Chapter 24: Suddenly Having Too Much Free Time

My finger that had been inside Linda’s pussy was pulled out by her hand and moved far away. Since this was already the second round, my refractory period was longer. Linda might have been thinking, "That was dangerous!" because she shifted her body between my legs, making it impossible for me to do anything more. Linda’s breathing was heavy. She was panting loudly.

After swallowing every drop, Linda pulled away slightly and sat up. I got up, took the wine bottle, poured some into a cup, and handed it to her. Her eyes widened in surprise.

"I’m allowed to drink this?"

"Yeah. Since you swallowed mine, I thought you might not want to sleep with that taste in your mouth."

"You didn’t have to be so considerate..."

"No, I just didn’t like the idea of smelling my own stuff on your breath."

"Ah!? You’re right, I didn’t think of that. Excuse me."

She gulped down the wine in one go.

"Want more?"

Linda looked like she wanted more but couldn’t bring herself to say it, so I took a sip from the bottle, held it in my mouth, and gave it to her mouth-to-mouth.

Linda looked surprised but swallowed it obediently.

"Prince Robby, where did you learn to do something like that?"

She asked the same question again.

"No, no — I just thought you might be surprised if I did this. It’s the product of my imagination?"

"Imagination...? Really? Still, how did you come up with something like that? You mustn’t do things like this to young ladies."

It sounded like she was praising me.

"Besides, earlier... I... I came so hard... Really... How many years has it been since I last came like that? I don’t think it was ever this intense with my husband. To think a young boy like you could make me feel this good... I’m scared for your future, Prince Robby."

"It’s because you taught me, Linda."

"That’s not true. I didn’t teach you anything."

"I learned by touching you here and there, watching your reactions. I learned what feels good. I still have a lot to learn though."

"Don’t say that. If you keep going any further, it’s not allowed!"

"Are you talking about contraception? I have the contraceptive right here."

I showed her the small jar I had placed on the bedside table. Linda looked at it with a slightly suspicious expression.

"Where did you get this? Prince Robby! Who did you get it from?"

She was very suspicious. I decided to be honest.

"I got it from my science teacher during class. Mr. Plant said next time I’d have to buy it, but this one was free."

"Mr. Plant’s contraceptive?"

"You know it?"

"Yes. I never needed to buy it myself, but I think it has a good reputation. Some maids in the inner palace buy it too."

"Hmm, who?"

"Oh my, I can’t tell you that. Since Mr. Plant comes to the palace, they can buy it without going outside, which is convenient. And I hear it’s quite effective."

"I see. Since I have Mr. Plant’s contraceptive, it’s fine, right, Linda?"

"Even if you say that, I won’t do it! Prince Robby should save your first time for a younger girl!"

Well... I already had my first time, but I couldn’t tell Linda that. Since it seemed impossible to go further tonight due to Linda’s strong vigilance and she only wanted to use her mouth, I decided to sleep. I secretly planned to do it in the morning while Linda was still sleeping.

In the morning, when I woke up, the curtains were open and Linda was already sucking my morning wood. I was disappointed that I had missed the chance, but since my cock was full of energy, I had no choice but to let her finish it. I tried to grab her breasts, but she was on guard and wouldn’t let me.

After the morning routine (only when Linda was on duty) ended, I headed to the dining hall. While serving food, Cass told me,

"There are no classes today. In fact, there will be no classes for the time being."

"Huh? Why? What happened?"

"All the teachers have gone to subjugate magical beasts."

What...?

"I understand the magic teacher, but why did the science and history teachers go?"

"Mr. Plant went to supply treatment medicines and antidotes."

"That makes sense. Then why did Mr. Bonham, the history teacher, go?"

"I heard it’s to record the subjugation. But given his usual behavior, he probably just wanted to go see it for himself."

"That’s just personal interest. I don’t think it’s okay to abandon my classes and join a subjugation force."

"I agree, but apparently there was an official request from the kingdom. So it became an official duty. However, I heard he volunteered himself."

"I see. Then I guess I’ll have self-study time until the subjugation is over."

"That’s right."

Just for a magical beast subjugation, they took not only the knight order but also scholars and educators — in other words, my teachers. And now there’s no one to teach me. Just how thin is this country’s pool of educators? Would people come if they paid them? Even a prince like me lost his teachers, so the children of other nobles must be in the same situation. Maybe the subjugation will end quickly and they’ll return, but a country that can’t provide proper education to the children who will carry its future is very worrying. Of course there’s no magic academy like in isekai novels, and no public schools or universities. Nobles seem to hire private tutors for their children.

There was no point worrying about the country’s education system, so I asked Cass,

"What should I do then?"

Cass looked troubled and said,

"You can decide for yourself. In the past, when there were no classes, you would be overjoyed and play all day long."

I didn’t want her to lump me together with that idiot, but if that was the case, I should have kept Linda in bed longer. If I had, we might have gone all the way. But I couldn’t say that.

"Well, I can’t keep doing that forever. Studying is important."

I thought it was a model answer, but Cass widened her eyes in shock and said,

"That’s only recently."

Yes, until very recently I was so stupid it was embarrassing.

"Sigh..."

For many reasons, only a sigh came out.

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Busy times make you wish for rest, and when the economy slows down and work disappears, you start thinking, "What should I do now? I want something to do." That was true in my previous life, and it seems to be the same after reincarnating.

Now that I actually have free time, I don’t know what to do with it. Cass is busy as usual. Just because I have the day off doesn’t mean she has time to entertain me. When I go out, she makes time for me by squeezing it out of her already busy schedule.

"Cass, you look busy, but can I ask you something?"

"Yes, what is it?"

"What are the other princes and princesses doing?"

"The other princes and princesses? They are all diligently studying, and in their free time they happily play or immerse themselves in their hobbies."

"They have hobbies?"

"Of course. For example, those who like history find regular classes insufficient and use this time to research topics they’re interested in. The princesses often plan tea parties together."

Huh? Why don’t I ever get invited to tea parties? Shouldn’t a young prince like me naturally be invited?

"Don’t I have anyone to play with? No one calls for me?"

Cass gave me a look that said, *What are you talking about?*

"What are you saying? The last time you were invited, you weren’t allowed into the circle of play and ended up being left out, so you said you didn’t want to go anymore and stopped playing with them."

"...Did I say that?"

I felt so pathetic I couldn’t say anything.

"Cass, I want to go outside the palace for some social observation."

If that’s the case, I’ll have to manage it somehow by myself! But a prince can’t go out alone. I must take escorts with me.

"I’m sorry. I don’t have time to accompany you, so I don’t think permission will be granted."

Cass refused outright. Well, I expected that.

"Then could Lily come with me? Um, Lily Fonda — the one who was on night duty."

Lily’s name seemed unexpected. Cass looked a little surprised but said,

"Lily? She’ll go with you? I doubt it, but I’ll check just in case. Please wait in your room."

It seemed there was at least some hope.

I thought it would be rejected, but contrary to my expectations, Cass returned with Lily. She also brought another young maid. This maid was younger than Lily, taller, and had a slender figure. Her chest and hips were also slim.

"Prince Robby, permission for your outing has been granted. You may go with Lily and Stevie. However, you must not go too far, and you must return before dinner. If these conditions are not met, future outings will not be allowed. It was emphasized that this is a test, so please be careful. Lily, I leave the rest to you."

"Understood."

"Prince Robby, I was suddenly called and was quite surprised," Lily said with a smile. She didn’t seem angry.

"From now on, when you go out, Lily and I — Stevie Nix — will accompany you. Here, Stevie, greet him."

"Nice to meet you, Prince Robby. My name is Stevie Nix. Please treat me well."

The slender maid named Stevie greeted me. Her name sounded unusual for a woman. When I appraised her:

**Stevie Nix – 16 years old – Maid – Sword Skill 3, Combat Skill 2, Detection 2**

She was much stronger than me. What was "Detection"? Sensing enemies? She was a little taller than me but had a slender build. Having Sword Skill 3 with that figure was impressive. If she had curves where it counted, she’d be even more amazing.

What stood out even more was her hair — tied up with a ribbon the color of Floren blue. Her skin was pale, so it suited her very well, but that hair color was rare. Seeing it reminded me of Maximum the Hormone’s singer. Her round eyes, long limbs, and blue-green eyes made her look even more like that. Or maybe more like Kaoru from Maximum the Hormone? I couldn’t decide. Not that it mattered who I thought she resembled.

Anyway, I should be grateful I was allowed to go out.

"Cass didn’t find it strange that Lily and Stevie are accompanying me?"

Lily answered my question.

"She probably did think it was strange, but she didn’t ask anything. I think she’s already guessed why permission was granted with us."

"I see. Then let’s go out."

"Before that, please change your clothes. You’ll stand out dressed like that. Let’s dress you as a relatively well-off commoner boy."

"Eh? Is that okay?"

"With the two of us, we can handle most situations."

With that, the two of them suddenly started taking off their maid uniforms right in front of me!?

"Wait a second! You’re changing here?"

I panicked. Stevie looked puzzled, while Lily was smiling.

"Is that a problem? I’m one thing, but doesn’t Stevie’s underwear look appealing?"

"No, no, no — is it okay for young women to undress in front of a young man?"

"It’s fine. This is only in front of you, Prince Robby. If you don’t like it, you can turn around."

"No, it’s not that I dislike it..."

I felt like Lily was smirking at me. Since Stevie didn’t have much to look at, I figured it was fine to watch.

According to Lily’s explanation, I was dressed like the son of a fairly well-off commoner who was nearly an adult. Lily was dressed as an older maid, and Stevie was disguised in men’s clothing to look like an escort. She had curled her hair, made a bun on top of her head, and put on a hat. She looked like a newly adult boy who didn’t seem very strong, but since Stevie was carrying a sword, trouble during the day was unlikely.

When we left the palace, the guards saw us off. The guard was a young man. Maybe the more experienced guards had been sent to the subjugation?

Once we were in the city, the atmosphere looked no different from when I went to the magic teacher’s academy last time. If something this minor affected the city, it would be a serious situation.

"Where would you like to go? Is there anywhere specific?" Lily asked.

Since I had no particular destination, I said,

"I want to go to the cathedral."

(Technically it’s just a grand church, right?) But when I said "cathedral," Lily replied,

"Understood. I’ll lead the way."

She walked ahead. Stevie followed behind me. I felt like the people in the street were watching us — or was that just my imagination? When I went out with Cass before, I didn’t feel this way.

Even at the cathedral, the plaza in front seemed to have fewer people than before. With such a small plaza already sparsely populated, it felt somewhat lonely. Inside, however, there seemed to be more people praying in the nave than usual.

"Probably families of the soldiers who went on the subjugation," Lily explained without being asked.

"So many people?"

"Yes. There’s no guarantee they’ll return safely."

"Is it that dangerous?"

"Yes. In a war, you can surrender to the enemy and keep your life, but with magical beasts, surrendering just means death. It’s kill or be killed. The families of low-ranking soldiers can only pray to God."

Now that I was here, I should pray to God.