No, I know my performance was impressive, but isn't this just too casual?
Ryuji looked at Alicia in front of him and couldn't help but comment sarcastically in his heart once again.
To be honest, this Hentai world was really strange in all sort of ways. These people's thoughts, ideas, and even some common sense were clearly completely different from his own, giving Ryuji a distinct feeling.
This feeling of 'Oh, I'm really in another world,' this feeling that the other party's thoughts and customs were completely different from his own, really left Ryuji at a loss for words.
"Although this might sound rude, are you serious?" Ryuji asked anyway.
Alicia patted her chest and confirmed directly. "It's fine. I can tell that you, Mr. Ryuji, are a very upright person. And what you did earlier is more than enough to qualify you to join the knight order!"
Alicia looked at Ryuji, smiling as she explained.
An expert like Ryuji was a rare find. Ryuji was clearly a Battle Mage, or perhaps a magic swordsman would be a more fitting description.
Moreover, he was one of the best among them.
Although the profession magic swordsman is said to consist of only experts and fools, since both magic and swordsmanship required extensive training time, Mr. Ryuji's demonstrated power clearly indicates that he is a skilled magic swordsman. Such talent was scarce in any country.
His age was also very suitable. Recruiting Ryuji meant they could secure a powerful warrior for at least twenty or thirty years, and one who could single-handedly charge into an army of hundreds of orcs!
"I meant things like identity and such... Ah, forget it, do as you please."
Ryuji stopped halfway. This was, after all, an Hentai world; there really wasn't much to say. Instead, her matter-of-fact attitude made Ryuji unable to resist teasing her again.
"But speaking of which, what kind of achievements would one need to marry you?"
To be fair, Alicia's figure was really quite good. It might not have been considered top-tier in the game or anime, but seeing it in person, it was quite impressive, even her cup size seemed larger.
Ryuji couldn't help but think about Chloe, Olga Discordia, and that reincarnated goddess's figures.
After all, in the hentai and game, those three had exceptionally explosive figures.
Hmm, and that one married woman had a great figure too.
"Me?"
Hearing Ryuji's blunt words, Alicia's face flushed slightly before she spoke seriously.
She placed her hand on her longsword to show her seriousness, then continued to speak in a solemn and heroic manner.
"While I don't consider myself particularly special, I am, after all, a princess of a nation. So, to marry me, one would need at least the merit of saving the kingdom. Moreover, they must be compassionate and willing to ensure the people's happiness."
Although these words sounded cool, looking at her erotic armor and her mostly exposed body, Ryuji still felt the urge to mock her, because such a statement was practically a classic setup for defeat cutscenes and events. If he really worked hard with that goal, there was a high probability he'd see a brainwashed, 'broodmare'(or sow) version of Princess Alicia right before success.
As an NTR plot, it's a classic to the point of being cliché. Though a bit trite, with good artwork and some added comedic elements, it could still sell well...
Ryuji felt his thoughts were strange and inexplicable, so he held his forehead, checking if he had a fever.
Otherwise, why would he think such things!
But immediately, he remembered an important principle: rather than blaming oneself, blame others!
No, how could my thoughts be so filthy... This must be the world's fault!
Ryuji quickly settled on this conclusion. So, looking at the righteous Alicia, he thought for a moment. Having said something like that clearly put him on the NTR route. He couldn't continue like this. So, he directly reached out his hand towards that pair of snowy peaks.
"Hmm, seems difficult. Looks like I'll just have to find a way to drug you or get you drunk."
Ryuji said this in a teasing tone, so Alicia, after dodging his hand, didn't get angry but spoke very seriously.
"Please don't make jokes like that, Mr. Ryuji. You are a very upright warrior, aren't you? Please stop making such vulgar jokes."
She simply thought Ryuji was joking. However, after saying this, she immediately added, "Moreover, I could never like someone who forcibly takes a woman's body!"
She said it with righteous authority, but Ryuji knew what kind of woman she really was, so he just smiled without saying anything, secretly resolving never to take the pure love route with this woman!
Otherwise, something terrible will definitely happen!
"Alright then, I'll just become your warrior like this. But I don't like rules, so if you have any tasks, just hire me."
After saying this, Ryuji prepared to leave. Being Alicia's knight would most likely lead down the NTR route, so he refused. He planned to observe the world's situation a bit more.
After all, these orcs didn't seem very strong. He still needed to find experts to spar with.
While being in this world's knight order might be convenient, something obtained so easily was hard for him to truly value.
"Ah, I see..."
Alicia sounded disappointed, but she quickly took a pouch of gold coins from her pocket and handed it to Ryuji.
"Then this is your reward. There's a gem inside, which should be sufficient payment."
After handing the pouch to Ryuji, Alicia paused before continuing, and took out a token, offering it to him.
"But if you wish to become a knight, you can come to see me anytime. This is my token. You can use it to enter the palace; just say you're looking for me."
Looking at the token before him, Ryuji fell silent.
This time, he was absolutely certain that there was something wrong with this world!
How could something like this be given out so casually?!
But he didn't say anything, silently accepting the token, and then asked his question.
"Thank you. Also, Princess, have any unusual events occurred recently? And what do you think of my strength?"
Ryuji really wanted to know how the power he had displayed was viewed by this princess.
"Nothing unusual has happened recently... But as for your strength..."
Alicia looked at Ryuji, thought for a moment, and then spoke.
"Your magical abilities are quite unique. I don't know the specifics, but they are already stronger than most mages I've encountered. As for the swordsmanship you displayed, I've only seen such skill on one person before."
When she said this, a clear look of disgust appeared on Alicia's face.
"Walter, the leader of the Black Dog Mercenary Group. Your swordsmanship is undoubtedly on the same level as his. Although it's frustrating to admit, I must acknowledge that this scumbag is incredibly powerful. It would be hard to find a swordsman stronger than him across all the kingdoms."
Her eyes once again looked at Ryuji with hope.
"Unlike a noble warrior like you, Walter is a complete and utter scumbag. If we had any evidence, I would absolutely bring him to court and the gallows!"
Just mentioning Walter made Alicia's grip tighten on her sword hilt.
The Black Dog Mercenary Group was very powerful, but also extremely cold-blooded. It is a group of powerful scum banded together. The person who could make these scum willingly follow him was naturally no weakling. But the only one who could make these scum properly obey orders was Walter!
If he weren't such a scumbag, he would definitely be an excellent leader.
He led from the front in battle. When sharing spoils, he let his subordinates take first. He didn't place great importance on money, often spending funds immediately on treating his men.
He never even embezzled from the group's funds! Instead, he seriously helped his members achieve their dreams and pursuits!
But...
He was scum, and the people he led were undoubtedly scum as well. Scum simply gaining the loyalty of other scum.
"Scumbag? Interesting. Could you elaborate? I'd like to know what kind of scumbag could be as strong as me."
Ryuji, of course, knew Walter was scum. While watching the hentai and playing the game, he had seen Walter's character.
After all, this guy really treats his underlings exceptionally well!
For others, the reason the boss goes after his men is because he's the boss.
For Walter, the reason he's the boss is because he lets his men go first.
When encountering beautiful women or dealing with spoils of war, this guy truly would give them to his subordinates!
But in this world, regarding the Walter that Alicia called scum, Ryuji really wanted to know what exactly he had done.
Alicia was somewhat surprised that Ryuji didn't know what the Black Dog Mercenary Group had done, but she still explained.
"Most members of the Black Dog Mercenary Group are wanted criminals at large. Moreover, they stop at nothing to complete their missions. Some time ago, they received a commission to eliminate a group of orcs. They used the girls from a village, stripping them naked as bait to lure the orcs. And before that, these men..."
Alicia pressed her lips together, then continued.
"In short, although the orcs were eliminated, not a single one of those girls survived. Their home village also disappeared. After an investigation, we found bones of the villagers that had been gnawed by beasts, but we have no evidence proving the Black Dogs did it."
Taking a deep breath, Alicia's chest, affected by gravity and her movement, swayed before Ryuji's eyes, seemingly emitting a white halo.
"And the time before that, a village merely wanted to delay part of the payment, waiting until they could sell their grain to pay in full, or even offered to give the grain directly as payment. The village had offered terms. But these men still raped all the women in that village, saying something about how much debt the village owed, they had to repay with an equivalent number of women. Not even a little girl was spared... and later, parasites were found inside their bodies..."
At this point, Alicia truly couldn't hold back. Her fists were clenched very tightly. Although her armor remained as risqué as ever, she genuinely carried an aura of righteous indignation at this moment.
The proper kind of righteous indignation, not the... other kind.
"I see..."
Ryuji roughly understood the situation of this world now.
To put it simply, pretty much every man he saw in the original plot deserved to be killed.
However, he had one last question.
"And what is your view on Queen Olga, the Dark Elf Queen?"
Alicia swiftly drew her sword, presenting it under the sunlight.
"If I see her, I would gladly offer my life to kill her!"
The princess's tone was resolute.
"Centuries of disaster in this world, centuries of suffering for the people, are all because of this sorceress! It is because of her that the monster beasts are so violent, that the orcs and goblins continuously ravage our people!"
Alicia's eyes were filled with killing intent.
It looks like...
Ryuji sighed. He came to this world to relax, but it appeared that Ola was just another resident of the "basement" category.
"Good. It seems I know what to do now."
Ryuji prepared to leave after speaking, but at that moment, a knight suddenly stepped forward, glaring fiercely at Ryuji.
"Hey! You there! What do you take the Princess for?! Your lowly servant?!"
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