Chapter 444. Keyaru's Savior, Ayanokouji Kiyotaka
As the adoptive sister in the other world dragged Keyaru along in a swift escape, and as some profit-driven villagers prepared to intercept them upon snapping back to their senses—
On Earth, inside Advanced Nurturing High School, Ichinose Honami was looking at Ayanokouji Kiyotaka with an extremely astonished gaze. She knew that Ayanokouji's physical prowess was startling, but she hadn't realized he possessed such a level of cognitive capability.
Although Ayanokouji's display of wisdom had been sparse so far, and he had even made a slip-up regarding the most critical aspect—Flare—it was actually a deliberate choice of the lesser of two evils within his control.
It wasn't that Ayanokouji didn't know that failing to pledge direct loyalty might result in forced brainwashing; rather, compared to meeting the King, he was more willing to accept this failed outcome.
Being brainwashed was more harmless to him. In other words, Ayanokouji had the confidence to remain conscious while being brainwashed, all while acting as though the brainwashing had been successful.
"If he can really do that, no wonder he has the confidence to go find Hikigaya-kun."
Using an analogy, it would be like being unmoved after smoking opium. Just thinking about that level of willpower made Ichinose Honami feel suffocated. If Ayanokouji could remain clear-headed in such a disadvantageous situation and continue to grow stronger by healing people, he would one day succeed in his counterattack.
However, she soon discovered that she had still underestimated the difficulty.
「"W-what are you doing? Why have I been brought here? I want to see the Princess, I want to see the Princess!"」
「In the dungeon, facing Ayanokouji Kiyotaka who had struck a pose of panic and unease, the General chuckled: "If you want to blame something, blame yourself for daring to cherish your life."」
「Gulp, gulp.」
「A highly addictive potion was poured down his throat. Ayanokouji Kiyotaka could clearly feel his body entering heaven, then falling into hell after the effects wore off, beginning to crave the potion. When the craving went unsatisfied, pain, spasms, and even incontinence began.」
「But all of this uncontrollability had nothing to do with his consciousness.」
「Even though his soul and body were firmly seized by the potion and craved it endlessly, Ayanokouji's consciousness remained incomparably clear. He was like a third party, watching this farce without joy or sorrow.」
「If he wished, he could suppress these symptoms at any time, or simply do what he wanted to do while enduring them, without the slightest impact.」
「The reputation of being the "Masterpiece" was never just used to describe his intellect and physical strength.」
「It just didn't serve his interests to do so... so he would play the part. He would let the people of the Kingdom believe he was already controlled. Whatever reaction Keyaru should have, Ayanokouji Kiyotaka would have that reaction.」
「Until he had treated enough people, gained enough powerful strength, and was certain he could defeat the King, he would let it be.」
「...Imprisoned in a dungeon, controlled by drugs, healing whoever he was told to heal, doing whatever he was told to do—the Hero who was supposed to be high and mighty had fallen into hell. This caused many who were in the know to laugh out loud.」
「At first, it was women. Many, many women came to the dungeon to engage in reproductive acts with him. Later, there were men. Many soldiers and guards joined this carnival; they were particularly interested in Ayanokouji Kiyotaka's anus.」
「Later still, it became a multi-person scene. There were men and women, but the women were merely toys for the other men. Ayanokouji Kiyotaka could only watch blankly while being toyed with from behind by the men.」
「Healing by day, being toyed with by night; this kind of life continued for several months.」
「During this time, the other two Heroes of the Kingdom also visited the Royal Capital. Because they still had to go exterminate the Demon Race, they only stayed for a few short days, and during those few days, these two Heroes also joined the carnival.」
「Blade, the Hero of the Sword, was female, but she was a lesbian who harbored a secret crush on the First Princess, Flare.」
「After Blade learned of Flare's disgust toward Ayanokouji Kiyotaka, she entered the dungeon alone. Wearing high heels and shouting curses, she crushed Ayanokouji Kiyotaka's "hot dog."」
「After crushing it, she would command Ayanokouji to restore his hot dog, then continue to crush it out of lingering spite, repeating the cycle.」
「The other Hero was a man, Bullet, the Hero of the Cannon. He was tall, large, and very burly. He enjoyed engaging in reproductive activities with Ayanokouji Kiyotaka, reaching the pinnacle of pleasure through ravaging and thrusting.」
「"I'm sorry, I love you; I'm sorry, I love you; I'm sorry, I love you; I'm sorry, I love you; I'm sorry, I love you; I'm sorry, I love you..."」
「He would ravage him while apologizing and confessing his love—saying "I love you" with his mouth, yet never once thinking of liberating his "beloved concubine" Keyaru.」
"Clang!"
Keyaru, who was in the middle of his flight, had been in a daze, simply letting his adoptive sister pull him along. It looked like they were about to be caught by the villagers behind them.
But when he saw the life Ayanokouji Kiyotaka led after seizing his body, his entire being trembled and he tripped. Instead, he snapped awake, hugged his sister, and fled for his life.
His speed was unparalleled; the villagers behind could no longer keep up.
Keyaru was covered in goosebumps, immersed in despair and fear.
Before, he had been very indignant about Ayanokouji's act of seizing his body, feeling it was unforgivable. But now, his heart was filled only with relief and gratitude.
He was incredibly lucky that Ayanokouji Kiyotaka had killed him in time.
Otherwise, if he had to face this living hell, he absolutely wouldn't be able to take it. The triple humiliation of body, soul, and human dignity—this ultimate insult—if he had to face it, he would rather just die!
In his arms, his adoptive sister, whose heart ached terribly for the future fate of her brother's body, now felt the same as Keyaru.
Her feelings had turned from hatred into tears of gratitude. Ayanokouji Kiyotaka was quite literally a "timely rain" that arrived at just the right moment.
"Bang!"
At the same time in the Royal Capital, Flare stood up abruptly. Her face was contorted, and her expression was indescribably malicious. She had lost all aristocratic etiquette as she stared deathly at the light screen in the sky with venomous eyes.
Although the Kingdom wouldn't be overthrown because of this, and the commoners would still be commoners.
But having her secrets exposed, her mask of an approachable and kind person overturned, and all these malicious deeds displayed before the whole world—she was finished.
The succession to the Kingdom would definitely fall into the hands of her younger sister, the Second Princess. Her father, the Emperor, would not hand the Kingdom to her after such an ugly scandal was exposed.
Even if her father were willing, people like the Sword Saint, who prided themselves on being honorable, would absolutely not support her. Thus, it would still be impossible for her to compete with her sister.
"Keyaru, Ayanokouji Kiyotaka, you deserve to die! You all deserve to die! I will tear you into ten thousand pieces! Ten thousand pieces!!"
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