I watched the massive sailing ship enter the harbor with a complex expression.
They navigate these treacherous seas in wooden ships?
The Titanic flashed through my mind. Even a steel-hulled vessel like the Titanic had ultimately sunk into the ocean depths.
If I could, I'd bring a real-world passenger ship here...
But passenger ships were far too large to fit in my Inventory. Pressuring the Dwarves to build one was also impossible; they lacked the technology, resources, and expertise. The Frost Hammer Dwarves under my command had never even built a ship before.
The Captain claims to have twenty years of experience, so I have no choice but to trust him...
The sailing ship docked at the harbor and dropped anchor. The crew members immediately sprang into action, unloading cargo onto the pier.
Yuria and I sat on a bench beneath a large tree, watching the scene unfold. A man strode toward us from the ship.
He was a bronze-skinned man in a black coat, with piercing eyes that seemed to carry the salty tang of the sea.
"Lord of Tebura! Greetings! I am Jertin, Captain of the Jerutin Ho, affiliated with the Jeriel Merchant Guild of the Cobalt Kingdom!"
"Welcome, Jertin. I am Sung Yujin Prucusne, Territorial Lord of Tevra."
"The Jerutin Ho will ensure your safe passage, Lord. But why are you already at the harbor...?"
The ship departs for the Cobalt Kingdom tomorrow. The crew members need rest, and we must sell the goods brought from the Cobalt Kingdom while stocking up on essential supplies for the voyage.
"This is my first time boarding a ship, so I came out of curiosity."
I excluded the time I rode a luxury liner in the Vampire Detective world, as that wasn't for traveling to another destination, and the time spent on board was minimal. Naturally, the paddleboat I rode as a child doesn't count either.
"Would you like to come aboard?"
"...No, thank you. You seem busy, and I wouldn't want to get in your way."
I stood up.
"You must be busy too, so I'll be going now. See you tomorrow, Jertin."
"Yes, sir. I'll have everything ready for departure by tomorrow."
As I walked away from Jertin, I asked Yuria, who was walking beside me,
"That guy... can we trust him?"
"He's an exceptional navigator. He's also a mid-grade Aura Expert."
"Mid-grade Expert? Hearing that makes me feel much more confident."
The next day, Yuria, two maids, and I boarded the Jerutin Ho.
The maids were Rizel, a lively girl with orange hair, and Kelly, a navy-blue-haired maid from the north who acted like an older sister.
My destination was Goldway Academy in the Great City of Bravro, located in the central part of the Cobalt Kingdom. Since I planned to stay for at least a month, I decided to bring additional maids along with Yuria.
The mansion should be fine.
We had established communication channels with the mansion. Even without modern technology, we could maintain regular contact through a Magic Crystal Orb.
The mansion's security was also exceptional. While no Territory Resident would dare to trespass in the first place, even if they did, they would be swiftly dealt with by the maids.
Because Elnora is here.
Elnora, the elven maid in charge of the garden, had received rigorous combat training from Yuria and was the second strongest person in the mansion after her.
Moreover, the AM Unit essentially a combat squad guarded the mansion.
Magical traps were also heavily deployed to prevent anyone from scaling the walls.
And that's not all. Our maids are trained in basic self-defense.
All the maids in the mansion were required to maintain their physical fitness to preserve their beauty. With a few exceptions, they exercised for at least an hour each day.
"Our maids know how to handle pistols and assault rifles."
Even the most skilled Aura Expert would fall if faced with multiple rifle-wielding opponents firing simultaneously.
In a way, my mansion was practically a fortress.
"Farewell for now, my paradise."
As I watched the Tebura Territory recede from the deck, a wave of melancholy washed over me.
When I first boarded the ship, I was amazed by the sensation of being at sea. The ship's rocking motion on the waves and the salty sea breeze stinging my face felt almost magical.
But that wonder faded quickly.
The monotonous expanse of endless ocean soon grew tiresome. The ship's rocking? Amusing at first, but it became irritating after a while. I was grateful I didn't get seasick.
In the end, I stopped going up to the deck and holed up in my cabin.
"Ahng! Ahhng! Ang!"
Yuria's moans filled the room.
I lay on the plush bed, my head propped up on a pillow, staring intently at Yuria's snow-white buttocks hovering slightly above my chest.
For over an hour, I had been teasing her in this position the way she liked.
A ring dangled just above her delicate, chrysanthemum-shaped anus an anal bead. All the beads were currently lodged inside her.
Squeak, squeak.
I gripped the thick dildo inside Yuria's pussy and rocked it up and down. Vaginal fluid dripped onto my chest. Her heart-shaped pubic hair was already soaked.
I spun the dildo like a top.
"Hngh...!"
The reaction was intense. Her body trembled violently, and her pussy collapsed onto my chest.
One of the anal beads, which had been inside her anus, popped out with a plop.
"Yuria, I told you to tell me if you wanted the anal beads adjusted."
"I-I'm sorry. Haa... Aang!"
At her breathless request, I slapped her buttocks with my palm.
Smack!
The sharp sound echoed through the room.
"Oh dear, another bead popped out."
"Aang!"
Smack!
I gave her other buttock a matching slap. After she nodded for me to continue, I pushed the protruding anal bead back into her anus and began thrusting the dildo.
"Hngh! M-Master! Your cock! Please, give me your cock now!"
"Five minutes. If you still want to keep the anal beads in for five more minutes, I'll fuck you. If you want them out sooner, say so, Yuria."
"Y-yes! Yuria will do her best... ohhh!"
I gripped the dildo and thrust it in hard, grinning. Playing with Yuria like this was always a pleasure.
"Master! Me too! I want Master's cock too~"
"Me too! I want Master's cock inside me too!"
Rizel and Kelly, who had been sleeping soundly on either side of me just moments ago, were fully awake now and clung to me naked. I felt Kelly's C-cup breasts against my right forearm and Rizel's A-cup breasts against my left.
"It's Yuria's turn right now... Hmm. If Yuria decides she's done for now, I'll spend time with you two next."
"Hmph. Does that mean..."
"Really?"
Kelly and Rizel, who had been clinging to my arms and rubbing against me, turned their gazes to Yuria, who was sprawled over me, her buttocks raised invitingly.
Sensing their gazes, Yuria lifted her head and looked at me, her expression slightly flustered.
"M-Master, you promised to... Hah?! Rizel! What are you doing?!"
Rizel, standing beside Yuria, had pinched and twisted Yuria's erect, pink nipple with her fingers.
Rizel wore a devilish grin as she said, "But I want Master's Big Ben too."
As she spoke, Rizel began fondling Yuria's ample breasts.
"Exactly," Kelly chimed in, gently touching the back of Yuria's neck and slowly stroking down her spine. "The Head Maid shouldn't monopolize Master's Big Ben. And when else would we get a chance to tease her like this?"
"Hngh..."
Yuria trembled, seemingly unnerved by Kelly's seductive gestures. I chuckled and flicked Yuria's clitoris with my finger.
"Aaaah!"
"Yuria, your anus is twitching. The anal beads might slip out, you know?"
"Hngh... M-Master, I can't take much more... Haaah!"
"Yuria, not even a minute has passed yet."
Rizel, Kelly, and I began teasing Yuria in unison.
"I'm so jealous of the Head Maid's big, beautiful breasts. Ugh!"
The petite Rizel focused on fondling Yuria's chest.
"Remembering the Head Maid's usual composure and meticulousness... it's getting me all worked up too. Haaah."
The tall Kelly stroked Yuria's pale skin, focusing on her spine, armpits, and nape.
"Oh, Yuria. The anal beads came out of your ass in less than three minutes. If you want them out, say the word. Otherwise, hang in there."
I slapped and stroked her buttocks while working the dildo inside her pussy.
"S-stop... Aaaahng!"
The moment I pinched her clitoris, Yuria erupted in a fountain of vaginal fluid and collapsed heavily on top of me. I withdrew the thick dildo. Inside her gaping pussy, vaginal fluid glistened like spiderwebs, and the walls pulsed like a living creature, slowly contracting.
"Yuria's pussy is always so lewd."
I stuck my tongue out toward her pussy.
Then, without moving my head, I glanced at Rizel.
"Next, it's Rizel's turn."
"...Huh?"
It was the fourth day since the Jerutin Ho had set sail from Tevra.
I was still lounging in my cabin with the maids when urgent footsteps pounded across the deck above. Crew members began shouting and running around outside the door, creating a commotion.
Yuria, Rizel, and I had been pleasuring Kelly together. I immediately frowned and sat up in bed.
Pop!
The cock that had been training Kelly's asshole slid out. Her anus, stretched wide by my cock, gaped obscenely. If we were outside, steam might have been rising from her hole.
"Kelly... did she faint?"
With Yuria's help, I quickly got dressed.
"If Master is going out, I'll..."
"No, Yuria. You stay here."
I grinned, listening to the commotion outside.
"Looks like some pirates have shown up. Time to stretch my muscles."
Unless the pirates had an Aura Expert of mid-grade or higher, there was no way they could stand a chance against me.
Climbing onto the deck, I surveyed the scene. Captain Jertin, cloaked in his coat, glared fiercely at the distant pirate ship, while the rest of the crew prepared for battle.
"Grab your swords! Don't just stand there like a dumbass grab your fucking sword!"
"A battle might break out!"
"Fuck! I thought this voyage would end peacefully... You motherfucking pirates!"
"Move your asses, you lazy bastards! Want to end up in the sea?! Huh?!"
Perhaps it was because they were sea people, but most of the crew members had foul mouths.
I approached Captain Jertin.
"Captain, I heard pirates have appeared."
Jertin turned to me. With over twenty years of experience, he remained completely calm despite the pirate threat, his composure unwavering.
"Ah, Territorial Lord. Don't worry, we'll handle this ourselves. ...But why are you carrying a sword?"
"I'm quite confident in combat. I'll lend my full strength to the fight."
Deep down, I was bored and thought this was a perfect opportunity. I planned to release the stress that had accumulated from sailing the sea against pirates, though in reality, I hadn't faced much stress at all mostly just endless sex.
"Oh dear. I appreciate the sentiment, but the Territorial Lord's body is far too precious. What if you were to be injured by a stray blade?"
"I'm not weak enough to be hit by a stray blade."
"If you'd just stay in the cabin for a moment, I'll handle everything."
"I've been cooped up in the cabin for far too long already."
Jertin sighed as he watched me stretch and loosen my shoulders.
"Lord Tebura, to be honest, I have no intention of engaging the pirates in battle."
"You're not going to fight the pirates? You're just going to let them plunder us without resistance?"
"The sea has its own rules. Even ruthless pirates can't afford to engage every ship they encounter in battle. For them, any fight that risks losing crew members is a loss."
I nodded.
"Hmm. It must be hard for pirates roaming the sea to recruit new crew members."
"Exactly. That's why most pirates will back down if offered a reasonable sum. Money is always welcome, but the lives of our crew members are paramount."
"Yet your crew is preparing for battle."
"The sea shows no mercy to those who underestimate it. If we weren't armed, those pirates would pounce on us immediately."
"May I observe the situation from the Captain's side? I'll stay out of the way and not interfere."