EP.2 The Princess's Temptation
Princess Elena.
There is no one in the kingdom who does not know that name.
Though it is still a distant matter, she has already been designated as the definite heir to the throne.
Of course, that is not all.
"Look at that beauty."
"I wonder which man will share a future with her. I'm jealous."
"She'll probably marry a prince from another country. Don't even dream about it."
Her beautiful appearance alone is enough to be the talk of the town.
Thanks to that, even commoners who have never seen her face know her name.
"How can she be so pure and elegant..."
"She's the one who suits the title of princess more than anyone. I heard she passed all her difficult lessons with flying colors as a child."
Elena was an object of envy.
A noble princess with no connection to any improper deeds.
It was only natural that she was loved.
But what people saw was only her outward appearance.
'Boring...'
Elena, looking down gracefully from her special seat.
Contrary to others' expectations, she harbored different thoughts.
The image she had shown until now was all an act.
She had become so skilled at acting because of her title as princess.
'Now that I think about it, today is a good day for a walk. For the first time in a while... naked...♥'
No one could have imagined it.
Who would ever think the princess would walk around naked in the dead of night?
Just thinking about it would be blasphemous, and it was completely at odds with her public image.
"Um... Princess?"
In the end, I came.
To the princess's bedroom.
Me, just a mere patrol soldier.
"Ugh... That was thrilling, wasn't it?"
Princess Elena shivered.
Her snow-white skin drew my gaze whether I wanted it or not.
"Uh, um... What exactly is going on here...?"
My heart was still beating fast.
It wasn't just because I saw the princess naked.
Honestly, I couldn't tell if this was good or bad.
'The princess's naked body is... attractive, but if I get caught, I'm doomed...'
It was ambiguous.
I was clearly looking at the princess's body.
But I couldn't fully enjoy it.
"Hm~ I suppose that's a natural reaction?"
I wanted to ask for an explanation.
But I was in no position to do so.
"How was it? Taking a walk with me?"
Should I say it was nice?
Or should I apologize for committing blasphemy?
I couldn't say anything.
While I hesitated, the princess slowly approached me.
"I can see you're conflicted."
"S-sorry."
"Should I ask your body directly?"
"W-what?!"
The princess giggled as she approached.
Her slender hand slowly touched my chest.
Thump— Thump—!
"Your heart is beating so fast...♥"
No one had ever seen this side of her.
The moment our eyes met.
I couldn't escape her slender hand.
"Did you dislike it?"
The princess smiled at me with her eyes.
I couldn't even think of saying I disliked it.
"...No."
"Hehe... So you did like it?"
I couldn't answer.
Even answering would be blasphemous.
But staying silent was as good as answering.
"Relax a little."
"I'm already relaxed."
"Oh~ So you're comfortable being naked with a princess?"
"N-no... That's not what I meant..."
While I stammered, the princess's laughter grew deeper.
"Haha... This is fun. I was just teasing you, so you can really relax."
"Yes..."
"How about you take a good look at my body?"
I swallowed unconsciously.
Even glancing at her, her body was perfect.
A desire to look more closely welled up inside me.
"..."
"It's an order, so look properly."
It was a gentle command.
It sounded more like an invitation.
It wasn't forceful, but I couldn't resist.
"Yes."
I looked directly at the princess's naked body.
Her voluptuous breasts that no hand had ever touched.
Her smooth abdomen leading downward.
Her lower body, completely hairless.
And the shyly positioned pink petals.
"Uh... I may have ordered you, but being stared at so openly is a little embarrassing."
Her playful smile made her even more charming.
Above all, though she said she was embarrassed, she didn't try to cover herself.
"Tell me what you think."
"...You're beautiful."
"Pfft... I like that you're being a bit more honest."
"But... why did you call me here...?"
"Why do you think I called you?"
The hand on my chest moved slowly, as if stroking my heart.
Despite the calm movement, my heart beat even faster.
'Is it to silence me... No, if that's the case...'
My eyes instinctively went to
the most intimate part of her body.
I knew it was improper, but I couldn't resist my curiosity.
"Hehe...♥"
A pink slit glistening with moisture.
I didn't even need to think about the cause.
I wasn't a child anymore.
As my confusion faded, my heart pounded for a different reason.
"I'm good at reading people. A princess has to be, right?"
"...Because you're above everyone else."
"At first, I thought I'd just keep this a secret no one could know, but seeing your reaction changed my mind."
"Changed...?"
The princess's smile grew more seductive.
The way she touched her chest felt like a gentle caress.
"How about we enjoy a little fun together?"
"..."
She was observing everything.
It was impossible to hide my true feelings.
Of course I should refuse, but the offer felt so sweet.
"Seeing your reaction... makes me want to do it even more...♥ I'm looking forward to how you'll be later."
The moment her orange eyes filled with resolve,
a voice as sweet as honey reached me.
"If you're interested... kneel."
There was only one choice.
She had already seen through everything.
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity where the princess showed her interest.
It was worth risking my life.
Thinking calmly, it was even easier to decide.
"Yes."
With a trembling voice and moving body,
I knelt before her naked, white-skinned body.
"Hm... I knew you were interested. You had that look in your eyes...♥"
The princess patted my head.
It was a very strange feeling.
Being patted by a naked princess.
It didn't feel bad.
"Raise your head."
As I lifted my head,
the princess's most intimate part was revealed in full.
"What do you see?"
"I... I see that you're wet."
"Haa... Hng... I can feel your gaze is naughty...♥"
There was no way I could look at her calmly.
Even blinking felt like a waste.
I felt a strong urge to experience those pink petals more.
"Would you... lick me like that?"
A tingling current ran through my whole body.
All my senses felt heightened.
Only my roughened breathing disturbed the silence.
"Is it really okay... for a mere soldier like me?"
"I like you. And... the fact that you're a soldier is actually... hng...♥"
So it wasn't about rank—she just liked me.
That eased some of the tension inside me.
'She's so honest... I can't refuse.'
The princess's deviation.
The fact that her partner was a soldier was a huge problem.
But the princess in front of me said she liked that too.
"Understood."
The tension hadn't completely disappeared.
The thought that I must not get caught still lingered.
But the princess was worth the risk.
"Hehe... Looks like you've made your decision."
It felt like a secret vow.
But it was not a vow a loyal knight could make.
It was a secret, lascivious vow.
The princess kept stroking my head,
as if urging me to explore her body.
"Excuse me."
"Hng..."
The moment I brought my face to her womanhood, the princess shivered lightly.
She looked different from when she was seducing me so confidently.
'Could it be...'
It was only natural, perhaps.
A princess who had not yet married was still a virgin.
And that was none of a soldier's business.
But my unstoppable desire was rising up my throat.
"Is this... your first time?"
A blasphemous question slipped out naturally.
Before I knew it, I was looking up at her.
"Haa... You're my first...♥"
A seductive yet shy smile.
Just confirming the obvious made me lose control.
I wanted to taste the princess's most intimate part right away.
"Haa... Hng... Now that I think about it... there's one more important thing left."
"...?"
"Your name. At the very least... I should know the name of the person I'm playing with, right?"
The name of a mere soldier, not even worth hearing.
But the princess waited for it.
"Elric."
I brought my lips close to make a secret vow.