Chapter 158: No Such Thing as a Bad Bitch (2)
I was pulling on Silvia's leash, but even with the leash taut, Silvia stubbornly held onto Shuru in her jaws.
Smack!
In the end, I had to land a hard slap on her back. Only then did Silvia reluctantly release Shuru, and I immediately checked Shuru's injuries.
Thankfully, there was no bleeding, but clear teeth marks were left on her ass and thighs. Shuru was trembling in my arms, unable to even let out a cry.
"Why did you do that?!"
"She had the audacity to raise her claws and pounce on Master. I was teaching that arrogant cat a lesson. How dare she attack Master!"
"No, it was just playful! And even if she scratched me, it didn't even hurt..."
"Any threat, no matter how small, to Master cannot be tolerated."
Talking to Silvia, I quickly realized one thing.
This type never listens to what others say.
"When the senior knight returns from delivering the quarterly report to the royal palace, I'll request to go out and send you back to your hometown. Just wait a few days."
"...I refuse."
"What do you mean, no? If I'm your master, then you should listen to me."
"I don't have to follow commands that put Master in harm's way."
"How is retiring you dangerous to me?"
"Refusing my protection is no different than recklessly exposing yourself to danger."
Honestly, I can't imagine myself being less capable than a military dog handler.
The reason for using military dog handlers is their specialized ability to track enemies or scents in ways knights can't.
In fact, one of the reasons the magical knight corps established the dog handlers was because they're one of the few units capable of physically subduing these canine beastfolk if they ever go rogue.
"Oh? So you're saying I look like someone who needs protecting?"
Canine creatures naturally value hierarchy. If they see someone as lower in rank, they become ruthless, but to those they consider above them, they are absolutely submissive.
With that in mind, I decided to correct her perception by activating my mana circuits, pumping my muscles, and exuding a bit of pressure to assert dominance.
But the moment I tried, Silvia immediately lay flat, assuming a submissive posture. Seeing that, I didn't feel the need to press further.
"Master is, of course, far stronger than me. From the very moment I saw you in the northern city, I knew you were an overwhelming being on a completely different level from these feeble humans."
"Then?"
"But being strong and receiving protection are two different matters."
To be fair, she wasn't entirely wrong.
Even Ballor, the Sword Master and considered the kingdom's strongest warrior, has a personal guard.
No matter how powerful someone is, a surprise attack could result in injuries—or, if luck runs out, even death. So receiving protection from those weaker than oneself isn't inherently strange.
"That's why I decided to guard you, Master. Lately, there's been an ominous scent lingering around you..."
As she said that, she glared at Shuru, who was now trembling in fear and burying her face in my chest.
'...She doesn't mean Shuru, does she? If she thinks this little thing is dangerous, it's not loyalty—it's a lack of intelligence.'
But seriously, do I even need a bodyguard? I'm not that important of a person!
"That's why I strongly insisted to Sir Gerald that I needed to serve as your escort."
"Gerald, that bastard?!"
So this was a scam cooked up between Gerald and Silvia?
"Rest assured from now on, Master. I will protect you."
"I don't need protecting."
"Regardless, I will always stay by your side."
...She really doesn't intend to listen, huh?
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My peers, meanwhile, seemed to have taken advantage of the senior knight's absence to drink themselves silly at a tavern and sleep at an inn.
Normally, that would raise suspicions about whether they'd hired prostitutes for the night, but knowing these cheapskates, they were probably too stingy for that. Instead, I wouldn't be surprised if they piled their bodies together like a damn tower, with Dane, Jake, and Levin stacked on top of each other, snoring away in some kind of embarrassing human pyramid.
"Here, take this and sleep."
"Yes, Master."
I handed Silvia some blankets and sent her out of the room.
The weather was hot, and the recent string of tropical nights meant it wasn't an issue to sleep outdoors without blankets. Besides, if conditions got too rough, there was always the military dog handlers' quarters where she could rest.
'Once the senior knight returns later today, I'll report and have her sent back. She can go home or find work near the capital.'
With her physical abilities, finding a job wouldn't be a problem. She was doing just fine before she met me, so I doubted there would be any issues.
Feeling relieved, I finally settled into my room. The only company I had was Mollang and Shuru, who were dozing off peacefully beside me. I savored the rare tranquility and drifted off to sleep.
Usually, Dane's snoring would annoy me so much that it was hard to sleep. But with the peace and quiet now, I could finally drift off comfortably. No need to worry about roommates, no senior knight to randomly summon me—everything was perfect for a good night's rest.
For the first time in a while, I slept peacefully in the barracks. But as usual, Mollang and Shuru began to mess with me in the morning, unzipping my pants and taking over. Mollang's moist, slime tentacles wrapped around the base while Shuru's rough little tongue took care of the tip.
Thump! Thud!
It sounded like they were fighting each other—Mollang's body was making squishy noises as if she were being slapped. Normally, they'd share nicely, but today was different. I debated whether I should stop them, but the scuffle ended soon enough. Then, as silence returned, warm lips gently enveloped my tip again.
'It's not a cool sensation, so… it's probably Shuru?'
Lick. Lick.
Today, her tongue felt softer, almost as if she was deliberately holding back her barbs. It slowly caressed my tip, starting from the top, before taking me deeper and sucking carefully. Unlike her usual playful and teasing attitude, her movements felt focused and dedicated—like she wanted to truly please me.
'Wait a second. There's no way Shuru's mouth could take my tip like this.'
Shuru's tiny mouth could barely lick, let alone engulf me. When she wanted to play, she'd usually strip herself and rub against me to entice me. And when it came time to release, Shuru would back off and lick my abs while Mollang swallowed it all. That's how they'd divided things.
But this time, the warm sensation around me wasn't them. Realizing this, I opened my eyes.
"...Ah."
What greeted me was short, snow-white hair.
Of course, there was only one person nearby who matched this description. I'd guessed even before opening my eyes, but seeing Silvia's blissful expression as she sucked me left me speechless.
"You're awake, Master."
"Yeah, I'm awake. But... what the hell are you doing?"
"I saw those cheeky brats playing with you like you were a toy first thing in the morning, so I decided to protect you."
Alright, the 'protecting' part, I could maybe understand.
"But then why are you..."
"After securing the situation, I noticed you were still very upset here. As your loyal bitch, I thought it was only right to serve you."
"...Goddamn."
"I'm not particularly skilled yet, but I've observed how others serve knights, so I'm trying my best."
"Stop. Just go rest. It's not a big deal."
"No, Master! To leave you in such a state would mean I'm unfit as your bitch!"
And by 'bitch,' she clearly wasn't just referring to being a female canine beastfolk.
"Fine. At least let go of the ones you've got pinned down under you."
"Understood."
Silvia had Shuru trapped between her knees and Mollang pressed beneath her thighs so they couldn't escape.
As a beastfolk who'd undergone military dog handler training, her raw physical strength was impressive.
'If she were any weaker, she'd be easier to handle... If I weren't a knight, she could've easily overpowered me.'
Since she was already going at it, I figured I'd let her finish. For once, waking up to a warm mouth instead of Mollang's cold touch felt nice.
'Now that I think about it, Silvia mentioned something earlier about her squadmates... What the hell is going on in this unit?'
Considering the four remaining military dog handlers in the unit were all women, excluding Silvia, it wasn't hard to guess that inappropriate relationships were happening between them and the knights.
"Alright, that's enough."
As I started to wake fully, the sensation of release began to build. I stopped Silvia, who reluctantly pulled back with an expression of disappointment. After a stern look from me, she finally removed her mouth.
"Mollang, it's your turn for breakfast."
The first load of the day always went to Mollang. Unlike the others, who just found it erotic, Mollang actually needed my semen as sustenance. It was only fair to prioritize her.
Squish.
Mollang quickly climbed onto me, forming her usual humanoid shape. But today, instead of looking at me, she turned her face toward Silvia and stuck out her tongue teasingly, clearly annoyed.
Squelch.
Mollang, whose body was already warmed by Silvia's earlier contact, naturally wrapped around me and began absorbing. I didn't bother holding back, releasing directly into her core.
Gurgle.
Watching my semen dissolve inside her, I noticed how much faster she absorbed it now. At first, it used to take her some time, but now, if I released directly into her core, it melted away in real time.
"Hah..."
One reason I preferred Mollang was that she left no mess. She absorbed everything—fluids and all—leaving me clean.
Of course, she only absorbed my semen and precum, spitting out Silvia's saliva that clung to me.
'Good grief...'
Even when she worked with Shuru, Mollang always finished by wrapping herself around me, cleaning me up, and erasing any traces left by others. It seemed like a possessive habit, but today she was especially irritated, taunting Silvia with every move.
"That's enough, Mollang."
With Mollang done absorbing, I moved her aside and checked on Shuru's injuries from last night. Once I was sure everything was fine, I got up.
"I thought I told you not to come into my room uninvited."
"But I couldn't stand by while those brats toyed with your body..."
"You call me Master, but you don't listen to a word I say. Looks like you need some discipline."