Chapter 67 - This is a problem

As I practiced my newly acquired knowledge one by one, time flew by and the opening day of the treasure vault was just around the corner.

To be honest, I was very dissatisfied with the results from the last time I visited. It was because there was nothing that really caught my eye.

'There was nothing to take, so I ended up making do with a few jewels.'

Of course, since the structure of the treasure vault changes every time, the story would be different this time, so I was quite excited about what items would appear...

What I was even more excited about was the exciting personal interview with the craftsman. No, with His Majesty the Emperor.

I had already finished preparing myself mentally for several days. Now, I decided to accept that whatever happened tomorrow would be fate.

This place right now is the carriage that the two of us have been riding together on our way home from work.

"Haa..."

As I sighed in frustration, Agnes, who was staring at my face from the seat next to me and trying to slyly stroke my thigh, flinched and took her hand away.

"I'm sorry."

And then she started to look at me for no reason. I ended up unintentionally rejecting her expression of affection.

Her sullen face, like a cat that lost its toy, was cute but also a little sad.

At that moment, I was thinking about whispering warm words to her like I usually do, or even holding her hand.

Lord Randolph's advice suddenly flashed through my mind.

'Listen carefully. In a romantic relationship, pushing and pulling are more important than anything else.'

Yes, now that I think about it, this is a situation that corresponds to 'pushing'. In that case, should I push a little harder?

"Vice-captain. I'll have to leave tomorrow for a while, so please take care of the unit in my stead."

"Yes, don't worry."

"Oh. And, there's something else you should keep in mind..."

I deliberately hardened my expression as if I was feeling uncomfortable and took on an extremely businesslike attitude.

I talked about work until the carriage arrived in front of Agnes' house.

"Understood, Captain. Then I'll see you the day after tomorrow."

Agnes responded with a noticeably depressed look and weakly got up from her seat and picked up her sword.

I wanted to comfort her in that pitiful state right away, but I had to hold back for now.

Agnes had recently been wanting to sleep with me again.

But I shouldn't give in so easily.

Lord Randolph's advice. And according to the reference book 'The Essentials of Love' that I bought separately for my studies, it's not good to give in to your lover's every request.

'That's right.'

This is basic knowledge that is not only in love, but also in the basics of tolerance and negotiation.

However, that doesn't mean I can be cold-hearted toward a woman who demands my affection and attention, so I'll add a little variation here.

If 'pushing' was effective, it was time to try 'pulling' this time.

—Warak!

"Hmph?! Captain?"

I gently hugged Agnes' small body as she walked home alone. Then I looked at her face and lightly kissed her forehead.

Here, I reflected on Lord Randolph's advice, biting the tip of her ear and whispering softly.

"Good night, Agnes."

"Hmph, hmph...!"

The softness of the woman's body swaying in my arms and the sweet scent wafting out were causing my lower body to react vigorously even now...

I have to stop here today.

Just as greater joy is felt after hardship and adversity, the immediate moment is replaced by a small reward, and the reward she really wants is postponed until later.

"Let's go."

—Damn, damn!

"T-If you go like this! What am I supposed to do...!"

Agnes's sorrowful cry gradually grew fainter and brushed past my ears, as if chasing a running carriage.

I felt uneasy at the thought of doing something strange that didn't suit my personality.

'I'm sorry about this...'

But there was nothing I could do.

As Lord Randolph said, in a relationship between a man and a woman, it's polite for the one who takes the lead to give a little effort.

In addition, if Agnes and I are in a relationship where we're almost always together, there's a risk that our affection will cool off much faster than others.

At first, it sounded plausible, so I followed along, but honestly, I was a little suspicious.

If something backfired because of this, Lord Randolph's mouth would never be safe.

......….

Early in the morning, the Palace of Light was overflowing with even more lively energy today.

"Maid, what do you think of this dress?"

"Hmm… It does show off your attractive curves, but the design is too bold. Since it's a place where many people's eyes will be focused, I think it would be better to wear something more modest."

"Is that so? Well, it's not like it's just the two of us… Then, what about this outfit?"

Surrounded by numerous maids, Alicia has been busy choosing her outfit since dawn.

Since her beauty is not affected by clothing, she usually goes out to activities wearing the clothes chosen by the maid in charge of clothing.

But today, there was only one reason why she was so particular about her outfit.

Also, there wasn't a single girl among the maids working in the Palace of Light who was too stupid to guess the reason.

"Look at the princess's expression… I guess it's because of 'that person'?"

"Yeah, yeah. Among the prizes for winning the Knights' Competition, there's also a first-class entry privilege. It's the perfect excuse to meet without feeling awkward in an official setting."

"I just don't understand. How could our innocent princess… because of one man?"

As the waiting time continued endlessly, small voices began to chatter among the maids standing in the back with their heads bowed.

Thanks to Alicia's kind nature and the safety device of the vow of silence, the maids who assisted her were guaranteed a fairly free working environment.

At least in the palace.

"Well, 'that person' isn't just any ordinary man, is he? He's the only direct disciple of the general! And he's also a promising prospect who is considered one of the strongest of the new generation."

"Well, if that's the case, I should've definitely stamped my eyes by now before someone else takes me for a ride…"

—Crash!

Of course, it would be a disaster if the head maid caught me slacking off.

The maids' mouths, who had been chattering, instantly snapped shut at the sharp glare of head maid Leona.

And then, some more time passed.

Finally, Alicia, who was wearing a pure white dress that would draw the most attention when she stood with Wolfgang, nodded with a satisfied expression.

"Good. Let's wrap things up and go. Could you please check again to make sure that there are no messy hair or chapped skin?"

"Whew… Since your maid was very young, your beauty has never been damaged for even a moment, so you can rest assured. This is so unreasonable. As a woman, I'm jealous."

"Hehe. Is that so? Thank you, head maid."

—Crash!

After finishing all the preparations, Alicia stood up with a bright smile and felt a thrill at the cool sensation of her smooth thighs brushing against her body, shivering slightly.

Ever since her first meeting with Wolfgang, she had decided to always wear nothing on her lower body when meeting him.

'Haa… Master… ♡'

Because if her master wanted, she would be ready to throw up her dress hem and be roughly raped whenever and wherever.

That was Alicia's manners and determination as a bitch.

—Sparkle!

The surprise gift she had carefully kept for her master shone invisibly in the secret space.

......…..

The Palace of the Sun where His Majesty the Emperor resides.

This place was originally a place where unauthorized entry was strictly controlled, but today, it was quite crowded due to the considerable number of visitors.

In order to honor the meritorious subjects of the empire, the Imperial Relic Vault opened its tightly locked doors wide.

Since the time and location of entry differed depending on the level of access, I followed the attendant's guidance and walked to the waiting room prepared for those with level 1 access.

"Oh. Is that the commander of the Black Lion Knights?"

"He really is an imposing figure. From afar, he seemed a little big, but up close, he looks even more impressive."

"If we were to cross swords, how many rounds could he withstand?"

Unlike the previous visit, I could hear a lot of people glancing at me and murmuring.

Most of the comments were praising me, so it wasn't unpleasant, but I felt a little uneasy.

I felt like I was getting more attention when I won the Knights' Competition than when I shed blood and made a merit in the war, so I guess I shouldn't say I felt uneasy.

"This is it. The entrance will begin in the order of the order, so please wait a moment."

"Thank you."

Meanwhile, the interior of the waiting room was extremely luxurious. Rather than calling it an ordinary waiting room, it would be better to call it a salon.

It seemed even more luxurious than the last time I visited. Is it just my mood?

Well, it was only natural that I would be treated this way since I had to make a great effort to be granted first-class access.

—Thud!

I sat comfortably on the soft sofa assigned to me. It was very comfortable, and I really liked how it supported my size and weight.

A few people who sensed my presence turned their heads slightly in my direction, but not a single one spoke to me unnecessarily.

I guess it was because they were all very polite and cultured.

'I'd be happy to take a nap.'

I don't know when my turn will be, but I might have to wait quite a while, so I was about to close my eyes for a moment.

—Click

The maid carefully put down two glasses along with a bottle of alcohol that I didn't order on the empty table.

She must have made a mistake.

"I think you came to the wrong place. I've never ordered anything like this."

It was a pretty outrageous mistake for a palace servant, but I didn't want to reprimand her, so I decided to just let it go.

And as I was about to close my eyes again, a woman in a pure white dress approached the empty seat across from me.

"I ordered you to do it. Do you not like it?"

The identity of the woman who sat down with the most elegant movements, and nodded her head provocatively while her silver hair, which seemed to melt the moonlight, swayed was none other than Alicia.

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