Chapter 191
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Ryūgūin Ouji dismisses three of the four women, keeping only his favorite.
「Thank you so much for choosing meee!」
She presses herself against his back while he’s still sitting up in bed, pressing her breasts against him. Ryūgūin feels his vigor returning at the sensation.
「Alright! Time for another round!」
He energetically exclaims as he pushes her down onto the bed.
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Absorbed in his work, Ryūgūin only notices his hunger when afternoon arrives. He instructs the woman to call for Hilbert—a merchant who has long been associated with him as a Hero.
Hilbert appears less than ten minutes later.
「My, my, Sir Hero *huff* *puff* I heard you *wheeze* wanted to see me.」
Being a rather portly man, he seems to have run here, taking a moment to catch his breath between words.
The sight satisfies Ryūgūin’s ego, pleased that someone would rush so hastily just for him.
「Hilbert! You came! Though you were a bit late. As a merchant, you should know what it means to keep a customer waiting. Well, I see potential in you, so keep working on it.」
「To think Sir Hero would praise me so highly! I shall pass down the tale of ‘The Day Sir Hero Praised Me’ to my descendants for generations to come!」
Hilbert praises him with a beaming smile.
「So, Hilbert. You know why I called you here, right?」
When asked, Hilbert rummages through his bag and says,
「But of course! I—Hilbert, who proudly considers himself Sir Hero’s partner—shall precisely determine what you desire!」
He spreads several sheets of paper with printed pictures of beautiful women across the desk.
「What Sir Hero desires is… women, correct?」
Hilbert grins slyly as Ryūgūin examines the documents. Once again, he feels a powerful stirring in his loins.
However, he flicks the documents onto the desk and declares,
「20 points.」
This causes even Hilbert to let out a surprised 「Huh…?」
「What I desired was ‘beautiful women’ AND ‘a delicious meal to satisfy my hunger.’ Your answer was merely ‘women,’ which isn’t even half of what I wanted.」
The woman and Hilbert exchange glances at Ryūgūin’s response.
Then Hilbert laughs, 「I see, as expected of Sir Hero. To weave multiple intentions behind a single matter… truly the work of a nation-saving hero… you’ve got me there!」
「Wait. Hmm, I’ll accept your praise honestly. However, there’s one thing I cannot overlook. You called me a ‘nation-saving hero.’ I understand the sentiment. But from now on, call me—’the once-in-an-age hero’.」
The woman beside him had used this title earlier, which is precisely why Ryūgūin took a liking to her and kept her here. It was quite unfortunate for her. Oh dear.
「OH!! ‘Once-in-an-age hero’!! How!! How!! There couldn’t be a more perfect title for Sir Hero!! I’m so moved, I can’t stop my tears!!」
He dabs at his completely dry eyes with a handkerchief.
「Hilbert, say no more! I understand your feelings perfectly!!」
As Ryūgūin strikes a dramatically cool pose, Hilbert approaches and embraces him tightly.
It was truly a beautiful moment of friendship.
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After the theatrics end, Ryūgūin selects dishes made with ultra-super-premium ingredients from the ultra-super-premium menu presented by Hilbert. As the food is brought out, he savors each bite with great relish while simultaneously and incessantly spewing completely misguided knowledge as if he were a gourmet food critic, as he always does.
Afterward, just as Ryūgūin’s stomach is satisfied, he orders everything to be cleared away. His next dilemma is deciding which establishment to visit and which sea of fine sake to dive into today.
While he and Hilbert are engaged in a dizzying discussion, there’s a knock at the door.
「What is it?」
「Excuse me, Sir Hero. A messenger has arrived from the royal capital. They wish to speak with Sir Ryūgūin.」
「About what?」
「Well, according to the messenger, Sir Hero Ryūgūin has been named as the person who contributed most to conquering the Sealed Dungeon. Therefore, in recognition of these achievements, there will be a ceremony where King Arcana and Princess Puffy will present you with a medal and noble status. The messenger would like to discuss the specific details such as the date and time with you.」
「Send them in.」
Ryūgūin turns to Hilbert and the woman with a broad smile.
「I know you want to play with me, but you’ll have to wait a bit. It seems I have some business I can’t refuse.」
He stretches his arms as if to say 「well, can’t be helped」 for some reason. Then,
「Alright, alright! Hilbert! I want to prepare my formal attire! Call someone with taste worthy of me!」
Hilbert, keeping his true thoughts completely hidden, rubs his hands together and follows Ryūgūin’s instructions with an 「I gotcha covered!」
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