Inside the Imperial Palace.
“I believe it is improper etiquette to use tickets against Your Highnesses.”
Ezekiel rummaged through his pockets, revealing a stack of 15 papers that looked exactly like princess tickets.
“Instead, I will issue you tickets to control me. You can freely use them after punishing the Purple Magic Tower.”
Since it was a somewhat formal occasion, he chose to speak respectfully.
“….”
After the explanation, the princesses looked at Ezekiel with strange expressions.
“So….”
The first to break the silence was the 1st Princess, Ether.
“You’re completely giving up all your rights….”
“Yes.”
“And instead you’re giving us… the right to choose?”
Ezekiel quietly nodded.
“That’s correct.”
“Why on earth would you do such a thing?”
The gazes of the princesses intertwined in the air.
Frankly, their doubts were valid.
Basically, Ezekiel had the upper hand with these tickets. He could choose which princess to interact with and decide what to do.
However, he transferred all that authority to the princesses.
Moreover, instead of facing one princess as before, he now had to deal with all three. It was impossible not to find it perplexing.
But for Ezekiel, there was no other option.
‘I have no choice if I want to buy time.’
Even though he had to deal with three princesses now, he could push the ticket usage date to after punishing the Purple Magic Tower.
From Ezekiel’s perspective, he had no idea how to use the tickets right now, so this was a clever move.
‘Besides, I won’t even have to schedule anything.’
Originally, he had to plan dates with the princess, but now he just had to follow their wishes. It was quite convenient.
Of course, he feared what the princesses might demand…
Shwoosh—!
It was then that Ether suddenly jumped up from her chair, even gripping a formidable sword with a fierce aura.
“1st Princess, why are you holding a sword?”
“What on Earth is going on?”
The reactions of the other princesses were indifferent, but the 1st Princess glared sharply at the other women.
“I understand now. The fool is being ambitious, and our kind-hearted teacher is suffering because of it. I’ll have to sweep away all you loose women and make it so I can use him comfortably.”
There was a slight misunderstanding.
Ether seemed to think that Ezekiel had intended to use the ticket solely on her, but out of kindness, he couldn’t refuse the other princesses and reluctantly issued them tickets.
Solana scoffed.
“You think you can make him use it comfortably on you? Did you really think you’d be the one using the ticket? How ludicrously self-confident!”
“Are you saying your views differ then?”
“Why are you asking? There’s no one else but me.”
Fireworks exploded in their gaze.
Neither seemed willing to back down, and sharply contrasted with the last round table meeting.
Back then, they were too busy hiding their true feelings and putting on an act, but now all the princesses were stepping forward.
“I can’t let our teacher suffer.”
Finally, the 2nd Princess, Hedera, spoke up.
“1st Princess, it’s only natural that it’ll be difficult if you’re with him. Time varies depending on who you meet and what you do. Don’t you realize that yet?”
“What?”
“If we follow your logic, are all the lovers spending time together on this continent suffering?”
“That example seems a bit off, don’t you think? Why of all things, lovers? You’re not even one.”
Although Ether appeared reckless, there were always sharp points she hit. Hedera coughed awkwardly a couple of times.
“No, I just meant that as an example….”
“2nd Princess.”
“What?”
“Be careful with your words. The term ‘lover’ should at least involve sharing a body.”
“What’s with that confidence? It’s disgusting.”
The confident smile of the 1st Princess, is she suggesting she has shared a body with someone? Discomfort surged.
Solana also spoke up.
“I think this method is much better. If we each spend time with our teacher, we can easily compare later on who had the best time.”
“Hmm.”
“Our teacher is going to be even more amazing and busy. Wouldn’t it be a nuisance if all those vixens start bothering him? Let’s talk to the one who spent the happiest time with him going forward.”
“I won’t be at a loss either….”
The 1st Princess nodded willingly.
From any perspective, there was no reason not to. Rather, it was a chance to showcase her affection.
Just one thing was amusing.
“3rd Princess, where does that confidence come from? You might be included among the princesses who can’t approach him. If that day comes, you won’t be able to cry and throw a fit.”
“Oh, in that case, that’s fine.”
“Hmm?”
“I’ve thoroughly planned my day to spend with our teacher… I mean, to have a great time together. I’m confident I won’t fall behind.”
The provocation was rather cheerful. Ether smirked.
“Oh, you say that?”
“Yes.”
“A kid who’s too busy serving the Sun God.”
“I didn’t become a Saintess because I liked the Sun God; I became a Saintess because I desperately prayed for someone. And that someone is merely our teacher.”
Solana rolled her eyes slightly.
“Now I see why the 1st Princess has concerns. You’re filled with thoughts about how to get at our teacher, yet the thought of being compared is giving you a headache. Since you seem to be someone who jumps straight to action.”
“Your delusions are impressive.”
“After our teacher uses the ticket, it’ll be clear who spent the best time with him. Just don’t be too shocked.”
Meanwhile, Ezekiel was sweating cold bullets.
‘…Teacher’s use?’
Somehow it felt like he was already being treated as a tool. Is this really okay? Sweat dripped.
In the meantime, the 2nd Princess pointed to the 3rd Princess’s outfit.
“What’s with that outfit… or rather that cover?”
“It’s the body bestowed upon me by the Sun God. Honestly, there’s no reason to cover it. Since it’s a blessing from the Sun God, I could show it off proudly.”
“Then why not just walk around naked?”
Ether and Hedera shook their heads at the same time.
“What a typical loose woman.”
“Full of lewdness. Also full of blasphemy.”
Solana coughed awkwardly as the two combined their forces.
“Well, there’s no reason to keep talking for long. Let’s discuss it again after punishing the Purple Magic Tower.”
“Hmm.”
The 1st Princess’s gaze turned to Ezekiel.
“Teacher.”
“Yes.”
“I understand that you came to this decision with a kind heart. However, I’m still uneasy. It seems as if the minds of the two loose women are already not right.”
“Hmm….”
“These two are completely in heat. It’s sickening to think they’ll put on all sorts of outrageous displays. Especially seeing them so happy without even sharing a belly, it’s nauseating. Just like us….”
“No, stop, stop.”
Ezekiel hurriedly interrupted Ether’s words.
How far was she going to go? Is the continent going to perish?
The man let out a deep sigh and spoke.
“You don’t have to worry about my concerns.”
“Hmm?”
“It won’t trouble me at all.”
“Why is that?”
“The happiness of Your Highnesses is my happiness.”
…And the anger of the princesses spells doom for the continent. Ezekiel barely held back the words he wanted to say. No matter how difficult it is for him, it can’t be helped.
“Hmm….”
The princesses were quiet, but perhaps they were satisfied with the previous answer, their expressions filled with anticipation.
Ether asked a few more things.
“Can we really do whatever we want?”
“Yes, but….”
Ezekiel nodded.
“Just set the date to after punishing the Purple Magic Tower. The rest is up to Your Highnesses.”
Afterward, Ezekiel felt a chill.
He sensed an ominous aura from the smiling princesses. He suddenly began to fear what the price of issuing too many blank checks would come to.
The princesses quietly exchanged glances among themselves, their thoughts crossing paths.
‘Easy. This is extremely favorable for me.’
‘Other princesses must have been quite a bother. It’s certain that spending time with me will be their happiest moment; they came up with this just to shake off the others.’
‘Hmm, I want to force myself on him.’
Though their thoughts differed, there was one thing they all agreed on.
‘Since he proposed to me, the time spent with me must be the happiest. Once it’s all over, the expressions will be worth seeing. I must crush their noses.’
‘Since he proposed to me as well, will it be a competition?’
‘This is the composure of one who’s received a proposal.’
Hsss—!
The power that began to rise among the princesses made Ezekiel shiver even more.
He tried hard to stay calm as he spoke.
“I’ll go handle the Magic Tower now. Please notify me later after you decide on the order.”
But then.
It was at that moment.
“I’ll go first.”
A hand shot up immediately, raised confidently.
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