As the whoosh of the tie being pushed aside revealed more of the stretched shirt’s chest area, it was abundantly clear how dangerously close it was to bursting its buttons.
Since I was slightly looking down at Kaiquilia from behind, the volume of her chest looked even more impressive, as if any moment now, the buttons might pop off dramatically.
The silhouette of the black lingerie peeking through the white dress shirt was definitely provoking the viewer’s lewd thoughts.
‘You want me to… strip this off?’
My brain paused from the sheer shock, but slowly it began to turn.
Given how things escalated to this point, I had to accept that the interest Kaiquilia showed in me was far from typical.
Sure, this world was undeniably one where women’s clothing drove everyone mad, but it wasn’t as if it was a reality where the notion of chastity flipped on its head as if under some kind of hypnosis.
No matter how revealing the outfit, there was still a general reluctance to outright expose private areas, and people instinctively disliked being stared at openly.
Although admittedly, the concept where someone could walk around exposing their breasts or down there and only feel humiliated when someone physically lifted their clothing was more than just ridiculous.
Anyway, the key point was this: even in this mode-drenched world, the idea of chastity was still somewhat normal for both men and women.
Therefore, the Empress likely wouldn’t give an order to release her buttons while grinding her backside against my groin for no reason at all.
‘…Was that her kind of interest?’
At this point, it would be weirder for me not to realize what Kaiquilia was after. It was probably along the same lines as the likes of Rize and the Pope, who had made similar advances before.
What exactly did I do to entice the same kind of attention those three had?
The Pope had at least seen me as a potential ally. Rize found I matched her ideal man perfectly, and the Popes thought I had saved their lives.
But I had done absolutely nothing to warrant any such attention from the Empress.
“What are you waiting for? Move already!”
Prompted by Kaiquilia’s urging, I pulled myself from my thoughts and reluctantly reached for the first button.
As my thumb and forefinger undid the button near her neck, the previously stiff collar loosened a bit. The white skin around her neck peeked out.
There was a soft sensation from my arm as my elbows brushed against her armpits. My arms were wedged between Kaiquilia’s arms, and a horizontal movement would just be a casual back hug.
Every time my arm brushed against her armpit, I could feel Kaiquilia flinch, her body quaking slightly. It was natural since we were practically glued together.
‘Now for the second one.’
I gripped the second button with my fingers. As I undid it, the palm of my hand inadvertently pressed against her chest. Her chest bounced back in response, adding a delightful thump to the moment.
‘If she reacts here, it’s game over.’
I desperately tried to keep my lower half from responding.
Since Kaiquilia’s rear was perfectly nestled against my lower half, if any reaction occurred down there, it would be obvious right away. I really didn’t want to imagine what would happen next.
Seeing the kind of behavior Kaiquilia was displaying, it was clear she was aiming for such a response, but having a person like her in front of me made it difficult to indulge in this kind of desire.
If someone else were doing this openly, maybe it would be different, but with Kaiquilia, it was just too pressuring. I had no idea what she was really thinking.
The following process proceeded smoothly. By the time the third button was undone, her chest was revealed to an extent similar to what her uniform usually concealed. I paused for a moment.
My hand hovered around the fourth button. However, if I undid this one, her chest would be fully exposed. The area of lingerie couldn’t even cover half of it, and what was beneath was already very daring.
“…Should I undo the next button, Your Majesty?”
“Is that a serious question? Keep going until I command you to stop.”
Her attitude remained adamant despite my cautious question.
Peeking through the half-open shirt revealed breasts spilling slightly over her lingerie. It seemed like the lingerie was perhaps one size too small, as her flesh seemed constrained, creating an alluring curve.
With trembling hands, I grasped the fourth button positioned near the base of my throat. Pop, it came undone way too easily. The shirt opened up further, revealing her ample chest and lingerie in all their glory.
“It is time.”
Just as I reached for the fifth button, her body slipped from my grasp. The warmth and softness I felt against my lower half vanished instantly. My hand, lost, flailed in the air for a moment.
Taking a few steps forward, Kaiquilia turned her body around.
The coat was only pulled down to her waist, dangling loosely at her elbows, while the shirt, with four buttons undone, barely served its purpose.
Between the collar of the shirt, her breasts, enveloped in black lingerie, were prominently displayed. They had looked sizable over the uniform, but up close, they were magnificent.
It was as if each of her movements was deliberately captivating.
“Do you understand why I called you here?”
I could anticipate her true intentions. While sitting on the throne in the Central Hall, I had somewhat suspected it when she practically shoved my face into her lap, but after everything that just happened, I was now fully assured.
What answer I should give, though, remained ambiguous. Guessing her intentions was one thing; confessing I thought she wanted to get freaky was another.
She was precisely the kind of person who could do anything after hearing that too.
“……”
In the end, I chose silence. Not the perfect answer, but finding a better response seemed nearly impossible. It might not be the best, but at least a reasonable alternative.
Most importantly, as long as silence was understood as acceptance without further demands, it was better to keep quiet than to recklessly blurt out the wrong answer.
And to note, this advice came from Aurora.
“Indeed. It’s only natural not to know. Since I have yet to explain anything to you, how could you possibly discern my intentions?”
It seemed my choice was correct, as Kaiquilia continued without concern. She stepped closer to me, her hand gripping my shoulder, and gave me a gentle nudge backward.
That slight motion made me stumble, my knees buckling, and I lost my balance, falling back. I felt the soft sensation against my thighs and backside.
It was Kaiquilia’s bed. I found myself perched on the edge of the mattress. Without hesitation, Kaiquilia hopped onto my lap.
Her calves pressed down onto the bed, her knees bent as she spread her legs, partially enveloping me with her thighs. Her rear warmed against my thighs.
The already tight suit pants felt as if they were about to burst, yet miraculously, they showed no signs of tearing. Her slender fingers held onto my shoulder.
Right in front of my face loomed her voluptuous chest, neatly wrapped in only black lingerie. The familiar scent akin to fresh milk drifted into my nostrils.
“Words veiled in ambiguity don’t suit me, so let me be blunt. I like you. I’ve been interested in you since I first saw you, and now it has only escalated further.”
Since I had already suspected this outcome, I managed to stay calm and opened my mouth.
“Does this mean you harbor feelings for me as a woman, Your Majesty?”
“I have no idea what it is. So, I must test whether this means a lady’s love or a ruler’s desire to win over a good subject.”
Now, I couldn’t help but be somewhat surprised. I never expected Kaiquilia to say something so direct.
Her golden eyes calmly met mine. This time, I didn’t shy away. Before it got any further, I knew I had something to address first.
“What is the reason behind this, Your Majesty?”
“What do you mean?”
A hint of surprise flickered across her gaze.
“I still haven’t found out why you grant me such an honorable interest. What is it about me that pleases you?”
“What an impertinent question. You say I like you, yet you dare to ask why?”
Having come this far, I decided it was time to be a bit bolder. After all, the Empress herself had declared her fondness for me, so it should be acceptable to disregard formalities a tad.
Surely she wouldn’t summon her holy sword and decapitate me in the middle of this situation for being cheeky.
Truthfully, my patience was starting to wear thin. My lower half had begun to stir subtly. Kaiquilia had probably picked up on that long ago.
But more than that, I was curious about why the Empress was doing this with me. Had I missed a crucial clue? Of all the moments that could have made her aware of me, it was imperative to uncover what they were.
‘Knowing this in advance could help me prepare for what comes later.’
“Very well. Having expressed your feelings, why would I not share my reasons?”
Kaiquilia moved even closer.
“You must have heard the tale of my past from Minerva.”
“……?”
I paused momentarily as Minerva’s name was mentioned.
It had surely been a private conversation between Minerva and me. How could Kaiquilia know about the details exchanged in that situation? What did that have to do with my question?
“Answer me this. What was the reason you slaughtered all the other royals?”
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