Gacha Addict in a Matriarchal World

Chapter 21: 8 Copper Duo (3)

While Lemon was shivering and cleaning up her lemonade,

Lydia and I were farming the raiders corpses.

Of course, it wasnt as if we were cutting off parts of them and selling them as by-products, like monsters.

Only a madman would do that.

We simply set aside any usable equipment, rifled through their pockets, and, just in case, also took any means of identification that could prove who they were.

Even after all that sorting, we ended up with three backpacks stuffed full. I was already struggling with just one, so Lydia ended up carrying them all.

My goodness. I can kind of see why they do raids. This is several times what weve made so far, isnt it?

Jonah.

Eheh. Its just that I understand. Its not like Im saying Ill become a raider, so dont worry. But how do we distribute this? You said the monster loot goes to me since I caught it, but this time was a bit different.

Its the same. The raiders I defeated are my profit. The raiders Jonah defeated are Jonahs profit.

Ah?

Gales equipment was quite sturdy for something used on the first floor. Though thats natural, considering he hunted adventurers, not monsters.

However, one regret might be that I couldnt use Gales equipment myself.

Overall, the sizes didnt fit at all. Not to mention, the armor and the longsword, which were somewhat usable, were too heavy, forcing me to give up my advantage of speed.

Not only that, but Gale, this guy, was so obsessed with adornment that instead of a secondary weapon, he carried around a bunch of cosmetics and accessories.

They werent artifacts either. Just accessories. Necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, etc. They were just pretty accessories.

Ahhow much would these sell for?

Jonah, youre not interested in this kind of stuff?

Im naturally handsome, so I dont need makeup. As for accessoriestheyd have to be pretty expensive to suit me.

This wasnt arrogance but sincerity. Even I have to admit, this body of mine was born with an impressively attractive appearance.

If this werent the medieval era but the modern age, Id have started a live stream and been boiling with popularityor maybe it would have been okay to continue writing as I did in my previous life.

A pretty girl erotic novelistwhat a tasty keyword.

Well, I would be a pretty boy since Im male, but the important part was that the modern era was an era where appearance could be an effective weapon.

But on this continent, what could I do with my face?

A top prostitute, a gold digger, at best, maybe a nobles concubine.

No, there was one more thing.

I crossed in front of Lydia with quick steps. Then, spinning around, I faced her and flashed a wide smile.

Thats right. I wont be exploited for my looks; instead, Ill exploit them myself. That was the best weapon I had now.

What do you think?

? About what.

About me. I might look a little cuter since Im young, but dont I look really handsome?

I mustered up the courage and poked my cheek with my index finger, then tilted my head. Even for me, this was a gesture that required some resolve.

Fortunately, it seemed to have worked. Lydia nodded seriously.

If you act like this, I hate to admit it, but youre right.

But why isnt Ellie falling for it? It seems like shes aroused too.

Do you really not know why?

Lydia, incredulous, began to list the reasons, counting on her fingers.

First, being young is a problem. For Senior Elli, Jonah is someone to protect, not someone to date.

That one hurt a bit. Especially since theres nothing I can do about it.

Secondly, its the issue with what you always say. If you say your goal is their body and wealth, any woman would be wary. Especially if shes a former high-ranking adventurer.

SighI was trying to be as honest as possible. Do you think Im being misunderstood to be someone like him?

I pointed at Gale, who Lemon and Apple were alternately carrying. We had only healed him enough to prevent his death, so entrusting them with the task was our only option

What are they doing to him right now?

It looks like theyre groping him, mainly around the buttocks and thighs.

Figured.

Thats troublesome. Touching someone elses property for free. This is why theyre called thugs!

Property?

Lydia flinched, but it wasnt incorrect.

In this world, the rule was that raiders were not treated as human, even if they were alive. In other words, he was now my spoils of war. Charging a usage fee wouldnt be strange.

I must teach those brats that theres no such thing as free happiness!

Anyway! Lets return to the main topic. I hope Im not being seen like that by Ellie, am I?

Its not that. Senior Ellie believes that Jonah wont betray her. But the longer you remain a virgin, the deeper the fantasy becomes, so its understandable.

Ah. I think I get what you mean. Like how you wish your first experience would be this way or that?

Yes. Its unsightly when women do it, not men, right?

No. I think its nice. And regardless of gender, everyone has fantasies about their first experience, dont they?

Really?

Lydia seemed pleased to hear that. I observed her cheeks, which were slightly redder than usual, and asked.

Do you also have fantasies about your first experience, Miss Lydia?

I cant say no. Im just not as obsessed as Senior Ellie.

Heh. Im asking for future reference, but what kind of fantasy is it?

Justah.

Lydia was about to say something but stopped, hesitating. She furrowed her brows and continued in a deliberately stern voice.

You shouldnt ask just anyone about that kind of thing.

Aw. But Miss Lydia isnt just anyone. Youre my second favorite after Ellie.

Lydia flinched for a moment but then shook her head firmly.

Still, you shouldnt.

By the way, it seems Ellie likes to mess men up and leave marks, like bite marks, all over their bodies.

How would Jonah know that?

She began acting as if she was prepared to end Ellie today, so I quickly shook my head and added.

There were a lot of books with that content in Ellies room.

Ha Senior Ellie

Lydia sighed deeply, pressing her forehead. I liked the feeling that, though she had a lot to say, she was holding back because of me.

But I felt sorry for making things too difficult for her, so I should change the subject right about now.

Since Miss Lydia doesnt like it, lets end this topic here. So, whats the next reason?

Next? Ah, the third reason you mean

Lydia stopped there, sealing her lips. After pondering for a while, she then wore the compassionate expression she often had since our (forced) date.

You know it too, Jonah.

Me?

Yes. You said it yourself last time. That youre still not sure what it means to love someone.

I think liking someone as much as I like Ellie counts, though.

Thats the problem. Senior Ellie worries that Jonahs affection might not be pure love. She fears you might realize it too late and regret it, or even if not, she wants Jonah to experience ordinary happiness.

I get the gist of it, but theres no need to worry.

It cant be helped. Senior Ellie cares about Jonah.

Hearing that kind of thing was a little embarrassing.

Feeling a ticklish sensation in my chest, I cleared my throat and organized what I had heard.

Hmm. So, in summary, youre saying Ellie is a coward?

Huh?

I explained a bit more to Lydia, who didnt seem to understand.

Being a protector doesnt mean you cant be a lover, right? Its just a lack of courage to face ones desires.

But one wrong move, and its prison. And the problem is that youre after her body and wealth.

Its natural to risk ones life to obtain a pretty boy like me, right? Thats also due to a lack of courage. Yep, yep.

Conversely, if I could have Ellie, I would have put everything I owned at stake. Not that it was much!

As I nodded, Lydia sighed as if amazed.

Ha Then what about the last?

Then she should have said something like, Ill just make you fall for me then. I promise to make you happy!

Hearing my response, Lydia stood there stunned for a moment, then soon laughed lightly.

Thats very Jonah-like.

Right? Remember it, Lydia, you can use it later too.

What would I need to remember this for?

Its my strategy, so it might become useful somewhere.

Perhaps because the only remaining god in the Pan continent is the Goddess of Love, this world was quite lenient with romantic or sexual matters.

That was why prostitution wasnt illegal, and there had been an explosive increase in population over the last 1,000 years.

Naturally, the law did not state that you could only marry or date one person. It was to the extent that it wasnt a problem for a married person to have an affair with someone else.

However, all of this was based on the consent of all parties involved.

If I want to date Ellie and Lydia at the same time, I need permission from both of them.

In that sense, I thought it was quite meaningful to share my strategy with Lydia, who also did not have much wealth but was excellent in many other ways

Jonahs strategy. I wonder how much Senior Ellie would pay for it Ive been needing an Elvenmetal sword recently.

You have to give me half of the sales money, alright?

It seems that the information had been less valuable than a new weapon.

Feeling awkward, I swung my arms around and stretched my shoulders.

Right. Miss Lydia. Could you help me out after we calculate the profits at the guild?

Whats it about?

Had they witnessed the seductive act I had put on just a moment ago? Lemon and Apple were casting glances our way and whispering among themselves. I pointed in their direction and explained the situation.

This and that, copper and cuppa.

If things go well, I might be able to pay off all my debt to Miss Lydia!

Eh.

Lydias expression soured.