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Chapter 46: Still Too Early for Discipline 

With the end of the match came an enthusiastic ovation. 

Leaving that behind, I headed straight to the lounge to rest, where I soon received a visitor. 

"You worked hard again today~" 

Renes. The damned woman who was basically responsible for putting me in this situation. 

She appeared with Martina as her escort, looking down at me with an excited voice. 

"You really exceeded expectations. Thanks to you, audience satisfaction hit a record high. See? I really do have an eye for people!" 

An eye for people, huh. 

From her words, it sounded like she was acknowledging me, but I could tell immediately it was just lip service. 

"Did you think I'd be able to beat her?" 

Skill-wise, isn't Martina on par with Helia? 

Honestly, I only won because she didn't want to fight. If I hadn't been able to withstand her firepower, I'd probably be lying on the ground in a bloody mess by now. 

"Of course not~ She may be lazy, but she’s one of the best subordinates I’ve chosen." 

But Renes didn’t hide that harsh truth at all, and she spoke without a shred of guilt. 

"Petunia is usually sent in when we need things wrapped up quickly, since she fights without holding back once she starts. But to think you, in a man's body, would not only withstand her firepower head-on, but also drag it out and tire her out I never could have imagined it." 

"So, it was a matchup designed for me to lose from the start." 

"Sometimes, that kind of excitement is necessary. There's a lot of demand to see a man get wrecked and roll around on the ground." 

With a sly grin, Renes openly revealed her intentions. 

Just facing her made my blood boil, but Martina, standing by her side as an escort, only bowed her head and closed her eyes, as if she felt ashamed. 

"...Hoo." 

Alright, calm down. 

Even Martina, who’s much stronger than me, can’t defy her. If I lost my temper here, I'd only face punishment. 

So I stayed put, and she continued, full of self-satisfaction. 

"Ever since you joined me, everything’s been going well. I can’t even count all the people coming from all over just to see you, and many of them are high-ranking or wealthy. Where there are crowds, money and power always follow." 

Her hand reached out toward me  

Without hesitation. 

She didn’t doubt for a second that I’d let her touch me. 

"Just considering the value you’ve brought to the territory, you’re on par with the Three Knights... No, with the rarity of being the man who beat even the Three Knights, you’re worth even more. And since you’ve done so much, you deserve to be treated accordingly." 

She placed her hand on my cheek, gazing at me with soft eyes and whispered, 

"Is there anything you want? If you have a wish, just say it." 

"A wish?" 

"Yes~ If it’s something I can grant, I’ll make it happen." 

Like she was handling a jewel, she caressed my face with delicate fingers, and her words showed just how important I’d become to her. 

"Say anything. I have more money and land than I know what to do with... Ah, but you can’t ask for freedom. You have to remain the idol of the arena until I say you’re done." 

She’d grant anything as long as I didn’t ask to leave her side. 

For someone with nowhere to go in this world, it was a tempting offer but something else came to mind first. 

If I asked for her body right now... 

If I suggested we spend just one night together, would she accept? 

-Thump, thump. 

Just thinking about voicing that wish made my heart pound. 

It might be my chance to get back at the woman who’d humiliated me and my women. 

If I could really have my way with this damned woman in front of me... 

"You’re taking a while to answer~ Do you want so many things that you can’t pick just one?" 

Renes teased as I remained silent in my inner conflict. 

Feeling pressured, I quickly made up my mind. 

"...Just give me a better place to stay. Preferably somewhere good for training." 

As much as I hated it, it wasn’t the right time yet. 

I forced down my desire, making what seemed the best choice for now. 

I want to violate Renes. 

I want to ravage every hole she has, make her fall to the lowest depths of humiliation. 

But I can’t give in to that desire just yet. 

She still holds the power to grant wishes, and obviously, a slave daring to ask for her would only offend her. 

If I tried to take her by force, I’d have to fight the entire city’s forces, including Martina and Helia. 

Even if they care about me, they can’t disobey Renes’s orders. If I made her my enemy, we’d inevitably clash. 

I don’t want that. For any reason, I don’t want to fight the women I care about. 

"We’ve arrived. This way..." 

So for now, I should bide my time and wait for the right moment. 

Renes readily granted my wish, and soon her vassal led me to a certain place. 

It was a grand mansion in a part of the city. 

It looked like a place only the highest of the high would live, with a beautifully manicured garden greeting me at the entrance. 

Sculpted trees arranged like statues... Is this what they call landscaping? 

"This is where I’ll be living from now on?" 

"This is a villa Lady Renes sometimes uses for retreats. From now on, this building and the surrounding land will all be in your name, Sir Adrian." 

Wow, I haven’t even been in this world for two months, and I already have the equivalent of a villa in Gangnam. 

Of course, even if it’s in my name, the real owner is still the lord, so it’s not truly mine. 

Still, it’s more than enough for a better life. Satisfied for now, I stepped inside, where people lined up on both sides bowed their heads in greeting. 

"“Welcome, Master Adrian.”" 

Master. 

That title meant everyone here would be working under me from now on. 

And not just a few dozens of people called me that, giving me a real sense of power. 

...The problem was, all these servants were men. 

"We have been ordered by Lady Renes to serve you as our new master. 

As servants, our job is to do our best in our assigned roles, so please feel free to call on us whenever you need anything." 

"We hope our service will provide you with a comfortable and prosperous daily life." 

Their polite attitude and dedication looked good objectively, but their presence only annoyed me. 

Damn it, aren’t there supposed to be maids among the servants? 

Why the hell are all the servants in this world guys? 

-Clap, clap. 

As I was feeling dissatisfied with this reality, I heard clapping. 

Looking up, I saw a woman at the top of the stairs, wearing a skirt instead of pants, and a black-and-white uniform instead of a butler’s suit. 

"You’ve finally arrived. I’ve been waiting for you." 

She came down the stairs quietly, her footsteps echoing, and stood demurely in front of me. 

"Nice to meet you, Sir Adrian. I am Yekaterina, Lady Renes’s longtime vassal, the manager of this mansion, and from now on, your exclusive attendant." 

"Ah, yes. So you oversee everyone here?" 

"That’s right." 

Her voice was dignified and elegant. 

Her posture was perfectly upright, and her white eyes showed not a hint of wavering. 

She was like a doll without emotions. 

But even that unapproachable attitude was a relief to me. 

After all, in a world where all the servants are guys, a rare female attendant had finally appeared. 

Not to mention, she was pretty, and her ample chest was obvious even through her clothes... 

Ah, I’m getting excited. 

She said she’d be my personal attendant maybe if I asked, she’d be willing? 

"Is there something you’re curious about?" 

Lost in such fantasies, Yekaterina suddenly asked me a question. 

Worried that she might have read my mind, I tried to act nonchalant and shook my head. 

"Ah, no. Nothing for now. I just want to rest..." 

"Well, you did just finish a match, so that’s understandable. For now, let’s save the talk for later and have you take a bath first." 

"Ah, yes. A bath..." 

Bath. The word sounded even more enticing coming from her lips. 

Maybe, just maybe, I could use this as an excuse to get naked with her and have some fun. 

And if the mood was right, maybe I could enjoy that amazing body... 

"Then, attendants, please escort the master to the bath." 

"Yes, Head Attendant." 

"We’ll take you to the bath. This way..." 

But contrary to my hopes, it wasn’t her but her subordinates who led me away. 

Not wanting to be dragged off, I reflexively called out to Yekaterina as she was about to leave. 

"Um, wait, Yekaterina?" 

"Yes?" 

"I was just wondering where you were going..." 

"I have administrative work to handle as the manager." 

She replied in a flat voice, as if it was obvious. 

As I lost my words, she continued. 

"As you’ve probably noticed, this mansion is very large, and there’s a lot to take care of. Even just cleaning requires a lot of staff, so the manager’s role is important." 

"Ah, I see... You must be very busy." 

"That’s what it means to be a manager. I probably won’t see you again until tonight, so if you need anything, please tell the attendants." 

With that, she left without hesitation, and I was half-forcibly led to the bath by the attendants. 

To a place full of delicate-bodied, effeminate men in a world where gender roles are reversed. 

"Oh my, your body is so toned~" 

"I’m jealous~ I bet you’re really popular with women?" 

"How do you keep in such good shape? Could you share your secrets with me?" 

Damn, these guys are like a bunch of fucking queers.