Chapter 270: Harpy Kingdom Revival 10
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While human forces fought monsters underground, the stone dwarves and harpies were not idle either.
Old Bobo, overcoming his trauma with courage, ventured underground to meet Lili.
After meeting Lili, he upgraded the vacuum stone launcher from stationary to portable to rescue the squishies from the mid-boss monster's lair.
Meanwhile, the Harpy Queen managed to persuade the harpy girl found on the 44th floor, bringing her into her kingdom.
As she rode the makeshift elevator set up by mages to the Harpy Kingdom, she shared many stories.
"So, I got this necklace! She said I could bring all my subordinates too!"
"Really? That's great."
"Hehe-"
The harpy girl, snug against Irene's chest, chatted away as if she had imprinted on her.
She had replaced her simple rope necklace and pebble accessories with ones made of gold chains and jewels.
Her nakedness caught the attention not just of the viewers but also of nearby adventurers, who were surprised enough to pause their drinking.
Despite the attention, it was clear she was a highly intelligent being who could speak human language, making her valuable for the kingdom's administration and negotiations with humans.
"Do you know why the queen summoned us?"
"Um, she mentioned something about keeping a promise?"
Communication wasn't smooth, but the harpy girl's cheerful smile suggested either a lack of explanation from the queen or a forgotten detail.
Irene, giving up on further questions, returned the smile and gently stroked the girl's hair.
Feeling slightly buzzed from the drinks and after the success against the mid-boss monster, the elevator ride was filled with comfortable silence.
As Irene enjoyed the softness of the harpy girl's feathers and hair, Han Se-ah and I joined them.
"Roland, are we going to continue drinking after the talk with the queen?"
"Well, we'll see."
"There might not be any rooms at the inn, but we did get permission to pitch a tent in the open lot. Granny Pipi told me when we were dealing with the loot earlier."
It seems they've become braver since the last time they visited my room.
Despite the awkwardness from Irene and Han Se-ah's looks, they moved closer, prompting the camera to focus on us.
It looks like I've charmed two out of the four party members.
One of the others is a player who doesn't interact with NPCs, and the last one is a saint candidate. It looks as if I've flirted with every woman possible.
-Is this the life of a born 6 'Alpha Male' Roland?"
-I would've grabbed onto Roland's strong arms too if I were there.
-How has a streamer not noticed what was happening until it reached this point? They completely neglected the stream.
-Take a moment to breathe, you're getting too excited.
-This guy prefers muscular arms over a girl's chest... Definitely gay.
After attracting unexpected attention, I quickly closed the chat and started whispering to the two people next to me.
"If the talk ends quickly, it would be nice to go back to drinking. Adventurers drink till dawn."
"Yeah, till the morning..."
Katie's cheeks turned red at that comment, and Grace and I couldn't help but smile.
"Welcome, strong human. You dealt with it that fast?"
Riding the elevator up and crossing the cloud barrier, a named-class black harpy awaited like a limousine.
The ride to the mountaintop palace on a giant eagle was still uncomfortable.
The Harpy Queen, now with even more jewelry, greeted us.
Before, she had a necklace between her breasts, but now she wore multiple necklaces around her neck, covering her upper chest.
Caught off guard by the sight that resembled less a necklace and more a luxurious tribal chest covering, I felt a pinch on both my sides.
Of course, even without armor, the pinching from Grace and Katie was merely ticklish, not painful.
"And so, I plan to keep my promise."
Irene and Han Se-ah stepped forward to lead the conversation with the Harpy Queen.
Irene spoke as a representative of the Temple, and Han Se-ah as an adventurer and hero.
Although I, with the Holy Sword, could have contributed, I preferred not to leave my comfortable spot between Grace and Katie for a complicated conversation.
We discussed if the harpies needed anything from the mid-boss monster's remains, mentioned that the stone dwarves were interested in shell fragments, noted that the survivors from the ruins, including Lili, had settled in the kingdom, and planned to buy an elevator-type magical device for interaction with the underground using mana stones.
After wrapping up most of the discussion, the queen reclined in her ornate throne, prompting cheers from the chat and a reaction from the two women beside me, who had initially aimed to pinch my sides but instead chose to cross their arms and come closer.
"And, to you who have drawn the Holy Sword, I have a favor to ask."
"...Me?"
As I was dreaming about going back down to drink, the Harpy Queen unexpectedly called out to me.
The camera sneakily panned my way.
Everyone turned to look at me, from Irene, who was still holding the harpy girl, to Han Se-ah, who was teasing the viewers with the camera.
Of course, I was clueless about what they expected from me.
The Harpy Queen nodded at me as I stepped forward.
"You, Roland, are chosen by the Goddess, as I've been told by those from the Temple. Therefore, I have a request for you."
At the mention of the Holy Sword, everyone nodded in agreement.
Although Han Se-ah is the hero, I am the owner of the Holy Sword.
It seemed the priests who were building a Temple in the Harpy Kingdom had mentioned something, and my companions understood this too.
Only Han Se-ah alternated her gaze between me and the Harpy Queen with a strange expression.
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Raei Translations
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My companions disappeared outside with the harpy girl, leaving me and the Queen... and the camera Han Se-ah left behind despite ending the stream.
In the empty palace, where only the sound of the night wind could be heard, the queen spoke to me.
"You must be a very strong male."
"Yes, that's right."
Harpies laying infertile eggs, how they seek seeds from males of other species, the camera Han Se-ah left behind after ending the stream, a female's secretive request to a male at night.
If one doesn't catch on at this point, it would be a problem.
"In that case, I wish to receive your seed."
Said the queen, making her request as if it was the most natural demand.
Given this species' nature of flying freely, not wearing clothes, her straightforwardness was less surprising.
Despite the odd circumstance of replacing livestock with mana stones through human trade, the challenge remained that there were no other species to provide seeds, even if they could fly across mountains.
The queen, stepping down from her throne and approaching me, showcased her large chest glowing under the dim light in a tower where night never falls.
It was a proposal hard to refuse.
Her stunning beauty explained how this species, consisting only of females, had continued through generations.
"I'm curious about something."
"What might that be?"
"Is there any way to handle our size difference?"
The issue at hand was her significant height, which made even my robust form seem diminutive, as if I were an elementary student beside a high schooler due to her impressive height of 3.5 meters.
To put it in perspective, the Harpy Queen stood about twice my height.
At this ratio, even embracing her would mean I'd end up against her thighs rather than her chest.
It was an unusual predicament, facing difficulties with intimacy because of my shorter stature, far from what I'd expected.
Having already removed my armor for the occasion, I was in lighter attire.
Observing my eager anticipation, the Harpy Queen offered a gentle smile, nodded, and then unfurled her wings expansively.
"Indeed, it's possible. Our kind has long received seeds from other races."
Suddenly, a gentle glow of mana started to shimmer around her emphasized bust.
The necklace she wore, far from mere decoration, bathed the Harpy Queen in a bright light.
As I watched, her stature began to decrease gradually.
Though she only reduced to about 2.5 meters from 3.5 meters, leaving her still considerably taller than me, it was sufficient to ensure our interaction wasn't awkward.
With this adjustment, I wouldn't appear like a child clinging to an adult, so I took a step forward.
"What do you think? It's a secret technique passed down among the queens of our tribe. I've become smaller and lost some feathers, but does it look alright?"
"If I say you're still beautiful, would you believe me?"
"Mmm, seeing your body, I would."
Then, she spread her wings, enveloping me completely.
For a moment, it felt as if the entire world was wrapped in red feathers.
Hair, wings, and everything below.
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