## Chapter 679 – Paladin Kim Kat

As expected, Karin was quite familiar with the capital’s geography, likely due to her background in the royal knight order. Thanks to her, we were able to rent a fairly large and luxurious inn without much trouble.

It seemed they took care of carriages and other vehicles for a fee, and the inn seemed to target people who came from out of town by carriage. People really do gather in the capital, it seems.

The prices were… about 50% higher than Isvant’s. These damn greedy bastards charge so much, which is why the capital is so prosperous.

It’s infuriating, but I can afford it.

“But damn it, there’s no elevator.”

I thought a decent-sized inn, no, more like a hotel? Anyway, a nice building like this might have an elevator inside, but of course not.

Come to think of it, even villas often don’t have them.
I got my hopes up for nothing.

“El, what? What’s that gibberish?”
“Ah, never mind.”

Anyway, it was a comfortable room for eight people to stay in. It was quite high up, and the water pressure was good. First, we moved our luggage by hand and quickly organized it.

With three women who could handle some heavy lifting, it was done quickly.

“The scenery… is definitely better than Isvant’s.”
“Yeah, it seems so.”
“We need to find a new house too, so looking for one will be a task.”

Liz, Claudia, and Risha stood side by side on the balcony railing, resting their chests on it, and shared their thoughts.

Looking at them from behind, their posture emphasized their hips, which started to stir my desires. They were all wearing thin clothes, so their figures were clearly visible, making them too tempting.

ㅡSwaying gently.

They even seemed to have seductive movements ingrained in them, as all three were subtly swaying their hips.

Ah, damn it.

“Oh.”

I couldn’t do anything right now, so I went to stand next to them, and it was a city that looked more magnificent than any European tourist spot.

Buildings made of bright stone soared high, and over there, an enormous tower that could put the Leaning Tower of Pisa to shame stood tall.

Is that the magic tower?

Besides that, there were many other large buildings.

I heard the Great Temple and the palace were huge, but I couldn’t quite grasp it. They were smaller than apartments, but the buildings themselves were all worth seeing, with great artistic value.

“Right, Karin. What’s the capital’s name?”
“Hehe, really? You’re asking something so obvious?”

Karin, who was opening a box and taking out clothes, laughed at my sudden question.

“Ah, just tell me quickly.”
“Idiot. What’s the kingdom’s name?”

Winia came and poked my waist.

“Kingdom’s name? Was it Karga?”

I was pretty sure the kingdom’s name was Karga. Isvant and Krasheim were so far out in the boonies that I hadn’t paid much attention to it, but I was sure that was the name.

“Then the capital’s name is also Karga. The king’s castle is also Karga.”
“…Is that how it is? Barbarians don’t know that kinda stuff.”
“Hehe. You’re saying such silly things.”

Is that how they name things around here? The Joseon capital was Gaegyeong, but the king’s name wasn’t Gaegyeong. Anyway, the capital’s name was Karga. The king’s castle was also Karga.

This time, Karin spoke.

“Adding to that, the current Great King, Karga VIII, is named Einphel Leiza Karga. Since he’s the 8th, it means it’s been passed down for eight generations. Hmm, I guess I should teach you this stuff as a matter of culture. You might get embarrassed if you live in the capital and don’t know these things.”
“I need to study.”

I should ask Karin and Winia to set aside some time to teach me properly. It’s necessary knowledge now. But not today. I want to rest for now.

It seemed like we were mostly done organizing, so I just needed to take out the necessities, wash up, and rest.

Let’s get a good rest today and look for the Great Temple tomorrow.

“Kat-nim! Should I fill the bathtub with water? It’s big enough for all of us to get in together!”
“Hehe, yeah. Do that.”
“Yes! I’ll warm up the water too!”

Hilde scurried into the bathroom.

“Aria? Are you feeling a bit better?”
“Ah… Father. Yes. I’m feeling better.”

Unlike my other wives, whose health was soaring, Aria seemed to have a bit of a hard time traveling for long periods, probably because she was an Alraune.

As I was gently touching her face, Liz came over and said,

“By the way… Kat, and Aria?”
“Hmm?”
“Why does she keep calling you Father? It’s been bothering me a lot. I thought it was some kind of kink and let it slide, but I can’t take it anymore. What’s the reason?”
“Ah.”

Now that I think about it, it would be concerning.

“Aria? Didn’t you say anything in the carriage?”
“Ah… yes. There wasn’t really an opportunity…”

So that’s why Hilde didn’t undo her transformation.

“What exactly didn’t you say? I’m getting curious, so please tell me?”
“Liz, you really have to listen to this without getting too surprised.”
“Unless Aria is your biological daughter or something, I won’t be surprised. I can understand that kind of kink.”

No… that’s a bit weird too.

“Well… I sometimes think about wanting to call you ‘Oppa,’ Kat… so…”

Her face flushed as she patted her cheeks and twisted her thighs. To be called “Oppa” by Liz…! Anyway, I had to tell her the truth now.

“…Actually, Liz. Aria isn’t human, she’s an Alraune.”
“Huh?”

As I said it naturally, she looked puzzled.

“Al, what?”
“Alraune.”
“Alraune… like a Dryad monster?”
“That’s right.”
“…”

Her confusion deepened.
After a moment of silence, she opened her mouth.

“That’s nonsense… She looks human no matter how you look at it…”
“I… I am an Alraune.”
“…”

When Aria said that, Liz narrowed her eyes and touched her lips.

“Ugh, hmm…”
“Liz. I happened to get an Alraune flower a while ago… and while taking care of it, it just turned out like this.”
“…Huh?”
“Liz?”

After thinking for a moment, she said,

“Ah, well… should I think of it as… similar to an elf?”
“Right?”

Liz couldn’t believe it, so she touched Aria’s face, felt her body, and stroked her hair to check.

“Aah… Liztina-nim…”
“Hmm… an Alraune…”

Aria didn’t have any particularly special features in terms of appearance. She just looked like a human. Now it was Hilde’s turn.

“And this is Hildegard’s secret.”
“Ah, are you talking about me!”

Hilde jumped out of the bathroom.

“…Could it be that Hilde isn’t human either?”
“Sorry for not telling you. I thought you’d be shocked if I told you right away.”

It seems like I told her too late, and she was shocked. I grabbed Liz’s wrist and apologized.

“Ah, no… it’s not really that. More importantly, what is it?”
“Liz, what religion do you believe in?”
“I don’t really worship any gods. I am the master of my own destiny.”

No problem religiously.

“Do you hate demons?”
“Does anyone like them?”
“Have you ever seen one in person?”
“Unfortunately, no.”
“Do you know what a succubus is?”
“A creature that craves men’s essence… but why?”

When I said that, Liz looked at Hilde.

“Hilde?”
“Yes! Liz-unnie!”
“Are you perhaps…”
“Yes! I’m a succubus!”

ㅡShhh.

Instantly, Hilde undid her transformation and revealed her succubus form.

“…!”

Liz’s eyes widened when she saw it.

“That’s, that’s too shocking!! Why didn’t you tell me this sooner!!! An Alraune followed by a succubus! Are you teasing me!!”
“Th, that’s, Liz…”

The flustered Liz grabbed my shoulders and shook me.

“Liz-unnie, calm down. I may be a succubus, but I’m nice. I’ve already become a complete angel thanks to Kat-nim!”
“St, still, a succubus…”
“Liz-unnie? Is that what’s important?”
“It, it’s not important…”
“Anyway. I’ve warmed up the water, so let’s get in!”

As Hilde naturally approached and started talking, Liz’s attitude gradually softened. At that timing, my women each threw in a word and took off their clothes.

“Hehe, well then, let’s relax and relieve our travel fatigue.”
“Aah, finally, I can get some proper rest. Husband, take off your clothes quickly.”

They took off their underwear and walked gracefully into the bathroom.

“Kat. You’re not going to let me sleep tonight?”
“Hehe, I have to go to the temple tomorrow, so cut me some slack.”

I also took off my clothes.
Let’s wash up and rest a bit.

“Ugh…”

The confused Liz was just trembling, her face flushed, unsure of what to do.

“Liz?”
“Wh, what is it!”
“Take off your clothes. Let’s go in together. Alraune or succubus, it doesn’t matter.”
“St, still…!”
“Liz. I’m really sorry for telling you so late. Just forgive me this once, okay?”
“Augh…! I really don’t know anymore! It’s okay, so don’t apologize, I feel even more sorry!”
“Hehe, thanks, Liz.”

Liz also took off her clothes.

And so, I entered the bath with my wives.

The bathroom was quite spacious.
It was definitely worth the money.

“Kat-nim! I’ll wash you first!”
“Ah, Father… me too. I’ll do it for you.”
“Okay, okay.”

Ah, I need to check the bathtub size properly when buying a house.
I need a backyard too.

* * *

After spending such an indulgent night, I opened my eyes to morning. The sun rising at the start of the day was the same in the capital as it was in Isvant.

Since my wives had overindulged the night before, they weren’t able to wake up as usual, so I went to the bathroom alone, washed up, and came out.

“Father. I’ve… come out after a long time.”

When I came out, Aria was waiting without her bra on.
It was time for her breast milk to come out since I had replenished her energy yesterday.

“Should I pour it into a cup? Or will you suck it directly?”
“I’m a bit busy, so do it in a cup. Thanks, Aria.”
“Hehe, you’re welcome.”

Aria smiled sweetly and went to the kitchen to take out a cup, then started expressing her breast milk into it. “Ugh… aah.” Every time she grabbed her breasts and squeezed out the milk, moans escaped her lips. It was quite a sight.

I also put on all my equipment properly.
I didn’t forget to wear the Paladin Amulet around my neck.

“Father.”
“Good, good.”

After having our morning tea time, I finished getting ready to go out.

“Kat… will you be able to find your way okay? Should Mama go with you?”

Claudia, who had regained her senses, said while pulling the blanket over herself.

“Hehe, I have to go into the temple alone anyway. Rest here.”
“Okay… then I’ll be waiting here quietly.”

Winia also rubbed her eyes and got up.

“…Idiot, you can really go okay? You can’t get lost?”
“Do you think I’m a kid? Don’t worry.”
“Ugh.”

I stroked Winia’s head, and Karin slowly opened her eyes.

“Ugh… haa… Husband, have a good trip? I want to help you too, but I’m tired…”
“Did I push you too hard? Then I’ll be off.”

And so, I went down to the first floor.

I’m not a child, there’s no way I’d get lost. I already confirmed that the Bronze Celestial Angel Order has a strong presence. If I grab someone and ask, they’ll tell me. My wallet is full, so there’s nothing to worry about.

ㅡSqueak.

I opened the door and went outside.

“Damn.”

ㅡMurmur, murmur.
ㅡThud, thud.

I could really feel that there were more people than in Isvant.

There were so many pedestrians, carriages, everything. It was noisy and lively. And there were hardly any people dressed like beggars. Everyone was neatly dressed or heavily armed with shining armor.

I occasionally saw mages, and the fashion itself was clearly different from that of Isvant. It seemed like people here dressed better.

Above all, the women’s outfits were amazing, with cleavage being the norm and miniskirts being common. I even saw stockings and high heels everywhere.

I walked through those streets.

The buildings looked clean and luxurious. There were clock towers everywhere, and various shops lined the streets. It felt like everything was well-decorated no matter where you went. Streetlights were also placed everywhere.

I was going to ask someone for directions, but I saw that there were very kind signposts. If I went straight, I would find the Verde Great Temple. That must be the headquarters of the Bronze Celestial Angel Order.

I headed straight there.