Chapter 68


    Are you saying you want to date me?


    Exactly as it sounds! Holding hands like lovers, having meals together. You know, I really wanted to try the food at Lichten Academy! The food in ys always looks so delicious!


    Yes.


    And going to cafes together. Ordering two cups of fragrant coffee and only one dessert. Sharing and identally touching forks, its a clich. In that moment, you should wipe off the cream on my lips with yours!


    Ah, yes.


    And we should have a not-too-heavy dinner with good cocktails. A slightly tipsy atmosphere, softmppost lights. If you like me, I would say


    Do you want to take a little break?


    Ian stared nkly at the princess.


    What kind of second-rate y had she been obsessed with?


    And why was she so interested in Ian himself?


    Anyway, she asked again.


    So, will you date me?


    Flirtatious eyshes.


    yfully twitching lips.


    Following that line of sight, if you looked down a bit, Asterias long fingers were sliding between her own cleavage. Pulling the neckline taut.


    Not revealing too much.


    How about it?


    She seemed to be an easy woman at first nce.


    Contrasting herscivious body, she looked foolish and seemed like a dumb girl.


    Seems obsessed with s*xuality, and with a reach of her hand, she would probably give away that soft-looking body.


    So, lets revisit her name.


    Asteria Estrid.


    The absolute ruler of the Britannia Empire, the Estrid Emperor.


    Estrid.


    Cruel, savage, dominant, cunning, and intelligent, a perfect lineage of conquerors.


    That bloodline cannot tolerate this.


    Suppressed?


    Amusing.


    Asteria Estrid is someone who would proudly boast about being of such lineage. Someone who cannot restrain the conquering instinct surging from her own instincts.


    Originally,pared to the Empress, Crown Prince, or Crown Princess, she was overwhelmingly weak.


    If you yed Fanta X Aca ten times, you could see her facing a miserable end at least seven times.


    The reason, of course, is her defeat in the struggle for the imperial session or the failure of rebellion.


    Whether its execution, assassination, or any other type of death, she died.


    Yet Asteria never regrets the path she walks.


    Hey Ian, Im waiting for you.


    He needed her attention.


    But not like this.


    He needed to be acknowledged for his skills.


    Will you date me? is not the right question. It should be Will you work with me?.


    Asteria, the Princess of Rebellion.


    If it was not her, there was no need to pay attention to this woman with only arge chest.


    Or maybe it wouldnt be bad for me to start a fling with you.


    I dont like that.


    Simultaneously with Ians response.


    Rustle


    The grassy forest behind them rustled.


    Both of their gazes turned back at the same time


    Nyah


    There seems to be a cat.


    Yeah no, thats not it. Why?


    As the two heads turned back, their eyes met. Asteria had a somewhat distressed expression.


    You cant find someone with the face, body, and status like mine anywhere, right?


    I apologize.


    No way, you.


    Asterias face quickly became serious.


    An expressionless face.


    She blinked her long eyshes several times and opened her mouth.


    Are you gay?


    No.


    Ian immediately replied.


    Youre avoiding me even after seeing me? Maybe you have a taste for older women? If so, I have no choice but to call the guards.


    Tomorrow is the festival. If you walk around with me, it might look good on you. It could even spread as a rumor?


    Asteria subtly pressed her chest closer to Ian.


    Rustle


    This time, they both ignored the sounding from the bushes.


    Ian spoke up.


    Im sorry. I already have a prior arrangement to attend the festival.


    Excuses should be sufficient at this point.


    Nyah


    Once again, the sound of a cat was heard.


    Ian left the bench.


    Alone, Asteria quietly finished her sandwich.


    Its delicious.


    Chirp chirp.


    Having cleanly licked the sauce off her fingers, she fell into deep thought.


    Ian ckangers. Hes indeed an interesting one.


    Asteria knew that her body was a weapon.


    When approaching someone worth manipting, she always started with her body.


    In fact, there was no more efficient approach.


    People who touched her could be exploited and then coldly discarded.


    I didnt think of applying that standard to you.


    Swoosh.


    Asteria yfully wiggled her foot in the air.


    Droplets in the shape of stars appeared and disappeared along with her footsteps.


    Actually, about Ian it was just pure interest.


    The Grade Assessment Ceremony she witnessed on her first day at the Academy intrigued her.


    His use of magic was entertaining.


    When he imitated mid-air fixation using the interaction of metals, it was amusing like a fine joke.


    And when he demonstrated a hard-to-identify movement technique, it was astonishing and admirable.


    Watching such a talented individual facing disciplinary action from themittee was irresistible.


    So she thought.


    While at the academy, why not casually, truly casually, make at least one normal acquaintance?


    Well I guess its greed for me.


    Its an instinct to tempt only those who are useful.


    Perhaps Ian showed enough potential to rival her own talents.


    Asteria smiled a bitter smile.


    Then she gracefully rose from the bench.


    On the quiet outskirts of the academy.


    By the way, I dont know the way back.


    She was quite a calm fellow in many ways.


    On the day of the St. Gregory Lantern Festival,te afternoon.


    Having woken up from a nap, Danya buried her face in the pillow for a moment.


    Then she pounded the nket with her little feet.


    Already made a prior arrangement! Hehe.


    She wagged her tail for a moment like that.


    After washing up, she dried her hair and tail.


    Using flower oil with a subtle fragrance, she calmlybed her tail.


    With the clean white dress, her hair was neatly braided and let down.


    Thin makeup added just a touch to her already vibrant skin, and simple earrings adorned her jewel-like eyes.


    Finally, she wore sandals, her soft bare feet clearly visible.


    Hmm.


    In front of a full-length mirror, Danya nced at her own reflection for a moment.


    Looks good but a bit short?


    Trying to pull down the slightly revealing dress on her exposed thighs, she tilted her head.


    Ive grown up too!


    Turning around happily, Danya left her home satisfied.


    As the sun set in the early evening, the sky would normally begin to darken, but today it remained unusually bright.


    When Danya arrived at the festival street, people had already gathered around, making the surroundings lively.


    A vibrant festival street.


    The street, filled with orangenterns, exuded a different, gentle, and sweet atmosphere from usual.


    Danya stood on tiptoe and looked around the meeting ce.


    Danya.


    Ian was standing there.


    Come to think of it, Ian often spotted Danya first.


    Why did that happen, Danya briefly wondered.


    Ian!


    Yeah, here.


    Somehow, Ian seemed different from usual.


    It was only then that Danya noticed the bouquet of flowers in his hand.


    For some reason, her heart raced.


    I-is that for me?


    Huh? Ah yeah.


    A somewhat dyed response from Ian.


    Normally, Danya would have pointed out the timing for such a remark, but for some reason, all that came out was a gigglyughter.


    Thank you.


    Danya reached out her hand, but Ian didnt extend the bouquet.


    Ill hold it for you since it might be inconvenient for you to carry it around.


    Really, his manners were impable.


    Perhaps it was because of the festival atmosphere.


    Danya felt a slight melting sensation.


    What should I do?


    Until now, she had just considered him a slightly closer colleague, but now


    <em>Gulp.</em>


    Danya swallowed nervously.


    Wanna go grab something to drink?


    Uh, yeah!


    They walked along the street.


    Stalls on both sides were filled with tempting treats.


    Cheap aphrodisiacs! Have a child blessed by Saint Gregory!


    There were also somewhat embarrassing types of stalls asionally.


    Cherry-vored stamina potion? Wanna try that?


    Yeah!


    They tried various unique drinks and indulged in different snacks.


    Although the highlight of the festival was probably still ahead, why did this moment feel so pleasant for Danya?


    Danya silently observed Ian, who was walking a bit ahead of her.


    Certainly, she had thought of him as a valuable colleague.


    I want to hold hands.


    Suddenly, that thought crossed her mind.


    His hand was muchrger than her small one, andtely, the veins had be more pronounced, giving it a rather masculine appearance.


    At the right moment.


    <em>Thump</em>


    Ian, who was walking ahead, bumped into someone and was pushed back for a moment.


    The back of his hand touched Danyas hand.


    It felt like that spot had suddenly be hot, as if it were burning.


    Seems like its getting crowded. Danya?


    Uh, yeah?


    Why are you spacing out like that? Is your hand hurting? Stick close to me and follow.


    Y-yeah!


    Danya cautiously grabbed the hem of his shirt sleeve.


    Lets be satisfied with this for today.


    An unfamiliar feeling. Danya took a step back.


    No, that was her intention.


    Rustle


    !


    Until Ian suddenly grabbed Danyas hand.


    Thump thump! A heart beating roughly.


    The moment Danya tried to look up at Ian.


    Swish!


    Suddenly, her body was thrust forward.


    Run, Danya!


    Eh!


    As Danya was about to release Ian from her hands, feeling the warmth covering her hands for a moment.


    Ba-a-a-ang!


    A massive explosion filled the festival.


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