Chapter 174

Chapter 174

I Proposed While Drunk and Now the Princesses are Obsessed.

Episode 174: 0th Princess, Reunion, Forced Marriage (49)

Inside the Palace.

“I believe it would be improper for me to use the tickets against the princesses.”

Jaekiel rummaged through his coat and revealed a bundle of 15 sheets of paper that looked identical to the tickets.

“On the contrary, I will issue tickets that allow the princesses to command me. You may use them whenever you like after the punishment of the Purple Tower.”

Since this was a somewhat formal setting, he used honorifics.

“…”

After his explanation, the princesses looked at Jaekiel with ambiguous expressions.

“So…?”

The first to break the silence was the First Princess, Ether.

“You’ve completely given up your right to choose.”

“Yes.”

“And you’re giving us… the right to choose?”

Jaekiel quietly nodded.

“That’s correct.”

“Why on earth would you do that?”

Their gazes tangled in the air.

In fact, the princesses’ questions were justified.

Basically, Jaekiel had the power. He could choose which princess to pick, and what he would do with her was completely up to him.

Yet, he had given all that authority to the princesses.

Moreover, where before he only had to deal with one princess, now he had to contend with all three. It was hard to understand.

But for Jaekiel, it couldn’t be helped.

‘I had no choice if I wanted to buy time.’

Although it now required him to deal with all three princesses, the date for using the tickets could be delayed until after the punishment of the Purple Tower.

From Jaekiel’s perspective, he hadn’t even figured out how to use the tickets yet, so this was a good solution.

‘Besides, I don’t even have to plan the schedule.’

Originally, Jaekiel had to plan the schedule to spend time with a princess, but now he only had to follow the princesses’ wishes. It was quite convenient.

Of course, he was afraid of what the princesses might demand…

It couldn’t be helped. For now, this was the best option.

Bang!

At that moment, Ether sprang to her feet, even gripping the sword imbued with powerful energy.

“First Princess, why are you holding that sword?”

“Why is she doing that?”

The other princesses were indifferent, but the First Princess glared at the other women with sharp eyes.

“I understand now. These wretches are being greedy, and the Teacher is so kind that he endures this suffering. All of you fallen princesses must be driven away. I will make it so that you can only serve me.”

There was a slight misunderstanding.

Ether seemed to believe that Jaekiel was definitely planning to use the ticket on her, but because of his kind nature, he couldn’t easily refuse the other princesses, so he reluctantly distributed the tickets.

Solana snickered.

“So you think you’ll make it so the First Princess can use them comfortably? You actually thought he would use the tickets on you? How absurdly confident can you be?”

“Is that a different thought from yours?”

“Why ask? There’s no one else, right?”

Sparks flew from their gazes as they stared at each other.

Neither of them seemed willing to back down, and it was a stark contrast to their behavior during the last roundtable meeting.

During the last roundtable meeting, they were too busy hiding their true feelings and acting modestly, but now all the princesses were fully stepping forward.

“I don’t like seeing the Teacher suffer.”

Finally, the Second Princess, Hedera, spoke.

“First Princess, of course, you would suffer with me. Time changes drastically depending on who you meet and what you do. Don’t you understand that yet?”

“What?”

“By your logic, does that mean all lovers spending time together on the continent are suffering?”

“Using that as an example seems a bit off. Why mention lovers? You’re not even one.”

Ether, though seemingly reckless, always managed to make sound points. Hedera cleared her throat hastily a couple of times.

“No, I just meant that as an example…”

“Second Princess.”

“Why?”

“Be careful with your words. The term ‘lover’ should only be used when you’ve at least shared a physical connection.”

“What’s with that confidence? How irritating.”

The First Princess wore a confident smile, as though she had actually shared a physical connection. The irritation was palpable.

Solana also spoke up.

“I actually think this approach is much better. If each of us spends time with the Teacher, it will be easy to compare who spent the best time with him afterward.”

“Hmm.”

“The Teacher is going to get more amazing and busier from now on. Won’t it be a nuisance if these foxes keep attaching themselves and bothering him? From now on, no one should approach him except for the one who spent the happiest time with him.”

“I won’t be losing out on anything, though…”

The First Princess nodded in agreement.

There was no reason to refuse. After all, wasn’t this a chance to show off her affection?

There was just one thing that was amusing.

“Third Princess, what’s with that confidence? You might be among the princesses who won’t be allowed to approach him. When that time comes, no amount of crying or whining will change that.”

“Oh, if that’s the case, it’s fine.”

“Hmm?”

“I’ve made a thorough plan to spend the whole day with the Teacher… I mean, to spend a wonderful time with him the entire day. I’m confident I won’t fall behind.”

The provocation was quite satisfying. Ether smiled slyly.

“Oh ho, you?”

“Yes.”

“Someone who is too busy serving the Sun God.”

“I didn’t become a saintess because I like the Sun God, but because I fervently prayed for someone, and that person just happens to be the Teacher.”

Solana glanced sideways.

“Now I see why the First Princess is so worried. You’re only thinking of how to handle the Teacher, and when you’re compared, it must be giving you a headache. You’re the one who’s rushing into things without any strategy.”

“Your delusions are impressive.”

“Let’s wait until after the Teacher uses his time with us. It will be obvious who spent the best time with him. I hope you won’t be too shocked.”

Meanwhile, Jaekiel broke out in a cold sweat.

‘Use…?’

It seemed like he was already being treated as a tool. Was this really okay? Sweat was dripping down his face.

Meanwhile, the Second Princess pointed out the Third Princess’s outfit.

“What is that outfit—no, what’s with that covering?”

“It is the body given to me by the Sun God. Honestly, there’s no reason to cover it. It is a blessing from the Sun God, so there’s no problem showing it proudly.”

“Then why not just walk around naked?”

Ether and Hedera shook their heads in unison.

“An unmistakable fallen princess.”

“Full of lewdness. Full of disrespect.”

Solana cleared her throat in response to the two-pronged attack.

“Anyway, there’s no need to discuss it further. Let’s talk again after the punishment of the Purple Tower.”

“Hmm.”

The First Princess’s gaze turned toward Jaekiel.

“Teacher.”

“Yes.”

“I understand that you made this decision with a kind heart. However, I am concerned. It seems like the minds of the two fallen princesses are no longer sound.”

“Hmm…”

“They’ve completely gone into heat. I’m sure they’ll display all sorts of obscene behavior. Will you be okay with that? They’re spreading their wings of happiness without even being in sync. It’s disgusting, like us…”

“No, stop, stop.”

Jaekiel quickly cut off Ether’s words.

“How far are you going with this? You’re implying the continent will be destroyed.”

The man sighed deeply before speaking.

“You don’t need to worry about my concerns.”

“Hmm?”

“I won’t be troubled at all.”

“Why?”

“Because the happiness of the princesses is my happiness.”

…And because the princesses’ anger would lead to the destruction of the continent.

Jaekiel barely swallowed the rest of his words. No matter how difficult it would be for him, there was nothing he could do.

“Hmm…”

The princesses murmured, but their expressions were filled with anticipation, as if the recent response satisfied them.

Ether asked a few more questions.

“Are you really saying we can do whatever we want?”

“Yes, however…”

Jaekiel nodded.

“Just set the date after the punishment of the Purple Tower. Everything else is up to the princesses.”

Afterward, Jaekiel felt a chill.

He felt an ominous energy from the princesses, who were smiling faintly. He suddenly became fearful of what the consequences of their empty promises would be.

The princesses exchanged silent glances, their thoughts crossing each other.

‘It’s easy. This is very favorable for me.’

‘It seems the other princesses have been quite a nuisance to him. Spending time with me would undoubtedly make him the happiest, so he must have come up with this idea to get rid of the others on purpose.’

‘Hmm, I want to rape him.’

They had different thoughts, but one thing was certain.

‘Since he even proposed to me, spending time with me must make him the happiest. Once this is all settled, their reactions will be priceless. I’ll make sure to put them in their place.’

‘He even proposed to me—how could they possibly compete?’

‘This is the confidence of someone who has been proposed to.’

Hiss…

The energy that began to slowly rise between the princesses sent another chill down Jaekiel’s spine.

He made an effort to keep calm and licked his lips.

“I will go take care of the Purple Tower matters now. After you’ve decided on the order, please inform me later.”

But then…

At that moment.

“I’ll go first.”

A hand was immediately raised high.

It was a very confident gesture.