EP.9 The Sly Princess
There were two beauties in the princess's office.
One was Princess Elena, the owner of the room.
The other was Bella, the captain of the royal guard, whose long black hair down to her waist showed off her beauty.
"Princess, for what reason have you called me?"
"We're alone, so just call me comfortably, Bella."
"No matter if it's just the two of us, I can't do that."
The two had been friends for a long time, but because of Bella's stiff personality, surprisingly few people knew that.
"You're so rigid. You used to call me by name all the time."
"That was... when we were kids."
"Did your heart grow distant as your body grew up?"
"N-no...!"
"I'm joking. Everyone knows you're not like that."
Princess Elena chuckled softly.
Bella showed no sign of discontent she was used to it from childhood.
"Since you're busy, let's get straight to the point. Have you heard the bad rumors circulating among the nobles lately?"
"I'm sorry. I don't pay much attention to that sort of thing..."
"Indeed... Bella, you really don't know about those things."
She was the epitome of a rigid captain of the guard, training even when there was no work to do.
Naturally, she rarely socialized with others.
Some tried to approach her because of her status, but now even they had given up.
"There's a rumor about a particularly nasty noble."
"...?"
"I heard they sell off ruined noblewomen or daughters whose families have fallen."
"Unforgivable. But... it's not my place to intervene..."
It was a matter too petty for the captain of the guard to get involved in, and nothing that needed to be handled secretly.
"If that's all, we couldn't get involved either. The nobles would push back."
"So there's more to it?"
"The problem is who they're selling to. They're sending them to a neighboring country."
"I'm sorry, but... is that really a problem?"
Elena smiled quietly a mask-like smile she wore when handling unpleasant matters.
Bella instinctively sensed the seriousness of the situation.
"It's not a problem in itself. But... it seems they're getting quite close with those people."
"A rebellion... are you saying they might start one?"
"Maybe not a rebellion, but it looks like they're leaking a lot of royal secrets."
That was practically an act of treason.
In the end, Bella couldn't suppress her anger and shouted.
"Then let's arrest them immediately...!"
"Not yet. There's not enough evidence to single anyone out. Even what we know now needs more investigation."
"So... are you saying it could be a misunderstanding?"
"That's possible, but..."
Bella looked into Elena's eyes.
Those beautiful eyes were full of conviction, as if there was no chance she was wrong.
"I'm sure something like this is happening."
"Understood. Then I'll quickly investigate with the soldiers..."
"That won't do."
"...!"
Elena's voice was firm enough to cool Bella's anger in an instant.
"It's not just a connection to a neighboring country."
"Don't tell me... other noble factions are involved too?"
"There's no harm in being suspicious. And if they really are involved, making a big move would only serve as a warning."
Noble factions were divided into two groups: the royalists and the noble faction.
The noble faction was much more powerful than the royalists.
If you poked them carelessly, there would be trouble.
"Then I'll investigate carefully myself."
"Hmm... Not a bad idea, but a woman investigating alone will attract attention."
"I'll take one of the royal guards with me."
"No. Some of the guards come from good families. They might be connected to the nobles in some way."
"Then what should I do..."
Elena smiled brightly, as if she'd been waiting for this.
It was a completely different smile from the mask she wore earlier.
"I've already picked out a suitable soldier."
"You mean just a regular soldier...?"
"That's right. Someone no one would pay attention to. He has no background to speak of, but he's trustworthy."
"..."
Bella hesitated to answer.
She wasn't sure she could trust such a soldier.
Wasn't he just an ordinary soldier?
He might even be swayed by a small bribe.
"I can guess what you're thinking. Don't worry."
"...How trustworthy is he?"
"Trustworthy enough to share deadly secrets with."
"You trust that soldier that much...?"
Bella looked bewildered.
To trust a mere soldier so much was hard to understand.
"It's not like the other side could offer a better reward anyway."
"Understood..."
There were parts she couldn't accept, but Bella decided to trust the princess.
'If the rumor is true... I'll probably get a knighthood. And the princess's trust as well.'
She couldn't think any deeper than that, not knowing the princess's secret.
She didn't realize the reward she had in mind was different from what the princess intended.
"I'll let you know the name and time soon, so quietly bring him with a suitable excuse."
"If I say I need a soldier for chores, there should be no problem."
"Once you bring him, listen to his advice. Bella, you're a noble by birth and a bit rigid in your thinking."
It was a plausible order at least from Bella's perspective.
'I hope this helps Bella loosen up a bit...♥'
Elena planned to keep Eldric close by her side.
But there was no way Bella would just watch without doing anything.
That's why she intentionally sent them together.
'With this, Eldric will grow, and Bella will get a secret of her own.'
As Bella left the room,
Elena wore a devilish little smile.
"In the end... I came."
The princess's office where she worked.
But there was no one else around.
Normally, there shouldn't be anyone inside either.
'If I go in now, there's really no turning back.'
I was about to take the princess's virginity.
I couldn't go in half-heartedly.
I needed to be resolved.
"If it weren't for the princess... I never would have come this far."
My strength and agility had definitely increased.
Thanks to that, I was able to sneak in this far.
'Now that I think about it, I've received a lot from the princess.'
What the princess wanted... and what I wanted were really the same.
I just had to unleash my masculine desire to the fullest.
I'd already made up my mind.
All that was left was to go in as a man, just as the princess wanted.
"All right..."
Creak
I slowly opened the door.
As expected, the princess was sitting at her desk.
"Welcome."
The princess smiled nonchalantly.
But her face was a little red.
The contrast with her pale skin gave off a sensual vibe.
"Sorry I'm late. I had to avoid the patrols..."
"It's fine. What matters is that you came. Of course, I knew you would."
Though she said she knew, the princess's eyes smiled.
Anyone could see she was happy.
"You know why you're here, don't you?"
"Hehe... I know."
A subtle tension filled the air.
A ticklish, sensual vibe.
Suddenly, I felt she'd been waiting for me.
I could see anticipation in the princess's eyes.
'So that's it...'
I reached behind me and felt the lock.
Locking it was easy.
Click
"Hm~ The door's locked."
"With this... no one can come in."
"I've also cast a soundproofing spell, so no one will hear. Like this, no one will know what happens until morning...♥"
It was a blatant temptation.
The anticipation was still there.
Her moist gaze was fixed on me.
"You really said I could mess you up, right, Princess?"
"That's right. Should I promise again right here? It might sound childish, hehe..."
"There's no need. I can make sure in a much clearer way."
What the provocative princess wanted was clear.
Pleasure so intense it would become a bad habit.
She wanted to be ruined, even by rough acts.
She had no intention of hiding it, and I couldn't help but smile.
"Stand up from your seat."
A firm command.
A mere soldier giving an order to the princess.
The princess smiled back and stood up.
"Like this?"
"You're good at this."
"I just stood up, that's all."
"From now on, it won't be so easy."
"That sounds... fun."
She spoke as if daring me to try anything.
Her expression showed it all she was so excited, she didn't know what to do.
"First, I'll need to inspect you."
I wanted to check.
To see just how aroused the princess was right now.
I needed to examine her in the most humiliating way possible.
And the princess wanted that too.
"Huu... an inspection...♥"