A Core Ship From The Start-Chapter 2295 - 1549: Something’s Not Right (Rolling Around Holding an Empty Belly)
Something’s not right, very not right.
If before this, Duanmu Huai’s suspicion about this enhanced task was just 10, now it had risen to 100.
He could be sure, there was definitely a problem with this task!
Maybe there’s something seriously wrong!
So, should he accept it or not?
Duanmu Huai hesitated between accepting and not accepting, but eventually, he made up his mind.
Accept it!
Afraid of nothing, when have I ever been scared? No matter what kind of world it is, just watch me punch through it!
Who’s afraid of whom!
Thinking of this, Duanmu Huai no longer hesitated, he reached out a hand and gave a heavy slap!
I want to see what kind of tricks this lousy task can pull on me!
The spring breeze blows, the war drums beat, who’s afraid of whom these days!
Then, there was a flash of light.
The next moment, a voice appeared at Duanmu Huai’s ear.
"Brave Lord, please save our world."
......Hmm?
Duanmu Huai opened his eyes, only to find himself standing in a place that looked like a dark basement, and around him were three little kids. Standing in front of them was a group of people in black robes, looking very much like heretical cultists. From what they said, it seemed this world was facing a huge crisis, hence the summoning of a hero......Hmm? Does this scene feel familiar?
Didn’t I encounter a similar situation before?
Right, it was in the Demon World, when my entire class was summoned there.
Is calling for help when you can’t fight back now standard protocol?
But what does this have to do with pleasure?
Even though Duanmu Huai understood the current situation, he still couldn’t quite grasp what was happening. It looked like a standard hero saves the world story, which seemed to have nothing to do with pleasure. Yet this became an enhanced pleasure task?
Why is that?
According to the King’s explanation, this world is periodically attacked by the demon beasts controlled by the Demon King, and summoning heroes is to deal with those demon beasts and the Demon King. Each hero is bound with a weapon at summoning......Hmm?
"Where’s my weapon?"
Only then did Duanmu Huai realize that the other three were holding a long spear, a long bow, and a longsword, while he had nothing, not even a broken shield.
The King also noticed this and showed a surprised expression.
"Brave Lord, do you not have a weapon?"
"Seems like it, but it doesn’t matter."
Duanmu Huai spread his hands and shrugged his shoulders.
"For me, being unarmed is even more convenient."
"That’s not how it works."
However, upon hearing Duanmu Huai’s words, the other three immediately refuted.
"Without the legendary weapon, you can’t stand against the demon beasts at all. Are you going to die?"
"Exactly, without a weapon, even if you’re big and strong, you’re no match for those demon beasts."
"You’d better stay honestly in the Royal City, without a weapon you’ll just be a burden if you roam around..."
However, before they could finish, Duanmu Huai coldly glanced at them.
"Shut up, brats."
With Duanmu Huai’s words, a surge of killing intent erupted from him. Feeling his terrifying pressure up close, the three kids turned pale and broke into a cold sweat, unable to speak. As for the King and the Ministers nearby, they too were visibly shaken, stiffly standing still. In their eyes, Duanmu Huai looked like a fearsome beast, ready to swallow them whole.
"A bunch of idiots who’ve never touched a blade dare to boast about knowing how to fight? No more hair than a kid, go stand aside."
"........."
Despite their dissatisfaction with Duanmu Huai’s words, the few of them didn’t dare say much due to his terrifying aura. Seeing this, the King coughed and spoke.
"I’m sure the brave heroes are already very tired. In any case, let’s call it a day and resume tomorrow."
With the King’s word, the tense atmosphere relaxed considerably. Then attendants arrived to guide the four heroes to their lodgings in the other palace. The three kids seemed to want to chat, but Duanmu Huai clearly wasn’t interested and went straight to his room, lying in bed to think.
What does this world have to do with pleasure?
Could it be because I told the GM I enjoy playful head punches? But that’s not within the domain of pleasure, as Duanmu Huai mentioned, it’s more like the domain of destruction.
But speaking of which......
Duanmu Huai glanced at the figure standing upright beside him with a cold sneer.
This world really is a bit troublesome.
As Duanmu Huai was pondering this, suddenly, a knock on the door echoed.
"Come in."
Duanmu Huai sat up, waved his hand, and then the figure beside him silently vanished into the darkness. The door opened, revealing a woman with dark red hair carrying a sack in her arms.
"Greetings, Lord Duanmu."
The woman bowed her head and courteously saluted Duanmu Huai.
"I am the First Princess, Matty Melomag. I apologize for visiting so late at night."
"No need to be formal, Princess. What brings you to me this late?"
"I heard that Lord Duanmu does not have a weapon at his side, so I specially prepared this shield for you."
As she spoke, Matty took a shield out of her pocket—this shield was of ordinary size for common people, but in Duanmu Huai’s hands, it seemed less useful than a wrist guard.
"If it doesn’t trouble you, please accept it."
"Thank you, Princess."
Duanmu Huai took the shield, glanced at it, and then smiled, staring at Matty before him.
"However, I’m very curious... when does the Princess plan to call for someone?"
"Eh?"
On hearing Duanmu Huai’s words, Matty’s expression changed, and she quickly opened her mouth. However, the next moment, Duanmu Huai’s large hand covered her mouth, firmly grabbing her and pressing her onto the bed.
"You and your father really plan well. Since you are so idle, I can’t just do nothing either."
Duanmu Huai was certainly not foolish. When he met the King, he used his shadow copy to gather the King’s information. After all, listening to the King talk was even simpler than directly asking him. Though Duanmu Huai figured there must be something the King was hiding, he didn’t expect such intense details to emerge.
According to the shadow, all the King said was true. In fact, heroes weren’t exclusive to their group; other countries also had summoned or local heroes. However, the Shield Hero was considered an exception. In this country, the Shield Hero seemed to be viewed as some kind of evil taboo. Originally, the King felt Duanmu Huai didn’t look as easy to deal with as those three little brats, so he and the First Princess Matty privately discussed it. Matty would take a shield from the treasury, using the excuse of delivering a weapon to Duanmu Huai and entering his room. As soon as Duanmu Huai accepted the weapon, Matty would tear her clothes and then scream loudly.
Upon hearing Matty’s cries, the Guards, already prepared, would immediately rush in and arrest Duanmu Huai as the perpetrator of an attack on the Princess.
But now......
"Mmm... Mmm!!"
Under Duanmu Huai’s grasp, Matty twisted her body desperately, staring at Duanmu Huai with wide, terrified eyes. She couldn’t understand why Duanmu Huai knew their plan so thoroughly. After all, he had just arrived in this world—what was going on?
However, Matty couldn’t think any further, because at this moment, Duanmu Huai had already reached out, grabbed her red dress, and ripped it suddenly!
"Rip!"
With a "rip" sound, Matty’s dress was torn to shreds instantly. Feeling the cold air, her entire body froze for a moment, staring fearfully at Duanmu Huai.
"Since we’re acting, we must play the full role, don’t you think, Princess?"
As he spoke, Duanmu Huai revealed his long spear. Seeing this, Matty struggled even more, twisting and letting out "mmm" sounds of plea. Duanmu Huai looked at Matty with a menacing smile.
"As the saying goes, nothing ventured, nothing gained. If you’re willing to put the kid on the line to trap the wolf, then....... I’m happy to let this accusation become true."
"Mmm————!!"
For Matty, this was the only remaining sound she could make.
The north wind howled, and rain lashed against the banana leaves.
"What’s going on... why is there no movement yet?"
At the end of the corridor outside, the Captain of the Royal Guards was perplexed. They received orders from the King and followed the Princess here a long time ago. According to the plan, they were supposed to rush into the guest room and arrest the suspect as soon as they heard the Princess’s cries...
"How long has the Princess been in that guest room?"
"Nearly an hour and a half!"
"...No more waiting."
Hearing the subordinate’s answer, the Captain of the Royal Guards gritted his teeth. The situation was too strange; they had to check it out!
"Follow me!"
As he spoke, the Captain waved his hand and then led a few subordinates to charge directly to the guest room, bursting in!
"Boom!"
Contrary to the Captain of the Royal Guards’ expectations, the door was not locked, almost causing him to lose balance and fall. When he steadied himself and looked up, the scene before him stunned him.
Matty lay naked on the bed, her belly swollen as if pregnant for ten months. Her eyes were lifeless, dark and extinguished like dying embers.
Matty’s mouth was agape, with dull white liquid spilling out and dribbling along the corners of her mouth to the floor. If not for the faint rise and fall of her chest, they might have thought she was dead.
"Yo, why are you so late?"
In contrast, Duanmu Huai stood leisurely, looking at them with a mocking, cruel smile.
"I’m already bored. Who would have thought, the esteemed Princess, turned out to be second-hand goods. Such a disappointment."
"You... arrest him!!"
Seeing this, the Captain of the Royal Guards roared in fury. Quickly, the surrounding soldiers advanced and swung their long spears at Duanmu Huai simultaneously!
Facing the spears thrusting at him, Duanmu Huai neither dodged nor flinched. He just stood there, and the next moment, the spears shattered against Duanmu Huai’s strong muscles!
"!?"
Seeing this, the Captain of the Royal Guards was wide-eyed with shock. What did he just see?
Was this man not even afraid of blades?
Before the Captain of the Royal Guards took further action, Duanmu Huai approached him, staring fixedly.
"Take me to that old guy. I want to hear what he has to say."
