Hentai Conquest: Starting From Kuroinu

After responding, Asahi began his counterattack. Compared to before, when he knew nothing, now he not only understood how to better swing the wooden sword but also knew how to attack his opponent.

This display made Garf's face light up with an uncontrollable smile. From someone who initially knew nothing and had even less stamina than a new recruit, to someone who, after first holding a weapon, didn't become excellent but could already be considered an outstanding warrior — such talent was exactly what Garf had always longed to find.

Excited, Garf's swings of the wooden sword became more powerful and faster, causing Asahi's hand gripping the wooden sword to start going numb. Though Asahi now had the strength to fight back, his physical condition hadn't improved much. After just a short exchange, his stamina couldn't keep up.

Finally, Garf seized an opportunity and disarmed Asahi by knocking the wooden sword out of his hand, signaling the end of the duel.

On the side, Claudia was left stunned. She initially thought she'd have to intervene, but Asahi had managed to hold his ground in a battle with Garf. Although he ultimately lost, what impressed her more than the result was Asahi's exceptional combat talent.

"This talent is exactly as Father said... No, perhaps even better."

After all, Claudia had never seen someone with such innate skill. It was rare for anyone, upon picking up a weapon for the first time, to wield it like a seasoned warrior — able to not only master its use but also understand how to attack and evade the enemy's strikes. For her adoptive father, who revered strength, Asahi's talent was undoubtedly thrilling.

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Volume 1, Chapter 8: Join My Family!

"Hahaha! Amazing! This talent is even better than I imagined!"

Garf approached Asahi, his eyes sparkling with excitement as if he were gazing at a priceless treasure. At the same time, there was an intense desire in his gaze, which made Asahi slightly nervous, fearing something unimaginable might happen.

"Lord Asahi! Become my adopted son! With someone like you, the future of the Rebontein family will surely shine even brighter!"

"Huh?"

The sudden proposal to become someone's adopted son left Asahi dumbfounded. He couldn't wrap his head around what was happening.

"Father! Please calm down! You must consider Lord Asahi's identity!"

Claudia reminded her overly excited adoptive father. Setting aside the absurdity of asking someone they'd just met to become family, Asahi's identity as the envoy of the goddess Relentia made adopting him highly inappropriate.

"What's the problem with that? As long as Lord Asahi himself has no objections, I don't think Goddess Relentia would mind!"

Garf dismissed the warning, remaining intent on having Asahi join his family. His focus on the family's future had become almost obsessive. A person with Asahi's talents fit perfectly with the Rebontein lineage, renowned for producing exceptional warriors. Garf even envisioned children with the same level of talent as Asahi. This thought made his gaze burn even more passionately.

"This... This is too sudden, General Garf."

"Too sudden? Well, there's no helping that. Seeing talent like yours, Lord Asahi, I simply can't sit idly by! Even if you're unwilling to become my adopted son, I hope you'll join the Rebontein family. If you do, I'll personally ensure that any woman within the family you fancy will marry you!"

Garf's bold offer left Asahi feeling overwhelmed. From the moment they met until now, less than two hours had passed. Not only was he being offered adoption, but Garf was also willing to let him marry anyone within the family. This extreme enthusiasm clearly showed Garf's strong intent, though it didn't seem to harbor any malicious schemes.

"Well… let me think about it, General Garf. There's still plenty of time ahead, and I'll continue training under you in the coming days. There's no need to rush this decision, is there?"

Asahi's response made Garf's expression turn somewhat regretful. He clearly felt disappointed at not getting an immediate agreement. However, he ultimately relented, acknowledging that Asahi's reasoning was sound. After all, they'd be spending a lot of time together during training, and as Asahi's instructor, a bond would naturally form, making success a matter of time.

"Hmm, you're right. Then, Lord Asahi, please give my proposal serious thought. Whenever you've made up your mind, feel free to come to me."

"I will."

Asahi's earnest reply made Garf smile.

Once things settled down, Asahi began to feel intense soreness throughout his body. Clearly, the earlier battle had taken a significant toll.

Seeing Asahi grimace in pain, Claudia immediately stepped forward to check on him.

"Your muscles are slightly damaged. It seems today's battle was too much for your untrained body."

Reaching this conclusion, Claudia shot a reproachful look at her adoptive father, blaming him for testing Asahi so intensely out of excitement, leading to his injuries.

Seeing Asahi's pained expression, Claudia's gaze filled with concern. She carefully began massaging his muscles.

"Father, in this condition, Lord Asahi can't continue training. Let's call it a day."

"I understand."

Garf glanced at Claudia with a hint of surprise. Her attitude towards Asahi seemed different from usual. The care and gentleness in her tone were rarely seen. However, Garf quickly attributed it to his own behavior, thinking it had influenced Claudia's demeanor.

"Then, Lord Asahi, rest well today. I'll visit you tomorrow. If you're not fully recovered, I can arrange for someone to treat you specifically."

"Don't worry, I'll handle this."

At this moment, Celestine spoke up, assuring everyone she'd take care of Asahi's recovery. Garf trusted her abilities completely and didn't object.

"Then we'll take our leave."

As Garf and Claudia left, Claudia occasionally turned back to glance at Asahi, her worry evident. This didn't escape Celestine's notice, nor did it escape Garf's. Both observed her behavior closely, each lost in thought.

"Let's go, Asahi. I'll help ease your soreness."

Celestine supported Asahi as they walked back. Once they returned to his room, she had him lie down on the bed. Raising her hands, she conjured a green magic circle and began healing and restoring his body. The soothing effect made Asahi let out a contented sigh.

Soon, the treatment ended, and Asahi felt fully rejuvenated.

"With this, I can keep training endlessly! Whenever I get tired, magic can just restore me! This is so easy! Ouch! Celestine, why are you pulling my face?"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Celestine angrily tugged on his cheek.

"I'm punishing you for not taking care of your body! I have no problem with you training to grow stronger, but just because I can heal you doesn't mean you can act recklessly. My magic may heal your injuries, but overusing it will drain your vitality. Don't overdo it, understand?"

"Got it. I understand."

Hearing this, Asahi had no objections and obediently nodded, bringing a satisfied smile to Celestine's face, though a trace of worry lingered in her eyes.

Volume 1: Chapter 9 - "You Don't Want to Lose Him, Do You?"

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"Father, is something the matter?"

In the study of the Raybontaigne family, Claudia, having removed her armor, now donned a white gown that gracefully enveloped her curvaceous figure. Yet, even in this attire, her charm was not diminished in the slightest.

"It's about Lord Rod."

Garf, gazing out of the window, was lost in thought about his encounter with Rod earlier that day. The flames of desire reignited within him, and the longing to claim the young man grew stronger with every passing moment.

"You seem to care about him quite a lot, don't you?"

"Yes, Father."

Claudia did not deny this fact. After all, she knew there was no point in lying to Garf, as her actions had made her feelings obvious.

"Then, in the days to come, you must work to deepen your relationship with him. The best outcome would be to marry him or, at the very least, bring him into the Raybontaigne family."

"Marry Lord Rod?! Father, isn't this too sudden? Not only am I unprepared, but we also don't know what Lord Rod thinks about this. Furthermore, you know my situation well—whether he could even accept someone like me is still a big question."

Claudia's expression grew troubled and conflicted. Though she typically exuded composure and maturity, displaying the tolerance of an adult woman in most aspects, her demeanor transformed terrifyingly on the battlefield. That fearsome side of hers, almost like a demon god, had instilled fear in many, making her worry that Rod might distance himself from her if he ever witnessed it.

"I understand your dedication to the family, Father, but isn't it too early for this? And Klaus, he..."

"Do not mention that useless fool's name!"

Garf, who had been calm moments before, suddenly roared in anger, silencing Claudia at once.

"That bastard is the disgrace of my life!"

Garf's expression twisted with rage. As the head of the illustrious Raybontaigne family, renowned across the continent as an invincible general, it was a source of immense humiliation for him that his only son had chosen to abandon the path of a warrior and instead become a civil servant. To Garf, this decision tarnished the family's honor.

Seeing Rod's talent and performance earlier only deepened Garf's resentment. The thought that someone as gifted as Rod wasn't his child, while the cowardly Klaus was, filled him with disgust.

He had long given up on Klaus continuing the family legacy. Garf even considered stripping Klaus of the family name to avoid further embarrassment.

"I know Klaus has been trying to get close to you, but remember, you are a woman of the Raybontaigne family. It is your duty to leave behind an excellent bloodline for the family! You should be with someone like Lord Rod, not wasting time with someone as worthless as Klaus. Do you really think he could give the family a promising heir?"

Garf showed no mercy in belittling his own son. To him, Klaus had ceased to be a true member of the family the moment he chose to become a civil servant.

"The family must not fall into ruin in my hands. You've seen Lord Rod's talent. His lineage is impeccable, and as the chosen emissary of the goddess Leyrenthea, many believe he is even her descendant."

After all, his arrival had been nothing short of divine—descending from the heavens into the goddess's statue's hands. Some even claimed the previously expressionless statue had smiled benevolently at him.

Although the details remained unclear, Garf was convinced Rod's identity was extraordinary. His talent and lineage would undoubtedly lead the Raybontaigne family to greater heights.

"As for the concerns you mentioned, they are irrelevant. I believe showing that side of yourself won't bother him. Only the weak are afraid of such things."

"You want me to reveal that side of myself to him? No… I can't! I can't do that!"

To Claudia, showing her fearsome side to Rod was unacceptable. Everyone wants to present their best self to those they care about, not a side that might drive them away. Despite Garf's reassurances, she simply couldn't accept it.

"I cannot let him see that part of me!"

Facing Claudia's resistance, Garf didn't get angry. He understood her emotions stemmed from her care for Rod and her desire to maintain a good impression. Her reaction only proved how much she valued him.

"This is something you cannot avoid, Claudia. Unless you never step onto the battlefield again, do you think you can keep this hidden forever? With your duties guarding the sixth and seventh fortresses, as well as serving as Lady Celestine's protector, it's impossible. The only way to avoid being discovered is to stay away from Lord Rod entirely. Can you accept that?"

"…No."

The mere thought of not seeing Rod anymore made Claudia realize she couldn't do it. Being unable to care for him, accompany him, or support him in times of need felt unbearable.

"If you can't accept it, then overcome it. If you can't, I'll find someone else to do it. I've given you the chance. What you do with it is up to you."

With that, Garf dismissed her from the study. He was confident Claudia would eventually agree, as her emotions had already betrayed her decision.

Volume 1: Chapter 10 – How Can You Be Sure of Her Thoughts?

The next day, Garf woke up early in the morning and started preparing to look for Asahi. It had been a long time since he had been so enthusiastic about something. Even though this matter might be tiring, he was still willing and happy to deal with it.

But just as he was ready to head out, Garf unexpectedly encountered someone who instantly ruined his good mood. Looking at the silver-haired man in front of him, with the demeanor of a nice guy and wearing glasses—Klaus—Garf's expression immediately darkened.

"Father."

"Don't call me father! I don't have an unruly son like you!"

Faced with Garf's familiar look of disdain, although Klaus had experienced this many times before, he still couldn't help but feel a bit hurt deep inside.

"From now on, you must not have any contact with Claudia anymore. She now bears the obligations of a woman of the Lebontain family."

"Obligations? Father, what are you planning to make Claudia do?"

Klaus's expression suddenly became a little panicked. He was very clear about the personality of his father, but precisely because of this, hearing him say such things made him even more nervous.

"She needs to provide the Lebontain family with excellent offspring. That's her obligation. It's not her place to waste time with someone like you. After all, if she stays with someone like you, what might result would probably just be another useless offspring like yourself."

"You want Claudia to marry?"

"That's right. The talent and bloodline of the other party will bring new development to the future of the Lebontain family. Since you are useless, we can only find someone more talented, let him marry Claudia, and have children to ensure the family's continuation."

"But have you not considered Claudia's feelings? Isn't her happiness important?"

Klaus couldn't accept such a thing. However, everything he said was of no importance to Garf. What mattered to him was only the issue of the family's continuation. Moreover...

"Are you sure Claudia dislikes this arrangement? Can you be certain that it won't make her happy?"

Under normal circumstances, Garf would have directly stated that the family's continuation was more important than any individual's matters. But thinking about yesterday's situation, he was determined to make Klaus completely give up on this idea, so as not to interfere with Claudia and Asahi's affairs.

"Father... you... what do you mean by this?"

Klaus's body trembled slightly, and deep down, he began to consider a certain possibility. However, the moment this thought surfaced, he couldn't accept it and didn't want to believe it.

"The literal meaning. If Claudia were unwilling, she wouldn't be following me to meet that person today."

As Garf said this, his gaze turned toward Claudia, who had walked out, already dressed and equipped. Klaus also turned his head to look at her, and combined with what Garf had just said, he felt an immense sense of helplessness.

"Let's go, Claudia."

Without giving Klaus another glance, Garf called out to Claudia and left the house with her, leaving Klaus standing alone in confusion. He couldn't understand why such changes had occurred in just one day.

Not only might the person he liked be getting married, but she didn't seem to oppose it either. This result was something he found extremely hard to accept.

"Who could it possibly be..."

Klaus couldn't recall anyone who could currently catch his father's interest and expectations to such an extent, or who could make Claudia willing to accept such an arrangement. After thinking for a moment, he recalled a clue—the Goddess's earthly representative, Celestine, had invited the two of them yesterday.

"Perhaps the issue lies there."

With this thought, Klaus couldn't hold back and decided to act. He wanted to find out who exactly could make both his father and the person he liked value them so much.

In this way, shortly after Garf and Claudia arrived at the church, Klaus also arrived there. Through inquiries with the church guards, he quickly learned their current location.

At a spot in the training ground, Klaus saw Asahi being trained by Garf. He was a very young boy and, if Klaus wasn't mistaken, probably the widely rumored emissary of the Goddess.

However, after observing for a while, he found that this boy's physique wasn't particularly outstanding. In fact, Klaus thought that even he was stronger than Asahi, given the training he had undergone before becoming a civil servant. But it was precisely because of such training, coupled with his father's relentless pressure, that he ultimately abandoned the path arranged for him and chose to become a civil servant.

Looking at Asahi being trained, Klaus couldn't help but think of his past self. However, he didn't dwell on those memories for long. Instead, he wondered what made this boy so remarkable. Originally, he thought he would see an outstanding young man in every aspect, but now he was faced with someone who hadn't undergone much training. Why would his father value such a person? And why would Claudia be willing to accept such an arrangement?

With these thoughts, Klaus turned his gaze toward Claudia and noticed the concerned look in her eyes as she watched Asahi, who was drenched in sweat from the training. This scene made Klaus feel both heartbroken and aware that the way she looked at Asahi didn't resemble that of a lover. Instead, it felt more like a mother looking at her child.

"She doesn't see him as a lover?"

At this possibility, Klaus couldn't help but feel a bit happy, but his face quickly fell again. Even if that were true, what difference would it make? Claudia would still be with him, and Klaus had no way to change that.

After the physical training ended, Claudia helped the exhausted Asahi by wiping his sweat and giving him water. The care she showed throughout the process was evident, leaving Klaus feeling envious and bitter. He had imagined such moments himself.

"Well then, Lord Asahi, if you've rested enough, let's accumulate some experience through actual combat."

"Alright."

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