Published at 18th of July 2022 1:26 am

Volume 2, Chapter 3 - Veronica and Silvia, Part 1-6

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Part 1

As the magicship Silvanus arrived at Ansarivan-

Milgauss's, the Necromacia’s summoner, right-hand person, Anya was stranded in Danebury. It was a commercial city just west of Ansarivan itself. At this time she was alone in one of the many buildings thinking deeply to herself. Despite the words "Rosetta’s Business Firm” hanging on the door… it was actually the name of a fictional company. In other words… This was a secret base operated by Milgauss and the Zepharos Empire’s Intelligence Agency. Basically, the interior had the taste of a business firm, the tables, chairs and bookcase being very neat and organised. But presently there was only Anya in the room.

“'Silver Knight' ...?"

While browsing the data in her hand, Anya murmured and muttered. Recently she had been diligently investigating the hero called 'Silver Knight'.

For Milgauss and Anya, the hero who defeated the Necromancia had turned into a threat. The problem was that, surprisingly, there were only a few sightings and reports which caused the investigations to run into a bottleneck. So far, the information related to the true identity of the 'Silver Knight' was still not yet known. After all, as the people who happened to be there were in chaos, such a result was not surprising. The ones who had the most precise grasp of the situation, perhaps, were none other than Milgauss and Anya who were witnesses to the scene of the incident.

As a result… What was presently and widely spoken were just rumors and thus they couldn't find any valuable clues. No. There was valuable information in Anya’s memories .

"That guy...... Since he participated in the dragon riding festival… This means that he is a student of the Academy. Right?"

It so happened that, because of some difficulties, Anya was afraid to inform Milgauss of this. If she did report this to him, it would be like admitting her own mistake. If the guy, whom she didn't kill, turned out to be the 'Silver Knight'....... This incident… No matter what, Anya would never tell anyone. Anya stepped towards the window, staring blankly at the sky.

"Milgauss-sama..."

A few days before, Milgauss received a confidential letter issued by the Ministry of The Empire’s Intelligence.

Recorded in the letter was an order for him to return to the Empire. The Intelligence Department should be very interested in the Necromancia.

"Oh yeah, I have to finish the report before Milgauss-sama comes back......"

"It's not good! Something is very wrong, Shamara!"

One of the men suddenly broke into the room.

He had wheat-coloured skin and dark hair. He was a typical Tantalos guy.

"How many times do you want me to remind you? I’m Now called Anya! Don't use that name to call me!"

“S-Sorry...... Anya.”

"It's Anya-sama."

"Yes,.. Anya-sama."

The teenager knelt for quite a while. On matters of what happened in the past, Anya was the leader of a Tantalos tribe. No matter how familiar he was to her, there would still be hierarchy, otherwise it would be impossible to rule the others.

"So then what happened that is wrong?"

"Th-That is the 'Ironblood Valkyrie' just came to visit Ansarivan, has caused quite a stir."

"What?!"

Anya’s eyes widened.

'Ironblood Valkyrie'- The Lautreamont Knight Country’s first Princess. Princess Veronica. Her reputation had shaken the whole continent. Veronica intervened in many ethnic strifes around the continent thus increasing the loss of various guerrilla forces. This also included many Tantalos fighters. It was not exaggerating to say she was an enemy to all Tantalos.

"How long is Veronica expected to stay?"

"According to official sources. Five days......"

If she rushed there non-stop she would arrive at Ansarivan in three days. For Anya, who trained in the mountainous areas, it was but a slight distance. It has long been known that Ansarivan's defence was very weak and vulnerable. If she took a gamble… She might even have the opportunity to assassinate Veronica herself. But… Anya quickly dispelled any such ideas. Because she remembered Milgauss' command before he returned to the Empire.

"- During the period when I am gone, you are to investigate clearly the ins and outs of the Ark-Dragner who defeated the Necromancia."

Not just for Anya but for the Tantalos tribe too. It wa all the same… Milgauss' command was supreme and not to be defied. Milgauss had only ordered them to spy. Even if it was a godsend opportunity Anya must not recklessly attack Veronica.

“Uh... That... "

"What happened?"

Looking at the hesitant look of the teenager, Anya sensed something bad.

"The thing is...... Uh...... After hearing the name 'Ironblood Valkyrie'… The rest have left for Ansarivan.”

"What did you say?!"

Anya swung her long hair, knocking over the chair.

"The rest", that the guy was talking about, were the Tantalos who had followed Anya down from the mountains to assist Milgauss. They were also Anya’s subordinates.

"I, I tried to stop them! But Valery, Micha, Sergi...... They didn’t listen to my advice."

"They are just too reckless!"

Since Milgauss returned to the Empire Anya let Valery rest. This was because she knew that those who were always careless were not fit for spying activities. The rest, since they heard the name 'Veronica', got carried away by their emotions, Anya understood this. The problem was that blindly provoking the Knight country was not a wise move.

The Zepharos Empire, even with their advanced Mechanical engineering and non-stop expansion of their armies over the past 50 years, did not have the strength that was on an equal footing with the Dragons. They still had to bear with it.

At least untill the Necromancia had officially come in handy––

"I will immediately leave for Ansarivan!"

"Ehhh?! Anya... -sama also wants to join the assassination?"

"It is just the opposite. I have to stop those guys!"

Anya raised her head resolutely and rushed out of the room.

Part 2

"It is not suitable for me...... is what I should say, unfortunately, it does suit me."

Ash, who was forcibly taken to the airship Silvanus, had put on the attire of a butler for the first time in his life. His black tuxedo gave out an extra formal feeling, and there was a white bow tied at his neckline. With the exception of his left hand which was wrapped up in bandages like usual, it was better to say that he used it as a small protest against Veronica. Rather than show her his 'Seikoku'.

“Ash-kun. Have you finished changing?"

A cheerful voice emerged from behind the door. When Ash who was frozen in front of the mirror turned around, the owner of the voice opened the door and walked into the dressing room. She was dressed in a maid attire. Right after Veronica returned to the magicship she was given the responsibility of taking care of Ash. Once he saw the maid’s cheerful smile Ash suddenly got an unbelievable feeling of Deja Vu.

"Ah yeah! Ash-kun! This attire suits you very well!"

"Even with such praise. I don’t know what’s so nice about it."

"Hu ~? Why? You are really handsome!"

The maid somehow let her foot slip and she fell.

"Careful!"

Ash rushed over, and even stretched out of his hand, but the helpless maid fell forward with greater force than expected and even Ash lost his balance.

"Ouch!"

While being stimulated by the maid’s soft body parts, to the point he started blushing, the two of them fell to the ground together.

"It hurts...... It hurts....."

Ash, who was trying to get up from the ground, found out that his left hand was grabbing the maid's breast. He was shocked, because her breast was not only soft, but also too big for him to hold it with one hand.

At the same time, a fragrant fruity smell entered his nose, Ash's cheeks suddenly became hot.

"S-Sorry!"

"No. No... It's entirely my fault..."

Ash quickly recovered from the ground and reached out his hand to give the maid a lift. The maid, somehow quite adorably, blushed while she held his hand. Only then, again, did Ash face the maid.

"Uhh. May I ask your name...?"

"I am Primrose Shelley. The servant of Silvanus. Please call me Prim… It sounds cuter."

The surname Shelley sounded familiar to Ash.

"I would like to ask...... Are you a relative of Cosette Shirley-san?"

"Ah!"

Prim suddenly exposed a cheerful smile. The two huge lumps of meat, with a "plop, plop", shook twice.

"Do you know Cosette-chan? She is my younger sister!"

"I see... You really look alike."

No wonder he previously had the feeling of a deja Vu. The only thing was… Prim gave off a more matured feeling than Cosette. Especially her body, as he remembered the feeling in his palm just now, Ash’s mood became impetuous.

"Yeah, everybody says that, but...... I am not like Cosette-chan with her good working ability. I’m always clumsy."

After Prim blew her nose, with the hem of her apron, she wiped her tears.

"However, Ash-kun, you are my first kohai![1] I will make every effort to teach you!"

Seeing Prim’s fists full of fighting spirit, Ash awkwardly explained:

"You have misunderstood. I did not come here to work!"

"Err. Is that so?"

Prim was surprised for a moment.

"I am a student of the Dragon Riding Academy! It's just that the rude and unreasonable Princess brought me here by force......."

"So to say, are you by any chance...... A breeder?"

"Uuh... Basically I am."

As an irregular. Ash didn't dare to admit it out loud.

"My God! I’ve been calling you 'Ash-kun'…… This is unforgivable! Please allow me to address you as 'Ash-sama' in the future! If you refuse my apology I will immediately commit suicide! "

"Ehhhhh!? Just call me whatever you want! Just don’t die!"

Ash desperately tried to appease her mood.

"... I had made a laughing stock of myself in front of you. Anyway. Why did Ash-sama become a butler in this airship?"

Ash couldn't help but sigh at Prim’s simple question.

"I would also like to ask why..."

“––If you want to know… Then I'll generously tell you. "

The owner of the solemn voice from the doorway was none other than the culprit, Veronica! As usual she was in her suit of armour, majestically standing in the doorway.

"Princess!"

Prim was shocked, but still respectfully bowed. In contrast. Ash couldn't help but burst out roaring:

"Not bad. I really wish that you will immediately tell me!"

"I'll tell you why–– Because it's fun."

Ash doubted his ears.

"I remember that I heard the word 'fun'...?"

“Otherwise I can also replace it with 'to pass time' if you don’t like it.”

Ash collapsed.

"B-Because of this reason...... the situation turned out this way?"

"Exactly."

After replying coldly, Veronica looked at Prim.

“Prim, for the time being, make this kid your subordinate and educate him well. Understood?”

"Yes Princess!"

Turing her back against Prim, as if purposely creating some clashing sounds with her armour, Veronica left without even looking back.

“Wh-What is going to happen?”

While ignoring Ash's feelings Prim grabbed and held his hand and said

"Alright, Ash-sama, let’s get to work!"

Triumphantly putting on a pose and running ahead of him––

"Hold on! That side has a wall!!"

"Huh?"

Turning a deaf ear to Ash’s warning Prim ran right into the wall.

Part 3

Sweeping, cleaning, cooking...... Ash, who followed Prim the whole time, reluctantly helped with the various chores within the ship. Only that Prim was a lot clumsier than Ash thought. For example, she would even stumble and fall in an area without any obstacles, break a whole pile of plates, tip a bucket of water over in the corridor...... and many other embarrassing things.

Unconsciously, whenever Prim wanted to do anything––

"I’ll do it!" Ash would say and complete it on her behalf. This confused many people regarding who was the real senpai[2]. There was a huge mountain of work that needed to be done. So much so that Ash realised it was already nightfall only after the sky had turned dark. According to Prim the ship was now in its rest state so typically, strictly speaking, there was less work. The workload during flight increased drastically. This gigantic machine can actually carry dozens of crew and cargo during flight–– Even now it was still difficult for Ash to believe it.

Part 4

Only after Veronica finished her dinner was Ash allowed to rest. After receiving his meal in the kitchen, he entered the servant’s lounge. The unoccupied room surprised Ash a little bit.

"Well. It's also alright this way."

Ash found a place to sit down and started his meal. The menu tonight was walnut bread, vegetable stewed duck, cabbage and corn salad. There was not much difference in eating this compared to the students’ restaurant. The taste was not too bad, but it was not so good that someone will shed tears in appreciation. Ash suddenly remembered an image of Veronica's dinner. The dishes that Veronica ate were similar to his. It seemed that, rather than the taste, she paid more attention to nutritional balance.

––The thought of eating made Ash miss Eco.

"Did Eco obediently eat...?"

Dragons basically eat five meals per day. Even though Eco was born in the form of a delicate and charming girl she was no exception. For now Ash didn't have any spare energy to take care of Eco, so he could only look forward to Cosette’s and Rebecca's help. After eating Ash looked around the lounge. The bookshelf placed beside the wall had novels and manuals. Anyway, there was still time to rest, so Ash walked towards the bookshelf to look for books that he was interested in. In the end he found a title that aroused his curiosity.

"This is... 'The Sky Dragon Knight Chronicles'?"

The bookshelf had volumes one to nine of the series. The books seemed to be very popular. and came in sizes that can be put into a bag and easily carried around. The cover illustration seemed to depict girls who were in their teens. So… The handsome Dragon Knight on the illustration of the cover is that famous Silver Knight.

"Damn. It's all because of this novel."

Even though he was angry and had complained… Ash decided to read this one. Since he couldn't find any other more interesting books, and at least it was better than nothing. The protagonist Kane was an ordinary humble student in school, but after nightfall he becomes the Silver Knight to fight off evil. Alisha the heroine, on the other hand, is Kane's childhood friend and usually thinks that the useless Kane is a good-for-nothing. In the beginning of the story; The unfortunate Alisha is caught in a kidnapping case, later the heroic 'Silver Knight' appeared and successfully saved her out of the woods and also captivated her thoughts. Of course, she never knew that Kane was actually the same person as the 'Silver Knight'-

"Hmm ... I didn’t expect it to be this interesting."

In the story, the efforts that Kane made in order to avoid his true identity from being revealed would make people cry. This made Ash think about himself. In the second half of the story; Kane was in a bitter struggle with a mysterious dragon. The results were shocking, it seems that the dragon had been modified from its original physical body into a mechanical dragon with the Empire’s technology. Facing such an abnormally strong enemy, how was Kane going to fight against it? ––Ash was attracted to the exciting plot and quickly flipped the page. Later… Kane used ice magic to freeze the dragon's control device, reducing the temperature low enough until its power supply malfunctioned, forcing the device to cease functioning.

Therefore, the story ended happily.

"Well... It's also good to read some books occasionally."

Just when Ash intended to continue reading with the second volume–– "Ash-sama! It turns out that you are here!"

The badly bruised Prim rushed into the lounge.

"Prim-san? Is something wrong? Why are you panicking like that?"

"Th-Th-The..... Her Royal Highness Princess has asked for you!"

Ash, with a surprised face, stood up.

"I just thought that I was finally free! So ... Where shall I go to?"

"That....." Prim seemed hesitant.

"That.....?"

“The location is the bathroom! I'll lead you there! "

"Hold on!...... What’s happening!?"

Why did he need to go to the bathroom? Ash sensed something bad.

"Come on, Ash-sama. The princess's command is not to be defied! Let’s depart!"

Prim pulled Ash’s arm and ran.

"Wait a minute, there's a wall!!"

"Uwa......"

A sound of "Bang" was heard, and there was now an additional wound on Prim’s body.

Part 5

"Come in, Ash."

Veronica’s grim voice came from the other side of the frosted glass.

"Her Royal Highness Princess has already allowed it, so just walk in boldly."

Even though Prim gave him a nudge while smiling, Ash, no matter what, stood still. Veronica was in the bathroom with her armour off. This was most clearly evident by the outline of her body, shown on the frosted glass that separated the bathroom and the dressing room. Needless to say… That outline was obviously naked.

"But... I'm a guy..."

"What are you procrastinating for? Do you want to be beheaded?"

Veronica’s voice came from behind the frosted glass. It would be no joke if he was arrested and beheaded in a place like this.

"Come this way, please."

There were already four maids waiting in the changing room.

"Hurry, hurry, Ash-sama! Quickly take off your clothes!"

Prim said to Ash from behind.

"Just wait for a moment! I'm not mentally prepared..."

“Ash-sama you are too naive! Once I resort to the art of stripping, anyone will instantly become naked! Now-!"

"Uwaa! Prim-san why do you take off your clothes!"

With a busty breast in front, Ash’s body cannot help but stiffen.

"Ah. I made a mistake... Tee hee."

"How do you mistake your own clothes with another's?"

Even when Ash moved his sight away, he still could not help but comment.

"Hey! Prim, could you please not intervene!"

The four maids pushed Prim aside and surrounded Ash.

“Sorry, Ash-sama, we are merely acting upon Her Royal Highness Princess’s orders!"

"Err... Can I take it off myself...?"

"Please submit obediently!"

Hands from all directions stretched out to seize Ash’s clothes. Because they were all women, even if Ash tried to resist, he couldn't do so too roughly... Before Ash could make up his mind his tuxedo and shirt were stripped off and even his undergarments were cast aside.

"Urgh..."

After the bandage on his left hand is also removed mercilessly by the maids, Ash, completely naked, was taken into the bathroom.

Part 6

"Haa…"

Nestling in a corner of the wide bathtub, Ash sighed with a long deep breath. Fortunately the royal’s special bathing agent turned the warm water from clear to a cloudy white. Although the bathroom was saturated with the fragrance of flowers so comfortable that you might fall asleep without realizing it, soaking in the warm water with Veronica only made the situation tense. The only good news was that because of the big bathtub, he was able to keep a safe distance from Veronica. If they were too close it would be difficult not to pay attention to Veronica’s nude body. Veronica, who could not understand Ash’s thoughts, started the conversation.

"Is something wrong? You seem unhappy."

"Who do you think the culprit is..." accused Ash.

"This is the bathroom, can’t you relax?"

"How can I!? Anyway, why are you so carefree? I heard that the 'Ironblood Valkyrie' made many enemies."

Even after hearing Ash’s teasing, Veronica didn't even budge one bit.

"Foolish question. Do you still not yet realise that you are in Ansarivan’s most secure place?"

"Ah... I see."

The magicship Silvanus.

Equipped with cannons, thick armour, and the ability to take off as a refuge if it encounters danger. Not only that. The ship is also surrounded by seven dragner escorts. The guard captain Glenn is even an Ark-Dragner. The real reason Veronica didn't stay in a downtown high class hotel is because she believed that there is no place safer than this ship. At this time, through the frosted glass, a maid reported to Veronica:

“The Fourth Princess has just arrived.”

"The messenger has been gone for a long time...... Forget about it. Tell her to immediately come aboard to report in the bathroom. "

"Yes, Princess."

Upon receiving Veronica's instructions, the maid quickly disappeared.

“The fourth…”

Ash confusedly twisted his neck to one side. Although he seems to have heard this wording before, but for the moment he couldn't remember who that was. Just when he started to get a bad feeling about it the glass door slides open, and the identity of the third person is revealed.

“E-Excuse me...... Anee-ue."

After hearing that voice Ash was dumbfounded.

"Princess?"

Silvia was standing in the doorway of the bathroom… Naked! The phrase "The Fourth Princess” and Silvia's face finally connected. Even though his vision was blurred because of water vapor… The dazzling beauty of Silvia couldn't be disguised or hidden merely by misty air.

"Wha...! That voice...... Is it Ash!?"

It appeared that Silvia hadn't been notified that Ash was also present. Of course, this was also because she firmly believed that there are only women present in the bathroom.

Silvia’s body was not even covered with a towel.

"Wh-Why would you be in a place like this!?"

Quickly, after learning of Ash's presence, Silvia squatted down and huddled to herself.

"Well, well, Ash-sama. What a coincidence." Cosette appeared immediately after Silvia.

Obviously the situation was not right, but she looked calm and helped cover Silvia with a towel.

After Prim saw Cosette’s face she became happy.

"Ahh. Cosette!"

"Ah. Prim?"

Ash ignored the two sisters who are hugging each other without realizing the situation, and asked Veronica:

"How come…? Why is the Princess here?"

"Is there anything to be surprised about? Is 'sisters bathing together' so illogical?"

“Uh...... There's nothing strange for sisters to bathe together. So, I shouldn't bother the reunion of you two sisters. Now please excuse-”

"Don’t answer yourself so quickly. I'm allowing you to join."

Although it is said "allowed" verbally, but in truth it has the same meaning as an order "forbidden to leave". Ash felt that an invisible force had bound him hand and foot.

"Silvia. What are you so shy about? I don’t mind if you still haven't washed[3]. Quickly come and soak in this nice warm bath."

"I-I...... Understand."

Silvia wrapped a bath towel around her body and gingerly sat in the bathtub. Probably she was very much aware of Veronica because Silvia maintained a fairly wide distance. On the other hand she was sitting closer towards Ash.

"What are you afraid about? Sit a little closer." Prodded Veronica.

"Y-Yes ..."

Silvia moved slightly closer. Even so, she was still three meters away from Veronica. She was now almost in the middle, position wise, of Veronica and Ash. Veronica, looked unhappy, but did not pester Silvia further, changed the subject and got straight to the point:

"Silvia. I called you here to introduce you to a marriage."

"... What?" Silvia seemed to not understand what she just heard.

All of a sudden, Ash also did not grasp the meaning of the word "marriage".

"You are already 16-years-old. In our country it's normal to be married at this age."

"T-The question is... According to this logic, Anee-ue you......”

"What did you say?"

"Eek……!"

Being stared at by Veronica's pair of eagle’s eyes, Silvia’s body trembled endlessly.

"I'm busy dealing with military affairs. But more than anyone else… I worry about the Knight’s Royal family. Do you realise that? Since our brother Julius’s sentence, the royal family’s future has been hazy. Although I’m first in the line for the throne I am only interested in leading troops for war. I’m not fit to be the king of a country."

"Anee-ue is not unsuitable..."

"I say this my own self, there couldn't be anything that is wrong."

"However, besides you, there is Mirabel and Cassandra Anee-ue!" Silvia countered.

"Silvia. We're talking about you. This has nothing to do with either Mirabel or Cassandra."

"How come..."

"Listen carefully Silvia; You need to give birth to a healthy child as soon as possible. You must not let the Royal family continue on without an heir."

"......!"

This type of talk made Silvia suddenly burst out red in the face. Although he was only listening, Ash also couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

"What are you talking about, Anee-ue!"

"If you have any dissatisfactions… You should go to Julius’s grave and complain...... Wait. That guy doesn't even have his own grave. To think that he had actually lost his life for things that don’t make sense. If he was still alive......"

By mention of the name 'Prince Julius', Silvia couldn’t stop herself to argue on his behalf.

"Please do not say anything bad about onii-sama! He must've had his own reasons!"

Veronica looked pitifully towards Silvia.

"Hmm...... So to speak, I remember you used to be very close to Julius. Oh yeah, I want to help introduce you to a marriage, the person was Julius’s best friend."

Silvia’s eyes widen.

"Could it be...?"

"Yes, he's Glenn McGuire of our knights."

After hearing that name even Ash was shocked.

"What are you kidding about?"

Ash, who can no longer tolerate it, stood up suddenly with a splash.

"How can it be that, because he is an Ark-Dragner, you choose some guy whose identity is unknown for the marriage of Her Royal Highness Princess... Stop kidding around!"

Even though Ash was furious; Veronica was not only unshaken, she even glowered at him.

"Brat. What qualifications do you have to comment on what I’m doing?"

"That, I..."

“Or...... Do you have some unspeakable relationship with Silvia?”

Veronica's eyes are even more focus.

"Th-There is no such thing!"

Ash quickly denied it but Veronica sneered coldly.

“If that being the case, you are not qualified to interrupt.”

"Err ..."

“Moreover, can you cover up your front? You're troubling Silvia in regards of where to look."

Veronica was right as Silvia’s eyes were wandering. Moreover, even though Veronica had been soaking in the water for a longer time, Silvia's face was redder.

“-Uwaa!”

Only then did Ash remember that he was naked and immediately sank his body in the water.

Notes:

1. Literally junior.

2. Literally senior.

3. Japanese usually bathe and clean their body before they dip in a hot spring, communal bath, or something similar to this.

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