372 Vena

A week had passed since Asai had decided to take up the military academy's offer of room and board. The man now remained behind with only Miku and Mimi, having ordered Robin Sol to explore and see the capital city in its entirety before returning. Somehow forcing her to live a little more than just for warfare.

Mizumi, on the other hand was ordered to begin training Hajin and Sora as they were too weak to even perform any meaningful tasks. Honestly, he was tempted to just send the two back to Trichia, and have them train the little ones who were still under his care. As so, for now, they'll be clearing a couple dungeons in Via Marea as a gift of friendship between kingdoms.

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As for the academy. Ever since Merlin had received the papers from Asai, he hadn't bothered bringing up the topic again, of stealing their talents. And although he was tempted to grow and recruit more reliable knights into vassalage, he couldn't very well sour their alliance for his own personal gains.

Sitting atop one of many rooftops, gazing out into the scenic night of the city beyond. Little chirps of laughter, joy and love filled the homes throughout. 

"Hey Miku, do you think I'm strong?"

"Yes Asai, I believe other than Her Majesties, Victoria Del Lagos and Rima Regenon. You are the strongest person I am currently aware of."

"Then- Why don't I feel strong?"

Asai decided to pour himself and Miku a shot of almond hinted liqueur. Something, to warm the bones and the soul.

"What more can I do? I've built up my own personal strength: trained thousands of knights, I have powerful vassals, who are wholly loyal to me. I have powerful alliances and supporters; ranging from all heights and ranks of nobility, I even have a dead dwarven king who I can call upon. And yet- Yet, I still feel small and weak within this vast fucking world.

What more can I do?" "Fuck the cup." Asai started to drink directly from the bottle, surging the sweet-burning liquid down.

Miku inched a little closer to the man. 

"The elders used to tell one and another. That, comparison is the thief of joy. 

As far as I'm aware, as far as we're all aware, you are the strongest man within your current scope of influence. I do sincerely hope that you aren't comparing yourself to the gods above... 

We're only human, Asai."

Shifting his gaze away from her purple eyes, and back towards the full moon. Asai returned to his own thoughts.

"Am I comparing myself to the gods?" A short memory flashed through his mind, Goddess Silva, of the wind. "I- I probably won't be satisfied until I'm level 99, if I'm being honest with myself..."

...

"Screw it. It's a beautiful night, why am I mumbling away like this. Miku, I'm going to the brothel. Do whatever you want in the meantime."

Asai activated [Overhaul] 

His black eyes and hair instantly changed pigmentation, switching over into silver. His hairs becoming longer and pointed, as he undressed himself from his usual Trichia leathers and into a more luxurious silk get-up. One, easily and commonly found worn amongst noble-sons or rich merchants.

Glancing back, Miku and Mimi were both in stealth and pouting. "Sorry Miku, it's not that I don't desire your body or that you're not good enough to pleasure me. It's because I need more skills, or I guess- I don't need, but I desire more skills to sate my worrisome mind and fear of inadequacy.

Oh god, is this another variant of body-dysmorphia that I'm suffering from?"

Without even needing a map or a guide, Asai easily spotted the one street that was filled with red lights and the buzzing of drunken elves. "That, definitely has to be the +18 district."

...

Upon reaching the red light district, Asai exited [Hide] before emerging out of one of many alleyways, ensuring he looked as normal as possible.

Apart from the high-nobility, Queen Rima herself and also the knights who were still stationed outside upon the borders of Via Marea, fending off beasts and monsters. No one should know of his alter-appearance of an elf. As such, theoretically he could engage in all forms and heights of debauchery without ruining the good image he had built with his human counter-part. He hoped.

Upon entering the main street, he saw many of the buildings were built and designed to be utilized as taverns and inns. Nothing unusual there, the night-workers simply had to cover their glass-windows with red silk, allowing the lights from within the pierce through, and thus creating the red erotic glow that filled the clean streets of Vena.

As a society who was highly religious, Asai was honestly surprised that they were even allowed to run such a business. However, after thinking about their long, long-existences. Perhaps they were simply bored out of their minds and desired anything to have meaning in life.

Ignoring all the drunken elves, who were too broke to enter, but were still conscious enough to ogle the busty maidens who decorated the entrances, enticing potential customers. Asai also joined them, allowing his eyes to follow the outlines of the curves and softness of their assets.

Noticing his clean appearance, in addition to his rich and luxurious attire, many of the confident maidens surrounded him. Quick to push their mighty cleavages up, enticing his eyes. Seeing as he had so many options, he decided to enter the one brothel where the maiden was somewhat looking down upon him from the second floor window.

"Welcome handsome! Oh my~ Whichever lady you pick is one lucky son of a bitch tonight~" The Mama of the place rung a little bell, as she led Asai through a corridor and into a room with a couple dozen beauties who were all hired and chosen due to their mighty busts that filled and overfilled their corsets and bras.

Having heard the bell, and entrance of such a handsome young man. They all stood, lowering their drinks and books before bowing low, allowing their cleavage and heavenly breasts to hang.

""Welcome young master!""

The Mama, satisfied with their timing, shifted her gaze back over to the silver-haired elf.

"Take your time, pick any lady you like and take her upstairs. As for the price-"

"That's fine, I have a wallet far too heavy for me to carry." Asai gave the Mama a pouch, heavily weighted from silver coinage.

Happily receiving the payment, she returned to the entrance desk.

With great discipline and training, the girl's either remained standing in hopes of being chosen, or seated themselves rather than converging and possibly overwhelming and scaring him away.

"Wow. Looking around, they're all at the bare minimum DD cups. But, where's that girl from before?"

Whilst most of the elven beauties wore bralettes that were semi-transparent, and the others had corsets. Other's more exotic wore only long red silk, that barely hid their tits as they loosely hung.

Approaching one beauty, who had black hair and golden snake like eyes. Inspecting her further to see her nipples poking through the thin red silk that hid her curves. He enjoyed the sweet exotic perfume she wore, as her hand was quick to linger upon his body, feeling out his muscles and anticipating the beast she would have to tame for the night.

"Name?"

"Lily~ Sir ♡"