episode_0074

Episode 74

Even after waking up, I stayed in bed for quite a long time.

In the eyes of the maids, Princess Sera, who had always been sincere, may have seemed unusually lazy, but I was organizing yesterday’s events in my head.

Those few hours last night were so fulfilling that I get goosebumps just thinking about them.

I admired Carmel’s naked body to my heart’s content and tasted every inch of her body in various ways. In one night, my warehouse of memories was able to receive a massive update.

Among them, I remember having Baekmi’s pussy sucked while their naked bodies were pressed against each other. I think it will be the best memory that I will think about many times in the future when I am in a dirty mood.

Of course, it’s a memory that makes me feel a little embarrassed when I think about it. It wasn’t an order to serve Carmel, it was a request. I feel a little embarrassed.

‘…Damn, I remembered it…’

When I said it was a shameful memory, I remembered the situation at the end of the game. The situation when the last question was asked in a meaningful atmosphere. When I think about it now, I feel very ashamed.

When asked if Mystilia would still think of me as special even if it were activated again, Carmel answered that of course she would. Since we were both wearing masks, it went smoothly, but it was by no means a light question.

I think back to the moment when Mystilia activated while staying in Carmel’s room. The effect of the curse was so powerful that his attitude changed to cold in an instant. A curse that instills hatred. I can’t forget the look in Carmel’s eyes at that time.

However, this does not mean that Carmel immediately returned to its original state. Although the hatred is reset, the memories are maintained. That memory also influenced Carmel’s attitude.

Compared to when I first met Carmel and started teaching her, last night, Carmel, who was reset to Mystilia, quickly adapted to the training called the game.

It was only at the beginning of the game that I felt extreme dislike. After that, both body and mind quickly accepted my humiliation.

First of all, the second question. ‘Do you still hate everything about Lustier?’ With that impromptu question, I was able to get a glimpse of Carmel’s true feelings.

Thinking back to that time, I put my hand to my mouth. Carmel’s kiss of proof. That feeling still remained clearly on my lips.

‘Carmel…’

Actually, I haven’t made up my mind yet. About how the relationship with Carmel should be defined.

I love Carmel. Everything from appearance to the way the soul exists. To the point where I want to tie it tightly with a chain called affection and make it my own.

It was a one-sided feeling after all. I didn’t care at all whether Carmel rejected it or hated it. Rather, the more it burned, the more it burned.

But last night I confirmed that Carmel also had affection for me. I don’t know if it’s the same type and intensity as mine.

The moment I realized that, I also developed a weakness. I became concerned about Carmel’s heart. It is a huge weakness that may prove fatal in the future.

To be honest, I still don’t know. Should I try to erase that weakness? Or is it okay to change the way it is now?

In order to maintain my status and power here, the Lustier Kingdom must remain healthy. Therefore, the hatred between Princess Sera and Carmel is an inevitably conflicting relationship.

Is it okay to go into future battles with such weaknesses? Could it be that, at the same time as I lost the weapon of heartlessness, I gave Carmel a new weapon? I couldn’t shake that thought.

‘Whoa…’

The answer, of course, is to be ruthless. You have to be heartless. Especially in situations where survival is possible only through struggle.

Still, what shook my heart were the expressions Carmel showed last night.

Ironically, a question arose while playing a game that convinced me. I wasn’t getting a convincing answer to the most important part.

No matter how much you think about it, it is not a problem that can be easily answered. I decided to think of a problem with a more clear answer.

There are still many tasks left for me.

How to unlock Mystilia. And the plot being hatched by Laurencia and Carmel. These are the two things that require urgent information collection right now.

If I had to pick a priority out of the two, it would be Laurencia. It is true that Mystilia will be a strong obstacle in the long run, but it does not pose a major crisis in the immediate fight.

On the other hand, it is still unclear exactly what kind of conspiracy it is on the Laurentian side. However, it is clear that Carmel must never be neglected as its ultimate goal is the destruction of this country.

Moreover, it is still unknown how the ancient witch Enekra is intertwined with Carmel. I think we can gather information a little more slowly here.

“Hmmmm…!”

I stretched out my arms and legs. I felt very refreshed, perhaps because I did some physical labor last night.

At that time, the maid who came to the bed said quietly.

“Princess, it’s time to get ready.”

“Oh, has it happened already? I understand.”

I got out of bed and left myself to the maids.

* * *

“-Then, this concludes today’s regular meeting.”

The regular meeting ended with Fehat’s solemn voice. Today’s meeting wasn’t very interesting because most people just watched.

This was all I had on my schedule as a princess today. Of course, there was unofficial work to do.

I headed straight to the knighthood. After the integration of the escort corps and the direct unit, the headquarters was decided to be the building on the escort corps side. The place I was headed to was, among other things, Masker’s office.

While going up the stairs, a loud noise was heard from the space between the stairs.

“Now, wait a minute… I really don’t know…!”

“Don’t be funny! Even though there are people who clearly saw it!”

It appears that two men are pushing the maid against the wall and scolding her. If you had seen them on the street, you would have thought they were gangsters, but this is a knights’ order located within the royal palace. That can’t happen.

I quietly hid myself and listened to the conversation.

Wait, but I think I’ve seen that maid somewhere before.

“Sophia, stop being honest now. The day before the Festival of Swords, you really never came here?”

“Oh, I’ve been here before… That’s my job… But I don’t remember being caught or interrogated at all!”

“Then let’s compare the time zones. Tell me one by one what you did that day.”

“Do you think I have such a good memory? I can’t remember…”

Right. That maid is another victim of Carmel. The drivers will think that the maid who spanked me that day was none other than that maid.

Moreover, from the perspective of the knights of the guard, it could be seen that they had sneaked in to ruin the sword festival.

Of course, that day, under the supervision of Philgret and I, Sophia (Carmel in disguise) was released. In such a situation, an official investigation is no longer possible. But I guess those knights couldn’t resolve their personal doubts.

Well, it can be resolved as long as I show my presence. Now that the princess has appeared, they can’t continue doing such rogue acts.

The moment I was about to appear, another man’s voice was heard from the top of the stairs.

“What are you doing there?”

It was a masker. The two knights saluted in embarrassed voices. I quickly hid again.

“So, what were you doing with the maid?”

“Ah, that’s…”

“I was asking something. It’s not important, but…”

Judging from the fact that they interrogated Sophia, the two are definitely members of the escort corps. Of course, the first thing they suspect is Walter, the person involved in the confrontation.

In a situation where the person in charge appears, there is no way you can give an answer like ‘I was asking you what you ordered this maid to do.’

Masker also said without further questioning.

“If it is not important, return to work. Because the sight of a knight and a maid having a private conversation is not very desirable.”

“Yes, I understand!”

The two men saluted once again and went down the stairs. I distinctly heard one of them mumbling.

“Coward…”

It is unknown whether the masker heard it as well. But it was a voice that said it didn’t matter if I heard it. The men who made eye contact with me on the way down quickly bowed with surprised faces and then quickly disappeared.

It seems that Masker did not get enough support from the articles. This is especially true for the knights of the bodyguard, who were subordinates from the beginning.

He ran away like that during the Festival of Swords, and now he’s even wearing a mask to hide himself, so it’s quite possible. The term cowardice is actually not wrong.

Now, misunderstandings may be amplified. Perhaps it was a coincidence that he appeared now, but the masker appeared to be protecting Sophia.

“Thank you, Captain Walter…”

“Wilter… I don’t know that name. My name is Masker. It’s the Obsidian Knight Commander Masker.”

“Yes? Uh… but you are Walter, right?”

“No.”

“En? They look the same…”

“There are coincidences like that.”

“That can’t be possible. Why are you wearing such a strange mask… hiding your handsome face?”

This maid has quite a strong will. If it were me, you could easily call me a masker.

The masker’s expression is not visible here. Seeing that the conversation was interrupted, he seemed a little embarrassed…

“Well, I have some business to think of, so I’ll stop. If something like this happens, please let me know.”

I gave up. No, are you running away?

Even though he obviously had to come down the stairs, Walter walked away in a different direction. Sophia looked up the stairs with a puzzled look on her face, then adjusted her clothes and came down the stairs.

“Ex… Se, Princess Sera?”

After smiling and waving to Sophia, who was embarrassed to encounter the princess in an unexpected place, I started to climb the stairs.