. You had a merry crew going about their business:Cattleya--as usual--worked the bellows and the guts of the ship. Mel acted as a navigator and held a handy telescope to detect anything. Ruby Rose took to the radio and comms. Bertha acted as a deckhand, doing most upper-deck manual labor. Gerty was your first mate, with you delegated to her things you didn't have time enough to do. Last but not least, Herta was your personal servant and cook.Your wives' jobs weren't strictly necessary, mostly done to pass time or get comfortable with the airship.After piloting the ship for at least five hours Centria was only just barely a spot in the distance."Master, would you like some more tea?" Said Herta, carrying a tray with a teapot on it."I would. Thank you, Herta." You respond, and she dutifully refills your cup.You saw a small silver haired fox child walking about. She'd been interacting with you, your wives, and her aunt as she restlessly waited to return to her home in the Centrian City. Ryko had been kidnapped by goblins, suffering horribly under them. Over the course of her stay in your mansion she slowly recovered, and even began to show emotion once more."Patience is a virtue, Ryko. We will be there soon enough." Ayane, her aunt, had said to her. But her fox-like ears flicking and many tails twitching betrayed her own anticipation at the reunion.>Spend the rest of the trip socializing with your wives and the two guests. It might not be long before you have to say goodbye to the fox woman and her niece.>Use the time to look over the surrounding area. Ruby Rose had drawn out potential trade routes, but you wanted to see the lay of the land yourself. You and Mel might find something if you combine your high perceptions.>There are a few merchant ships some ways away. You and Ruby Rose will try to make contact with them through radio.>(Write-in)
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>>6149929>Spend the rest of the trip socializing with your wives and the two guests. It might not be long before you have to say goodbye to the fox woman and her niece
>>6149929>>Spend the rest of the trip socializing with your wives and the two guests. It might not be long before you have to say goodbye to the fox woman and her niece.
>>6149929>Spend the rest of the trip socializing with your wives and the two guests. It might not be long before you have to say goodbye to the fox woman and her niece.Welcome back QM
>>6149929>Spend the rest of the trip socializing with your wives and the two guests. It might not be long before you have to say goodbye to the fox woman and her niece.
>>6149929>Spend the rest of the trip socializing with your wives and the two guests. It might not be long before you have to say goodbye to the fox woman and her niece.shame we might not be able to add a mature foxy beauty and a cute fluffy daughteru to the household.Also, while we're in town, we could see if we can find a doctor who can examine Herta. While I'm not sure of whatever technological or arcane abilities they have, it'd be cool if they were able to confirm for us that she is indeed with child, that everything's fine and whether or not she has more than one bun in her oven. Would like the gender to be a surprise for later though.
>>6149929>Use the time to look over the surrounding area. Ruby Rose had drawn out potential trade routes, but you wanted to see the lay of the land yourself. You and Mel might find something if you combine your high perceptions.>>6150275no oyakodon for now
>>6150400fox daughteru is a cute and pure child and is absolutely off limits for lewd at any point.
>>6150403This is correct, which is why we are making them the manual way
>>6150452We've got to secure ourselves a fox waifu first before we can make more fox daughterus. Ayane better not go anywhere, we need her to make fluffy-tailed children for us.
>>6150456I was referring to making children in general. Regardless I was also assuming we would be grabbing a few wives from other species too. Not too many, I don’t want to get to the double digits.
>>6150461We should aim for 9, make rings for them, even.
You put the ship on autopilot. It's not like there's anything urgent going on, the skies being clear save for a few dots in the distance Mel informed you were merchant vessels."It's kind of strange, I've heard there's usually more Eastian ships around this time of year." Mel told you as she looked over a map. She'd easily tell notice the differences between them. "In the past I'd see ships leave after the harvesting season. But there's a bunch of Westphalian ships going there already even though it's still summer, and not a single Eastian one. What's up with that? Is Eastia is having it rough?" Cattleya had told you all that many of Rostchilde's properties had suffered from bandit attacks."I wish I was having it rough..." Herta mumbled."Even if Eastia is having a bad time," Before taking Herta's bait you responded to Mel's question. "That doesn't explain why there's so many Westphalian ships.""That's true." Mel nodded. "We'll figure it out when we get there!" She smiled optimistically."That might take some doing, I've read that Centria is a big city... I mean, it could just be a coincidence." Herta said."That's also true," You agreed with the goddess.You'd ended up discussing more about the traps she layed out, a wise thing to do with all of your absences. After some more talk between Mel, yourself, and Herta, mostly speculations about childcare (Forthwyte tended to either be too hostile or too perverse to deal with them, so she didn't have too much experience in that front) you left her to her own devices and went to check up on the others.Ruby was doing her usual thing; going over plots and schemes. She'd made intricate plans to divide the dungeon into boiler rooms, factories, engine rooms, and a "Control Room". The last was more like a glorified hideout, but she claimed--eyes sparkling--that it would help things work more efficiently."This is going to take work and iron." You said after glancing at the blueprints. It wasn't the first time you'd seen them, but these were more exhaustive than before. She was open to the idea of focusing on one use more than the others, or finding a balance, though you suspected scrapping the "Control Room" would devastate her."It'll be worth it, Master~" She promised with her undeniably beautiful voice."I'm confident it will.""Thank you." She looked smug, then she shifted gears into a sadder tone. "It's unfortunate some of the rooms down there collapsed. We could, of course, make the necessary arrangements to expand in those areas again..." Ruby let the idea hang in the air, though you could see right through what she was trying to do. It was risky, and would take more time, but more space would help in the long run..."I'll think about it.""That's all I ask, Master~"After sharing another cup of tea with Ruby, you excuse yourself, goddess in tow.As you're walking around to find someone else, you can feel your status board trying to tell you something. You open it up.
STATUSRace: Reincarnator (Human)Class: MechwarriorSkills: Appraisal, Devices, Engineering, Perception, PilotingAbilities: Bonded Vessel, Custom Special [Aether Wire], Tinkering, StrategistWould you like to replace [Aether Wire] with another Custom Special ability?That was new. You knew your Custom Special could be swapped, but this seemed like a random time for it to go off. You expected it to be offered when you were in the middle of a boss battle a bullshit deus ex machina."Master?" Herta asks, slight concern in her voice. "Is something wrong? You're just standing there...""My status just popper up, you dumb cunt. It's asking if I wanna change Aether Wire." You harass her a little more after you speak for good measure, to her delight."Ah! Sorry, Master~" She said, relief and happiness back on her face. Whether it was from you bullying her or from you being alright, you didn't know. It was probably both.Anyway, You sort of liked Aether Wire, as overused as the whole 'strings from your fingers' thing was. On the plus side it couldn't be perceived by the naked eye and you could manipulate the threads at will from your fingetips, sharp enough to cut nearly anything. While it's range wasn't unlimited, it's still overpowered as hell.>Keep it. Stick with what you know. (Keep Aether Wire for now)>Swap it out. Get something fresh. (Will offer a choice next update)While discussing your choice with the goddess, you and Herta found Bertha walking around the deck. She was peacefully looking at the clouds and sky.She noticed you both approach and waved."Hey, Bertha," You say. "What's up?""Just thinking about that new move I figured out." She responded, probably talking about 'Hammer Bomb'."You mean the one that made the clank explode?" Herta shuddered. "The mansion almost caught on fire...""It was impressive," You praised your warrioress. "Good job.""Thanks!" Bertha's face lit up. "Though, it's only good on opponents that stand still. Gotta work on actually hitting them first." Her stomach growled."Oops, hehe." She said with a blush. "I've been looking over my weight. I don't wanna get too spoiled with the all the good things Master gives us...""As long as you're not starving yourself. It's around lunchtime, anyway. Herta?" You turn to your divine servant."Yes, Master?" She gave you her full attention."Whip up something for us all to eat. If that stupid bitch brain of yours somehow manages to figure it out, I'll consider rewarding you tonight.""You can count on it, Master!" Herta said seriously, all fired up now."Master, I'd like to make something too." Bertha requested to you before the goddess left.
"I don't see why not." You responded. Bertha, in addition to her sewing, was good enough at cooking to the point of her occasionally helping out in the kitchen. Herta didn't object to the extra help, so with a slap to their rears you saw them off to the galley.After that you went to the mess hall where you knew Cattleya, Gerty, and Ayane were all playing some sort of card game to pass the time. No real stakes were made, and last you saw they seemed to be having fun. That wasn't the case with Ryko, who looked bored out of her mind."Ah, it seems like I lose again." Ayane folded her cards and sighed."Bloody hell mate." Cattleya meows. "You've got some dodgy luck. Is this the fifth time in a row you've folded first?" Ryko shifts where she's seated, ears twitching."I agree with Cattleya. The control you have over your expressions would've given you the game if you weren't so unlucky." Gerty said."It is a necessary skill for any merchant to develop." Ayane said with some pride."Oi, Master!" Cattleya greets you as she sees you. "How 'bout you join us for a game?"The other two invited you as well. "Sure, I've always been curious how this game worked." You readily accept.With Ayane consistently being the first one to lose it becomes a game between you, Cattleya, and Gerty. Honestly, you don't understand it too much. It was like some sort of combination of poker, blackjack, solitaire, and other card games.Gerty reminisced about her time as a wandering knight, fighting alongside some of her fellow paladins. Though there was a slight bitterness when recounting about how she fought in the name of Forthwyte. Cattleya revealed that she had actually been born in a Westphalian colony, but she and her dad moved to Eastia while she was young after his slave-wives passed away from an earthquake in the region. Ayane made polite questions to each of you and answered inoffensively to anything asked about her.You end up winning somehow, much to the amusement of the rest of the table."Master is really amazing..." Gerty said with slight disbelief.Gerty is about to deal out the cards again when you feel Ryko pull your sleeve."Mr. John Doe?" She says stoically, before looking around the room as if to confirm something. "I wised to speak with you about something..." She then exchanged a look with her aunt, who in turn raised an eyebrow at her.>"Excuse me, ladies." You'll talk with Ryko privately.>"Alright. Ayane, would would you come with me?" Take the aunt and the niece with you, this looked like something between their family.>"Whatever you need to say, you can say it here. Don't worry, Catty and Gerty are trustworthy.">(Write-in)
>>6150858>wised*wished
>>6150858>"Excuse me, ladies." You'll talk with Ryko privately.Give the little fox space to talk. We can relay it if it's important.
>>6150858>"Excuse me, ladies." You'll talk with Ryko privately.
>>6150846>Keep it. Stick with what you know. (Keep Aether Wire for now)Isekai isn’t about trying new things >>6150858>"Excuse me, ladies." You'll talk with Ryko privately.Best to keep it private if she wants it that way
>>6150846>Swap it out. Get something fresh. (Will offer a choice next update)I’m sure it’s offering now for a reason.>>6150858>"Excuse me, ladies." You'll talk with Ryko privately.
>>6150846>Swap it out. Get something fresh. (Will offer a choice next update)time for some gacha>>6150858>"Alright. Ayane, would would you come with me?" Take the aunt and the niece with you, this looked like something between their family.>>6150878>Isekai isn’t about trying new thingslmao
>>6150858>Keep it. Stick with what you know. (Keep Aether Wire for now)>"Alright. Ayane, would would you come with me?" Take the aunt and the niece with you, this looked like something between their family.
>>6150846>Swap it out. Get something fresh. (Will offer a choice next update)>>6150858>"Whatever you need to say, you can say it here. Don't worry, Catty and Gerty are trustworthy."
>>6150846>Swap it out. Get something fresh. (Will offer a choice next update)>>6150858>"Excuse me, ladies." You'll talk with Ryko privately.
>>6150846>>Swap it out. Get something fresh. (Will offer a choice next update)>>6150858>>"Alright. Ayane, would would you come with me?" Take the aunt and the niece with you, this looked like something between their family.
===John Doe, please select one of the following to replace [Aether Wire]>Aether Wire: Threads of magic that act as a highly manipulatable razor wire. [CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE]>Quick Scope: Allows greater reaction speed and accuracy in every weapon you use.>Steam Bomb: Form a throwable ball of wind that you can explode on will.>Reaper's Gambit: Gain a 1 in 5 chance to instantly defeat an opponent, losing will make you feel sluggish.>Bullet Kick: Lets you attack at greater speeds.>Gizmo Whisperer: Grants you the power to boost the power of a machine every day.>Shellstrike Gauntlets: Gauntlets for punching... that are also a shotgun with the ability to charge up an explosive blast.>Dance of Daggers: Magic Knives that let you throw copies of them as you move.Further integrations with your [Bonded Vehicle] are currently unavailable.Are you sure you want to swap out [Aether Wire]? [*Yes] [ No]===You both go far enough that you're certain neither Cattleya nor Ayane could hear you."What's wrong, kid?" You say."I'm a fox--a kitsune--not a goat." She responds in her usual emotionless tone. She then takes a deep breath, her face becoming deadly serious. "Mr. John Doe," Her ears flick back and forth, then when Ryko herself is certain neither of you can be heard, she speaks again in a calm tone. "I don't mean to alarm you, but your first wife is suffering from major delusions. While you were rescuing my aunt, that woman claimed herself to be the goddess Herta," She paused for a moment, you think she's trying to gauge your reaction. "I thought she might be acting, but she constantly mumbled obscenities, such as how 'all women are just pigs in need of daily punishments', and it makes me think she really believes she's a goddess." Dammit, Herta.You sigh. "Well, it's true."She looks at you in a flustered shock, tail standing on end. "Mr. Savant?!""About her being a goddess, that part is true." You clarify. Though with how most of your wives act and how your perverted goddess made this world, that other part might unironically be true too.Still you're not gonna let the misunderstanding trope happen if you can help it, so you try to explain and give proof that Herta is indeed a goddess."..." Ryko had a stunned expression on her face before calming down and composing herself. "Even if you were a Mad Savant, you've been kind to my aunt and I. If you planned to do something like kill us and harvest our tails for magic you would've already done it.""Yeah, I never wanted to hurt either of you." You're grateful she's almost as calm and reasonable as her aunt. "But why are you telling me all of this now?""Whenever you weren't busy building this ship, your first wife was by your side, and whenever she wasn't I was either asleep or not allowed to see you. I didn't have much of a choice except wait until now."
"Have you talked to Ayane?""She said she believed your first wife was at least a Savant, that she'd talk to you before we left, and told me to not cause trouble to the people that saved me. I don't want to be a burden, but... a goddess coming down to earth is hard to believe. I've heard the Churches say only they can speak to the gods." Well you knew that wasn't true "Still," She looks at you with certainty. "I think you're an adult I can trust."You smile at the compliment. You're not sure when it happened, but between building, working, keeping all your wives happy and satisfied, getting rid of threats, and saving people, you'd become more dependable.Ryko might be polite, but she wasn't good at flattery, so at least you knew this was sincere. "I appreciate the confidence you've put in me," You tell her. "Since it's enough for your to share something that's been bothering you so deeply." She then looks to the ground guiltily, not able to meet your gaze."Mr. Lord Savant." She closes her eyes and her ears fold back. A few seconds later she continues. "I'm sorry hiding things from you.""Like you said, you didn't have the time.""No, that's not all." She bows her head, and her tail envelops her. "It's something else... Something that you should've known the moment you brought me to your mansion." Alright, this sounded important. "It's the real reason why I had the Lucky Watch; a skill passed down through my family called Bad Luck."She said there was a curse on her family--a passive negative skill called Bad Luck--causing family members and occasionally those around them to experience misfortune. It's capable of being suppressed by certain magical items, a few of which they had at home, though the Lucky Watch was beginning to break apart. You didn't notice anything too unlucky happening, except maybe for Ayane's bad hands of cards just now. Ryko thought it was because you and Herta tinkered with the Lucky Watch recently that the effects were now manageable.Speaking of Ayane, Ryko said that she'd lied to her--telling the her aunt that she'd already shared this with you."Auntie would've told you by now if I hadn't told her I already did." Her hands clenched into fists. "I'll set this right. I was scared and left big sis Aneko... And then I got scared again after you and the others were so nice to me." She looks at you with pleading eyes. "Please, Mr. John Doe, let me tell her.""I'm not gonna object." With how much conviction she had you suspected the bare minimum she'd do was tell Ayane the truth. "But I'll have to talk with the rest of my slaves about this." You needed to. This sort of information shouldn't be kept hidden from them."I understand." The little fox girl said. "Thank you, Mr. Savant.""Let's not get sad, alright? Especially when there's licorice waiting after lunch." Ryko's face instantly lit up. You were gonna have to warn her family to keep an eye out for any candy offering strangers.
When you returned, Gerty and Cattleya are understandably curious about what happened, and you're about to bring them out to speak to them as Ryko was going to speak with Ayane, when Herta and Bertha come with giant plates of food on each hand. Gerty, Cattleya, and you silently agree to speak later after lunch."Master!" Herta walks over to you after you sit down to eat. She gives you a kiss on the lips. "Did I do good?""I just sat down, Herta." Honestly she went slightly overboard with how much food there was, but it tasted pretty good. "This is an acceptable meal. I shall reward you greatly, slave of mine." The goddess got a perversely happy look on her face, but she kept quiet. You could commend her for at least trying to tone it down when Ryko was in the room.There were some pies with cute pictures carved on them, probably Bertha's part of the cooking. She seemed pretty happy when you complimented it."Oi, pass the salt, Ruby.""Just imagine the mana flowing into your hammer when you're striking it. But don't just force it in there, I've many well made spears from mana corrosion doing that.""Do fox beastfolk truly live for over a century and a half?" Asked a curious Ruby Rose to Ayane."Indeed. The longest known living-" The fox lady was sadly cut off from her explanation."She's over eighty." Said a certain niece. In foxgirl years that was like saying she was in her forties, according to a now flustered Ayane."Woah! Really?" Bertha exclaimed as she turned to the kitsune woman. "What's your secret?""No secret. That's just the way some beastfolk are." Your bronze skinned cat responded while taking a bite out of an omelette."I've heard you can tell how many years a kitsune has lived and how powerful one is by their tails." You said, remembering something vague about Japanese folklore. The fox lady confirmed this soon after; but also mentioned their type of magic wasn't too powerful to begin with. She also said kitsunes had white hair since birth, with it turning to a different color as they got older. Though she also mentioned it wasn't unusual for fox people to remain white haired for the rest of their lives."You always seemed to be over the hill when it comes to age." Mel observed. "No offense, Ayane.""None taken." Ayane said, better composed. Then she made a mistake by turning back to her niece. "Isn't that a cruel thing to say about your auntie, Ryko?" Ayane didn't seem particularly hurt, but she was embarrassed."And she still a virgin." Ryko added with a slightly impish grin. You didn't know this fox girl had it in her to just say that. The news surprised many more people, yourself included."Tch, and you're still a little punk, aren't you?" Ayane's eye twitched as she smiled and pinched her niece's face. She sighed and let go less than a second later. "It's true, although not for a lack of trying. You know how things are..." Said the now deflated aunt.
"What do you mean? Don't you have a Master? Is your dad still your master?" Bertha blurted out."... Yes, he is." Ayane looked like she wanted to crawl into a hole and disappear. From what you understood, for a grown woman to still be owned by her father was like living with your parents back in your old world but multiplied by two."Things are this way because of Bad Luck." Ryko said. You were surprised at her wanting to speak now about this now instead of later. She glanced at you."Indeed." Ayane was still uncomfortable. "Although, we've been looking to find me a proper Master. I heard there was one in Westphalia that wasn't against having an old lady like myself in his harem.""Ryko, what do you mean by bad luck?" Asked Mel, immediately sensing there was something else to this."Oh? You don't know?" The fox aunt was legitimately confused, before turning to you. "You haven't told them yet?""I didn't tell Mr. John Doe." Ryko said, explaining soon after to the rest of the table the things she'd told you."That actually answers a few things about the Lucky Watch." Herta seemed to muse to herself.Reactions varied, though you and Herta were able to keep everything in order. Other than Herta and yourself, Gerty and Cattleya seemed to be the most calm, having mentally prepared themselves. Bertha seemed confused about what the curse actually did, while Mel and Ruby looked pensive. Ayane was, understandably, a little frustrated. She didn't raise her voice, even commending Ryko for not keeping it to herself, she still said she was disappointed that Ryko had kept this to herself. The older fox woman apologized to you and the rest of your harem, Ryko's apology following soon after."Herta, can you cure them?" You ask your goddess and local curse dispeller."Uh," Herta says. "Maybe? I dunno. I tried Curse Dispel on Ryko and it didn't seem to do anything. Then I did the mind purification ritual, and that didn't do anything either.""Ryko, would you mind looking over your status screen? Is Bad Luck still there?" Ayane requested. Ryko did so, and confirmed she still had it.After some testing, Herta proved capable of dispelling and purging the unnatural bad luck from anyone on this ship that wasn't a kitsune, and her natural blessings acted as a shield for everyone (again, except for Ayane and Ryko). Ayane was greatly relieved that she didn't have to worry about any of you being in the crosshairs of her family's condition.Herta said she'd need to look into this more on her own, and was confident she could at the very least find protections against misfortune.You also entertained the idea of tinkering some gadgets to increase luck and protect against misfortune. Though you'd have to wait until you're back home to use the Arcane Laboratory.
Ryko went back to her room, but not before you gave her some licorice like you promised you would, with a quiet smile as thanks. The older fox woman once again apologized, both for herself and on Ryko's behalf, and you tried to console her like you did right after saving her from the bandits.After finding a place to moor the airship at, paying a fee to a man that owned the flying dock, you all step foot onto land. Countless machines littered the city on the plateau. Endless steam poured from countless pipes and chimneys. Large gears cluttered the visible underside of the place, a few of it's larger mechanical guts sticking out from the ground. You could spot a few clock towers as well.People flew by, either on smaller steam airships, by train, or with what looked like mechanical bicycles that used propellers instead of wheels.Even from where you were standing you could see the constant commerce happening in the many plazas and stalls, creating a claustrophobic mess of activity.There were residential areas not too far off, mostly consisting of apartments, but there were some actual homes scattered around.>Look around for a while, see the sights with your ladies.>Time to set up shop. Or at least look at the procedures, people to sell to, or areas to rent out so you could make a stall.>There are many trade hubs, stores, and a few homes for sale if you looked for them. (Anything specific?)>Try to figure out why so many Westphalians are around here.>Ryko and Ayane invited you all over to meet their family. You'll at least make sure they're not being abused.>(Write-in)
>>6151822>Ryko and Ayane invited you all over to meet their family. You'll at least make sure they're not being abused.I won't refuse an invitation. We can get Ruby to go handle the sale of cargo and stuff, right?Hag fox...
>>6151822>>Ryko and Ayane invited you all over to meet their family. You'll at least make sure they're not being abused.>Quick Scope: Allows greater reaction speed and accuracy in every weapon you use.Seems handy, I'm predicting some kind of airship ambush on the way back.
>>6151793>Shellstrike Gauntlets: Gauntlets for punching... that are also a shotgun with the ability to charge up an explosive blast.Sounds great >>6151794We should really keep Herta being a goddess as a secret from now on, just in case church bad as in most Isekai. >>6151822>Ryko and Ayane invited you all over to meet their family. You'll at least make sure they're not being abused.They are merchants so we can perhaps get some info or a place to rent from them. >>6151823Surprising but I think we can use this to our advantage in that we marry her in exchange for benefits from their family.
>>6151793>Shellstrike Gauntlets: Gauntlets for punching... that are also a shotgun with the ability to charge up an explosive blast.just like yang>>6151822>Ryko and Ayane invited you all over to meet their family. You'll at least make sure they're not being abused.
>>6151822>Shellstrike Gauntlets: Gauntlets for punching... that are also a shotgun with the ability to charge up an explosive blast.Sounds very fun. We should definitely train on these in a couple of weeks time after we've finished with the trip to town (this week) and in between giving Gerty and Ruby babies in their bellies (next week and three weeks time for their respective unsafe windows).>Ryko and Ayane invited you all over to meet their family. You'll at least make sure they're not being abused.Let's go meet Fantastic Mister (and Miss) Fox.Well, Ayane, if you happen to be looking for a master, it just so happens we have space for a lovely, beautiful kitsune and her adorable niece back at the manor.....While I love our current cast, they're dangerously close to collapsing into a quirkiness singularity when all together and an older woman who is mature, sensible, patient and polite but with some steel in her back (pretty sure there's an anime trope for that, can't remember the term) would be a priceless asset to have in the harem. I think she'd make an excellent mistress of the house, a formal public face for the household (besides us, of course), a kid wrangler and nanny once we get some running around the place and overall anchor to sanity for everyone involved. Some nice and calm flute tunes compared to the the manor's usual Yakety Sax.Plus, we also get merchant family connections, lots of fluffy tails to touch, a cute adopted daughteru (possibly) and - if she's still fertile at her age (hopefully she is) - even more little fluffy tailed bundles of distilled diabetes to headpat in the future (would they all come out as full-blooded kitsune, halfbreeds or some other combination? What about Catty, for that matter?).
>>6151822>Look around for a while, see the sights with your ladies.
>>6151993Speaking of parents, what about the parents of our wives? Mel’s dad is around and I don’t think he knows her fate. We should probably do a trip to greet them all soon considering they will be getting pregnant.
>>6152604I think that's the only time any of our girls have mentioned their parents in any capacity (knowing divine family trees, maybe we should stay out of Herta's family affairs) and some of them may be dead, estranged or far away. Perhaps we should wait until after they've all given birth (the first time anyway, some of them *cough* Herta *cough* might want to go again before long) so we can surprise them with their grandchildren as well. Or at the very least get some paper and postal stamps for them (assuming they're all literate, that is).
>>6152612I think cards will be the best choice for now, and depending on the girls wishes they may want to see them before they give birth
You look up at the sky. It was just past dusk, right around the time a certain ghost named Yumi would've been at her most talkative. Something about "the darkness consuming the sun being a boon to her powers".Right now she...>Had been brought with you to Centria. She said she appreciated the change in scenery. (Was her small crystal prison on your person or did it remain on the ariship?)>Was still in the manor. Even if she didn't like it, you'd like to have a another line of defense after the clankers and Mel's traps just in case. (Was she left asleep in her crystal or was she allowed to roam while you were all away?)Aunt and niece once more thanked you for all the help you'd given them, and wished you all prosperity. Ayane and Ryko then extend their family's hospitality at your convinience. What was meant as a goodbye and an open invitation is cut short when you decide to actually take them up on it right then and there.Ruby Rose was torn between seeking connections she'd heard about and making new connections with the kitsunes. This was put to rest when you offered to tell her everything about them when you came back. Already you noticed her weaving ideas and ploys, and with a low bow she prepares to go out to find any potential buyers.You instruct her not to go overboard with any schemes she has in mind, using the excuse that you wish to see them play out with your own eyes."As you wish, my gallant Master~" Rose curtsied. "I shall merely seek out opportunities, gauge the temperament of those here, and return with my own trove of insight~" Said she.You have Cattleya go with her, and you tell her to act both as muscle and to act as a foil for your schemer's actions. Ruby sees it differently, and appreciates your decision to let her have someone else do the heavy lifting.The rest of your wives decide to go with you, mostly out of curiosity, though you suspected a few (like Bertha) weren't confident enough to be separated from you in such a large city until they got to know it better.A flying ferry takes you all to the kitsune residence. Though it wasn't as speedy as your own vessel, it impressively weaved and dodged ships, went through tunnels, and flew between buildings. There was an order to the chaos, and you made a mental note to figure it out.Their home looked like an apartment building, no larger than one of your mansion's wings. The outside had some space to its sides and front, some grass daring to grow, but it was also between some more densely populated housing.The inside is weirdly Japanese styled, some sort of fox-people tradition that they carried over from when they lived on flying islands, at least that was what the myths said according to Ayane. Despite the colorful and decorated walls you and Mel are quick to notice that this place had seen better days. It looked like Ryko was correct when she said their family had fallen into hardship.
A maid, who also acted as a slave-wife to Ryko's father (a foxman named Eisho) greeted you all elegantly. After noticing the aunt and niece, her expressionless face struggled against teary-eyed emotion, and she immediately went to call her Master."Risae seemed happy to see us again. Don't you think, Ryko?" Said Ayane with a smile. Ryko just nodded, looking around with a glimmer in her eyes, happy to be home.A group of fox eared people enter the room. A fox woman immediately picked up Ryko in a hug, not caring enough to abide by whatever etiquette fox people had now that her daughter was back. This was Ryko's mother, Ai. She is then joined by the foxman, and you correctly assume this is Eisho. A very pregnant kitsune looks from the sidelines with a smile, the woman soon to introduce herself as Kasato. Risae comes back, now with a small fox girl holding onto her tail-- her daughter, Shizuku--Ryko's half-sister, is much younger than Ryko is, and gazes at you and the rest of the newcomers in her home with curious apprehension.The smiles and relief are soon replaced by sorrow and tears when Ayane tells them of Aneko's fate at their questioning. You feel like you're intruding in another personal moment.Eventually everything settles down, and you're all introduced to each other. Herta and Kasato talk about their pregnancies, with the latter congratulating the goddess and telling her what to expect. Ryko and Shizuku leave to play and catch up, Risae following close behind.The rest of you go more into detail about the situation at your mansion, and how things have been going for you guys. While talking about the events back in the ship, conversation had shifted once again towards Ayane's life."Before you'd left, father and I have been able to find a suitable candidate for you, Ayane. He doesn't seem to discriminate against those that are older, or beastfolk like us, since he himself is getting old in human years." Ryko's mother says happily. "He's a Westphalian noble that rules over Riverdale.""Riverdale? In the Mayflower region?" Gerty says."Is this noble a duke named Augustus Forthwythe?" Mel continued."He is. Do you know him?" Said Ai."I've heard you speak about him, Gerty. What sort of man is he?" Ayane asked the Holy Knight. You and your ex-Westphalian wives that were present look at each other knowingly. You all proceed to dash the old lady's hopes to the ground, convincingly describing Lord Forthwythe's many, many, many crimes and abuses."Ah..." Ayane was at a loss of words. It was the most any of the kitsunes could do after hearing all of that."Nothing I've heard of him has been good." You said."I don't know where you heard that Forthwythe was alright with older gals, cause it's not true." Mel shared. "The moment he'd of found out she's not younger than him, well..." Mel made a gesture like she was cutting her own throat. Ayane paled."And he's also a rapist, don't forget that." Bertha added bluntly.
"... He can't be trusted." Gerty said quietly."Fortune must've returned to us." Eisho said. He then mentioned something about soon telegramming his father-in-law of his daughter being alive and a change in her marital plans."To think, we were so close to another tragedy because of me..." Ai said with some sadness. Her Master comforted her by gently massaging her shoulders."Where are our manners?" He suddenly commented. "We have a Savant and his harem in our house, saviors of our dear Ryko and Ayane. You'll have to forgive us for acting with such familiarity, today has been an emotional day for us." They've honestly all behaved pretty calmly, considering they've just found out a daughter of theirs was dead. This must have something to do with this family's obsession with staying strong. Bad Luck could ruin everything in an instant, so you could see the logic in staying strong in the face of adversity."Indeed, it is an honor to have a Savant grace our humble abode," Said Ai. At times like this her voice was like that of Ryko's, but with maturity and experience coloring it. "With the misfortune you've needlessly had to go through-""Most of this is because of this thing not working, right?" You take out the Lucky Watch. It's in pristine condition. "Me and my first wife over there fixed it up.""Master and I are geniuses, so you don't have to worry about it breaking anymore!" Herta barged into the conversation without subtlety.The three kitsunes were speechless, and looked over the item. They all expressed their gratitude, and said that it would help the along the other magical items in store."We had a reward set up for the three of them," Eisho said. "Yet with what we offered, I didn't believe it was enough to persuade a rescue party.""There is no need to go into detail, my love." Ai said to him. "We had our reasons to offer such a sum." She didn't elaborate why, but you were pretty sure it's because they couldn't afford anything larger.Saying that, they still offered you (2,000g)>Take it. 2,000 gold coins were 2,000 gold coins.>Let them keep it. They needed it more than you did.Ryko clearly had a loving home, and you almost wished they were secretly a bunch of bastards so you could justify keeping her as a daughter. But you quickly shake away those thoughts, there was no need to wish harm on this fluffy-tailed family.Still, there was Ayane, that unfortunate (and busty) hag. Honestly she was kinda cute.>Wish her luck but nothing more. She'll need all the fortune she can find.>Help her find a suitable Husband-Master (that isn't you). Be a wingman and matchmaker.>Offer to take her out of their hands. Make that busty old fox your wife.>(Write-in)One last thing in your mind, something you'd entertained while coming here.>Offer to make them some artifacts that increase luck sometime in the future. You were gonna be too busy this week and the next to make them, but maybe sometime later.>Don't bring it up.>(Write-in)
>>6152786>Let them keep it. They needed it more than you did.And actually...>(Write-in) Discretely and privately ask Ayane if she'd be willing to have you, and only offer it publicly if she doesLet's not put her on a spot, ay? If we do it in public, she might feel pressured to say yes for her family. I don't want her to feel like she has to. >Don't bring it up.Not until we have a real fix. We'll take a look on it later.
>>6152786*One last thing in your mind, something you'd entertained while coming here.I forgot to add an option here:>Say that you'll find a cure for their conditions. But it'll take time and you'll need them to tell you all they know about that cursed skill.>>6151823She can be delegated to, but John Doe knows that leaving her to sell things without him looking it over might be a bad idea.>>6151993>would they all come out as full-blooded kitsune, halfbreeds or some other combination? What about Catty, for that matter?First generation kids will look like beastfolk, second and third will be more human if they marry into humans. This is generally the case for (most) beastfolk.>>6152604Herta hasn't talked about her family.Cattleya's mother is dead and her father is forced to work hard labor.Mel has parents, but she's not sure what their situation is or where they are.Bertha's hasn't mentioned much about them other than her mom teaching her sewing and her dad teaching her how to fight.Gerty's parents died in the battlefield, though she's spoken of some relatives living in distant Knightly Orders.Ruby Rose's mother is dead, her father is alive but far away in the capital of Westphalia.
>>6152775>Had been brought with you to Centria. She said she appreciated the change in scenery. (her small crystal prison was on your person)>>6152786>Let them keep it. They needed it more than you did.>Discretely and privately ask Ayane if she'd be willing to have you, and only offer it publicly if she doesliked anon's idea>Offer to make them some artifacts that increase luck sometime in the future. You were gonna be too busy this week and the next to make them, but maybe sometime later.
>>6152775>Was still in the manor. Even if she didn't like it, you'd like to have an another line of defense after the clankers and Mel's traps just in case. (Was she left asleep in her crystal or was she allowed to roam while you were all away?)Roaming privileges >>6152786>Let them keep it. They needed it more than you did.If we can get rid of the bad luck effect or at least stop it then they should be able to swing things around, and so their gratitude will be worth more. >Discretely and privately ask Ayane if she'd be willing to have you, and only offer it publicly if she doesAnons idea is good >Offer to make them some artifacts that increase luck sometime in the future. You were gonna be too busy this week and the next to make them, but maybe sometime later.But make no promises >>6152791It seems like Mel and Cattleyas parents are the ones we will have to rescue, Herta we can give her some privacy on, Bertha we can bring up the topic to see them if she wants, Gerty seems like she is alone (poor girl), and we can visit Rubies dad when we inevitably head to the capital
>>6152786Forgot to mention earlier but Eisho is the only guy we have met so far that has a harem of his own. I think we should get some tips and tricks from him Also>Japanese merchants in western type city A classic trope
>>6152786>Had been brought with you to Centria. She said she appreciated the change in scenery. (On person)Let's see what chaos and spooping she can cause>Let them keep it. They needed it more than you did.How could we accept when we found an even greater treasure right here? *headpats Ayane*>Discreetly and privately ask Ayane if she'd be willing to have you, and only offer it publicly if she doesShe's been nothing but wonderful and I've already set out my stall of why we should accept Ayane into the family and get to work on helping her make up for lost time. The chances of her accepting are over 9000% (est.), but we may as well do it on the DL first.>Don't bring it up.If we come up with something, we'll send them one. Until then, they'll be OK.I also support the notion of chatting with Eisho some about managing a harem, how to handle being surrounded by hormonal pregnant women, child-raising advice and how to run a household. While we've done fine so far, another perspective couldn't hurt. Also, all of these foxes must be kinda old if Ayane is his daughter so he's definitely been around the block a few times.>>6152791What would happen if two different kinds of beastfolk/humans with diluted beastfolk blood had children? A chimaera? One or the other?Smells like a big bag o' plot hooks to me. Where does Herta fit into the divine family tumbleweed and how terrifyingly powerful is her father in the pantheon? Can we launch Operation Spartacus to rescue Daddy Cat? Can we track down Mel's lot? Are Bertha's okay? Ruby's dad is one to stop by when we go to the capital. As for Gerty, I'm a massive sucker for a story of two orphans falling in love and then building a happy new family with many children together, which we're definitely on our way to doing (we may as well be an orphan since our parents are in another dimension and probably disowned us or something in our last life).
>>6152975>What would happen if two different kinds of beastfolk/humans with diluted beastfolk blood had children? A chimaera? One or the other?If it's possible for them to have children then it's usually one or the other. Though at that point it's also not unlikely for a mix to emerge; mule or even liger or tigon beastfolk aren't uncommon in some parts.>Also, all of these foxes must be kinda old if Ayane is his daughter so he's definitely been around the block a few times.I should've clarified this better, but Ayane isn't Eisho's daughter.Currently you know that:Ayane is the older sister of Ai.Eisho is married to Ai, Kasato, and Risae.Ai and Eisho are the parents of Ryko and Aneko.Risae and Eisho are the parents of Shizuku.Kasato is pregnant with Eisho's child.Ai and Ayane's father is a kitsune named Hisashi. He's still in Centria. Eisho mentioned wanting to send a telegram to him about Ayane being alive and needing to cancel any plans of having Forthwythe as Ayane's Master.John has the slight feeling Eisho has had more children with his wives here, but this hasn't surfaced up yet in John's thoughts or in the discussion.Also it's clear that Eisho is experienced in all of the things you've mentioned, so asking isn't a bad idea.
>>6153017>Kasato is pregnant with Eisho's child.*Kasato carried Eisho's child inside of her.Though this basically means the same thing ie. they fucked.And again sorry for the confusion.
I support asking him about pregnancy advice..once we announced our intentions to marry Ayane that is.
>>6153017Would us being of a normal world mean that ours kids will be the 50/50 gender split or leaning towards girls due to our wives being from here?
>>6153046It'll probably not be as extreme as the usual over 80% women majority (at least in most cases), but Herta is pretty sure the children you have will lean towards mostly girls.
>>6153073Not that bad but if we need to I am sure we can whip up an artifact to help change those numbers around
>>6153017Hmm. And is it possible for two mixed beastfolk to produce an even wackier hybrid? It's muttpeople all the way down.So was Ayane bunking with her sister and BIL, still living in her parents' basement or living on her own, just single?You can also blame me and my notorious colander brain.>>6153073Hmm. We must investigate. Unfortunately, a scientific analysis of the offspring gender ratios of John Doe would require a large sample size to be statistically significant and require separate studies accounting for race and dimension of origin of the female. Therefore, we must generate our own sets of controlled demographic cohort data for science. You can't argue with science!>>6153028I think that might be a bit much for poor Ayane's composure. That makes it extra funny.
>>6153087>is it possible for two mixed beastfolk to produce an even wackier hybrid?It's possible, but fertility gets lower the more they mix.>So was Ayane bunking with her sister and BIL, still living in her parents' basement or living on her own, just single?Ayane was living with her parents most of her life, but around a year ago moved in with Eisho and Ai.
>>6152786>Had been brought with you to Centria. She said she appreciated the change in scenery. On your person.>Let them keep it. They needed it more than you did.>Discretely and privately ask Ayane if she'd be willing to have you, and only offer it publicly if she does.>Offer to make them some artifacts that increase luck sometime in the future. You were gonna be too busy this week and the next to make them, but maybe sometime later. (Don't promise anything)And this >>6153028
>>6152775>Had been brought with you to Centria. She said she appreciated the change in scenery.Crystal on us.>>6152786>Let them keep it. They needed it more than you did.Favor is better.>Offer to take her out of their hands. Make that busty old fox your wife.Be bold.>Offer to make them some artifacts that increase luck sometime in the future. You were gonna be too busy this week and the next to make them, but maybe sometime later.And I agree with not making any promises.
>>6152786>Had been brought with you to Centria. She said she appreciated the change in scenery. (on our person)>>Let them keep it. They needed it more than you did.>Offer to take her out of their hands. Make that busty old fox your wife.>Offer to make them some artifacts that increase luck sometime in the future. You were gonna be too busy this week and the next to make them, but maybe sometime later.
Accepting the gold would help you buy a house and leave you with tons leftover. They offered it knowing the consequences.But you know they're having problems with money, and Kasato was expecting a child soon...You declined, and perceive the relief and gratitude of the kitsunes here."We are in your debt." Said Eisho, as he and the rest of his wives bowed their heads. You ask if rewards are common to give out for missing people, and he says there's an adventurer's guild in this city that formally dealt with these things. This prompts Kasato to reveal being a former adventuress and bodyguard for Eisho, and they both begin to tell stories of when they were traveling merchants."If you'll excuse me, I'd like to get some beverages for us." Ayane said as she stood up."I'd like to see what sort of teas you have around here. Mind if I come with?" You say, knowing the perfect chance to talk in private when you see one."It'd be my pleasure, Lord Savant." Ayane bowed her head respectfully and you followed her into a kitchen. She begins to take out some small boxes filled with tea leaves, listing their names to you. Rose might like to know about this, so you ask where to get them, and she answers happily.But this isn't the real reason you went with her."So, Ayane," You began after she was done. "You've been having trouble with finding a Master.""I have." Melancholy fogged up her face. "I've resigned myself to living in want for the rest of my life. The shame I bear today shall be nothing compared to when my father's spirit will leave this earth." She said depressingly. "But you need not worry about me; There was a small cottage my sister and I used to play in, where I'll live the rest of my days in peaceful solitude." A strong smile was on her face, though with your perception you could tell she's dreading it."If it's a Master you need, there happens to be one I know about.""Oh?" Her ears flicked to you, and a small ray of hope shone in her eyes, along with a face that was now ready to barter. "Please tell, I would like to know of a man that is willing to bear with me.""You're looking at him." You say. She stares at you, first with surprise, then with a smile."Ah, Lord Doe, please don't tease your elders like this... at the same time," With composed politeness she bowed. "I thank you for the compliment.""This is no joke, Ayane." She's not an ugly person by any stretch, her curves filling up her clothes nicely. Damn, why did a hag like her have such an erotic body??? "I want you to be part of my harem. What do you say? Will you have me as your Master?"She blushes in disbelief and covers her mouth with her hands, letting go of the teacup she was holding. You're able to catch it before it hits the ground, getting a faceful of tail fluff. She snaps out of her shock."If I'd be willing to have you? That's... Of course I'd-" From how her composure wavered she must now realize you're being serious. "Yes! I would love nothing more~"
"Then, let's tell the family the good news. You extend a hand to her, "May I?" And she graciously takes it. Her movements are lighter, and she can't seem to stop smiling.You go back to the room you were all in, a blushing Ayane holding your hand, both of you drinkless. Mel seems to be the first to realize what happened, if her smile was anything to go by."Ayane? Is something the matter?" Ai is the second to notice something. Ayane looks at you to take the lead."I'd like to take Ayane off everyone's hands and make her my slave-wife." You respond in the older woman's place. After more surprised reactions, all the foxes present (including Ayane again) voiced their approvals. Ai congratulated her sister and said she wished their father was here to see this.They all looked like a weight had finally been lifted from their shoulders.Your wives were supportive, with Herta being particularly excited at the idea of you 'conquering' another woman soon.You heard Eisho exchange some words with Kasato about her pregnancy, which brought you to what you were planning to do next."You seem to know your stuff, Eisho. I don't mean to impose, but I'd like some advice on that front since one of my wives is expecting, and you seem to at least know about kitsune pregnancies." You say.Ayane looks like she'd lost the last pieces of her cool-headedness. After saying "Eh?" a bunch she sat down again with a furious blush on her face at the implication you just made."Ho? That's rather blunt." The kitsune Master said with a chuckle. "Ai, love, would you send a missive to that old man of yours? I'm sure he'd like to know about these goings on." He said to his first wife. Ai, at Eisho's request, goes to the send a telegram to Hisashi (Ai and Ayane's dad). Apparently there's a telegraph room installed in this building, something you considered adding for your own estate."How about you join me at the balcony, Savant Lord?" Said he. You took up his offer.It was getting darker outside. There's still around an hour before Ruby and Cattleya would return to your meeting point."Still green when it comes to this, aren't you?" He said, smirking at you. "I don't know if it makes me feel old since you're so young or important since you're a Savant. What exactly do you want to know, anyway?""Harem handling, dealing with multiple pregnant wives, how to take care of kids, the usual.""We're kitsune, we have kits--not kids." Said he. Reminded you of something Ryko said earlier today. "But I can tell you about child rearing if that's what you mean." You're not sure if he's joking about 'kids' specifically being goat children or not. "Anyway, there isn't a simple answer to all of that, but I'll try my best."He speaks about a few things you've already been doing: Showing a firm but gentle hand, 'rewarding' your wives when needed, have confidence, be decisive, be dependable, don't be a doormat, don't be a jerk (unless they're into you being a jerk), that sort of thing.
"Make sure you remember their birthdays and the dates of any other special occasions you might've shared with them." That brings you back to your and Herta's once month anniversary and how it came close to disaster. Cattleya's month anniversary for getting saved involved destroying the goblin village, and she was quietly happy about it. You wondered what the four adventurers wanted for the one-month anniversary of getting accepted into your household, if anything. You realized it was coming up pretty soon.Maybe you could even give Yumi something, her one-month anniversary for getting captured was also coming up. You gently touched the crystal in your pocket, feeling her presence inside of it.The kitsune continues. He said that leaving drama between wives to stew can make for worse issues in the future. Intervening is good in most cases, especially if it has something to do with wanting your favor. On that note he said your hierarchy should be stable, but kept flexible. "I've seen some Masters turn their hierarchy into an unmoving cage, and most wives grow to resent it.""What if I promised one of my wives a particular spot?" You asked, thinking of your catgirl."A few fixed spots shouldn't cause issues, though openly declaring first place to be fixed can be demoralizing to an ambitious wife." Your mind went to Ruby Rose. Whenever she was 'second wife' she liked to scheme for the position of 'first wife' against Herta. All of her plans tended to fall flat or work against her, ending up like some saturday morning cartoon. Except for the times you've had to 'correct' her, which was also fun. It was innocent stuff, but if it ever became a problem you had some plans of your own that would get Ruby to appreciate not being first..."The most important advice I have in keeping your women happy" He said seriously. "is to make them feel useful. It doesn't matter if she's doing something that's actually productive, as long as she feels appreciated by you she'll be content.""I'll keep that in mind." You said. "What should I do for my wives' pregnancies?"Apparently pregnant women can be moody, needy, clingy, and easily tired. Keeping their stress levels low was and showing that you still loved them was necessary. "Headaches and throwing up are normal for them. Obviously, don't have them do much physical labor.""Should I have to worry about my non-pregnant wives being jealous?""Depends on the wife. Thankfully mine are all a bunch of angels, so I don't have many worries... hm, now that I think about it, Risae was difficult with the other two when they've been pregnant before. Things got better when I gave her special attention and some work to do. After she'd given birth to Shizuku things naturally calmed down, and she hasn't been difficult since. I can't say it'll work out the same for you, but that's my experience." You haven't seen Kasato with any children yet, so this meant she and Eisho already had at least one kit that you haven't seen yet.
"As for children," Eisho begins again. "It shouldn't need to be said, but be present in their lives while also making sure the mother spends quality time with her own. She'll get depressed if she can't see her baby often. That said, having one of your wives on babysitting duty is extremely helpful... I can see now why you chose Ayane, she's had experience taking care of my kits. She knows enough to be a decent midwife, if only you could get it out of her mind she isn't going to ruin everything because of Bad Luck." You knew it was only last year that Ayane had properly moved in with them, but she'd also visited them often before that to help babysit. You hadn't actually thought about Ayane's potential, but now that he mentioned it she was very good at helping Ryko recover from the trauma. The midwife part was also a nice surprise. "Anyway, you should always watch for any fights between your kids. Some sibling rivalry is fine, but things can easily turn to hell if the mothers get involved. My children all being friends to each other is my policy, but I know that's not always possible.""For a child's education," He continued. "Either have your nanny or your smartest wife teach them. Though having them get taught by you and your wives as a team effort isn't unheard of. You could also send them to tutors you can trust, I suppose.""Aren't there any schools?" You asked. There had to be some sort of education system around this time, right?"For adults, yes. But not for children." He gives you a strange look before realizing something. "Ah, I've heard in some parts of Eastia and some duchies in Westphalia they're experimenting with something called 'compulsory education'. I couldn't tell you much about it, but that's what you're talking about, right?""Yeah." You'll go with that. "Also, what would you say is a good number for a harem?" You ask, more out of curiosity for his personal opinion."I wouldn't know. I'm not some posh noble with legions of nameless women. Three is more than enough for me, thank you." He grabs onto his hat as a gust of wind blows by. "But from what I've seen, having over ten wives is when things begin to get... impersonal."You both end up talking about smaller things when relating to harems for a few more minutes.>Ask any other questions? (Write-in)>No, you think you have the basics down.When you both go back you find Ayane looking at you warmly. Hisashi had been contacted, but couldn't come back today due to urgent business matters. He'd given his approval by line and trusted Eisho with the process. He asked to meet with you and Ayane tomorrow morning at this place.>Accept. No reason to slight him.>Decline. You were probably gonna be busy."John- Master..." She blushed at the words as she approached. "I am ready to act upon my marital duties whenever you're willing." She whispered to you.
"Whenever who's willing? Are you getting married, aunt Ayase?" Ryko said, unexpectedly appearing next to you both."!!!" Ayane was startled, her tails standing on end for a few seconds. She quickly composed herself, kneeling down to her niece's eye level."Ryko, your auntie has decided to stay with the nice Savant." Ayane said carefully, waiting for her niece's reaction."Ok." The fox child said without emotion. "Will we see each other again?""Of course we will. I'll try to visit you whenever I can." She smiled. "You're a strong girl, and you have a loving family. I know you'll do well in life.""Thank you, aunt Ayane." Ryko bows politely at the compliment.Ayane would remain here for the rest of the day in order to gather her things and say her farewells.But before that, you told them that you'd make some more lucky artifacts for them in the future. Most of them insisted that you'd already done so much."They won't be done until at least a few weeks from now, and I can't promise that I'll be able to actually make them. But you're all my in-laws now, why shouldn't I at least try to help out?" That made them silent. Until Eisho insisted you all come for dinner, something which you all agreed on.Ryko, on the other hand, looked up at you with awe, giving you a hug soon after. It looks like you've been collecting some rare emotions from the white haired fox child, as she'd even waved goodbye to all of you as you left.You soon meet with Ruby Rose and Cattleya again, and go up into the airship. You tell them both about everything that happened while they were away."Er, that's pretty nice of you, Master." Cattleya said. Ruby Rose didn't seem to care about the personal things that happened, but she absorbed as much information as possible about the merchant family."Master~" Ruby said in almost sing-song. "I've been able to find some buyers.""I had to stop her from getting her ass kicked after she bumped into some chick's shoulder on purpose and didn't apologize." Cattleya commented."It was calculated. She had been acting suspiciously, and I wished to see what her angle was.""Mate, you almost got pickpocketed." Your cat deadpanned."Emphasis on the 'almost'. Now, Master, if it would please you, here's the selection." She hands you a neatly made list.
-The Bed And Barn Inns: An Eastian chain of hotels owned by Lionel Rostchilde, whom Cattleya personally knew and hated. They were known for their bad service and cheapness, yet were still rich somehow. They might purchase the clothes Bertha made at a premium, and had much desire for textiles. Openly dealing with them would lead to a bad reputation with the Westphalians, whom there were many of here.-Westphalian West Islands Company: A large conglomerate that doubled as a colonial company for the United Kingdoms of Westphalia. Ruby said that they were vain enough to purchase the textiles and clothing in bulk at a generous price. According to Mel they were in the pockets of Augustus Forthwythe. Openly making deals with them could leave you in hot water with Eastia.-The Mitsubishi-Yasuda Trading Firm: A smaller firm that operates from Centria. It specializes in shipping products and weapons all around the world, focusing on countries other than Eastia and Westphalia. From what Ruby found, it's a recent merger between two family firms. You think that the kitsune family is involved/leading the company in some way. Their prices for textiles and clothing were fair, yet their future was somewhat unknown.-Iron Boot Free Company: Elite mercenaries that worked for those payed them the most. You met and saved two in their ranks--Korneac and Lysette--from the bandit camp, likely helping raise their opinion of you. They used textiles to decorate armor, in certain weapons/machinery. They also liked to buy cotton at a higher price than in the market (it was still lower than the price of textiles and clothing, though). Sadly they didn't seem to care much about any clothing that isn't to their specifications.-The Adventurer's Guild of Centria: A guild that sounded like one of the stereotypical one's you always see in isekai, but in a larger scale. They'd buy and sell anything that wasn't illegal, though membership was required to make deals with them.There were other smaller guilds that controlled certain facets of Centria, such as the Merchant's Guild (sadly Rose, without a proper invitation, wasn't allowed in) or the Artisan's Guild (which apparently Herta had given her blessing towards, to the confusion of the goddess), among many others.Ruby also told you this list was neither a complete or exhaustive; it was all she managed to find in a day."Can't we sell to both Eastia and Westphalia without getting into trouble with the other?""If we smuggle, perhaps. But we would need a network to do so." Said Ruby. The innocent look on her face told you what she was implying from a mile away.As Herta was preparing dinner, there was the question of where to sleep...>Sleep on the ship. There was a reason you made a cabin filled with bunk beds there.>Go to an inn (that isn't part of Rostchilde's chain). Who knows, it might be nice.>Ask to sleep in the kitsune's home. You're sure they'll allow it, but things might get crowded.>(Write-in)
>>6153812>Sleep on the ship. There was a reason you made a cabin filled with bunk beds there.Call it paranoid, but i'm not risking it.Plus, we have to also enjoy our first night with our new hagwife, so we can show her that her concerns about her body are completely silly.
>>6153797>No, you think you have the basics down.It's good advice and I don't think I have any more specific questions right now. But we chose well with Ayane, certainly.>Accept. No reason to slight him.Go meet Daddy Fox. No reason not to, and make sure he knows we'll take good care of his daughter.As for sleeping arrangements, how about the rest of the girls sleep on the ship while we stay here and seal the deal with Ayane in her room tonight. Her special celebratory first time deserves some privacy that we won't find on the airship or with everyone crowding in here. Oh, and we need to find out where she fits into the impregnation rota (damn, that phrasing feels impersonal) now.
>>6153797A lot of valuable info>No, you think you have the basics down.Remember to get all their birthdays on the calendar>Accept. No reason to slight him.First approval get For the upcoming 1 month anniversaries I have an idea. Herta is the only one who has had a ring made/given by us (unsure if it’s on the ring finger but doesn’t matter). So why don’t we make some wedding rings for all the girls? It would make things more official (no idea how marriage works here or if we need to sign papers to make the girls our official property), it will be a nice gift overall and we can do some proposals too which I am sure will make them pretty happy. >>6153812>Sleep on the ship. There was a reason you made a cabin filled with bunk beds there.First night with Ayane, get her unsafe day and birthday too. Regardless of where we are sleeping I would like some type of night watch or something since this is an unfamiliar city and there are 2 nobles who dislike our wives here. As for our buyer, just pick the foxes since they are neutral and won’t rip us off. Also buy a telegram, we need to set it up at the mansion to keep communications.
>>6153832I don’t think we should split us up at night, we can just ask for a bit of privacy when we do the hag
>>6153839I don't think we're in any danger from a short stay here (maybe a little bit if we stayed longer and our enemies might pick up that we're here), and the airship is more functional than comfortable. I don't want Ayane's first time making love in her >80 years on her de facto wedding night to be on a single-wide bunk bed or sofa.
>>6153858I’m honestly fine with whatever location aslong as we don’t split up. I am also more worried about our wives stirring up trouble than said noblemen but you are probably right since this is a short stay.
I thought this quest was gonna be some no effort erotic slop so I was surprised to see a second thread.I was even more surprised when reading it and finding out its actually getting some substance, good on you threadjacker. Actually having and managing the dynamics of a harem is something I've wanted for some time and it's just as interesting as I hoped.>>6153812Backing >>6153832Like anon says, I don't Ayane's first night to be spent in that way.
>>6153863I understand not wanting to split up and our wives running into trouble, but this is just for some overnight sleeping arrangements so they won't have much opportunity to, especially on the airship. The girls will be fine on board so how about this, we keep Yumi, Gerty and our rifle at the house so we have some backup in case of happenings? Kasato is also competent in that regard, though how effective she would be in her heavily pregnant state is questionable.>>6153871I thought the same and took a while before I really went and had a look and was pleasantly surprised. If I recall comments made by the original OP, he might have been planning more lewd stuff but I suppose we'll never know. New QM has kept it good.We must pluck Ayane's flower with only the utmost of care, love and comfort - if we can't manage it here, we should wait until we get home. She's a cute who deserves nothing less.
>>6153812>>6153838I will change my vote to support >>6153832proposal >>6153908I would prefer the opposite in that more of the weapons/protections go with the girls. We have shotgun gauntlets so we will be fine.
>>6153797>No, you think you have the basics down.>Accept. No reason to slight him.>>6153812>or the Artisan's Guild (which apparently Herta had given her blessing towards, to the confusion of the goddess)why would she be confused ?>Go to an inn (that isn't part of Rostchilde's chain). Who knows, it might be nice.
You know, I get wanting to have her first time be on a special place, but doing it on a house her family is still living in feels...cringeworthy.
>>6153945Not to me? Unless the house is really small and the walls really thin.
>>6153958It's just the knowledge that they're in the house that feels wrong.
>>6153959Still not seeing it.
>>6153938>why would she be confused ?They lied >>6153960I kinda understand his sentiment
>>6153797>No, you think you have the basics down.>Accept. No reason to slight him.>>6153812>The Mitsubishi-Yasuda Trading FirmStay neutral for now>Backing >>6153832 Make up for all the lost years in one night and make sure she won't be able to walk for the remainder of her stay here>>6153945That depends entirely on your cultural perspective. It's only very recent (decades for most, longer for the US given the abundance of empty, prime land up until recently) that it's expected for young newlyweds to move out and have their own place. Even now there are many people who live with an entire family in the same room, and multiple extended families in the same "house".
QM, some questions.How much do inns and hotels cost here?Do kitsunes have good senses?Specifically, do they have sharper hearing?Are Forthwythe and Rostchilde personally here in Centria or is it just their business companies that are here?Is the last vote to go back towards the kitsune's home and stay the night there? It sounds like we went back to the ship.Is Ayane with us or still at her in-laws house? Sorry if you mentioned it, I am bad at reading details.Does our airship have a name?Is there magic to make rooms sound proof?How well can each of the wives fight?Do we have robots to guard the ship?>>6153797>Ask any other questions? (Write-in)Are kitsune unsafe days more like human or beast folk unsafe days?>Accept. No reason to slight him.>>6153812>Sleep on the ship. There was a reason you made a cabin filled with bunk beds there.For today at least.Also if we make rings for those four we should make Cattleya one too. Don't wanna make her feel left out.>>6153945I'm mostly worried that the kids will be woken up by their aunt getting plapped.
>>6154014>Also if we make rings for those four we should make Cattleya one too. Don't wanna make her feel left out.I meant rings for everyone
>>6153812>>6153832+1>>6154014>I'm mostly worried that the kids will be woken up by their aunt getting plapped.Feels like Eisho would know of ways to make sure he can keep that sort of thing private and away from kids.
I should clarify that the potential buyers Ruby found aren't the most powerful or influential in Centria (except for the Adventurer's Guild), just the ones she's been able to realistically get info on.>>6153838Marriage is usually confirmed by paperwork, rings mean that you've fully accepted them and won't sell/give them away.The others (mostly Ruby) have already been preparing the legal documents, though it's technically not needed since your slave-wives are already yours; their former Masters broke many codes and laws under the Bondage Accords while also rejecting them from their households.>>6153938>why would she be confused ?They aren't using her blessing.>>6154014>How much do inns and hotels cost here?It depends. Cheapest is 10 copper coins a day, most expensive 5 gold a day. There's offers like paying 15 gold coins if you're gonna stay in the expensive hotel for a month, discounts for Masters bringing more than 5 slaves, things like that.>Do kitsunes have good senses? Specifically, do they have sharper hearing?Yes and yes. Their senses are around as good as a fox's.>Are Forthwythe and Rostchilde personally here in Centria or is it just their business companies that are here?Only their businesses are here. Your wives think it's very unlikely they're both personally in Centria.>Is the last vote to go back towards the kitsune's home and stay the night there? It sounds like we went back to the ship.Yes. John Doe is his airship.>Is Ayane with us or still at her in-laws house?She's still at the kitsune house, getting her things and saying goodbye to the children. Probably expecting to sleep there, she's had a long and emotional day.>Does our airship have a name?Not yet, though your wives have been calling it different things.>Is there magic to make rooms sound proof?Yes. Mel can use that sort of power with her magic, though you've become better at seeing through it.>How well can each of the wives fight?Cattleya, Gerty, and Bertha are all excellent fighters.Herta is decent at fighting, but mostly relies on weapons and magic.Mel is better at it after John taught her, but she's more skilled at evasion/fleeing/support instead of fighting. She has the potential to be a great sniper.Ruby Rose is terrible at it, but she does have a dagger and a small gun.>Do we have robots to guard the ship?Yes, you brought in a few clankers. The idea of making robots specifically made to defend the airship isn't out of the question.
>>6153797>>6153812>No, you think you have the basics down.>Accept. No reason to slight him.>>Go to an inn (that isn't part of Rostchilde's chain). Who knows, it might be nice.
Dinner is as delicious as usual. Herta was grabbing onto your arm, all of your wives were pretty happy. You decide now was a good time to announce your plan to stay with Ayane for tonight."Hehe~ You really know your way to get into a girl's heart, Master." Mel said, giving you a warm smile."It's not surprising for Master to already be meeting important business connections~" Rose said, probably thinking you were there to make a better impression with Ayane's father."Master will take her for himself!" Said Herta with approval. "We'll come back soon!""You're staying here too." You said."Wha-" Herta looked at you in disbelief. "Bu-bu-bu-but...""One night isn't going to kill you, Herta." You don't know what the big deal was, didn't she want you to get more wives? Besides, just this morning you'd given her some 'punishment' until she was satisfied. Actually, you'd basically 'helped' all of your wives 'get ready' earlier today before taking such a long trip..."Master, can- *sniff* can we see you in the morning?" She requested."Sure, as long as it's early on." You were gonna meet with the Hisashi at around 9:30 AM, so it shouldn't cause too much of an issue. Still she seemed on the verge of tears. You brought her closer and consoled her with some insults and a promise to reward her later if she behaved. That seemed to do the trick, she got happy again like nothing even happened."You ladies can have the bunk beds." You said. They were one-person beds that were individually divided, three top-bunks and three bottom-bunks."Eh, Master," Mel spoke out. "No offense, but that room is a little awkward." The rest of your wives seemed to more or less agree.Thinking about it, the position of the room doesn't allow for good air circulation, the mattresses weren't the best for multiple reasons, and there weren't any windows there.You were a Savant, if you could defy the laws of physics with the BoatMech's weapon interior, then within this ship you could even make separate rooms for each individual wife of yours if you wished."We brought a bunch of sleeping bags--at least one for each of us--just in case." Ruby reminded you. Those sleeping bags were brought in case something happened to the cabin with the beds, and not the other way around."Originally I was gonna just deal with it. But if Master isn't gonna be here then, like, what's the point?" Bertha clarified. "And I didn't wanna say anything cause we were already done with the boat...""In the future, if something bothers any of you, just tell me." You say, and get some positive confirmations and apologies in response. "We can arrange something else in the meantime. Each of you can claim a separate room in this ship." You said."Dibs on the mess hall." Meowed Cattleya.And so the ship was temporarily divided between your wives, each of them claiming a separate room. Things like the bathroom and, funnily enough, the bunk-bed cabin were left unoccupied.
You were gonna have to make it up to your wives, and thought about getting some rings for them."Gerty, you're in charge of the defenses here." You instructed your Paladin whore. "You have permission to lead the clankers in case someone attacks any property of mine.""Yes, Master!" She saluted. If there was one thing you appreciated it was that she followed your orders without question. She'd soon set up the clankers to keep watch until tomorrow morning. You took a radio with you, just in case you needed to communicate with them urgently.The dinner went on without much further question. After that you check up on each of your wives before leaving, most them had fallen asleep or wanted to go to sleep soon. The demands of the day when it came to finish working on the ship were finally catching up to you all. You hoped Ayane wasn't as tired as they were, you had plans for her tonight.Leaving the flying ferry, the kitsune household is in view. You're all alone this time. Well, almost all alone."Fool that you are, the umbral depths of the night shall amplify my arcane might!" A little ghost said from her prison. She had been entertaining you for the past half hour. "Not even the guise of your strength shall stop Yumi's great sorcery.""Cease your complaints and rejoice," You played along. "For I have chosen to bring you out of the sacred confines of my pocket, the opportunity to see the realm of wonders for yourself is before you.""Nay, this shimmering prison of crystal renders such chance but a shadow, a fleeting illusion cast by your whim.""I could always put you back in my pocket." You teased."I'm good." She responds without hesitation. Both of you fall into a peaceful silence.From above you could see how active the city was at night. Street lights, industrial plants, and apartment windows illuminating the many gears and giant areas of the city. There wasn't enough light pollution to stop the stars from shining, mixing them made a very nice combination."Beautiful..." the ghostgirl said what you were thinking. "Verily, my presence may smother like a dense fog of shadows, yet know this--it is in the depths of my darkened heart that I cherish your willingness to allow my essence to linger in this realm.""You are most welcome, spirit and seeker of warmth." You said, not wanting to ruin the small moment, tempting as it was to make fun of her."May the whispers of luck guide your steps, Savant!" She said in boastful gratitude, soon going back to sleep in the crystal again."Thank you, Yumi." Luck was something you and Ayane both were gonna need.
"Greetings once again, Savant Lord." After you entered the house, Risae greeted you politely for the second time today. "Did you leave anything behind?" Her voice was monotone."No, I was just thinking about helping Ayane with her stuff." You gave an excuse to see your slave again."Very well. I shall announce to my Master and the others that you've returned." A curtsy, and then she was off.Before Eisho arrives, Ayane is the first one to come by. "Master?" She said upon seeing you she smiles and gives you a kiss. Eisho, Ai, and Kasato arrive soon after."Ah, I see." Kasato already guessed what was going on with a hint of smugness when seeing you two close together. Ai figures it out soon after her, and took Ayane aside to tell her how to deal with soreness in the morning--much to the embarrassment of the elder sister."Couldn't wait, could you?" Eisho says to you, still in good humor yet clearly a bit tired. He looks to his first wife. "Ai, you know that relaxing resort Aneko and Shizuku always wanted to go to? Well, we're going there tonight." He cleared his throat. "Kits, ladies, we're going on a field trip!" Eisho declared loudly. He gave you sly smile and then whispered to you. "Try not to cause too much of a mess, will you?"Were they really leaving just so that you and Ayane could have some privacy? ...You were starting to feel bad."... Eisho, you don't need to go out for my sake. I could always just take Ayane to a hotel.""Oh? You'd have us take her luggage after you so generously offered? Now, that's no way for us to treat a guest." Eisho said with a chuckle."Don't misunderstand." Ai began to add. "This isn't us showing you charity. We've been planning for this trip before my daughters and sister went missing, but for reasons you could probably guess, we've had to postpone it." Despite what she said, you felt like you were burning a favor with them. Also didn't that mean Ayane was missing out too? Though from how your fox wife's face longingly gazed at you, you could safely say she didn't mind staying the night with you instead.Ryko said entered the room with a yawn. "Is this a dream?" She said, looking at you.Ayane went away to 'mentally prepare herself'. Ai, Kasato, Ryko, and Risae--the last of whom carried a sleeping Shizuku on her back, the young girl in turn was clutching onto a small bag--went to get some last minute things and get themselves ready to leave. In that small time frame Eisho talked to you again."It's been a difficult and painful road for her. If you'd like to know ask her yourself, it's not my tale to tell." Said he. "Her patience has payed off.""I'm sure there's some moral to this story. My first wife was pretty bummed at me coming here.""You know, I just told you today that pregnant wives are moody and clingy." He sighed. "Oh well, it can't be helped.""Hey, I said I'd make it up her." You say in your defense. You both speak with a little more lightness after that, at least until the end.
"Here's one last little harem-managing tip for you, free of charge." A smug Eisho said. "You should always make sure that your wives' carnal desire is towards you and you alone." His words become a bit more serious. "Only a foolish Master allows his wife-slave to have romantic feelings or sexual wants for anyone that isn't him.""That sounds like common sense." You replied, remembering Gerty's past issues when it came to her loyalty towards Forthwythe. Yeah, you weren't gonna let your wives fall for anyone except you, no matter who it was."You'd be surprised." He gave you a pat on the back. "It's good to know you have a good head on your shoulders, 'kid'." Another smirk.Soon they left, and you were left standing with your most recent wife.You can't help but ask Ayane why they seemed so flexible towards you. She said that other than your generosity, she and Ryko told everyone that you were a trustworthy and respectful Savant. You suspected they were also doing this for Ayane's sake as well.It was funny to see how much you've changed. Less than a year ago you couldn't imagine yourself actually deflowering a chick. A look at the happily blushing Ayane, whom you bridal carried to her room, made you realize you couldn't allow yourself to disappoint her."Savant Lord John Doe... my Master. Master, Master..." She tested out the word on her lips. She looks down. "Master, please be honest with me... Am I truly desirable to you?" Though her face was collected, you could hear small pangs of sorrow in her words. "But even if you're just doing this out of pity, I'm still happy you'd-""Enough, Ayane. I wouldn't be doing this if I didn't feel like it. I will prove your fears unfounded, here and now." You said with finality as you freed her body of her clothes. You made a point to poke her rear with a certain hardened appendage of yours. Her eyes widened."Did my body get you like this?" Ayane said with a disbelieving smile on her face. Her tails enveloped you both in their fluff as you started to have your way with the fox lady. "I must take responsibility..."You searched inside her secret treasures, gently massaging them with your fingers. "Master! Wait... !" She trembles all over and turns a shade redder, falling limp against your chest."Ah, Master... I'm ready." Her words might be confident, but you could feel her breath quicken again. Droplets of sweat ran down her face as her eyes showed an unspoken desire.At first your were gentle with your cute fox hag. She was calm, save for a few winces near the beginning. The trickle of blood confirmed she was indeed a virgin.As you went on you could sense decades of frustration and desperation surfacing from deep within her, eventually leading the both of you to love each other like wild animals.===Last night was very educational in terms of foxgirl anatomy. You found that--like with catgirls--certain parts of a kitsune's ears and the bases of their tails were highly sensitive.
Ayane very happily let you take the lead in anything intimate, even at the height of her passion she deliberated to you. More than once she needed to take a break. The end result was a very content fox hag that couldn't stand on her own anymore.That night you'd asked her when her unsafe days were, losing all of her composure at once when you declared she'd bear your children. She revealed that it happened once a year, and her next unsafe time was due in around three months. Apparently foxgirls, due to how long they live, have the more 'safe-days' in their menstrual cycle than almost every other race, excluding elves.You're awakened in morning by a large sound. Immediately you jump out of bed, activated your Shellstrike Gauntlets, and went there to see what it was."We came over early in the morning like you said!" The voice of Herta was on the radio. You pressed the button to communicate, and said you'd be right out. You helped Ayane get presentable, since she's unable to dress herself after last night's intense activities with you.You went outside, and what greeted you was the culprit of the sound: An airship. And not any just any type of airship, it was your airship."Master~" Herta hugged you as you kept staring at the flying vessel."Herta, why is this here?" You asked."Well, all the ferries were busy all morning and it's pretty much impossible to walk over here by foot, so we decided to bring come here to you!" The goddess said happily. You quietly brought her inside as you began to punish her."Wait." You realized something. "You said the ferries were busy all morning. What time is it?""Ah~" Herta sighs contentedly, now fully refreshed. "It's around 9:20 AM, Master."With that, you get yourself ready to meet Hisashi, the rest of your wives helping you and Ayane out.Before you knew it another airship came by, much like your own. From it came an old looking fox man; Ayane's father.He had a presence that commanded respect, and greeted you all as politely as any of the other fox people. Though he might've appeared nonplussed, you could tell both father and daughter were happy to see each other again.You, Ayane, and Hisashi went to speak privately by the roof of the building. Thankfully Hisashi didn't ask why Ayane was constantly using you as support."So," Said the bearded foxman. "You're the Lord Savant that wants to whisk my daughter away into the forest, aren't you?""As she's my property, I'll take her to where I please." You say to him. "As my property, I'll protect her from all that wish her harm.""Hm. Well said." After glancing at your airship, he walks around you in a circle, looking you over. "Heh." He chuckles. "Come with me for a drink sometime, boy.""I'll take you up on that offer one day." You got his approval pretty easily. You think he wanted to see the type of man that saved his daughter, and be willing to marry her at the same time.
>>6154877>The trickle of blood confirmed she was indeed a virgin.nice
"Good." Said he, before looking to his daughter and sighing. "Look at you, getting married to a Savant. It feels like yesterday when you cried to me about wetting the bed.""Father!" Ayane nearly shouted, mortified. "I don't..." She looked at you, hoping you weren't put off.Fox-dad looked like he was having fun, chuckling more heartily this time. "Make sure you two give me some grandkits, eh? I know how you've always wanted to have a loving Master and a table's worth of little ones, Ayane.""That's the plan." You say. No point denying you wanted to pump her up with children."If I can bear them, and my Master is willing, I'll try. Yet with such an age difference, I can't promise I'll be capable of it..." Ayane was thinking realistically."Are you still hung up on that?" Her father scoffed. "Have you already forgotten that your mother was over a hundred when she had you? And I'd say you were born a healthy baby that grew into a fine lady. I'm sure she'd love to have seen you today." He said this as with a kinder voice. Then he turned to you and patted you on the shoulder, giving you a shit eating grin. "Don't let any naysayers call your tastes strange, Savant. Only cultured men like us understand the appeal of women that age like wine."For the millionth time this week Ayane looked like she wanted to die from embarrassment."Now, before I forget." He presents Ayane with a brooch. "This should keep your misfortune down for at least a few weeks. It's not as powerful as the watch, but it should keep a lid on it." Ayane thanked him for the gift.The conversation eventually ended, and the three of you went down with to where the rest of your wives were.After eating some of the food Herta cooked for you all, he started talking business. He had an influential position in Mitsubishi-Yasuda. You spoke about how you wanted to sell various textiles and clothing. That's when he presented you with an offer to either purchase them or barter them for something of equal value.>Decline.>Sell them.>Exchange them. (Will offer a choice next update)>Make another offer? (Write-in)After some more talking, mostly about the rest of his family, he presented you with a card that would allow you to speak with the Merchant's Guild, and even extended an offer to do more business with you. Mel would comment later that he was interested by the fact that you own a cargo ship."I must say, Lord John, you are probably one of the least vulgar Savants I've seen in a while." He said, though you weren't entirely sure if that was meant as a compliment or not.The rest of the kitsune family would return around an hour after Hisashi left. They seemed sad to have missed him, but still showed hospitality to you and your wives. Ryko was happy to see you again, at least.The rest of the day was ahead of you.
>See the sights with your wives, try to relax for the rest of the day. Maybe go shopping for a while with them? You could buy some rings since tomorrow was the 'anniversary' of the four that were captured by your clankers. You could look at other items to purchase too.>Rent a spot and set up shop somewhere.>Go to the a guild. (Adventurer, Merchant, Artisan, look for another?)>Try to figure out why so many Westphalians are around here.>Look for a house to buy.>Go to the doctor and have Herta get checked for pregnancy.
>>6154944>Sell them.>See the sights with your wives, try to relax for the rest of the day. Maybe go shopping for a while with them? You could buy some rings since tomorrow was the 'anniversary' of the four that were captured by your clankers. You could look at other items to purchase too.Once the sales go through, we can see about buying a house we can use when we have a girl heavily pregnant enough we need a doctor at hand.
>>6154944>Exchange them. (Will offer a choice next update)>>6154945>See the sights with your wives, try to relax for the rest of the day. Maybe go shopping for a while with them? You could buy some rings since tomorrow was the 'anniversary' of the four that were captured by your clankers. You could look at other items to purchase too.
>>6154962We need money, anon. We need money for stuff.
>>6154877Herta and cat were virgins too, as for the four goobers I think they were virgins too but not sure. Since this is an Isekai though all love interests are assumed virgins unless specified otherwise. >>6154944>Sell them.Liquidity needed>>6154945>See the sights with your wives, try to relax for the rest of the day. Maybe go shopping for a while with them? You could buy some rings since tomorrow was the 'anniversary' of the four that were captured by your clankers. You could look at other items to purchase too.Get rings for all of them>Try to figure out why so many Westphalians are around here.>Go to the doctor and have Herta get checked for pregnancy.We can genuinely do all 3 at the same time
So they just left for the night? Makes me wonder what would've happened if we picked the other options.>>6154944>Give an eight of the textiles to him in exchange for information, merchant tips, and good will.>Sell the rest for gold.>>6154945>See the sights with your wives, try to relax for the rest of the day. Maybe go shopping for a while with them? You could buy some rings since tomorrow was the 'anniversary' of the four that were captured by your clankers. You could look at other items to purchase too.Relaxing for the day, buying them all rings, and checking out the markets sounds good. Curious to see what they sell here and what we can afford.
>>6154945>Sell them.>See the sights with your wives, try to relax for the rest of the day. Maybe go shopping for a while with them? You could buy some rings since tomorrow was the 'anniversary' of the four that were captured by your clankers. You could look at other items to purchase too.Time to shop for some good rings.>>6154985Didn't Catty get raped by Rostchilde?
>>6155006>Didn't Catty get raped by Rostchilde?They almost did, but when they tried she bit off his dingaling so they threw her to the goblins.
>>6154944>Sell them.>>6154945>See the sights with your wives, try to relax for the rest of the day. Maybe go shopping for a while with them?
>>6153871>>6153908A bit late I know, but I wanted to thank you two and all the other anons here for reading! It's been fun to write the story and think about character dynamics.>>6154985It hasn't really been discussed much but yeah it's safe to assume they were all kissles virgins before meeting you (unless you count Cattleya biting Rostchilde's thing off).>>6154988>spoilerFirst option you'd notice how uncomfortable the bunk room was. After talking with your wives next morning you would've come to the same conclusion of at least getting better mattresses for each bed.Second would've shown types of inns. You would've needed to make sure none got scammed by the businesses.Returning to the foxes would've had Eisho still take his family to the resort, but he would've given you the option to come with.Usually I wouldn't answer questions like this, but these things either already happened or will be different if tried.
>>6155009Yow, I completely forgot she castrated him. That's definitely not going to cause an apoplectic bigshot nobleman to come after her with everything he has when he finds out she wasn't killed by he goblins, definitely not seeing a future plothook there, no siree.>>6155422You've managed a smooth transition from the former QM, and I daresay I prefer the direction the quest has gone in since. Seems a bit less overtly horny and leaves more room for a story and cast.Side questions. How many fluffy tails does Ayane have - the full set of nine, or a lesser number? I also need a full chart of heights and bust sizes for our harem members for research purposes(TM).
>>6155622The horny is the point though
>>6155659I suppose it is in the end, but I'll take regular horny over lewd.
>>6155659It’s a good balance right now
>>6155622>Ayane tailsShe has 4 (for now)The mythical 9-tailed fox is still far away for her age and magic range.>Height/Bust sizes-HertaHeight: 5'5Bust: DD-CattleyaHeight: 6'5Bust: DD-MelHeight: 6'0Bust: C-GertyHeight: 5'9Bust: D-BerthaHeight: 5'8Bust: DDD-Ruby RoseHeight: 5'5Bust: C-AyaneHeight: 5'6Bust: DDFrom biggest looking bust to smallest - Bertha, Ayane, Herta, Cattleya, Ruby Rose, Gerty, Mel.None of them are flat, though Mel's height makes her bust look smaller than it really is.I'll confess that I was just mentally generalizing their sizes as either 'big' or 'cute', hopefully this is a good enough chart to convey what I'm going for lmao. I'll hammer out the exact details eventually.
>>6155835>Bertha>Height: 5'8>Bust: DDDNow I'm imagining her as a busty human poppy, hammer and all
>>6155835Actually, how do kitsune get more tails here? Is it just an age thing, from ticking off achievements on a list or does it correlate with some abstract measure of magical power?Damn, I forgot how tall Catty and Mel were and that Herta and Ruby are fun-sized. There's a lot of airbag there, clearly we need a small tiddy girl to balance it out.Pregnancy might be pretty hard on Ruby given how short and slim she is. She might just become mostly belly by the end.
You had some ideas on what to do.Your slaves and you--carrying a certain ghost--were heading out to see the sights and visit the marketplace. Ayane leaned on you while whenever you all went anywhere, her lower body was still sore from when you'd taken away her innocence. While knowing that you got her like this was hot, you made sure to help her through it.Herta was close by, as usual, as you all went sightseeing. None of you seperated too much, not even Ruby daring to stray too far (not without someone to do all the hard work for her, at least)."A nice day to be out, innit?" Meowed your cat. She was happily munching on some jerky you bought her, sharing some with you."It sure is." You said, taking a bite as well.You'd all finished seeing some tourist attractions. Ayane was now haggling with some stall vendor about the price of some snacks, Herta and Gerty were discussing the meaning of life after the latter offhandedly said that "all women were born only to serve their Master's meat", Mel was writing something in her diary, Rose was trying to make sense of the blueprints you'd given her, Bertha was happily gazing at the horizon--looking like not a single thought crossed her mind.Many different races roaming around, from elves to dwarves, halflings and humans, and all manner of beastfolk. Different stores and stalls went beyond the eye could see, but a glaring part was missing here... you ask your many tailed merchant wife what was on your mind as you all gathered together and sat down inside a coffeehouse."Hm? Slave markets?" Ayane said. "Why would those exist?"What?"Doesn't this world run on slavery?" You asked her. You knew that slaves were sold and bought. It was basically a staple of all isekai! Why wouldn't there be a thriving slave trade?"Slaves are usually bought and sold, yes, but those types of transactions are done privately." She tapped her finger on her chin in thought. "Ah, Master, you must be confusing it slave auctions." She cleared her throat. "Not to say that it's impossible to sell a slave if you wished.""Such open air places do exist, but it's a distortion of what slavery is." Gerty said. "It's sustained through the trafficking of adults and children. The bandits we've fought can attest to it." As she finished, Ayane closed her eyes. Looks like the painful experience for both her and Ryko still lingered in your fox wife."What's the difference between an auction and having an open air market for them? Other than the obvious, I mean." You ask. "Well-" Ayane was about to respond.
"The difference, my gracious Master~" Ruby interrupted after she sipped her cup of tea. She'd refused to even try any of the coffee. "Is that to sell slaves would have you lose great prestige and social influence, and the slave will be considered undesirable by even the lowliest Baron. Besides, selling slaves can usually only allowed under the supervision of a government or neutral third party to ensure there's nothing suspect happening--as thus Gamus, the God of Laws, hath decreed." Herta made and asserting noise as Ruby said that. "It can be quite the humiliating scandal for both Master and slave alike.""That is correct. An auction, however," Ayane continued, unshaken by Rose cutting in, "Happens only when a previous Master is either stripped of his position or dead, and there are no male relatives left to care for the slaves. There is a specific place where these are held, at least once a month in every major town and city. They are all highly regulated and overseen intently by all parties involved." You ask about the price, and a healthy woman usually goes for more than 10,000 gold."I remember those being kinda empty last I saw them." Mel said."It depends on the region and the people there." Gerty explains. "After a skirmish, if the Master is killed then the slaves can either go to their nearest relative, or be sold at an auction. That is, if they're lucky enough to escape or be spared by the enemy."Cattleya bristled in the middle of Gerty's comment."Didn't you say you were gonna live alone in a cottage when your dad died, though?" Bertha asked Ayane. "Why couldn't Eisho take you in afterwards?""I did say that." Said Ayane, likely regretting speaking so much about her life to you all. "But I couldn't do that to my sister. You see... we used to fight over Eisho." She revealed. Mel looked particularly surprised. You couldn't blame her, you also couldn't sense any bad blood between the sisters."I'm glad you all seem to get along well now." You said. Now you know why it was only last year when she'd moved out of her parent's and into Eisho's household."Oh, goodness, it's been more than 40 years since Ai and I buried the hatched." Ayane reminisced with fondness. "Ah, we were all so young back then. I remember the very day I promised her that I'd give up on him." She looked happily at you. "And I'm glad I did so. Since it meant I'd marry you, my hero and Master~""You've saved me from trouble so many times." Mel adds, looking at you dreamily."My Master saved us all..." Cattleya whispered under her breath with a small smile."It's a blessing he even considers us to mother his children." Herta said, looking at you with a mix of pride and lust."I am surprised this was even a problem to begin with." Ruby says coolly. "Couldn't you two have shared him to begin with?""Ruby," Gerty said levelly. "You of all people should know what it's like to be jealous."
"I only wish to be of service to my Master." Rose replied. "Everything I do is for the benefit my Master Savant, and for him alone. He is the brains behind me, to unravel me at his leisure, and the love of my heart~" She looked at you with passion, and you knew this was a woman that would happily jump off a cliff if you told her to. "Like any sane slave-wife I am fine with sharing such a stud of a Master." She then glanced back at Gerty, smiling thinly. "What do you take me for? A filthy monogamist? Tsk-tsk.""Within kitsune culture," Ayane said before things derailed further. "The definition of incest extends to having a relative as your Master's wife. Whether other races consider that to be right or wrong, or if incest is allowed, but that is what we kitsunes--of which I am a proud member--consider taboo." You could respect that. Though, for some unexplainable reason, you couldn't help but have a bad feeling at her words.A flock of harpies flew by the window. You noticed one of them was the same one you'd saved from the bandits. A few letters fell down from her bag, she quickly swooped back and grabbed them all, then entered the cafe with a flurry of wind."Letter for John Doe! Letter for John Doe!" She said, before locating your table and immediately handing you an envelope."Thanks?" You said. "How did you know-""Sorrycan'tstayandtalkgottago! Thank-you and good-bye!" She said and flew away as quickly as she came by."How did she find us... ?" Bertha asked the same question you did."Harpies are weird like that." Cattleya said.You opened the letter. It was from Hisashi, saying that he'd give (3,700g) for the sale of textiles and clothing, and to contact him at a flying port--the day after tomorrow or the day after that--to make the transaction.(You currently have 4,150g)Since you got some money, why not spend it?The markets are pretty much what you'd expect from an isekai, but they had a nice selection of items.
First things first: Rings.You're thinking about getting them for your wives for the anniversary of finding those four adventuring girls. Buying them for each of your wives should be between than 400-500 gold. You could probably turn them into artifacts later if you wished.>You could (try to) make it a surprise for them.>Tell them about your plans tomorrow.>Actually, you'll skip on the ring buying. You can always make more iron rings at home.>(Write-in)And then there were some other stores, each showing off different selections.(You may choose up to three stores to visit today) (Will offer a choice next update)>A shop that sold charms, wards, and items to deal with mental corruption.>A shop that sold a variety of seeds and farming equipment.>A standard potion and item shop. It had the bare necessities for adventurers.>A store which apparently had some rare materials, crystals, and minerals to sell.>A gun and general weapon shop with a variety of unique and helpful things.However, you could see in your wives' eyes that they wanted to spend some more money.>Give 10(g) to each wife and let them spend it on what they want.>No, things were fine as they were. You'd resist the puppy faces some of them made.>(Write-in)
>>6156119>You could (try to) make it a surprise for them.Why not?>A shop that sold charms, wards, and items to deal with mental corruption.Always good to deal with these.>A store which apparently had some rare materials, crystals, and minerals to sell.We're a savant, after all.And i don't think i need a third.>Give 10(g) to each wife and let them spend it on what they want.10g is nothing. With seven wives, that's just 70g.
>>6155847That wouldn't be too off the mark lmao>>6156082>kitsune tailsBoth from age and becoming stronger with magic. If there's any faster way to get to nine none in your group know it.
>>6156119>You could (try to) make it a surprise for them.One ring on each finger with each wife having their ring on the corresponding finger, with each ring being unique to each wife. Not only is it a cool image, it limits us to 10 wives as fox bro Eisho recommended.>A shop that sold charms, wards, and items to deal with mental corruption.>A shop that sold a variety of seeds and farming equipment.>A store which apparently had some rare materials, crystals, and minerals to sell.All the stuff we can't really make ourselves.>Give 10(g) to each wife and let them spend it on what they want.Like anon said, it's a pittance.I thought it before and this update only reinforces the thought that calling the wives "slaves" is a misnomer. It's an extremely demanding and heterodox version of the role of a wife (for modernity anyway) but it holds little resemblance to the role of slave.
>>6156156>it limits us to 10 wives as fox bro Eisho recommended.Eh...I'm quite fine with the number we got already, though...who else would we even get? That big sea monster girl we helped? There's a bit of an issue of scale there...
>>6156169So am I but I want a cap regardless. There were anons happy with the number of wives before Ayane came along and I don't want this process to repeat too much.
>>6156119>You could (try to) make it a surprise for them.Buy ten rings - one for each wife, plus three spares to bring us up to a max of ten. This doesn't oblige us to take in more (and I'm happy with who we have), but I'd like to keep our options open for anybody who there's a good consensus on bringing in in the future. Definitely not more than that unless there's some very exceptional circumstances.We should also have the seven rings for the wives we do have customised for them, with a personal inscription and material inlay reflecting them. What that should be for each of them, I'm not sure yet.>A shop that sold charms, wards, and items to deal with mental corruption.The fact that this exists concerns me and I'd want to be prepared if we do have to face it later.>A shop that sold a variety of seeds and farming equipment.WHAT? SEEDS? JOHN!>A store which apparently had some rare materials, crystals, and minerals to sell.Acquire unusual materials.>Give 10(g) to each wife and let them spend it on what they want.It's chump change. Maybe even allow them some more.
>>6156156Support
>>6156185I disagree with the spares since we would have to buy or make new ones anyway if we do get new wives.>WHAT? SEEDS? JOHN!I understood that reference. Really esoteric, this one.
>>6156119I have a couple of questions QM 1. What type of government is the Central city? It ain’t Westphalian or Eastian but there has to be some type of governance in charge 2. Are we able to claim the land that our mansion is at and the stuff around it at the city officially? I would like some legal documentation just in case
>>6156261>1. What type of government is the Central city? It ain’t Westphalian or Eastian but there has to be some type of governance in charge It's more or less an international city-state run between Eastia and Westphalia, overseen and protected by both in a tenuous agreement. They are local types of nobility here (the Mitsubishi and Yasuda fox clans are ones you've come into contact with), and some local bureaucrats, but it's mostly kept together by various influential foreigners. A large chunk of the population in Centria (at least 1 in 3 people) are foreigners of some kind.>2. Are we able to claim the land that our mansion is at and the stuff around it at the city officially? I would like some legal documentation just in caseYou could, but first you'd either need to prove that you're a Savant that's both claimed and has control over the mansion for at least half a year or get the deed for the estate (it's possible 'buy' the estate since it's been long abandoned and is in an undesirable position, but it'll take at least a week of Ruby doing paperwork to finish it up).
>>6156119>You could (try to) make it a surprise for them.>A shop that sold charms, wards, and items to deal with mental corruption.>A shop that sold a variety of seeds and farming equipment.>A gun and general weapon shop with a variety of unique and helpful things>Give 10(g) to each wife and let them spend it on what they want.
>>6156119>Tell them about your plans tomorrow.>A store which apparently had some rare materials, crystals, and minerals to sell.>A standard potion and item shop. It had the bare necessities for adventurers.Buy potions.>A store which apparently had some rare materials, crystals, and minerals to sell.Arm up our wives.>Give 10(g) to each wife and let them spend it on what they want.I'm fine with granting them more if they want, this is nothing.>>6156450>Mitsubishi and Yasuda fox clans are ones you've come into contact withIs Eisho part of either family?>it's mostly kept together by various influential foreignersSo is Centria held by Forthwythe and Rostchilde? Or are there more Eastians/Westphalians that we don't know about?And are there other countries trying to influence this city too?
>>6156258We can get them engraved and modified later as needed, potentially even at home. I suppose there's no requirement for it but it could expedite it in the future.Was that silly little Yog moment really eight years ago already? The years man, where do they go?
>>6156119>>A shop that sold charms, wards, and items to deal with mental corruption.>>A standard potion and item shop. It had the bare necessities for adventurers.>>A store which apparently had some rare materials, crystals, and minerals to sell.
>>6156623>Is Eisho part of either family?Yes, he's part of the Yasuda merchant nobility. Hisashi and his daughters are all Mitsubishi merchant nobles.>So is Centria held by Forthwythe and Rostchilde? Or are there more Eastians/Westphalians that we don't know about?While Forthwythe and Rostchilde have some influence, it's not like Centria will collapse if they both die. Both men have their factions, along with their enemies and allies, in their respective countries and in Centria alike.>And are there other countries trying to influence this city too?It's not impossible for countries that want to be part of the agreement and get an in on influencing Centria (and some of the city's markets). But this is hard for them to do because the city is located between the Eastian and Westphalian border.
(You currently have 4,080g) (You've set aside 70g for your slave-wives)(If you go into debt, Ayane will call her father to take it up by using the money he'll pay you to pay them)===The first shop wasn't so much a store as it was an indoor stall with different types of items on display--supposedly warding off curses. Ayane had a sharp look on her face. You knew that she'd purchased different items in the past to cure her Bad Luck, having dealt with scam attempts many times."Master," Your fox woman merchant says to you. "It's best to be cautious when purchasing these types of things, trickery abounds..." She would've likely gone on if not for the arrival of a young hafling man and a human girl. They greeted you, and though Ayane didn't seem to recognize them, she still had a polite and practiced smile. Honestly they were sort of overwhelmed as you and your wives looked around and asked questions.Mental corruption is pretty much what it sounds like--being worse in some cases--and if this was an anime world then you knew how bad it could be. You were thankful that you and Herta had the ability to create artifacts that could guard against it, with Herta even having spells and passive abilities on that front.That said, corruption was rare enough for many to have never come across it in their lifespans. There were specialized Knightly Orders that had a hand on purging all corruption after the Demon Lord's defeat.Anyway, you decide to get...>Some 'stamps' that can placed on any chosen item. They can protect and fight against mental corruption for yourself and each of your wives. (300g)>An artifact that'll passively get rid of--and protect against--corruption if activated. It'll affect your entire estate if you activate it there. (450g)>Many items that can help you deal with ghosts. (120g)>Some magical jewels with one-time-use elemental spells. (90g)>A magic wand that can dipel any sort of curse (even a curse that was a Skill) for a few hours. Has 3 uses. (400g)>A charm that's supposed empower fae magic. (50g)>A few gems that should repel demons. (50g)>A small book with many weak beginner spells. (600g)===The next store was a rather standard farmer's store. The inside wasn't too strange. The three people that owned it, though..."Dacien, we have customers! Get the seeds from the back.""What?""Seeds! Dacien!""What?""You've fucked it all up..."After the men argued and bantered you eventually get a selection.>Different types of seeds that can be grown into foodstuffs. (70g)>Many kinds of tree saplings that would bear fruit when grown. (80g)>Magical farming tools that make manual farming labor easier. (120g)>Magical fertilizer that's supposed to make plants grow faster. (90g)===
The last store is large active. Sadly the rarest items were all out of stock."Heya!" A rabbit woman cheerfully greeted you after noticing you and your wives looking around. "Can I help ya?"She showed you products that might interest you, but what caught your eye was how pricey aluminum is. You ask the clerk why this was."What do you mean? Aluminum is a rare natural metal, of course it's gonna cost a fortune!" She responded.Looks like it wasn't mass produced yet. You and Herta share a knowing look with one another.>Purchase a few aluminum ingots. (2,000g)>There were crystals that had mana surging inside of them, and could power a (non-Savant created) machine for a day. They were also rechargeable. Each one costed (500g). Buy more than one?>Buy various miscellaneous useful minerals and gemstones. They had lapis lazulli, quartz, limestone, etc. (300g)>Planks of Livingwood were a apparently made from treants. They were like normal wood, except better in almost every way. (400g)===Ayane was extremely helpful throughout the shopping, getting low prices for high quality items. You gave your old girl a kiss as thanks."Mmm." She savored her reward for a minute. "My efforts were worth it." Ayane said, face flushed.Shopping was still on the minds of some of your wives."... and that is why" Ruby had finished explaining. "I think t would be best if we had 10 gold to spend-""If t-that's ok with you, Master!" Mel interrupted with cute optimism."Sure." You said, already intending to let them spend something. But seeing all that puppy-eyed begging was adorable. "If any of you needs a little more money, then just run it by me and I'll give it to you."They all thanked you, with Gerty being particularly grateful for some reason.All except for Herta left afterwards. None of them would go far--they were still mostly bunched together--and they still had their collars with the radios on them. So you could track and speak to them if there was ever the need.Giving them the excuse that you wanted to look around still, you were able to break off from them all for a bit. The goddess was still clinging to you."Herta," You said. "Aren't you gonna spend your money?""...I wanna spend some time with you, Master." She said, smiling softly. Your goddess could be really cute. "Some quality time... I want to be yours..." Ah, so that's what this was all about. Thinking about it, you hadn't given her your third dose of 'protein' today.As the Master, it was your duty to reward needy slaves for their efforts.You drag Herta to an alleyway, and make sure no interruptions or nasty surprises are around."Master? Wha- !" Her words cut short as you harass her body. Her moans are kept quiet by your deep kiss. "Ah! Yes! Doing it with Master in some dirty alleyway like some cheap whore!""Shut the hell up, dumbass." If Herta wanted it so bad, she'd get what was coming to her.
"This is the best~" Herta muttered between breaths. "Master is gonna force himself on me~" She says, voice dripping with lust. You indulge in her fantasies and 'force' yourself onto her.She might not realize it, but you were being gentler than usual. She was pregnant, and you didn't want to actually hurt her."You might be a good for nothing maso-slut." You tell her. "But you're mine, Herta. Always remember that.""Yesh, Mashter... I'll never forget it..." She replied. It was funny; she probably considered this to be a very tender and romantic moment.After finishing, you and Herta get refreshed again. She happily goes off to where your other wives are, giving you the chance to get some rings.And you take the opportunity. It takes more time than you'd like, but you're able to find a good jewelry store for the sort of rings you want.Although if you considered getting more wives then now was a good time to get more rings.>Purchase 7 rings. (560g)>Purchase 10 rings. (800g)After you're done here, you return to your slaves. They're carrying bags and are animatedly talking with each other."Hi, Master! We're... Huh..." Mel starts off cheerfully, but then looks at you oddly. And she blushes at you, eyes lighting up in happiness.She couldn't of already figured it out, right?"We're back~" Bertha finishes the sentence and wastes no time flirting with you, something you gladly respond to.After greeting them (and Mel thankfully not saying anything to the rest), you all agree to go back to the airship. It's past dusk around now, the day passing into night quicker than you'd expected.Ayane said she had some connections with trustworthy inns and hotels.Now you'd decide on where you'd all sleep for the duration of your stay in Centria.>Ayane's connections sounded good.>The airship was safer. Besides, your wives already had a system there.>(Write-in)
I'll probably make a confirmation vote in a day just to make sure everyone is fine with what's being bought.
>>6157308>An artifact that'll passively get rid of--and protect against--corruption if activated. It'll affect your entire estate if you activate it there. (450g)would this also affect the ghost girl ?>Different types of seeds that can be grown into foodstuffs. (70g)>Many kinds of tree saplings that would bear fruit when grown. (80g)>Magical farming tools that make manual farming labor easier. (120g)>>6157315>Buy various miscellaneous useful minerals and gemstones. They had lapis lazulli, quartz, limestone, etc. (300g)>>6157327>Purchase 7 rings. (560g)>The airship was safer. Besides, your wives already had a system there.
>>6157308>A charm that's supposed empower fae magic. (50g)Good for Mel>Different types of seeds that can be grown into foodstuffs. (70g)>Many kinds of tree saplings that would bear fruit when grown. (80g)>Magical farming tools that make manual farming labor easier. (120g)We need it>>6157315>Buy various miscellaneous useful minerals and gemstones. They had lapis lazulli, quartz, limestone, etc. (300g)They will come in useful when we eventually start to create savant-magic machinery for our let’s play of factorio >>6157327>Purchase 10 rings. (800g)Gotta keep ourselves in check. Not financially of course>The airship was safer. Besides, your wives already had a system there.Cost of my vote is 1420, most of it being essentials with the gems being for future projects. While having fun with our harem is good, nothing beats magical industrialization
>>6157333>would this also affect the ghost girl ?She's a common Specter, so it wouldn't affect her. Though it would harm Poltergeists or Shades, since they tend to have or be associated with "mental corruption".
>>6157308>An artifact that'll passively get rid of--and protect against--corruption if activated. It'll affect your entire estate if you activate it there. (450g)The book is nice but expensive, I think we can get a better deal elsewhere of maybe even find one in the estate.>Different types of seeds that can be grown into foodstuffs. (70g)>Many kinds of tree saplings that would bear fruit when grown. (80g)>Magical farming tools that make manual farming labor easier. (120g)Can we ask them how the fertilizer is made? Or if they don't know, to point us to someone who does? It'd be nice to have but it'd need to be purchased again so I'd suggest either buying in bulk or making it in house.>Buy various miscellaneous useful minerals and gemstones. They had lapis lazulli, quartz, limestone, etc. (300g)>Planks of Livingwood were a apparently made from treants. They were like normal wood, except better in almost every way. (400g)These should come in handy as materials.>Purchase 7 rings. (560g)1980g in total cost and leaves us with 2100g if my quick math is correct.
>>6157308>An artifact that'll passively get rid of--and protect against--corruption if activated. It'll affect your entire estate if you activate it there. (450g)>A charm that's supposed empower fae magic. (50g)A permanent feature for the estate, and the latter might be useful for Mel>Different types of seeds that can be grown into foodstuffs. (70g)>Many kinds of tree saplings that would bear fruit when grown. (80g)>Magical farming tools that make manual farming labor easier. (120g)must resist urge to keep volleying the WHAT? and SEEDS? as we work towards an low-labour farm since I don't think any of our wives are into farming. Ayane might make a pretty bonsai though.>Buy various miscellaneous useful minerals and gemstones. They had lapis lazuli, quartz, limestone, etc. (300g)Ah yes, aluminium. The "precious metal" they chose to cap the Washington Monument with because it was so expensive without the Bayer Process. I don't suppose they have any cryolite in that lot? Also, how much we getting?>Purchase 10 rings. (800g)As discussed earlier.This should come to 1,870g, leaving us with 2,210g. Just because we have more money doesn't mean we have to spend it all here.>The airship was safer. Besides, your wives already had a system there.Okay, it's not as comfy but I'd rather keep everyone together somewhere familiar and we can work on making it more homey. Perhaps we can also stop by somewhere to get some nice rugs and decor for the interior later?
>>6157345>Can we ask them how the fertilizer is made? Or if they don't know, to point us to someone who does?The general idea of magic fertilizer is to mix mana-heavy monster corpses (mostly slimes) into normal fertilizer. It's a (not openly discussed) process mostly done by "monster farmers". They claimed these bags were purchased from the Adventurer's Guild.>>6157362>I don't suppose they have any cryolite in that lot?It's more of a Northrensnjor mineral, so it isn't traded here often though you did buy what you could find of it (around half an ingot's worth).>Also, how much we getting?Enough different minerals to fill up a storage room back in the mansion.
>>6157414Should there still be a tie on the rings by the time you start writing then consider me switched to 10.
>>6157308>An artifact that'll passively get rid of--and protect against--corruption if activated. It'll affect your entire estate if you activate it there. (450g)>Many items that can help you deal with ghosts. (120g)>A charm that's supposed empower fae magic. (50g)I'm fine with not getting the ghost stuff, but I'd like to ask how they got it. Maybe we can find a way to have Yumi roam without needing to worry.>Different types of seeds that can be grown into foodstuffs. (70g)>Many kinds of tree saplings that would bear fruit when grown. (80g)We can make our own magical fertilizer. Probably.>>6157315>Buy various miscellaneous useful minerals and gemstones. They had lapis lazulli, quartz, limestone, etc. (300g)>>6157327>Purchase 10 rings. (800g)Even if we don't get any more wives it's nice to have just in case.>Ayane's connections sounded good.Contrarian vote but seriously as long as we're in the same building our wives are we shouldn't have anything to fear.Should be 1870, 1750 if you don't include the spooky ghost stuff.
>>6157704Thank you.>>6157717>I'm fine with not getting the ghost stuff, but I'd like to ask how they got it. Maybe we can find a way to have Yumi roam without needing to worry.Savants or people with the Priest/Priestess/Medium/Monk/Shrine Maiden class made a few gadgets, but most of the rest were found from exploring dungeons and ruins.As for Yumi, there might be items you could now potentially create to make sure she can't cause trouble.
The most selected are votes are:>Anti-corruption artifact.>Fae charm.>Seeds.>Saplings.>Magic Farm tools.>Minerals and gemstones.>10 Rings.Which should lead to a total cost of (1870g), leaving you with (2210g).Is this alright with everyone?
>>6157935All good
>>6157935I don't want the fae charm but eh, it's only 50g.
>>6157935Looks good to me.
>>6157943Imagine illusionist sharpshooter with fae magic
>>6157935Hello QM? No curse strikes I hope?
>>6157935yup
>>6158727Just having a bit of technical trouble and the usual Christmas season chaos.Don't worry the update is almost done. I don't plan on letting any curse stop me from writing.
"Aw, really?" Said Mel. Out of everyone she was against sleeping in the airship the most."Master has the right idea. It's a defensible position, where infiltrating this vessel would be near impossible with all of us so close by." Gerty on the other hand approved greatly."Indeed." Agreed Rose. "Considering that Rostchilde and Forthwythe have their influence extend within this city, it's prudent to remain in familiar territory.""Honestly it's not that bad." Your cat meowed."Easy for you to say, Cat. You got the mess hall." Mel mumbled. "I mean, things could be worse." Her desire to have an actual room with a comfortable bed was wrestling against her optimism."Sleeping on the ground is fun. Morning soreness can be addicting~" Herta shared her wisdom to no one in particular.The others seemed neutral, though you could tell it was disappointing for most of them."We can get some rugs and carpets, maybe even some interior design for this place later." You suggested. This seemed to mollify them, save for Mel who was still pouting."That reminds me, Master~" Ruby whispered to you in a sultry tone. "I would like it if you would meet me tonight. There's something I wish to discuss.""Oi, don't go hogging him all for yourself. You've got an entire day tomorrow for that." Cattleya said."Don't you worry, I merely wish for a chat with him." Ruby said innocently. You tell her you'll at least hear her out."I suppose I should pick a room for myself as well..." Ayane thought aloud.Each of them either wanted a separate room or to sleep in the same room as you. This was apparently customary for the 'main wives' to do."The time has come where a sanctum of my own shall be forged by your goodwill." A haughty Yumi said, trying to make herself known. "All of you may slumber upon the deck, while I shall-""Sleep in the drawer again, yes." You cut her off, not before you tapped her crystal. She puffed out her cheeks in outrage as she held her head and pouted. Her annoyed mutterings were ignored by you and your wives."Goodness, if it's between the sick bay and the gunroom, I think I'll take the sick bay." Ayane decided with some help of your other wives."Take heed, foolish mortals!" She exclaimed. "In a day that has yet to unfold, a sanctuary of unmatched comfort shall be MINE! Towering above all of your humble abodes!" Yumi proclaimed. You gave her crystal a shake. A very dizzy ghost girl soon fell back asleep."Has she always been that loud?" Asked Bertha."She's been getting better." You say."At shouting or in her behavior?" Gerty asks."Both." You admit.Dinner comes and goes, and you all have your rooms to go back to.But first you go to meet the most dissatisfied with these arrangements: Mel. Since she loved comfort so much you'd give her some tonight."Mel?" You say as you enter the room. She jumps, startled--diary in hand--and looks at you. She'd been sleeping in the navigation room. It suited her personality almost perfectly.
"M-Master!" She's both happy and nervous. "Ah! Um, thank you for the fae charm! I bought some stuff to go with it!" She shows what looks like a fairy tale book about, well, fairies, and some small pebbles made of fae dust. She'd also gotten a pair of binoculars. "T-thank you for thinking about me!"You both end up talking about how to best coax out her fairy bloodline, and potential combinations it could have with her fighting style. She already had the potential to be an very dangerous sharpshooter with her invisibility, illusions, and good eye for detail. Adding fairy power bullshit to the mix would be the best type of overkill."Master, uh," She fidgets. "You've give us so much. That gold... Even the gifts you secretly got... Rings, right?" So, she does know. You don't say anything and just smile. "I'm..." She's about to say something, but then changes her mind as she looks away. "I didn't mean to whine back there. I know I was being ungrateful." She deflates. "You can punish me, if you'd like..." It was honestly pretty surprising to hear that. Unlike Herta or Gerty, Mel wasn't able to take punishment too roughly without getting hurt."You don't have to worry about that now." You tell her, drawing closer. You touch the side of her freckled face with the palm of your hand. She leans into it with a happy sigh. "I'm here to make sure you're comfortable.""Oh. Oh! Well, um, I know of a way you could make me very comfortable." She gives you some bedroom eyes before giggling. "Just kidding! Unless... ?" She blushes. She could be silly sometimes, her cuteness really saving her from awkward moments.You start chuckling. She joins in and laughs harder. You abruptly go for a kiss. She quickly melts in your embrace.Her body had a very elegant form, gentle and soft curves hidden beneath her dress. Despite her bosom not appearing as prominent as some of the others (a sensitive topic for your beguiler, you'd found), it didn't look terrible on her. Cute, even.Though she didn't mind showing herself off to you in skimpier wear, the frilly dresses and pajamas she wore on occasion also had their charm."Master, can you keep holding me like this? I like it when your arms wrap around me..." She says as she pants.And as you make sure to love her deeply, you ingrain yourself in her mind as the pillar she can rely on. As usual, when you both finish she blacks out with a very content smile, eyes rolling back into her head.With a hint of pride you look at your handiwork. Then you make sure she's comfortable. "Goodnight, Mel." You say after closing her eyes and giving her a kiss on the forehead.
Next you'd go to the mess hall to meet with Cattleya. She was lounging on top of her sleeping bag and stretching, before lying down on her stomach peacefully.Her purchases today were a scratch post and a portable whetstone, the former of which she'd knead with her claws. The latter was apparently because she had some experience when it came to fixing and sharpening weapons. It felt a bit redundant though, considering you were a Savant and Herta was the Goddess of Artifice in the flesh.She sniffs the air. "Smells like you already had some fun already, Master.""Believe me, my fun is only beginning." You say, lying down next to her. You begin to scratch behind her ears and massage her shoulders. Your catgirl gratefully purrs.Of all your wives she was by far the hardest worker. She deserved at least some reward for being the one to carry the most today.Feeling bold, you decide to lie on top of her for a more 'comprehensive' type of relaxation."Oi." Your cat says, red in the face."Do you want me to stop?""... No" She meows.That was all you needed to hear. You proceeded to 'massage' her innermost parts with your member. Experience told you that she liked it best when you were going against her toned posterior.Sharing a kiss with her sandpaper-like tongue, was... really something."Thanks, guv." She said with a satisfied purr after you're both done."I should be the one thanking you. You're a hard working slave, it's natural that I reward you." You tell her."Glad at least someone notices how I work my arse off." She grins, then gives off a yawn. "Bloody hell, you've really done me in. Night, Master.""Night, Cattleya." You give her posterior a couple pats before departing.Last you wanted to visit tonight was the self-proclaimed mastermind herself, Ruby Rose. She'd decided her place was in the radio room. It was slightly cramped, but she made it work somehow."Master, a pleasure to see you again." She greeted you. There was a small but fancy table with two chairs on each end. A couple cups of tea were on some plates."I hope I didn't keep you waiting." You said, taking a sip out of one. It was still hot."Not at all, Sir. But even if it were the case, I'd remain happy that you'd grace me with your presence." She took a sip out of her own teacup."There was something you wanted to talk with me about."
"Quite right. I wished to make a request, my dear gallant Master of mine~""For some books, isn't that right?" You recalled her mentioning that."It's not surprising that you'd know, Master~" She hides a coquettish smile behind a paper fan, one of the many little trinkets she bought that are supposed to give her more 'presence', whatever that meant."You may be one of the most intelligent girls I know, but you're still an open book to me, Ruby Rose." You lean forward and give her a gentle kiss."Mmm." She savors the aftertaste of your lips, eyes convey a deep desire even after you break off from her. "You may already know this, but it's quite easy to fall for you, Master~""A beauty as yourself deserves rewards as well, madam." Despite having already done it so much today, the madness of creation gave you energy to spare."I compiled a list of books I'd like to obtain, Master~" She hands you a list. "I've been looking around some bookstores, you see.""I see." You say. It's a bit forward, but you stand and pick her up from your chair. Ruby noticing your desire poking against her."Ah, how flattering~" She says as you both share another kiss. You thoroughly conquer her mindgames, rocking her world. She meets the same fate as Mel did some hours earlier.The next day arrives sooner than you'd imagine. You're in the captain's quarters with Herta sleeping by your side.You just now realize you hadn't answered Ruby's request yet.>Buy them, it shouldn't be any trouble to get some books. It would cost at most a total of (100g) to obtain them all, though Ayane might get a better price.>No, you'd rather not do so. At least, not yet.>(Write-in)And today was the one month anniversary for 'rescuing' those four party adventuresses.>Go to a fancy restaurant. Ayane knew of a few places that were both private and high quality.>Maybe that resort Eisho and his family went to would be nice?>A cruise sounded good, just like you'd taken Cattleya and Herta to before.>Take them to the more natural areas of Centria, forests and mountainside where the plateaued city didn't have its grasp on fully.>(Write-in)
>>6158824>Buy them, it shouldn't be any trouble to get some books. It would cost at most a total of (100g) to obtain them all, though Ayane might get a better price.Hmm, what books are they? If they contain useful knowledge, for sure. If it's a whole load of smut, well, most likely not.>Take them to the more natural areas of Centria, forests and mountainside where the plateaued city didn't have its grasp on fully.We can share a meal on the deck, observation deck, or set up a picnic. Herta can cook and serve, wearing just her apron as before...
>>6158847SupportSome technical books and a fun outdoor day should be great
>>6158824>Buy them, it shouldn't be any trouble to get some books. It would cost at most a total of (100g) to obtain them all, though Ayane might get a better price.>>Go to a fancy restaurant. Ayane knew of a few places that were both private and high quality.
>>6158824>Buy them, it shouldn't be any trouble to get some books. It would cost at most a total of (100g) to obtain them all, though Ayane might get a better price.>Go to a fancy restaurant. Ayane knew of a few places that were both private and high quality.
>>6158847>Hmm, what books are they?From what Rose told you, they're books about Eastian and Westphalian science, technology, economy, philosophy, and politics. Leaning mostly towards technology, math, or law; enough to at least fill a bookshelf. Though you suspect there's at least one romance book between them all.
>>6158984Yeah, no smut. We should be all she ever needs, as per Eisho's advice.However, we should take a look at that book to see what kind of kinky shit she's into. Probably just flip through it or pay and ask for a summary of it while at the store, without actually taking possession of it.
>>6158984No curses today QM?
A quick glance out the window showed a nice view of the mountainside wilderness. You only had to look through the opposite end of the room to see the city. The place had a real Victorian feel. Nice music was played through some speakers, chandeliers lit up the interior, the food was fancy, there was even an outside area where you could have some fresh air and a small ballroom where you could dance in.Ayane really knew how to pick a restaurant.Your vixen wife was able to use a favor that this establishment owed her (apparently some decades ago she helped this place stay afloat during a crisis by convincing her father to invest in it), so she'd pulled some strings to have a private lunch and dinner for you all without any issues."And from there the spiderwebs shall be forged." Ruby was once again bragging about her plans to renovate the dungeon. "It shall take time and sweat, but with Master and my precious companions it shall be completed to perfection.""That means she wants us to do most of the work while she drinks tea." Bertha said to Ayane. Your foxgirl acknowledged it with some nodding and a polite 'I see'."Fufufu~" Ruby giggled. She'd been in a good mood ever since you approved getting those books for her. "What slander! I assure you, I am as much of a hard worker as the rest." Also out of all your wives she also appreciated coming here the most."So, Gerty, how has your healing ability been going?" You asked your Holy Knight."Better than I'd expected, my Master." She replied. "I can heal superficial wounds and stop most forms of bleeding. Anything more than that is currently above my capabilities.""That sort of thing sounds pretty useful in a pinch." Berta said. "If you can self heal and fight at the same time then wouldn't that, like, make you super powerful?""It would. However, Holy Knights like myself will never be able to fully master Healing Magic." Gerty continued."I think you'd be better off leaving major healing to a Priestess or Nun class." Herta's head popped out from beneath the table. Right beneath where you were sitting, to be exact. You literally had to drag and plop her on a chair, and even then she was still prone to cause a scene. On the bright side she seemed to like your forcefulness.Conversations went on like this even between meals and relaxing outside. You made sure to give special attention to the four that had been captured together. This was their day, after all.Though there was a noticeable sense of anticipation amongst your wives. You sighed, remembering the conversation you had with Mel earlier today.===It was morning still—just after you'd fed Herta your 'protein' and finished giving her daily spankings—when you happened to run into Mel."Eep! Uh, good morning, Master!" She seemed nervous. "You look nice, haha... Ah, I'm, um, I have something to confess..." You tell her to continue. "Well, I might've accidentally said you were planning to do something today.""Mel-"
"I'm sorry!" She looks away. "I was just talking about you and it just slipped out! I didn't say what it was! And most of them already felt like you were gonna celebrate today, since it's, you know, an anniversary, so it's not like I said you bought r-" You clamp her mouth shut with your hand.Your wives might already know you had something planned, but you didn't want to reveal what it was yet. "Mel, I'm planning to keep that specifically as a surprise for all of you, so I'd like to keep this hidden until later today. Am I clear?" She nods her head."Yeah, crystal clea- w-wait, 'for all of you'? Y-you mean you even got me- ?!" You clamp her mouth shut."Yes, even for you." You get closer. "You're mine to cherish now, remember?""Mmhmm." Her face is fully red now and she was starting to tear up. You decided to give her a hug and a kiss.When you joined the others for breakfast it was obvious they were nervous.Ruby was the only one whose personality became confident and smug after you said you'd see about buying her books. In your own mind, however, you made a mental note to skim over each individual one before buying them.===You had danced with those that were up for it, despite not really being much of a dancer."Opps, sorry Master~" Bertha was far worse than you, however. In contrast to her, Mel was the most graceful.Herta used her magical chains to produce little figaments which in turn made some pretty lights. Ayane was chatting up a storm with everyone. The rest of the girls were either eating or relaxing. Whenever you saw a slave of yours seem sad or alone you gave her your attention. In this way you were able to make sure you were all happy.Dusk arrived, and you were ready to enact your plan. It took some finesse and 10 gold coins convince the staff. Some waitresses and waiters carrying seven cloches came by, subtly and gradually setting them on a large table along some good looking food. The natural light of the sunset beamed down from the window, helping form the scene.Calling your slaves to the large table, you tapped a glass with a spoon. You instructed them, before doing anything else, to lift up the plate covers. They did so, and in all seven of them were rings sitting on cushions.Your wives are speechless, many covering their mouths with their hand or slack jawed.Herta looks at it for a few seconds, slips it on the same finger the iron ring is also on, then wordlessly snuggles against your arm. The one you gave her had an intricate butterfly pattern on it, a quick detail you were able to carve yourself.
"Master?" Gerty's voice is the first to break the silence. She glances between you and her ring in confusion for a couple seconds, then starts to blush. She gets up only to promptly fall down on her knees, genuflecting to you."I, Gertrude Geiselhaft, swear on my life to serve, love, and protect John Doe with all of my life, both in this earth and beyond, in sickness and in health..." She went on a very passionate speech about how she'd be loyal to you until the end and uphold this honor you've given her. She was really taking the main stage."What are you even babbling about, you stupid slut? Do you even hear the shit that comes out of your own mouth?" You tell her, hoping some verbal abuse will get her to settle down. She raises her head, eyes filled with badly hidden joy. "Just put on the damn ring, woman." You say with a smile. She seems to be in a trance, taking your hand and kissing it reverently.Alright, this was going on for long enough. You take her hand and slip the golden band on her ring finger. It has a gemstone bearing the color of her eyes, aquamarine, and engraved on its band is the image of a spear being wrapped around a chain.Each of wife of yours had a unique design on their ring, something you'd done as a small last minute addition. Thankfully Lunacy Savantae came in clutch."I'll treasure this moment and this item, Master..." She said softly with a smile of her own."S-same here!" Mel quickly added."I would've never imagined, not in a thousand years, that a man would propose to an old woman like me..." Ayane was on the verge of tears.The rest of your wives soon made declarations of their own as you slipped their rings on their fingers. Herta, to your amusement, took it off and shyly requested you to put it on her yourself, something you entertain.
You cleared your throat and raise up your glass again. "To a happy life for us all." You said, starting a toast. Your wives soon raise up their own glasses and give a few additional words."To Master's glory!""To Master's schemes!""To Master's prosperity!""To Master's reliability!""To Master's love!""To Master's respect!""To our Master!"The direction the toasting went was a bit strange, though hearing your wives bless and compliment you wasn't something you'd ever complain about. Later it'd be explained to you that this was apparently a tradition you stumbled on. Cheers were made and wine was poured. Herta once again refused to drink any alcohol, and (though more than once she mentioned wanting your 'protein' to drink) settled for grape juice. A few of your slaves (mostly Bertha) were even starting to get frisky with you."Ahem." A waitress said, pointedly looking at the warrioress. "I'm sorry, but I'm afraid that sort of thing isn't allowed in this establishment."Several quick apologies followed. You realized you'd be in for another long night of lovemaking.The next day crawled on you all. Hangovers—which were made exponentially worse because of the gentle swaying of the airship—plagued many of your wives. Herta tried to cure them with her purifying magic with mixed results. You're honestly surprised at how poorly some of your women held their liquor. Yet today was the day when you'd sell your textiles to Ayane's dad, so you couldn't afford to laze around.Speaking of, there were still things you wished to do in Centria for the next couple of days.(Choose up to three)>Look for a house to buy.>Rent a spot and set up shop somewhere.>Try to figure out why so many Westphalians are around here.>Go to the a guild. (Adventurer, Merchant, Artisan, look for another?)>Visit the stores again. (Will offer a choice next update)>Have the doctors look at Herta.>(Write-in)Your wives had found some good rugs and interior decor for the ship.>You're feeling generous enough to let them have (40g). This should be more than enough to buy rugs, blankets, and decorations.>Around (20g) should cover the blanket and rug cost.>No, you'd been doing well as it was. No need to spend money here and there.>(Write-in)
And roll me a 1d100 with whatever choice you make.>>6159994Only the busy holiday curse and the fix some stuff in the house curse. Even then I've still been able to stay (sort of) consistent with my updating schedule.I know I've said this before but if I ever can't update for more than 3 days for whatever reason I'll make sure to tell you guys and when I'll be back (unless I'm dead or hospitalized or in a coma).
>>6160029>Try to figure out why so many Westphalians are around here.>Go to the a guild. (Adventurer)We have to get the adventurer licence from the guild>Have the doctors look at Herta.>Around (20g) should cover the blanket and rug cost.Not that much gold. >>6160046It’s good to hear, holiday season usually entails something in my house breaking. Like my water pipe a few days ago. On an unrelated note: how many more days until the week turns over to Gertys unsafe days? I lost track of the schedule
>>6160079>how many more days until the week turns over to Gertys unsafe days? I lost track of the scheduleIn around 3 days.
Rolled 81 (1d100)Can Herta cure hangovers?We should see if we can diversify our products.>>6160029>Look for a house to buy.We should do this since we're getting all that gold from selling the textiles and clothing.>Try to figure out why so many Westphalians are around here.My bet is on Forthwythe being involved.>Go to the a guild. (Merchant)Since we were able to get that card.>You're feeling generous enough to let them have (40g). This should be more than enough to buy rugs, blankets, and decorations.40 gold isn't that much.>>6160046Just a single 1d100 or a roll for every person?>>6160093End of 3 days or in the span of it?
Rolled 98 (1d100)>>6160046Forgot roll>>6160093What are the designs on the other rings?
Rolled 47 (1d100)>>6160029>Look for a house to buy.>Go to a guild. (Adventurer)>Have the doctors look at Herta.>You're feeling generous enough to let them have (40g). This should be more than enough to buy rugs, blankets, and decorations.I'm fine with letting them use the money to make ship more livable.How did rings get their importance?Do wedding ceremonies exist in this world?Is the toasting a Centrian tradition?
>>6160410>Can Herta cure hangovers?Not really. Her magic can't actually purify the toxins found in alcohol, or any other type of liquid for that matter. Purification magic isn't her specialty, but she does know enough to manually fight against soul/mental corruption.>End of 3 days or in the span of it?Around the end of the 3rd day from now, at least according to what Gerty has privately told you.>>6160430Cattleya: A tiger-eye stone with image of a single cat's claw is on the ring's head. The rest of the band is designed like a long cat is holding the stone with it's front and hind paws.Ruby Rose: On it's head there's a ruby intricately designed like a rose. It's band and shoulders are engraved with the image of an intertwining thorny stem.Mel: Musical notes and small fairies are engraved around the band. The image of an eight tipped compass star is on the head of the ring, sprinkled with some fairy dust.Bertha: Engraved are two hammers, designed like her own, that stretch from the ring's shoulders to the sides of the band. A pink gemstone in the shape of a tulip is on the head.Ayane: The image of a fox tail elegantly wraps around the band of the ring. On it's head you engraved a fox mask you've seen associated with the kitsune race.>>6160431>How did rings get their importance?The origins of rings as intimate marriage symbols started thousands of years ago in the Everlasting Empire when the first Emperor gave them to his wives as proof that they were his.>Do wedding ceremonies exist in this world?Only in some strands of dwarfish and elvish cultures. Otherwise not really. The closest thing that's even like that are the toastings a slave-wife would do to in celebration of her Master after she'd been gifted a ring from him.>Is the toasting a Centrian tradition?This specific form of toasting is a tradition from the Everlasting Empire. Though Centria, being at the crossroad between Eastia and Westphalia, tends to either acknowledge it more or not all.
>>6160029I'll back >>6160410Do we still need more d100 rolls?
>>6160588You can if you'd like, but everything should be fine thanks to >>6160430 rolling so well.>>6160592Didn't mean to post that pic lmao. Don't know how I managed to do that.
Rolled 50 (1d100)>>6160592Inb4 I roll a 1
Rolled 44 (1d100)>>6160029>Rent a spot and set up shop somewhere.>Try to figure out why so many Westphalians are around here.>Go to the a guild. (Merchant)>>6160597>>6160601what was it ?
>>6160696Just an art piece of a stonework steampunk city, with airships and shit. It was pretty.
>>6160029>Try to figure out why so many Westphalians are around here.But why, really?>Go to a guild (Merchant)We're in the klub now, make use of it>Have the doctors look at Herta.And I want to know what she's cooking in there
Rolled 35 (1d100)>>6160702also rolling anyway lol
>>6160601>Inb4 I roll a 1You're halfway there lmaoThis is also a good time to mention that I might start experimenting with the rolling system sometime in the future, nothing too complicated though. If there's anything you guys would prefer/not want to see just tell me.But I am planning on keeping the usual best of 1-roll-per-anon for the weekly estate management minigame, at least for now.>>6160696>what was it ?A picture about an airship docking by some sort of castle/tower that I was looking at for inspiration. I must've selected it by accident lmaoI'll probably use it later on in the thread for something, though if you'd like I could try to find it again.
>>6160712Bo3 is always a golden system
The yet unnamed airship of yours was now parked in one of Centria's most populous commercial ports. It was easy to contact Hisashi, considering he was associated with the Mitsubishi-Yasuda Firm.Textiles and well made clothes were carried out in boxes by Cattleya, Bertha occasionally helping when her headache wasn't so bad. Your clankers and some dock workers with cranes assisted as well with the heavier crates, but the real mvp here was your catgirl. You were lucky that she was tough enough to power through her hangover without complaint and that she insisted to work when she saw that she was needed. Honestly it was probably from all the 'massages' you have personally been giving her that she's so willing to help out.Herta was (sort of) helping by holding the fort and piloting the ship.The products were being moved as you and Ayane spoke to the fox dad himself."I trust you, Ayane. And I have no reason to offend such a good-natured Savant." The kitsune patriarch said. "These are merely procedures to make sure everything is in order. It helps calm the nerves of the investors." He was probably referring to how the things you were selling them were all being inspected with enchanted tools."I am aware." Said your wife. She was the only one (save for Herta, who hadn't been drinking at all since she'd gotten pregnant) that wasn't feeling the effects of drinking too much. "I merely requested you consider us when there are some rare products." She then faces you. "Master, I believe you called it... ?""Cryolite. And bauxite, if you can find any." You said. Both you and Herta devised a nearly perfect get-rich-quick scheme, you just needed resources and machinery. The latter was simple, you were a Savant and Herta was the goddess of creating crap, it was the former which you were lacking."Whatever the case, making such an exception isn't just something I can do at the drop of a hat." Hasashi said, almost apologetically. "Northrensnjor is a distant land; their cold northern winters are contrasted by their hot-tempered people. Undertaking a trip like that for some minerals would be expensive, not to mention risky.""I know you have influence in these matters. And I know that John Doe—a Master whose good fortune and kindness I don't deserve to stand under—may seem like a wildcard with an uncertain future. But isn't the company in that same situation?" She looked at your airship. "I'm not asking for handouts, I'm merely asking that you would notice the importance of allowing a Savant to back your interests." As if to prove her point, one of your clankers came into view, carrying some boxes."Fine, fine, I'll see what I can do." He said with a sigh. "It's good to see kidnapping and marriage haven't dulled your negotiation ability." He ruffled her head. "Hoho! Don't forget your old man after you and your husband hit the motherload!""Father!" Ayane looked exasperated. "I'm an 85 year old woman! Please stop treating me like a child."
"You'll still be my little kit, no matter how old you are." He chuckled, but eventually relented in the face of Ayane's (very cute) pouting. Despite knowing this was because of their biology, you were still amazed an old hag like her could be so beautiful and adorable. "Ahem, now where were we," He looked back at you with a practiced smile. "Going forward, I'd like to continue our mutually beneficial relationship. If you ever have anything resources you'd wish to sell us, or if you'd like to purchase from us in bulk, then we'd be more than happy to do business with you.""We've finished off unloading the cargo!" Your catgirl shouted to you."Thank you! Great job, love!" You shouted back. Cattleya seemed to appreciate the acknowledgement."Very well" Hisahi clapped his hands together. "Seems like this matter is settled. My people will provide you with the gold in a few minutes." Hisashi said.(Gained 3700g)"Now if you will, follow me." Said the old fox man. Ayane looked between you both with confusion. You shrugged your shoulders.The three of you entered a nearby clockwork tower filled with machinery. Pulleys, cranes, and gears emerged from the walls and ceiling. You wondered why the Centrian City seemed obsessed over clock towers. Sure there was the Steampunk tag, but if there was some practical reason that only made sense in this world maybe you could have your own built..."Ayane, remember this place?" He said. Your wife seemed to realize where this was, face bearing a slight air of nostalgia. "You and Ai, and a bunch of other rascals used to play around here when you were all kits, and later on that Eisho punk would choose Ai over you in this very room. Do you have any regrets about suffering such a stinging defeat against your younger sister?""None whatsoever." She said without hesitation. She turns to you and gives you a kiss on the cheek. "If being with my Master John Doe is the price of losing that battle, then I never wish to win again." She looks at you, face burning a gentle shade of red and eyes filled with longing. You think about how much you must've changed in this woman's life around for her to fall for you so quickly. "Now, father, if that is all, then I'd like to take account of my Master's money." With your permission she excused herself, leaving you and Hisashi alone to speak."I must apologize if I overstepped by bringing you both here. However, it is my philosophy to make sure any grievances are aired out before they linger." He cleared his voice again. "I've spoken rather formally to you, Savant, as a potential business associate. But as my son in-law, I shall wish you the best.""Thank you." You said. He sounded like he was trying to mollify you into friendship."No need. By law, you're my son now, it's natural for me to favor you, especially after you saved Ayane and Ryko. You know, my offer to share some drinks is still on the table.""We can decide on a time once me and my wives get everything sorted out."
"You had a big celebration yesterday, no?" He chuckles. Before you could ask how he'd know he responds. "That ring on my daughter's finger is proof you sealed the deal with her. Don't you think about throwing her away now, you hear?" He said the last part in a joking way, but you could tell it was loaded with the sort of implicit threat only a father could make."I wouldn't even consider it." You didn't plan on abandoning your hot fox hag. He nodded his head in approval.You two resumed talking about business like nothing even happened. Ayane returned near the end of it."We're planning on visiting the Merchant's Guild today." You revealed. "I'll give you my answer after I meet them. Do I need to always carry around that invitation or is it possible to become an actual member?""Yes, it's possible. In fact, they're taking applications this week and the next for anyone that's been recommended recently. Convenitent timing, isn't it?" He looked at you with a smirk. "I wouldn't waste the opportunity to register if I were you."This old man might not be so bad.You both thanked him for the help. You and your wives left soon afterwards.==="Gah." Said Ruby. She drank some water from a flask. You weren't surprised she jumped at the first chance to be here in person. "Sir, I must thank you for waking me up. I wouldn't desire to miss such an important event, much less one with my Master around~" She said to you, then gave a sideglance at your kistune wife. "No offense, Ayane, but with my headache I'd be more of a hindrance than not if I tried to help out at the port." Ayane seemed like she had a sharp comment to make, but held her tongue and opted on merely nodding her head understandingly."I don't see what the big deal is." Herta said. She'd also been sleeping in, not because she was tired—merely because she found the whole trading scene boring. "Billions should be willing to purchase my creations! I'm a godde-" You place a finger against her mouth."Herta, what did we say about publicly speaking of your divinity?" You whispered to her. It was really too soon to tell what the situation would be with the Churches, though if isekai light novels taught you anything it's that they were corrupt, and there was no shortage of people that would take advantage of Herta if they got their hands on her. If it came down to it you weren't gonna let them take her away or kill her for heresy. You had discussed this before with her, but without giving her any direct order."That it's a bad idea?" She responded."Are you gonna speak about it unless I tell you to?" She shook her head. "Good girl." You whisper again and pet her head. She smiled blissfully while looking at you.The building for the Guild was tall and imposing, displaying it's wealth with pride. You, Herta, Ayane, and Rose had decided to enter it. You made sure the invitation was still on you.
After getting to the front table, the standard isekai-issued comically busty receptionist greeted you all. "Hello! You're all new faces here, except for you," She points to Ayane. "I remember you! You're Ah-yi, right?""Greetings to you as well, Janette. I am Ayane, Ai is my sister." Your fox wife said calmly. The only indication she was at least mildly annoyed was a small flick of her ear."Gods, I'm so sorry!" She apologized to your fox wife and scratched her head sheepishly. But then switched her attention to you. "You must be the Master. Can I see your invitation?" You show it to her.Speaking to the big titty receptionist, whom Ayane seemed to know in passing, you decide to get registered. There was little reason not to. She told you that if you got caught scamming others or dealt with corrupting magic you'd be liable for expulsion.You asked if you needed to register your wives too. She explained how since they were your property they'd automatically be members of be Merchant's Guild so long as you were (unless you forbade them from being so for whatever reason).The rest of the day was spent meeting people and building connections. Most of these were smaller merchants and small time business owners or employees of corporations. Though you were also able to find some mercenary groups that offered their services in exchange for gold.You feel like you've been able to find out more when it came to business, hearing from peoples' experiences. Out of all of these you learned more on...(Choose up to two choices)>Trade.>Production.>Distribution.>Markets.>Investment.>Speculation.>(Write-in) (Must be associated with business or trade of some kind)Later some important looking Westphalian merchants arrived. Unfortunately they didn't seem to be associated with the ships that came by earlier, though they did hear that they'd been selling surplus weapons of some kind, and some loose lipped ones loudly shared rumors of expensive ancient artifacts their countrymen dug up in the colonies, now being held in the capital. Ruby seemed to doubt their claims.You were very grateful the Westphalian merchants were more concerned with one-upping the Eastian merchants, and vice-versa, to notice you or your wives slipping out of the room.You and your wives just kept all your ears open, only returning to the airship when it was getting late.That night, some of your wives came to you with a request: That you help them finish the legal paperwork in order for them to "officially" be your wives.They said it wasn't really necessary to do right away since it was mostly a formality, and didn't have much legal meaning. But it'd still be a nice gesture for the slaves that worried about this sort of thing.>You didn't see why not. You'd like to get this done for all of them.>Those that wanted it could approach you for help.>It wasn't needed. They were cast out, and you were a Savant that accepted them, so by law they were yours.>(Write-in)
>>6161199>Distribution.>Markets.Since we've been engaging in manufacturing I say stick to it. What markets are our good in demand in and how can we distribute them to said markets? God I feel like playing Starsector again.>You didn't see why not. You'd like to get this done for all of them.Mainly to preempt any attempt at fraud, like a car or house deed. Speaking of which, if we haven't staked a claim to the estate and it's surrounding territories then we should. Although I'd like to survey the surroundings enough that we claim all the land up to someone else's claim.
>>6161199>Markets.>Speculation.The rest we can learn from books or business courses. Which reminds me that there has to be an ACADEMY. Most likely here in the city. We have to find a way in. >You didn't see why not. You'd like to get this done for all of them.Just paperwork>>6161203I agree with claiming the land. QM already said we could either get it through defacto squatters right (proving we lived there and are a savant) or buying it. For obvious reasons the first option is the best.
>>6161199>Trade.>Production.Same reasoning as above anon. We're making shit and selling it.>You didn't see why not. You'd like to get this done for all of them.Why not?Something that has occurred to me is that we might want to wire up the manor at some point. While steam and clockwork and gas and what have you are great for a lot of things given the conventions of the world, some things are just better done with captive lightning. If we're angling to get our hands on aluminium (producing it in bulk would make us a huge amount of money and put us on the map, for better or worse), having a ready supply of electricity is non-negotiable. We should scout the nearby hills for a good place to set up a small hydroelectric generator (a hydro turbine in a shed is how a lot of rural estates did it before the grid and cheap and plentiful hydropower is how places like Norway and Iceland make so much bank off refining imported bauxite).
>>6161199>Production.>Markets.>You didn't see why not. You'd like to get this done for all of them.
>>6161211What's your reasoning for choosing speculation? Personal taste? Powergaming?>>6161216>>6161219Why learn about production when we're a savant and one of our wives is the goddess of artifice? It seems redundant to me.
>>6161220We're a mechanical engineer, not a business runner. My gramps was the co-owner of a small factory and he knew all about the machines but was hopeless at administration or finances.
>>6161220I thought speculation was about what the merchants/businessmen think where the market is going. Market itself being info on what is currently selling/economic conditions.
>>6161226This isn't a big operation anon, it's an artisanal business. There's nothing to keep track of besides what we already do.>>6161227I suppose speculation is a good choice for more risky ventures, like selling coal to Newcastle during a miners' strike. But I think more safe bets would be wiser at this juncture.
>>6161230It may be artisanal stuff done out of a shed at the moment but us and our wives only have so many hands and hours in the day. I have Big Plans.
>>6161232>>6161216But actually on that note I will replace>Trade.with>MarketsI'm not entirely sure of the distinction between Markets and Trade in this context, but my guess would be Markets would be more for selling stuff and Trade is for wheeling and dealing, which we won't be doing.
>>6161230Fair enough, I guess the aluminum plan is enough for us to get ahead of everyone itself.>>6161199>>6161211Switching speculation to >Production. >>6161232Agreed. Figuring out mass production for both the aluminum and eventually the clankers is an important goal
>>6161232>>6161238And I appreciate that but you're putting the cart before the horse. We're still making stuff out of a shed so let's learn how to best profit from this, not how to profit from how we'll be in the future.How will we make money if we can't get our goods to market? That's why Im pushing so hard for Distribution.
>>6161242And I appreciate your reasoning in turn but we don't have to do everything ourselves, we can outsource this stuff more than most aspects of business. Make some friends among the merchants and sell wholesale to them with them handling the marketing and distribution to consumers - we won't make as much money as with full vertical integration but it is otherwise an administrative headache and time sink for us even with training and they can do it even better than we can with a short merchantry course to allow us to focus on what we do best.
>>6161248>we can outsource this stuff more than most aspects of business. Make some friends among the merchants and sell wholesale to them with them handling the marketing and distribution to consumersI thought that was what choosing Distribution meant? Making said friends to sell to?
>>6161257From a semantics point of view I interpret Distribution as the back half of the process involving the selling to consumers part with Markets being the front half process of wholesaling and macroeconomics insofar as the former is about dealing with the individual consumers and vendors who buy them while the latter deals with leveraging the economy and merchantry to shift your stuff in a zoomed-out sense. In that light I prefer Markets since we're at the head of the logistics chain and would be better off delegating the distro part.Honestly, I'd like a few words on what these options actually mean to clear this up.
>>6161275>The rest of the day was spent meeting people and building connections. Most of these were smaller merchants and small time business owners or employees of corporations. Though you were also able to find some mercenary groups that offered their services in exchange for gold.>You feel like you've been able to find out more when it came to business, hearing from peoples' experiences. Out of all of these you learned more on...Since we're talking to fellow merchants, I interpreted Markets as asking them about their understanding of what goods are in demand or not in what markets while Distribution is about how we could get those goods to said markets. That's what made the most sense to me.
>>6161275>>6161302I thought distribution was how to get the goods where they need to be from the production perspective (from mines to factories) and consumer perspective (from finished goods to shelves).
Disclaimer: most economic stuff will be happening in the background since trying to keep track of every detail would be a nightmare.>>6160735True that. I'll likely use Bo3 more often.>>6161237>Markets would be more for selling stuff and Trade is for wheeling and dealingYes, Markets are more for giving you a good idea of what people want with general tips on that front. Trade is for the social aspect of being a merchant (how to get good deals, knowing what a scam would look like, finding good business partners, etc)>>6161257>I thought that was what choosing Distribution meant? Making said friends to sell to?Distribution is about how to sell things while Trade is more personal. Though Distribution is also as social as you could expect, especially if you choose to deal with other merchant networks/make your own.Honestly you could make friends/connections with merchants no matter what methods you choose, as long as they don't think you're scamming them.>>6161275>Honestly, I'd like a few words on what these options actually mean to clear this up.I probably should've added this to begin with, sorry.>Trade: Bargains, better deals, defense against scams, business partners, as well as the social aspect of being a merchant.>Production: Optimizing the use of various materials in order to have a better output. Includes some strategies non-Savant merchants use to semi-mass manufacture/produce goods.>Distribution: How to best distribute a product to certain groups or individuals, either through your own channels or through other merchant networks. Make a product available for purchase by dispersing it through the market - involving transportation, packaging, and delivery.>Markets: Different public perceptions on what goods are wanted in what areas. More as a "big picture" than personal relations. This also mostly focuses on the general popular/merchant sentiment in Centrian/Eastian/Westphalian markets and what to do/not do in order to get into said markets.>Investment: Actions with the intent of earning money/other benefits in the future.>Speculation: Like investments, but more short term and riskier with (potentially) larger rewards.>>6161302>I interpreted Markets as asking them about their understanding of what goods are in demand or not in what markets while Distribution is about how we could get those goods to said marketsThat's a good way of putting it, though Distribution can also do additional things.>>6161313Distribution does include both, but most merchants/employees here know more about the consumer perspective since they're used to selling more than buying. A few work for big enough companies that own large factories/mines and could share some interesting stuff.If you're talking about what merchants are good sources of certain goods, then that does include Distribution to a certain extent, but at a certain point it becomes closer to the Trade and Markets choices.
>>6161409Thanks for clearing it up op, I will keep my choices since they seem the best for what we are doing. Our contact that is our father in law has the trade and distribution part covered.
The next day came by peacefully. Most of your wives already feeling much better.Your mind was still on the subject of the merchants yesterday, and while you were a Savant that didn't mean there wasn't anything for you to learn.Most factories used slaves as manual labor to operate machinery, but Masters and their slave-wives working as employees isn't unheard of. To your surprise assembly lines existed, considering that most machines were a mix of 19th century technology and Savant-made ones. Then again all the steampunk stuff was regularly in use.Ruby had been floating around the idea of turning one of the dungeon rooms to be a factory of sorts, though when further questioned about what the design of said factory should she'd said she trusted "your intelligence and decision making, Master~" You had the feeling she was just trying to be cute.You also thought back to the way the merchants had all spoken of what would be considered popular in different countries. Westphalia seemed to be abundant in producing food, favoring high quality, and had a tendency to be vain with luxury items. While Eastia was more concerned with technological innovation and practicality, inclined towards mass production. Both were highly industrial nations—as far as early Victorian era countries went—and were generally matched in resources. You'd also learned that, when operating in either Eastia or Westphalia, one would be wise to pay extra for products while selling for lower prices than usual in order to overcome the stigma of being a foreign business. You weren't sure if this applied to you individually as a Savant that was buying and selling, but you know had a better view of the markets themselves.On that note, curiosity got the best of you when you wondered what the Westphalians were doing.From what you, Herta, Cattleya and Ayane could find, apparently there was some trade competition between nobles that have been trying to enter the Centrian market, from showcasing a new mithril-crafted weapons to even auctioning slaves. All for the good of Westphalia, of course. Ruby and Gerty theorized that the King of Westphalia, Robert Boarhewer, was personally sponsoring this in order to gain more clout in the Centrian City. Your four Westphalian-raised wives seemed to agree that it sounded like something he'd do.Worryingly, a few of Forthwythe's servants were identified as well. It was extremely lucky that your wives hadn't encountered any of them yet.You'd decided to do something about Rose's book request while the rest of your wives went off to buy things for the ship.
A bookstore owned all of the books you were interested in. You decide to skim through and ask some questions about what you were buying. Luckily for you the librarian, a petite catgirl, was happy to go through these with you.Out of all of these there was only one which had romantic undertones.The Baron's Bandit: It was a story about a noble and a bandit chick. She had kidnapped him with the intent to ransom the guy to his family. But as the story went on she started to fall more and more in love with the noble dude until he made her his slave-wife. The bandit gal was surprisingly intelligent, having been a spy apprentice working for some well-off merchant family, only falling down into banditry due to being unjustly accused and disowned before she even had a Master. The twist at the end was that the noble guy was actually planning everything all along, even before they met in person. He used her to steal from other nobles, even his own family (who apparently disowned him right after he was kidnapped), and with cleverness he became a powerful man that could stand up to anyone that opposed him.You expected there to be lewdness at some point but it was innocent, with the most questionable thing being how, when it was the bandit's pov, she liked getting her ears nibbled by her husband after he did some mindgames on her, and how it was implied that under the sheets he ravaged her and acted like a 'brute', to the bandit's flustered happiness. Despite this, and her lowly bloodline, he treated her like a lady in all other occasions. It kinda reminded you of the sort of relationship you had with Ruby. Huh.What took you by surprise the most the book's author and co-author: Andrew Boarhewer and his first slave-wife Anne Boarhewer, both Westphalian monarchs from many few generations before Robert Boarhewer's reign. Apparently it was a thinly-veiled secret that Andrew was the Baron and Anne was the Bandit, and this story basically how they were able to take the crown of Westia.You decided to...>Purchase all the books for her, even the thinly veiled romance one. However, you wanted an explanation on why Ruby wanted it to begin with.>Just purchase the ones that were purely academic and technical.>(Write-in)After your cat helped carry the books, you, Mel, and Gerty happened to be talking with about some of the things they bought for the ship while aimlessly walking about. It was then that you happened to see some three uniformed people."... and then I heard this huge ass mech came in to destroy them!" One of them said, a woman wearing a uniform. None of them seemed to notice you due to the crowds of people."Those bandits acted like a tough crowd." Said a man, the only one in the group, and seemingly a higher rank than the rest of them. "They have at least 50 goblin skulls to prove it.""Mel?" You whispered."On it." She responded, casting invisibility and footstep soundproofing spells on the three of you.
"I think they'd of had better proof about a Savant Lord decided to make his home in that bloody cliffside mansion." Another woman responded to the first one as well as the man. "They're probably just sore over losing their camp to some greenskins and blamed a Savant.""Well, we have some information on that, don't we?" Said the woman that you'd heard speak first."If you believe bandit tall-tales." Again the third voice responded."I don't know, they seemed pretty sincere..." Said the man."Even if they are, do you think Forthwythe would give a shit?" She said."Hey." Said the first woman, now wide eyed and looking around. "Do you want to get into trouble with our contractor, cuz?" So they were part of Forthwythe's group."Well it's true." She said. "And 'sides, that old geezer ain't our boss. He can suck my Master's cock for all I care.""Don't involve me in this." The man responded. "Besides, Forthwythe does seem to have noticed something. At least enough to make a weapons order." He stops beneath an airship. "Anyway, we're here. Let's see if that gang did their job." The man took out three recall potions and gave it to them, and they disappeared in a small blip of light."Do any of you know these people?" You asked your two wives."I knew almost everyone back at Forthwythe's castle." Gerty's disembodied voice said as she slowly became visible again. "And I don't remember these people.""They sounded like mercenaries, but looked like Westphalian guards..." Mel said.>You and Mel, the most detailed and perceptive of you, would continue to look around and try to find more clues about these mercenaries.>Have yourself and Ayane take a closer look at the Westphalian products. There were some interesting weapons there...>Go back to the Merchant's Guild and see if you can find Forthwythe's paper trail.>(Write-in)
>>6162335>>6162338>Purchase all the books for her, even the thinly veiled romance one. However, you wanted an explanation on why Ruby wanted it to begin with.>You and Mel, the most detailed and perceptive of you, would continue to look around and try to find more clues about these mercenaries.What's our position on Forthwythe fellas? Not friendly I imagine but what specific posture should we adopt?
>>6162335>Purchase all the books for her, even the thinly veiled romance one. However, you wanted an explanation on why Ruby wanted it to begin with.Seems innocent enough, just a romcom. >>6162338>You and Mel, the most detailed and perceptive of you, would continue to look around and try to find more clues about these mercenaries.How big are the boxes QM? I don’t think the guy is bringing in heavy stuff but most likely infantry weapons, maybe even light mortars. Regardless we need more clankers. >>6162349Same with the Rostchilde, neutral until they fuck with us directly.
>>6162355That's what I was thinking. Mind our own business until someone fucks with us, then take our pound of flesh with interest.
>>6162335>Purchase all the books for her, even the thinly veiled romance one. However, you wanted an explanation on why Ruby wanted it to begin with.I don't think it's really harmful, is it? It's a fictional character. Hell, we can even ''play out' the book scenario with her at some later date. That sounds like something she'd enjoy.>You and Mel, the most detailed and perceptive of you, would continue to look around and try to find more clues about these mercenaries.Very sus.
>>6162359That being said I think we should now fast track the ownership papers
>>6162338>Purchase all the books for her, even the thinly veiled romance one. However, you wanted an explanation on why Ruby wanted it to begin with.It's pretty transparent that she's thinking of this book in her relationship with us. How about we help her act it out for real later?>You and Mel, the most detailed and perceptive of you, would continue to look around and try to find more clues about these mercenaries.C'mon girl, let's get our magnifying glasses out
>>6162338>Have yourself and Ayane take a closer look at the Westphalian products. There were some interesting weapons there...
>>6162355Big enough to hold at least half a dozen rifles each.
>>6162541So nothing major. Last QM said infantry mostly used air rifles but I do not know how strong air rifles are in this world
>>6162576Stronger than bolt action guns of the late Victorian era, they'll probably surpass modern day airguns eventually.
>>6162661So by extension you're saying that modern day air rifles are superior to a Lee-Metford? I dunno about you, but I'd rather be shot at with an airgun.
>>6162671That's fair, I'll definitely have to do some more research about it in the future.Maybe it'd be better to say that this isekai world's airguns are on a mid-early 19th century level and thanks to steampunk technological shenanigans will probably become a force that's equal to modern day guns eventually.
>>6162695What's the style of the pneumatic rifles anyway? Do they fire balls? Bullets? Are they breech-loading? Muzzle-loading? Bolt action? Do they have magazines? Single-shot? How many shots on an air tank? I picture them as like a Pattern 1853 muzzle-loader but with an underslung air tank instead of a cocking hammer.Are there the equivalents to very early automatic firearms like the Gatling gun or shell-based artillery kicking about?
>>6162705>What's the style of the pneumatic rifles anyway?Herta created an airgun for you one that was pretty much an 1892 Winchester lever action rifle. It was the main reason why I was (and still am) considering the guns to be late Victorian era for the most part. For now I'll correct myself and say it's (mostly) a mix of 19th century guns thanks to Savants messing with the tech sporadically. Though things are getting closer to being standardized to the mid Victorian era types of weapons (but almost all exclusively as airguns), and will probably fully go into late 19th century stuff in a decade despite the tech already (sort of) existing.I'll probably have to do some more research on this and iron out the exact details later, but that's the general way things will go.>Do they fire balls? Bullets?Bullets.>Are they breech-loading? Muzzle-loading? Bolt action?Depends on the gun, though muzzle-loading is starting to lose it's popularity (especially in places like Westphalia and Eastia).>Do they have magazines? Single-shot? How many shots on an air tank?Again it depends on the gun. Air tanks also vary. You won't find many single-shot guns unless it's for something fancy like a duel or in old stockpiles.Generally most guns can shoot from 6 to 20 times, depending on the gun. Although air machine guns exist as well with much more than that, despite being in their early prototype stages or Savant creations.>I picture them as like a Pattern 1853 muzzle-loader but with an underslung air tank instead of a cocking hammer.That's honestly not a bad choice and has a very good visual. It definitely would've been widely used not too long ago. Though I think it'd be more accurate to say that currently this world's most popular airguns are closer to the Snider-Enfield or Dreyse needle guns and even early Mauser bolt-action rifles in some parts.
>>6162757>Though things are getting closer to being standardized to the mid Victorian era types of weapons (but almost all exclusively as airguns)Not including artillery and other types of weapons of course. I mean, not all weapons are airguns, but basically all guns (that aren't artillery, cannons, crossbows, most types of mortars, etc (though there are probably some pneumatic variants of these weapons too, but you haven't heard of them)) are some variation of an airgun.
