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Chapter 19: Nami makes a surprise return before departure, but is ambushed after the journey begins
A few days later, in the early morning, the streets were sparse with pedestrians; only the square in front of the royal palace showed some signs of movement. Clad in the gold-trimmed battle armor gifted by Dreamy, the Hero stood beside a magnificently decorated carriage, organizing his gear. Shasha, Loxi, and Yeli were each busy in their own areas.
After everything was prepared, the Hero wiped the sweat from his forehead. His gaze swept over Shasha's charming figure, watching her thoughtfully pack items and carry them onto the carriage. A flicker of worry flashed in his eyes, and he couldn't help but step forward, saying: "Shasha, are you really coming along? You've only just finished your recuperation not long ago; is your body truly okay? This journey north to the frontier is long, and the Minister of Military Affairs is as cunning as a fox. Taking you... I'm afraid you won't be able to handle it." His tone carried a hint of tenderness and concerned inquiry.
Hearing this, Shasha's red lips curled into a seductive smile. She walked over slowly, her slender hand lightly stroking the Hero's chest, and said softly: "Lord Hero, I am a succubus after all. How could my recovery speed not be fast? Besides, can a mere journey stump me? What's more..." She deliberately leaned close, her full breasts pressing against the parts of his body not covered by armor, "I've finally finished my hospital stay and recuperation; without you, I won't be able to sleep at night~" Shasha spoke with her usual ambiguity while clinging to the Hero. The Hero, very susceptible to this, couldn't help but swallow hard.
Loxi pouted from the side and said coquettishly: "Sister Shasha, you're flirting with Brother Hero again! I'm still right here!" She deliberately puffed out her lower abdomen, her slender hand gently stroking Lilisha in her arms. Lilisha didn't know how to restrain her magic; her pink pupils turned slightly, and her small hands tightened, emitting a trace of eerie magical fluctuations. Loxi noticed the abnormality, looked down, and smiled bitterly: "Little one, are you being naughty again?"
The Hero frowned, his gaze falling on Lilisha, his tone hesitant: "But Shasha, if you insist on following, I can't stop you. But what about Lilisha? She's so small; we can't possibly take her to the frontier together, right? That place is plagued by war; it's inherently very dangerous." His voice carried a bit of worry, clearly quite concerned about Lilisha's placement.
Hearing this, Loxi looked up and said sweetly: "Don't worry, Brother Hero! We can foster Lilisha in the Royal Capital. His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen will arrange for specialists to take care of her, and the maids and wet nurses in the palace are more professional than us." She held Lilisha, rocking her gently, not forgetting to soothe her.
Shasha giggled, stepped forward to stroke Lilisha's small face, and said seductively: "Sister Loxi is right~ With the decree of the King and Queen, everything will surely be fine on Lilisha's side." She leaned down to kiss Lilisha's forehead and said affectionately: "Right, darling daughter? Mama has to go out for a trip; it's okay for you to stay here by yourself, right?" The Hero pursed his lips and, after some thought, realized it was true. He and Shasha were first-time parents and didn't know how to take care of a child, and since the journey was perilous, staying in the Royal Capital was indeed the best choice. He whispered: "Alright, then we'll do as Loxi said. But, Shasha, you must promise to take good care of yourself on the road."
Shasha smiled seductively, reached up to wrap her arms around the Hero's neck, her red lips close to his ear, and whispered: "Rest assured, I will 'take good care' of Lord Hero~" Her breath was deliberately blown into the Hero's ear, teasing him until the giant object between his legs gave a sudden jump, creating a noticeable bulge in his crotch. Seeing this, Yeli crossed her arms and said mockingly: "Oh, Lord Hero, got a hard-on from Shasha's flirting again? Be careful you don't find yourself unable to walk on the road!"
The Hero's face turned red, he coughed awkwardly twice, and turned to look at me, a trace of vigilance flashing in his eyes: "Renault, are you ready? On this trip north, you must listen to my commands." His tone carried an order; although I wasn't being controlled now, the "paper" on the surface hadn't been punctured yet, so I nodded in cooperation and agreed, continuing to pretend I knew nothing on the side.
While the Hero turned to settle other matters, Yeli quietly approached me, her sapphire eyes shimmering with curiosity. She whispered: "Master, the surprise you mentioned before—what exactly is it? Can you reveal it now?" She pressed against me to ask, as if looking forward to some exciting plan. I shrugged, a wicked smile curling at the corners of my mouth: "A surprise isn't interesting if it's spoken out loud. When we reach the frontier, you'll naturally find out." My gaze swept in another direction. Seeing this, Yeli pouted and said coquettishly: "Hmph, so mysterious; it must be another one of your perverted fetishes!" She feigned disdain and turned to walk away, but her hips gave a deliberate sway, revealing her fair thighs under her red skirt, making me chuckle low.