In a medieval fantasy setting like the world of the Academy, one unchanging factor remains fundamental.
The Middle Ages.
What characteristics define gender concepts and the process of forming partnerships in this era?
‘Primarily to bear children.’
Unlike modern times, where casual relationships or a childfree lifestyle might bring people together, this is not the case here.
Arranged marriages are relatively common, and once married, having children is considered natural and expected.
This perspective aligns with the reality of Esdinas Academy.
‘A place to find a marriage partner with excellent genes.’
Men seek women to carry on their lineage.
Women seek men who can ensure a happy life for them.
What is Esdinas Academy?
As the disgruntled members of Vinyudan put it, the Academy is practically a hub for matchmaking and reproductive activities.
In that sense, the Vinyudan women face undeniable disadvantages compared to the women entering Esdinas Academy.
Their shortcomings are visible even at a glance.
Thus, they need to think from a reverse perspective.
“If not the front, then cultivate the back!”
“What…?”
From now on, I am a trainer of love.
A savior for those in this world who face unfair setups, are unable to marry, and are driven to tears or even acts of desperation.
“Unlike the chest, the hips consist of proper muscle and fat, which can be sculpted through regular exercise to create a beautiful shape.”
What I’m about to do isn’t vulgar. It’s consultation for the Vinyudan women.
“Look here.”
“Hic?!
“Relax.”
“Ah, yes…!”
I lightly supported Yunia’s hips from below.
“Some people are naturally gifted even without much exercise. I call this an ‘apple hip.’ It’s as lush and enticing as a ripe apple.”
“Uh, um…”
Yunia blushed in embarrassment, but despite my hands tracing her hipline, she didn’t resist.
Instead, she proudly lifted her heels slightly and straightened her back.
The result was a flawless silhouette of her hips, displayed toward the Vinyudan group—a shape so captivating it would make anyone want to reach out and touch it.
“You’re under a misconception. Men don’t only go crazy for chests.”
This is, in fact, true.
“What men really desire is something supple and firm that they can freely admire and touch.”
“If, if that’s the case…!”
“Seduction isn’t just about the front. It can also be about the back!”
But considering the current state of Vinyudan, these women are in despair over their underwhelming figures and are prone to lashing out.
To prevent such incidents, I must offer some encouraging words.
“Vinyudan! Why don’t you strive to make men turn back to look at you with those beautiful faces of yours?”
“Wha, what…?”
It’s not just empty words about their faces.
Despite being seen as a group of crazed extras, Vinyudan—perhaps because they frequently appear as adversaries to players—do have aesthetically pleasing faces and physiques. They are simply flat.
“Surely, you’ve noticed the glances men throw your way as they pass by. Did they scan you up and down? Did they approach from behind and place a hand on your shoulder? Or did they simply walk away?”
“Tsk…!”
Some Vinyudan women bit their lips and turned their heads.
Each likely had their own experiences, but even without them saying it aloud, it was clear what they were feeling.
“If you can’t enhance your upper body, focus on your lower body! A man won’t care about a woman’s chest if her face is striking and her lower body has a perfect line!”
To be fair, men do care.
But if her face is stunning, and her waist-to-hip line is captivating enough, the chest becomes a secondary consideration.
“Moreover.”
Above all else…
“Men are beasts who instinctively desire to dominate women.”
Cover your weaknesses, amplify your strengths, and redirect a man’s attention elsewhere.
“When facing him head-on, your flaws might stand out. But once you turn around and lie down, you can present a better figure than even the women of Esdinas Academy.”
“What are you saying right now!!”
From behind, Ludmila shouted sharply.
“Wh-what on earth is this all about…!”
“Ludmila, you shouldn’t be saying things like that.”
“Uh…?!”
I approached Ludmila, taking position behind her.
Although visibly flustered, she did not resist my movements.
“Like this.”
“!!”
Following my lead, she bent her upper body forward at a 90-degree angle. Supporting her lower body with mine, I gripped her waist, guiding her movements. Ludmila followed without hesitation, moving in sync with my touch.
“Oh my!”
Some members of Vinyudan blushed, their faces flushed with embarrassment.
Though they still aimed their weapons in our direction, the fingers on their triggers trembled, slackening, or their hands began to waver away.
“For those with any sense, you should understand what I’m trying to say here.”
“Isn’t he just a crazy p*rvert?!”
“What on earth is Saku—what nonsense is this!”
“Foolish!!”
I yelled at the Vinyudan members who were about to hurl insults at Ludmila.
“Sakpung is cooperating with me to show you how ‘Vinyudan women can become the kind of people men propose to,’ and you dare to insult her?!”
“Co-cooperation…?”
“Watch closely!”
I straightened Ludmila and turned her to face me, ensuring she could make eye contact with everyone.
“The butt of a woman who exercises regularly!”
“!!”
Smack.
I lightly slapped Ludmila’s hips, lifting her slightly.
Just like Yunia instinctively had done earlier, Ludmila raised her heels, flexing her toned legs and putting strength into her hips.
“The chest will inevitably sag with age, but the bottom—when trained—retain its shape. Do these hips look like those naturally gifted ones like Yunia’s?”
Ludmila, too, was naturally well-built.
However, unlike Yunia, who had done no specific training, Ludmila’s lower body reflected the firm lines and muscle definition unique to an athletic woman.
“This is the ‘ideal’ you should aspire to. Instead of resorting to mana drains or forcefully seizing what you desire, focus on sculpting yourselves so that men willingly offer their love to you!”
“H-huh…?”
“Ludmila, follow me. Walk slowly, as I guide you.”
I placed my hands on Ludmila’s waist and adjusted her movements, leading her backward step by step.
It was as if she were a model striding down a runway.
“!!”
“Look, Vinyudan. Even just by changing the way you walk, you can see the difference. You might not fully understand it because you’re women, but as men watch those hips sway side to side, they can’t help but gulp.”
I gently guided Ludmila’s hips to sway, and after a few repetitions, she seemed to grasp the idea, moving her pelvis fluidly on her own.
“I’m honestly jealous that I can’t see this demonstration myself while showing it to you.”
“Hmph….”
“Vinyudan, I ask you: are you women incapable of doing this?”
It was time to provoke them.
“With your resilience and determination, perhaps you might not reach Sakpung’s level of combat power, but achieving such hips and lower body lines should be no challenge.”
“Ugh…!”
“And once you’ve built such a foundation, you will no longer need to ‘steal’ from others. Instead, you’ll make them offer themselves willingly to you.”
“…!”
The ears of the Vinyudan members perked up.
As people accustomed to taking mana or resources from others, the idea of seizing something sparked their interest.
“Haven’t you ever thought about it? Taking the handsome, wealthy, and charming men from Esdinas Academy who are already claimed by others…and making them yours?”
“…!!”
For most women, the idea of stealing another’s partner might be unthinkable.
But Vinyudan wasn’t like most women.
“Isn’t it infuriating? Seeing some foolish, unremarkable girl with weak family ties and no skills, who was milking cows in some rural backwater, end up marrying the youngest son of a northern archduke just because she has a large mana reservoir? Doesn’t it make you envious?”
“Th-that’s…!”
“If you have the confidence, take them away.”
Smack.
“When their fiancé walks arm-in-arm with them, brush past them from the opposite direction. Make the men turn to look at your back, and hold their gaze for more than three seconds.”
Because if you’re a man, you can’t help but be drawn in.
“That’s the true ‘terror’ you should be unleashing—the process of reclaiming what you’ve been deprived of. And this method can work even against those attending Esdinas Academy.”
In the second semester, when the Great Martial Tournament begins, outsiders would start visiting Esdinas Academy as tourists.
“You still have time. Instead of destroying what remains intact, focus on sculpting your hips and lower bodies. That is the path that leads to ‘marriage’ for you all.”
“…”
“Mana isn’t everything.”
The Academy had long regarded women with an abundance of mana as the pinnacle of desirability, reinforcing the notion that women below a C-cup were unwelcome.
“You need to plant an illusion in the minds of men—a fantasy that makes them want to take you from behind.”
It should be about time now.
“Isn’t that right, Vinyudan?”
“Ha!”
Finally.
“Shut your mouth with that nonsense!!”
She appeared.
“If men only cared about backsides, I would’ve been back-hugged by countless men by now!”
A woman dressed in a striking orange gown, her parasol opening with dramatic flair.
“Don’t be fooled, everyone! In the end, guys like him will always pick the bigger-chested woman over the smaller one!”
“E-Estella!”
One of Vinyudan’s officers.
Estella.
“You can tell just by looking at the women he surrounds himself with—they’re all busty!”
A woman impervious to reason, the ringleader who incited the Vinyudan members and led them into the realm of crime.
“Hah.”
I casually pointed at the others around her, then gestured toward Estella with a dismissive flick of my fingers.
“Even flatfish have some meat on them, enough to show a line, but here… it’s like dried anchovies.”
“…What?”
“Oh, wait. We’ve got a dried squid here.”
“Wha—what did you just say?!”
Vinyudan’s quirk.
They get easily provoked and lose sight of their surroundings.
“Vinyudan, don’t forget what I said. Even if…”
A siren began blaring loudly.
Eeeaaaeeeng!!
“…You’re all arrested together.”
Black starlight began sparkling in the sky above.
“You’re not—”
“Stalling for time? That’s true. But I also meant every word.”
I waved lightly at the Vinyudan members.
“Next time we meet, make sure to show up with plump, sculpted hips.”
A sky filled with black meteors rained down toward the Vinyudan.
