Chapter 509: Luganica Kingdom Royal Selection Begins!
"How about wearing this today? Isn't it exciting?"
"Exciting… it really is. But… this is Mai-chan's. Wouldn't it be bad if it got dirty?" Shizuka was clearly hesitant.
"It's fine. I've told her. Hurry and try it on," Ren patted his chest, guaranteeing with utter nonsense.
"Hmm, you really are… never mind. Since she agreed, then there shouldn't be a problem." Under his sweet words, she decisively chose to trust him.
Another rustling sound, then Ren's astonished voice. "My dear Shizuka-chan, you look incredible in Mai-chan's clothes!"
"You scoundrel! Your words are too strange! Didn't you make me wear it? If you don't like it, I'll take it off!" she said, annoyed and embarrassed.
"Don't take it off! I like it very much. Now I should call you Hiratsuka 'Mai' Shizuka!"
What happened after that was self-evident. The sounds from the room painted a vivid picture for the listener outside—a mix of Shizuka's sharp, surprised gasps that quickly melted into deep, throaty moans. There was the sound of skin slapping against skin, the rhythmic creaking of the bed, and Ren's low, encouraging words.
Sakurajima Mai could no longer remember how long she stood there. Her mind was muddled, and she walked back to her room with a numb expression. Lying on the bed, looking at the ceiling, her heart was filled with emotions she couldn't identify—was it anger, shame, confusion, or even a strange spark of happiness?
She finally understood. The outfit wasn't for her. But she still couldn't understand why he said it was borrowed from her. After a while, she did. That was what was called 'flirtation'.
She pulled the quilt over her head. In the quiet yet noisy room, she muttered, "Seriously, doesn't he know there's another person in the house…"
Royal City, Luganica. A solemn and magnificent city, brightly lit like daytime. On the city walls, dragon-shaped lanterns hung high. On the streets, people were dressed in festive attire. Today was an important day: the Royal Selection.
Due to the King and his descendants all dying from an epidemic, a new prophecy had appeared on the Dragon Tablet. There were five potential priestess candidates, and the one chosen to form a contract with the Dragon would become the new King.
In the center of the city stood a majestic palace. In front, it was decorated with lanterns and filled with lively energy. Inside, the main hall held a huge Dragon Throne. Below it stood the kingdom's ministers and knights, waiting.
"Emilia-sama, we are ready to depart," Ram respectfully informed a neatly dressed Emilia.
"Alright." Emilia responded, then opened the Chat Group.
[Emilia: Everyone, the Royal Selection is about to begin. Would you like to come and see?]
[Reinhardt: Yes, it is about to be held.]
[Exusiai: Royal Selection? Emilia-sama's king election? I want to go! I don't have any commissions right now.]
[March 7th: Oh my, another queen is about to be born in the group! I must witness it!]
[Emilia: Hmm, I'm not very confident.]
[Emilia: Ren-kun, are you coming?]
[Ren: I must go. Wait for me.]
[Emilia: That's great!]
[Nami: Uh, why do I feel like she specifically notified Ren?]
[Kushina: Strong sense of déjà vu.]
[Vivi: If it's as solemn as the Royal Selection, should we dress formally?]
[Reinhardt: For you all, there's no need. Several of you are saviors who have helped this world.]
[Saeko Busujima: Savior is too much. We only went because of a mission.]
[Ren: Alright, there's no need to dwell on this. Wear whatever you want. If you're planning to go, just apply for permission from Emilia or Reinhardt.]
[Shiroyasha: World-traveling? Can I go see too?]
[Nami: You can if you have 1,000 points.]
[Shiroyasha: I only have 80. That's a shame.]
"The Royal Selection, huh." Ren hadn't expected things to progress so quickly. He patted Shizuka's shoulder.
"What's wrong? Do you want more?" her sleepy eyes were bleary, showing exhaustion yet still wanting more.
"That depends on you," he teased. After all, she was the one who had begged for mercy, not him.
"Ugh, I really can't anymore," she wriggled her delicate body, her voice full of shyness.
"Haha, I have something to go out for."
"Oh, oh." Upon hearing this, she obediently released his arm.
After a light kiss, Ren applied for world-traveling permission.
[Ding! Ren has sent a world-traveling application to Emilia!]
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