Revealing Sexual Preferences
I mentioned that war is a money-eating monster.
But since most of that expenditure is shouldered by the country, what happens to individual citizens is different.
In this invasion, there was no fatal territorial violation, and there was no plundering by the enemy. There was probably a lot of theft by bad people taking advantage of the chaos, but that’s about it.
Rather, those who went to war are given money by the country. Pretty good money.
Well, they’re risking their lives to go fight on the battlefield, so they have to get paid or they couldn’t do it. If they were drafted for unpaid work, everyone would normally riot. Harpelia people aren’t particularly obedient. When they need to act, they act normally.
Fortunately, this time all the drafted people will be given a lump sum.
Naturally, many guild members too. So what happens then?
“To the brothels… let’s gooooo!”
“Yeahhhhh!”
“Fuck fuck fuck fuck!”
“I’m going to a luxury place two ranks higher than usual!”
“Let’s get off!”
“Let’s go to heaven!”
“Fap!”
Yes. Well, this is what happens.
You can see at a glance what happens when you give unmarried guild members who don’t save money a decent chunk of easy money, right? It gets consumed efficiently and flashily.
This scene shows all the reasons why ordinary citizens living in Legol tell their children “whatever you do, don’t become a guild member when you grow up.”
By the way, the money hasn’t been distributed to us yet. It hasn’t, but it will be distributed before long, so we’re splurging in advance. That’s what impulsive guild members do.
The noisy men gathered in the guild tavern are clustered around the central table as usual.
The core of the group is Dick Vault, who achieved military results in this war.
Well, if talk of going to brothels comes up, he’s definitely going to be there.
“But – before heading to the brothels, we must devise a strategy. This is the same on the battlefield – you cannot fight without knowing the enemy, knowing yourself, and knowing the girls.”
“Yeah, we know that… but that’s why you’re here! Leader Dick Vault!”
“Tell me, Dick Vault-san! The store that suits me best!”
“Tell me about my destined partner!”
“Tell me about the type of store where you drink with beginner girls (Iron 2) wearing revealing equipment in the tavern, get friendly, and flow upstairs to the inn!”
Yes, many guild members with easy money think… they want to go to good establishments.
But Legol’s red-light district varies from top to bottom. There are hits and misses. You might think a succubus appeared, but in another place you could encounter a rotting corpse. Many men probably have experience unknowingly entering sad establishments…
But with Dick Vault, you’re safe. Ask him and he’ll tell you everything. The reputation of the man who knows everything about Legol’s red-light district isn’t for show. The trouble is he’s probably actually slept with every single girl.
“Very well – then line up. I’ll tell you all about establishments that match your wishes – though I need money too, so I’ll take a small referral fee.”
Men are lining up to consult with Dick Vault. The consultation fee seems to be one copper coin. You could probably make this a job at this point, but from Dick Vault’s perspective, he stays at brothels every day, so this level of income definitely couldn’t sustain that kind of brothel lifestyle. That’s why he takes on high-difficulty missions every day. He lives like a tuna.
“Hey Mongrel, drinking alone and lonely over there. How about it, you too?”
“Barlgar, you too… stop that hand gesture. I’m fine.”
Barlgar was also in line. This guy’s also quite the brothel lover…
Actually, I learned about high-end places with baths from Barlgar.
“You’re always bad at this kind of socializing, Mongrel. It’s not like you have some woman you’ve decided on, right?”
“I spend my money on good food and cool equipment.”
“I’ve never seen Mongrel with cool equipment!”
“Gyahahaha!”
“Oh, you wanna go? Wanna go? HUh Huh?”
“No fighting within the guild, please.”
Actually, the money spent at brothels is wasteful. The cost of maintaining my luxurious hygiene standards is also subtly high. Plus, the jobs you can take at Bronze level don’t pay well.
“But what’s Mongrel’s taste in women like? I’ve never heard.”
“Me neither. Never went to brothels together either.”
“We drink together often… not like Raina-chan, huh.”
“These guys… they’re chatting about me as a topic while waiting in line…”
“Come on, tell us Mongrel. What kind of women do you like?”
“Girls with big asses? Girls with big height?”
“We don’t want boring answers!”
“Ah? Ah, preferences huh, well…”
I thought while crunching on pickled jellyfish.
“Well, first there’s that. Clean girls. If their body is dirty, that’s out of the question. Girls who keep themselves clean daily and polish themselves thoroughly – that’s the minimum requirement.”
“That’s luxurious! You really are a clean freak.”
“What, shouldn’t they be a bit dirty with a strong smell?”
“No, that would cause some debate.”
A smell fetish… I don’t deny it, but… when this world’s “strong smell” is really strong stuff. That’s a bit high level for me.
“I see. But Mongrel… that’s just about condition. You can’t call that a preference for women.”
Barlgar said that while turning a serious expression toward me.
I can’t help but think, is that face necessary right now? But he’s right that what I’m talking about is condition, not preference.
“Also… body hair. I prefer less hair.”
“Hmm, you like it smooth.”
“Arms, legs, and such. Armpits and crotch – thick hair isn’t really my taste.”
“What! Women should be bushy and wild!”
“That would also cause debate!”
“What!”
Well, this is also preference. I know there are people who prefer thick hair, and I don’t deny that either.
This kind of thing is taste. It’s best when we acknowledge each other…
But I still don’t like hairy ones. Yeah.
Well, this value system is also built on the efforts of girls who worked hard at grooming in my previous life… it’s probably a luxury though.
Hair removal must be troublesome in this world too. I’ve heard there are some chemicals that can remove hair, but they’re probably not as affordable as buying them casually at a pharmacy like in my previous life. It’s probably difficult.
“Mongrel focuses on details like dirt and hair. What else? I mean, there are other things to look at! Like body shape!”
“What about ass and height!”
“Confess more!”
“What’s with you guys… body shape huh, hmm… I do think I prefer girls who aren’t fat…”
Basically, people in this world have good faces and figures.
There aren’t many who get fat from eating stupidly, and you can’t easily live a lifestyle that makes you fat.
So well… most are acceptable, I think.
“Well, anything else is fine. As long as they’re not dirty, have thin body hair, and aren’t too fat. I really don’t care much about anything else.”
“–Are you looking for someone with those conditions? Mongrel.”
“No, please don’t give me store referrals based on my preferences, Dick Vault.”
“–You’re not going…?”
Why do you look a little disappointed? I’m not going.
“We didn’t hear anything very interesting.”
“Mongrel just means he can go with pretty much anyone. Boring.”
“I can go with strong-smelling and bushy ones!”
“Don’t compete over that. Get Dick Vault-san to tell you and hurry up and go to that kind of place.”
“I wanted to hear more twisted preferences.”
Don’t ask about people’s sexual preferences to kill time and then complain about it…
…But well, listening to this stupid talk at the guild makes me feel like daily life has returned to Legol.
Now that daily life has returned… couldn’t whiskey start circulating soon? Still waiting for it to come in?
I’ve made plans on my own to make ice cream in winter and eat it with whiskey poured on top, so I want those kinds of luxury items to be available somehow…
“Mongrel’s taste in women is boring. I thought he’d be more perverted since he knows so much.”
“It’s not interesting, so let’s add various things and make it into rumors.”
“Oh, good idea!”
“No, that’s pretty dangerous. If Mongrel finds out, he’ll beat us up. He’s scary when he’s angry.”
“It’s fine, we’ll just lightly mix in lies.”
“Like he likes older women?”
“Or he can only get excited by the soles of feet?”
“Or that he can go with men too!”
“Ahaha! Well, I hear there are places like that in Legol too!”
“Seriously?”
“Dick Vault-san was saying so the other day.”
“Seriously…?”
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