A Morning of Revelations and Proposals
Shin woke up happier than he had ever been—not just because he was lying in bed with five of the sexiest women from his dreams, but because he could finally have a family of his own. He was going to become a father.
Unable to contain his joy, he quickly sent a message to Robin: Would you like to join us for breakfast?
She responded almost instantly: Yes! Also, my stepmother, Elise Lionheart—the owner of the Silver Lion Auction House—would like to join us.
Shin replied, "The more, the merrier."
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Ding! The Moonshadow Elves and the Mage Core have reached Level 4.
Ding! The Goblin Emperor has developed a life-and-death grudge against you and your kingdom.
Ding! Your troops have claimed five Territory Expansion Tokens.
Ding! Host has received 2 General/Hero Tokens (for destroying a total of 10 medium and small goblin territories).
Host Mission Updated:
• Old Objective: Mark a Succubus in your territory.
• New Objective: Mark a Succubus Queen or Empress.
(Goddess Lilith is pleased with your nightly activities and can't wait to join.)
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Shin asked Heart, "What's needed to upgrade the territory?"
Heart replied, "Big Brother needs:
• 100 Iron
• 500 Wood
• 500 Stone
• 4 Generals (currently 3)
• 1 Level 10 General
• 1 Subsidiary Territory."
"Heart, can you pull up my current gacha tickets?"
"Sure, Big Brother."
Current Gacha Tickets:
• 2 Wife Summons
• 2 Designated Gacha Summons
• 2 General/Hero Summons
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His wives began to stir. Nina sat up, rubbing her eyes, then blinked at a glowing symbol on her skin.
"What is this mark on me, Master?"
Shin smiled and explained, "That mark means you're my fifth wife."
"W-What? Me? I'm really worthy of such an honor?"
Shin's expression grew serious. "Nina, you are. From this day forward, you are Nina Tempest. Anyone who makes you feel unworthy will have to deal with me—and the wrath of your four sisters. Do you understand me?"
She looked at Boa, Lara, Shego, and Velzard. They all nodded, fierce and proud.
"Yes… I understand, Master—no, Husband."
Tears welled in her eyes, and Shin pulled her into a warm embrace, joined by the other wives.
After Nina calmed down, Shin told them the big news: his first two wives were pregnant.
Excitement filled the room. The remaining three exchanged hungry looks. They were clearly planning to join the club.
Shin grinned. He welcomed the challenge—but first, he brought them up to speed on everything that had happened since he'd woken up.
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As they prepared for breakfast, Shego asked, "So, what do you like about the Lionheart girl? Do you want her to join our family?"
"I'm not against it," Shin replied. "But how does a dragon normally propose?"
Velzard giggled. "Oh, dear. Normally, we give the woman a gold coin. If she accepts, that counts as a marriage proposal in dragon culture. But since she's nobility, you'll still need a formal wedding."
Shin nodded thoughtfully, then asked Heart to send out a message:
We will hold a banquet tonight before the battle to celebrate the birth of two children.
"Would you like to know the genders, Big Brother?" Heart asked.
"Yes," he said.
"Big Sister Shego is pregnant with a daughter. Big Sister Velzard is pregnant with a son. Both have SSS-level talents. Your daughter is destined to be a ruler, and your son… well, he'll be a ladies' man—just like Big Brother—and one of the strongest generals in existence."
Shin blinked in surprise but smiled, pleased. "Heart, explain the talent system to me."
"Of course. Talent tiers go: SSS, SS, S, A, B, C, D, E.
Thanks to your power and care, all your children will be born with SSS-level talent.
All summoned wives will have at least A-level talent—unless you choose to raise it even further."
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Shin got dressed and made his way to the dining room.
"John, inform Jane to prepare breakfast. Make extra for the three new ladies, the two Boa sisters, and our two guests."
"Yes, Lord Shin. Right away."
"Thank you."
He took his seat and activated his passive skill: Who Is Favored by Luck.
Ding! Luck ×2 activated.
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Silver Chest Rewards:
• Cherry Blossom Seeds
• 2 Administration Recruitment Scrolls
• 3 Villa Blueprints
• 10 tons of Meteoric Iron
• 2 Medium Recruitment Scrolls
With Luck x2 Modifier:
• Mystical Cherry Blossom Seeds
• 4 Administration Recruitment Scrolls
• 6 Villa Blueprints
• 20 tons of Meteoric Iron
• 4 Medium Recruitment Scrolls
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Gold Chest Rewards:
• 2 Intermediate Blacksmith Shops
• 5 Two-Story Home Blueprints
• 5 Apartment Blueprints
• 4 Catapult Blueprints
• 7 Cannon Blueprints
• 1 bag of Sprite Rice Seeds (10 lbs)
• 2 Level 5 Cavalry Recruitment Scrolls
• Knowledge of the Printing Press
With Luck x2 Modifier:
• 2 Legendary Blacksmith Shops
• 10 Two-Story Home Blueprints
• 10 Apartment Blueprints
• 8 Catapult Blueprints
• 14 Cannon Blueprints
• 2 bags of Sprite Rice Seeds
• 4 Level 5 Cavalry Recruitment Scrolls
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Platinum Chest Rewards:
• 2 Level 1 Nine-Tails Troop Scrolls
• Paper Printing Factory
• 3 Medium Recruitment Scrolls
• 2 Level 1 Valkyrie Troop Scrolls
• Knowledge of Glass Making
• Glass-Making Factory
• City Hall Blueprint
• Knowledge of Noble Garment Crafting
• 1 Teleportation Portal Blueprint
• 1 One-Time Group Teleportation to External Flame Court
• 1 Territory Relocation Order
• Map to a Fallen Dragon Lair
With Luck x2 Modifier:
• 4 Nine-Tails Troop Scrolls
• 6 Medium Recruitment Scrolls
• 4 Valkyrie Troop Scrolls
• 2 Teleportation Portal Blueprints
He stored the loot in his inventory and proceeded to welcome his guests.
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After breakfast, Shin led Robin and Elise to the sitting room. Lara joined them for the business discussion.
"Ladies of the Lionheart House," Shin began, "welcome. First, I'd like to show you the goods I'd like to sell through your Chamber of Commerce and Auction."
That piqued their interest.
"What are you planning to sell?" Elise asked.
He presented the soap and explained the other products they were working on. Both women were clearly impressed.
Robin asked, "How soon will everything be ready?"
Shin turned to Lara.
"Give me eight days," she said. "Six, if you don't add to my workload."
Shin chuckled. "Okay, I'll give you the new knowledge after that."
"Thanks, dear."
He passed Elise a list of materials needed to upgrade Dragon Mountain and awaken bloodlines.
She reviewed it quickly. "We can help collect orichalcum, mithril, meteoric iron, magic crystals, and a few emperor-level monster cores. But it'll take at least a week. Some rare items might show up at the end-of-month auction."
Shin nodded. "I also need help planning a wedding for one of my generals. I'm willing to spend 500 gold coins."
Elise raised a brow. "He must be extraordinary."
"He is. My first summoned general—and he's never let me down."
"We'll help. Let's meet with the couple after this."
She smiled, eyes gleaming. "You know, I'm starting to like you more and more, Lord Shin. May I ask a few questions?"
"Of course, Lady Elise."
She leaned in. "What would you think about adding Silverbrook and the Lionheart Estate to your territory? Also… what kind of dragon are you? Would you consider adding me, Robin, and my daughter Kaelira to your harem? And… was your mother a Succubus Queen?"
Shin took a breath before answering.
"How could I add your estate to my territory?"
"By Elarion law, if a noble loses a 7-on-7 duel—one noble and their six strongest knights—they forfeit their land. Since you're near the kingdom's edge, you can issue a formal challenge."
Shin nodded. "And what do you gain from this?"
"I want to be loved," she said quietly. "Eldric stopped caring about me when I couldn't give him a son. And… my instincts are screaming at me to be near you."
Shin turned to Heart. "Is she lying?"
"No, Big Brother," Heart confirmed. "Everything she said is true. But… there's something else. She's a Succubus Queen—unawakened, but close to Empress level."
"Like the twins?"
"Yes, Big Brother."
Shin processed the information, then smiled. He pulled out three gold coins and handed one each to Elise and Robin.
"The third is for Kaelira," he said.
Elise stared at the coin. "Do you know what this means?"
"I do. Now… do you accept my proposal?"
Robin blinked. "What's happening?"
"It's a dragon's way of proposing. If you accept the coin, you're linked to me—and become my wife."
"And Void Dragons?" Elise asked.
Shin nodded. "For us, the gold coin is the proposal. But each of my wives also carries a seal. It allows communication and teleportation between us. It's called a Harem Seal."