Chapter 14: The So-called Gifts Always Bring Surprises
Once again, the maid walked into the darkness.
In the shadows around the corner, there was another figure dressed as a maid, squatting in the corner, busy with something unknown.
One could see faint lights flickering around her, intricate and ancient runes appearing and disappearing like bubbles on the water’s surface, repeating the process continuously.
“I didn’t expect you to know that girl’s hobby,” Number Six, squatting on the ground, said. “Is she also your target for the mission?”
“No, she’s not,” Number Eight replied, leaning against the wall with eyes closed, resting.
“But she is Number Nine’s target, and Number Nine used to be my partner, so I know some information about her.”
“Number Nine… I remember the mission failed…”
“It’s that girl, two realms above her yet she was counter-killed.”
“…”
Number Six fell silent and focused on her own tasks.
As time passed by, Number Eight finally couldn’t contain herself and opened her eyes.
“How much longer do we have? Our time is running out.”
“Soon.”
Number Six was drenched in sweat, her face pale, but her spirit remained unwavering as she tirelessly deciphered the runes.
“After all, it’s something set up by that Lion King, Ronan Campbell. Although it’s a colossal structure covering the entire Duke’s mansion, quietly opening a breach without alerting him is not an easy task.”
“You need to speed up,” Number Eight stared at the tightly closed door.
“If Duke Muen Campbell or Princess Selicia suddenly come out, our mission will be considered a failure.”
“I know, but I think we should have enough time.”
At this point, Number Six’s expression suddenly became somewhat peculiar.
“Those two, they’re doing that kind of thing in the room.”
…
Muen looked at the door with anticipation, like a believer longing for a miracle to happen.
Unfortunately, the miracle did not occur.
His only savior at this moment, Eleanor, did not appear either.
“It’s so hot…”
Instead, the frequency of Princess Selicia’s moans grew higher and higher, indicating that she could wake up at any moment.
“It’s over…”
Muen covered his face, tears streaming down.
It seemed that today, the miracle would not happen.
With no protagonist present, the so-called plot twist would vanish like bubbles, and Muen’s fate would be like encountering a mudslide in the path he had desperately tried to avoid.
And there was no need to wait that long. Once someone whose identity was still unknown took action, Princess Selicia would wake up, and the first thing she would do was definitely to beat him to death.
“Huh, come to think of it, Princess Selicia has moaned so many times, why hasn’t she actually woken up yet?”
Muen, feeling somewhat calmer, once again discovered a glimmer of hope.
As is well known, when people wake up from sleep, especially due to drugs or alcohol, they often subconsciously moan.
So, Muen thought that Princess Selicia must be waking up soon.
However, no one would moan several times before waking up unless they were having a dream.
Princess Selicia definitely wouldn’t be having such dreams, so her current state must be due to some other reason.
And…
“It’s so hot…”
Muen glanced at the fireplace.
The flames in the fireplace were still burning, but because of Princess Selicia’s recent release of frost, the temperature in the room had cooled down slightly.
At least Muen, who had taken off his clothes, felt a bit chilly.
But now, Princess Selicia wasn’t wearing much more clothing than he was, so why was she feeling hot?
Moaning.
Feeling hot.
Could it be…?
Gulp…
Muen couldn’t help but gulp, as a bizarre thought suddenly occurred to him.
To confirm his immature and far-fetched idea, Muen began to carefully move towards Princess Selicia.
Earlier, he had stayed a bit far away, fearing Princess Selicia might wake up and slap him.
Now, as he gradually approached, Princess Selicia lying on the sofa came into his view again.
“No way…”
As Muen saw Princess Selicia, his heart couldn’t help but skip a beat.
“Ugh… so hot…”
At this moment, Selicia remained tightly shut-eyes, still not awakening from her slumber. However, her silver-white eyelashes fluttered, and her skin shimmered with an abnormal crimson gleam.
Her long, slender legs writhed forcefully, while her hands unconsciously grasped at random, further disheveling the already scantily clad dress she wore.
“No, it can’t be, it won’t be like I imagined.”
“This must be just a side effect of the drug, yes, a side effect!”
“All I need to do is take a cold shower to alleviate the side effects, yes, that’s it! Isn’t that how it’s written in novels?”
“Selicia, hold on, I’ll take you to find some cold water!”
In a state of confusion, Muen reached out anxiously, attempting to lift Selicia around her waist and take her to the bathroom to dispel the so-called “side effects” with cold water.
However, his attempt was unsuccessful. This was because a delicate, fair hand suddenly grasped his wrist.
Selicia, who knows when, had truly awakened, staring directly at Muen.
There was a fiery anger in her eyes, but it quickly dissipated, turning into a bewildered expression akin to a lost little rabbit.
“Um… Your Highness, please let me explain. It’s actually you who just drank too much tea and got drunk. I was about to take you to the bathroom to sober up.”
Muen felt his legs trembling and hastily made up a nonsense excuse, “Since you’re already awake, I won’t disturb you any longer. I’ll take my leave now.”
He wanted to bolt, realizing that he was losing control of the situation. Even if he didn’t want to believe it, after seeing Selicia in that state, how could he not know what had happened?
It was an aphrodisiac! The “little gift” from the mysterious shopkeeper turned out to be a damn aphrodisiac! Damn it, was this what they meant by miraculous effects?
Drugged with aphrodisiacs, you really are something, you unscrupulous merchant! RNM! Give me back my money! No, I must make a run for it.
If something wonderful, but actually not so wonderful, happens here with Selicia, Muen can’t think of any way out!
The worst-case scenario would probably be a drawn-out execution!
But unfortunately… escaping isn’t an option. Because Selicia’s small hand is tightly gripping Muen.
Even though that hand appeared so soft and powerless, Muen actually felt as if his wrist was being tightly clamped by an iron vice. This was a gap in sheer strength.
At this moment, Muen once again recalled that Selicia in front of him was a woman much stronger than himself. Wanting to escape? Hmph, no chance.
“Um… Your Highness, please calm down. You must stay calm! With your willpower, you can surely endure this!” At this moment, Muen could only pin his hopes on Selicia herself.
Selicia’s gaze alternated between clarity and confusion. However, Muen could clearly see that even when she was lucid, the anger in Selicia’s eyes was beginning to transform into another kind of flame.
“Come on, Your Highness, don’t succumb to mere drugs, you must…”
Bang!
Muen’s encouragement was cut off abruptly. The world suddenly spun around him. When Muen regained consciousness, he suddenly realized that he had swapped positions with Selicia.
Muen was lying on the couch. And Selicia, with a graceful posture, was sitting on top of him.
Hahahahaha she got mc
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