Capítulo 114: Chapter 1 Sumo Festival
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"Grrr..."
"Ughhh."
"Hmph! Hmph!"
Today, as always, instead of indulging in my super-depraved erotic life with Maria...I'm sitting cross-legged among a bunch of rough, manly fellows. The gathering at the mayor's residence consists solely of influential male leaders from town. Nearly an hour has passed since our meeting began, and the topic under discussion is a new festival for the community.
This town is entering a transitional period, and it's all thanks to Maria and me. The magic I cast on this place prevents anyone from feeling uncomfortable about our actions. For example, if we were to have sex right in the middle of the square, no one would bat an eye. However, that doesn't mean they don't notice what we're doing at all.
As a result of our daily marathon of intercourse and rapid-fire births, the entire town has caught baby fever, leading to a veritable infant boom.
In this faux fantasy world, there's no need for the harsh realities of life on the frontier. Still, as the population grows, so do the problems. One such issue is the tendency for young people to leave the town.
"This ain't workin', guys."
"Well, maybe we old men aren't the best ones to figure out how to appeal to the youngsters, huh?"
"Women should probably be more involved in discussions like this than men."
"Try saying that to your wife."
"You kidding me? She'd kill me!"
"Heh! Heh!"
"The muscle-headed oaf over there—stop swinging around that sword and join our discussion, you numbskull!"
The town had finally managed to increase its population, but if newcomers just left for the city again, it would only continue to decline. Making this place more attractive was now urgent business if they wanted to keep as many people as possible.
Although the charm of their hot springs already existed, such features could be found elsewhere with a little searching. To compete against the inexplicable allure of urban life, having just one hot spring wasn't enough. Especially since the younger generation, who grew up with these baths nearby from birth, seemed less impressed by them all the time.
"Priest Ain, any ideas?"
"Me?"
"You were raised in the royal capital, right?"
"That's true...but I've spent far longer living here than anywhere else."
"Huh? Has it really been that long?"
"Yes, time flies."
"I still remember when you first came to town, Priest Ain—looked like such a young'un we weren't sure if you could handle it!"
"Um... Perhaps we should keep small talk to a minimum..."
It must be tough being mayor and having to rein in these rambling meetings all the time. Plus, this guy wasn't even the one who'd held office back then—it was his father. And now he's stuck trying to manage a bunch of older guys despite being the youngest person present.
We're never going to get anywhere just yapping away like this. If I have time to waste on this nonsense, I'd rather go home and cuddle with Maria already.
"How about sumo wrestling?"
"Sumo?"
"What's 'sumo'?"
"Well, basically, it's just a test of strength."
Any festival that requires complicated preparations probably won't catch on anyway. In that case, it's best to go for something simple yet cathartic... Maybe that's why they had such rowdy festivals back in my old world.
"Haaah... So basically, we'll all just stand in a circle and whoever gets pushed out or falls down loses?"
"You think this might turn into a man-only affair?"
"Well, you never know—women can get pretty fired up about stuff like this, too."
"What've we got to lose? Let's give it a shot once; if it's fun, we can always do it again!"
"Heh-ha! Heh-ha!"
"In that case, we gotta make sure the prize is worth winning!"
The great thing about these middle-aged guys was their willingness to take risks. Once they started rolling with an idea, there was no stopping them. Before long, the outline of the festival was decided, and the town's first-ever sumo tournament was scheduled to take place in a month's time.
Once they got rolling, there was no stopping them. Before we knew it, the outline of the festival had been decided, and the first-ever sumo tournament in this town would take place in just one month.
"Sumo, you said?"
"Yes. It's sort of like our opening move to revitalize the town."
Leaving aside the mystery of why everyone insisted on pronouncing "sumo" as "smoo," I returned home after the meeting only to be pounced upon by my young children, who promptly turned me into their human jungle gym. Eventually, though, I managed to relax with a cup of tea prepared lovingly by my wife.
"So the matchups won't be separated by age, but boys and girls will compete separately?"
"I suggested dividing by age, too, but..."
As Maria read through the summary of the festival plans that I brought home, she raised her questions while I winced at the memory of those overenthusiastic old men.
"They were all fired up, determined not to lose to the youngsters."
"Well...it sounds like it might be a day for venting pent-up frustrations, at least in one sense."
Mainly, the younger generation's grievances against the older crowd.
"If I weren't hosting this child, I could have participated myself."
"Would you join next year if there is one?"
"...I suspect I'll still be expecting around then...♡"
"I'm sorry about that."
"You're absolutely right, Lord Ain. Entirely your fault." Maria wheeled her chair closer and pressed her plump body against mine. The floral scent of her mixed with the sweet aroma of milk; breast milk was gradually leaking through her nightgown.
"So, um..."
"Yes...?"
Maria had flipped her own Erotic Switch and was now gazing at me with melting eyes. Her lips were close to my face. This proximity was no longer conducive to conversation. If I turned my head slightly, our kiss would likely deepen.
"I need your help for the festival preparations."
"...Boo..."
Maria pouted at my lack of enthusiasm. For someone in their forties with dozens of children, it might not be the most mature reaction—but that's precisely why it was adorable.
"Nnnnghhh... ♡♡"
"Will you please assist me?"
"...O...kay... ♡♡"
—Mmmnuuuu... ♡♡
As Maria made sweet stains on her clothes, gently massaging one of her peaks while asking for assistance proved quite effective.
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