What Do You Mean I'm The Captain Of A Yandere Mercenary Company? Chapter 838: You’ve Got To Offer Your Body

I guided her onto the ship and into a bedroom, then closed the door behind us for some privacy.

I gave her a nod, "What do you need?"

She stayed silent at first, too busy scanning the room around her.

The space wasn't fully repaired yet, missing its bed and all other furniture.

This clearly upset her, and I had to call her name again before she finally paid attention.

"Ah! Sorry, Miss Tera. Ahem... I have a request for you."

I cocked my head, "I’m listening?"

She drew in a deep breath before continuing, "I... I want to ask if you could free Anthony?"

I blinked in surprise, "Let him go? Uh... I mean... Isn't this not my decision? The company—actually Rosalia and Freiderike specifically—decided his punishment, right?"

"He's offended you directly. If you vouch for him, they'll surely heed you."

I let out a sigh, "I get your worry, Theresa... But honestly... He did something irreversible to us. Doesn't everyone expect him to face punishment for that?"

She pressed her lips together, "I know it's his punishment, but... I must stand up for him since I care about him..."

"Like I said... I understand, Theresa... Sadly, forgiving this would be unfair to me, my girls, and the staff who stayed loyal without joining that idiotic scheme. Worst of all, it'd be unfair to you too. You came to me for the ship, I trusted you with it, and the guy you care for betrayed both our trusts. If I were truly spiteful, you'd share some blame as well."

"Then... Then... If I accept some blame... Will you at least go easier on him?"

I folded my arms, "I don't get it—why defend him so fiercely? Did he manipulate you? Did he put you up to this?"

She shook her head fast, "No, no! Nothing like that! I'm doing this willingly!"

"Then why back him up after everything? You're a Verlandi fan too, aren't you? Do you find his actions here okay?" I questioned, waving at the barren room.

She winced and glanced around once more, as if searching for any way to ease Anthony's fate.

Naturally, nothing like that existed in this wrecked space, marks still scarring the walls from the thieves' chaotic theft attempt on my ship.

She faced me again, tail flicking nervously behind her, "I... I'll take his place... Please..."

I eyed her sharply, "As I said... Why keep helping him after his betrayal? Is there more to it?"

"He... He's aided me in the past... If I do nothing, I can't repay his past kindness."

"If I can ask... What did he do to make you go this far for him?"

She paused, seeming to weigh whether to reveal it.

Finally, she sighed and nodded, "This was before we dated... Back when I was new in the company... During a retreat, we went to a Pleasure Station on the edge of Inner Colony space... There, some guys cornered me and wouldn't accept refusal."

I already sensed what came next.

I motioned to her, "Let me guess... He stepped in to save you, you fell for him, and you two started dating?"

She flinched but nodded, confirming I was spot on.

I sighed, "Seems he was a gentleman back then... And I suppose he treats you well now?"

She nodded faintly, staying quiet.

Silence hung awkwardly between us as I pondered.

What turned this guy so hostile toward us? We didn't provoke him enough to justify his nastiness...

Was it pure jealousy over our skills that drove him to this?

Is he that insecure?

I faced Theresa again, "So, what's your idea? You must have planned something when you entered, right?"

She stood tall, meeting my gaze, "Please use me."

I blinked, "Use... You? What exactly do you mean?"

"Just what it sounds like, Miss Tera. I'll offer my body for whatever you desire, if you just release Anthony from his punishment... Please... I'll do anything..."

My eyes narrowed, "Do you grasp what you're proposing? Do you know what I am?"

She nodded, "Yes and yes. I know you have something extra between your legs right now, Miss Tera."

"So saying that..."

"I came fully prepared..."

Her hands lifted to her jacket, shrugging it off her shoulders, then unbuttoned her blouse to reveal the purple bra straining against her overflowing chest.

She stared seriously at me, "You... You can have me any way you want, Miss Tera... But please spare Anthony..."

"Hmm... Even accepting your offer, how would I release him without seeming biased? Folks would question why only he gets leniency while others suffer, right?"

She hesitated, clearly not having considered that.

Suddenly, the door hissed open, making Theresa hastily cover her chest and button up in panic.

She eased only upon seeing Ries in the doorway.

My Maochatte lover entered with a sly grin—the kind she flashed when plotting mischief, like summoning me for 'help' only to get 'stuck' in machinery with her rear exposed for my pleasure.

She bounded to me, "Is Theresa seducing you to lighten that fool's punishment?"

Her question implied she'd overheard us... Or Theresa had consulted her or the girls beforehand, sending her my way.

I kept a straight face replying, "Yes, she is. Haven't decided on her offer yet. And even if I did, how do we justify his special treatment without suspicion falling on Theresa?"

Ries glanced at the dragon girl, who twisted away to conceal her open blouse before Ries turned back to me.

"I have an idea, Boss~ It'll let everyone~ get what they want~"

Unsure if she thought I craved Theresa... Though denying the thought never crossed my mind... I nodded for her to go on.

She held up a finger, "I can shift him to interior ship work instead of outside labor~ Less physical strain for him~ I'll move other good workers there too, so it looks normal~"

Theresa spun around, eyes brightening, but Ries smirked, signaling more.

"But... In exchange... Theresa keeps herself available for use until the ship's done. Deal, Boss?"

...

Ries? You're proposing I cuck Anthony where he might witness it?

Are Amber and Yumiko influencing you that much?