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Chapter 297: Unexpected Sight
Princess Loraine wanted to ask how he knew about the case of the Duclan family, but she knew Aldrian would not answer her. For him to bring up this matter, he must be planning to use her for something else!
"What do you want?" Princess Loraine asked.
Aldrian, still smiling, walked around the princess.
"Smart. I like smart people. I have a job for you, and it’s actually simple. After this, I won’t bother you anymore, and I’ll release the Lust Devil."
Princess Loraine’s expression brightened after hearing his words. Looking at her expression, Aldrian was truly amazed by her devotion and the depth of her love for the Lust Devil.
"What you need to do is make the Larson family’s connection to the devils public for the entire world to see. It’s simple, right?" Aldrian said.
Princess Loraine looked at Aldrian, her expression growing frustrated.
"It’s not as easy as you think," she replied. "I can’t just accuse a family like the Larsons, with their status, of being connected to the devils. We have to prepare thoroughly."
"But you managed it with the Duclane and Flamecrest families, tho, and their status is no less significant in this empire." Aldrian countered.
"It’s because they created an opening for us to strike. We only took advantage of that. The Duclane family had their mines infiltrated by the devils because the Larsons helped them there. Flamecrest was implicated because Commander Marcus met with the Sloth Devil. As for the Larsons, although they have many traces of the devils within their family, they will surely—"
"Your Highness."
Princess Loraine fell silent when she noticed Aldrian’s neutral expression.
"I see. The Larsons also have leverage against you, don’t they? They have something to retaliate with if you make a move against them. That’s why you’re spouting these so-called reasons as a cover. In the end, each of you is choking the other’s throat, and it’s only a matter of time before one of you strangles the other to death. Truly clever," he said.
Princess Loraine lowered her head and bit her lips because what Aldrian said was true. If she made a move against the Larsons, they would reveal the truth about her to the entire world. It was still too early for anyone to know about her connection with the devils. If the world learned of her true self, the imperial family would be affected, and she would not be able to escape her father’s punishment. She wouldn’t even be surprised if her father decided to kill her himself.
"If I do what you ask, my life is basically over. There’s no way my father would let me off after everything I’ve done in the past," she said.
Aldrian’s expression remained unchanged. What she said was true. The emperor, her father, was unaware of Princess Loraine’s connections with the devils. All he knew was that his daughter had done an excellent job rooting out the devils’ accomplices within the empire. With the help of the Larson family, she had managed to keep the truth hidden from him. It was also because the emperor trusted his daughter so much that his oversight of her was not particularly strict.
"Well, I don’t care. You have to choose between your life and Rodwin’s life. Besides, it’s not guaranteed that your life will end after this," Aldrian said, shrugging his shoulders.
Faced with the two choices, her heart naturally leaned toward sacrificing herself for Rodwin. However, she caught the subtle meaning behind Aldrian’s words.
"What do you mean? Like I said—"
"In the next few weeks, or a month at most, there will be chaos in the empire involving the Larson family," Aldrian interrupted. "You can use that opportunity to strike the Larson family from behind. If they retaliate, you’ll already have the momentum on your side. They won’t be able to bring you down so easily."
"The Larson family will be hit hard this time, and you will be the one to bring down the final hammer on them. You just need to ride the wave that will sweep the Larson family away when the time comes, and you’ll be good to go," Aldrian said.
Princess Loraine remained silent. She didn’t know what kind of chaos would unfold in the empire, but if it could save her life and allow her to see Rodwin again, she was willing to go along with it. It was far better than acting without any support or certainty. Even though she was stepping into Aldrian’s game, she didn’t care as long as the Lust Devil could be released.
"Remember, do your job this time, and you’ll be reunited with the Lust Devil. I’m not someone who breaks promises, so make sure your performance is as flawless as today’s," Aldrian said. Just as he was about to teleport, he suddenly remembered something. 𝓃𝓸𝓋𝓅𝓾𝒷.𝒸ℴ𝓂
"Oh, right. The devils will likely come to you once you return to the capital. If they ask about today’s events, use whatever excuse you can think of—just don’t mention me. Let them figure it out on their own, or ignore them entirely. And if they bring up your lover’s name, they’re definitely lying. You understand what I mean, right?"
Princess Loraine nodded, and Aldrian gave a satisfied nod in return.
"Alright, I’ll wait for the good news. Your job is done once the Larson family falls from grace." With that, Aldrian disappeared.
The princess stared at the empty air, looking lost. She suddenly felt drained, slumping to the ground. She longed to be with her beloved, but she couldn’t. She was alone in this situation.
With a weary expression, she called for her guardian knight and said to him,
"Let’s go back to the capital. Our job here is done."
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Aldrian appeared back in his room at the inn. It was already dark, but he decided to do a short meditation before resting. Though he wasn’t particularly tired or sleepy, sometimes he enjoyed taking a nap and closing his eyes, especially after everything he had done today.
However, the moment he looked around, his gaze was drawn to something that engraved itself in his mind, making his desire surge to new heights. Sylphia stood not far from him, wearing revealing lingerie that exposed her assets clearly to him.
Her perfect golden hair shimmered under the moonlight, and her flawless skin, smooth and without a single blemish, glowed softly. Her tall, voluptuous figure seemed to captivate every man’s fantasy. Her D-cup breasts and slim waist acted as magnets; once you stared at them, it was hard to look anywhere else. Coupled with the stunning beauty of her elven face, which seemed to belong to another world, Aldrian found himself on the verge of losing control. In that moment, he felt an overwhelming urge to pounce on Sylphia and devour her.
Sylphia was momentarily stunned by Aldrian’s sudden appearance, though she had grown accustomed to his unpredictable arrival. The real issue now was that she was in the midst of preparing herself for the next moment that would change her life. While her heart had already steeled itself, the instant Aldrian appeared, she felt a wave of shyness wash over her. Her courage and determination seemed to evaporate, as if they had been popped like a balloon.
She felt her face burning with embarrassment. Despite lowering her head to avoid looking at his face, she could still sense the intensity of Aldrian’s desire in his eyes. The heat of his gaze was so palpable that she could feel it. She had never seen or sensed Aldrian like this before.
On the other hand, a part of her felt a sense of happiness. Aldrian’s reaction only confirmed that he felt the same desire for her, just as she did for him.
"Ah!"
She kept her head lowered when suddenly, Aldrian lifted her effortlessly, carrying her in a princess-style hold. As she finally met his gaze, she saw the intensity in his eyes—a look that suggested he was ready to devour her completely. Her own gaze trembled as she locked eyes with him, feeling as though he had already consumed her entirely, even before she had revealed the parts of herself that were hidden. In those eyes, it was clear: Aldrian was already planning the many ways he would savor the feast before him.
After they arrived beside the bed, Aldrian gently laid Sylphia down on top of it. He didn’t pounce on her immediately; instead, he took a moment to survey her entire body. Sylphia, unaccustomed to Aldrian’s hungry gaze, instinctively covered her breasts and the more intimate parts of her body, feeling exposed under his intense stare.
Aldrian, already aroused by the sight of her alluring form, found himself even more captivated by her erotic position as she tried to shield her assets. Unable to control himself any longer, he pounced on top of her, swiftly grabbing her hands and pinning them above her head. His eyes locked with hers, and he smiled knowingly.
"You’re truly bold to present yourself in such an outfit. Are you ready to bear the consequences?" Aldrian asked, his voice teasing, though his breath was shallow, as though he were trying to hold himself back.
Sylphia, already embarrassed, felt her face grow even redder as she shouted at him.
"What bold?! I was just trying to change my outfit when you suddenly appeared!" she said, trying to cover her face with both hands, but she couldn’t as Aldrian held them in place.
Aldrian watched her cute reaction and leaned closer to her right ear.
"Is that so? Well, lucky me. I get to see such a beautiful sight, and it would be a shame not to enjoy it."
