Chapter 118
“Marcel, it seems there really is a human in the Blois territory.”
He recalled the information obtained through the temple. He had wondered what kind of eyes could be considered unusual.
“Round pupils, huh…”
It certainly was distinctive. Among beastfolk, vertically slit pupils were the most common. The same was true for their snake tribe, and the neighboring cat tribe and wolf tribe were similar. He didn’t even regret coming up empty-handed today. He had heard something important.
“Marcel.”
“Yes, Your Excellency.”
“Select those who are best at concealing their presence and send them to the Blois ducal manor immediately. Have them observe the black-haired woman there in detail and report back. Especially her range of movement.”
“Yes, sir.”
Having lost interest in the villagers, Aesir was now thinking only about the human. A subordinate approached and asked,
“Your Excellency, what should we do with the women and children?”
“Hm…”
He slowly scanned the remaining villagers, who were wailing while clinging to the dead men. Under his gaze, they held their breath. The cold aura unique to the snake tribe filled them with fear.
“…Let them live for now, just in case.”
“Understood!”
If they succeeded in kidnapping the human, they would need people to attend to her. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to use catfolk who were at least somewhat familiar.
“To think she was in the Pelles Empire…”
And of all places, with Duke Misfortune.
The corner of Aesir’s red lips lifted as he strode into the first house that caught his eye. The village, Vera, which he had planned to leave soon after finishing his business, would now serve as his temporary base. At least until he abducted the human.
* * *
Louis wanted to rush straight back to the imperial palace and deliver this joyful news to the Emperor, but he decided to send a letter first. Because he needed to become a little closer to Sia. Despite her declaration that had struck him like a bolt from the blue, if he returned to the imperial family like this, he would surely be called a fool by His Majesty again.
“His Majesty will be very pleased when he receives the letter.”
“He will.”
“Is it really alright for you to remain here longer?”
“Ah, my work must be piling up quite a bit, but… my aides are very capable.”
Dylan felt a bit sorry for the aides left behind at the palace, but he was relieved that he himself was here.
“If I left like this, with our relationship still uncertain, I felt there might not be another chance.”
Louis spoke as if making an excuse to Dylan. Dylan agreed.
“Lady Sia is more difficult than expected…”
“And also… more than expected…”
Louis recalled another reason why he didn’t want to leave.
“…Speaking with her is enjoyable.”
“Is that so?”
“At first, I wondered what kind of woman she was. I even hoped she wouldn’t turn out to be human… She’s certainly different from ordinary ladies.”
“That’s true.”
Conversations with Sia often left him at a loss for words, but that only made her more intriguing. Her way of thinking was especially unique.
“As she said, discriminating against someone based on fur color really was childish.”
“Just as Lady Sia said, it made you think from the other person’s perspective.”
“My perspective has truly changed. When His Majesty reads the letter, he will be as surprised as he is pleased. The human we finally found says she won’t meet anyone who doesn’t have black fur…”
“…It seems the Blois household will become quite busy.”
“That’s why we must close the distance with her before other nobles come. Understood, Dylan?”
“…I don’t know how much help I’ll be, but I’ll do my best.”
Dylan knew very well how annoyed she had been every time he knocked on her door. Sia didn’t hide her expressions at all, so her displeasure had been obvious.
The two, who had been talking, suddenly lowered their heads with exhausted expressions. There was one more obstacle they had to overcome in order to get closer to Sia.
While pouring tea into an empty cup, Dylan cautiously asked,
“Your Highness… shouldn’t you speak with the Duke first?”
Louis gulped down the now-cold tea and replied as if muttering,
“I was already rejected.”
“……”
Even if Sia was unpredictable, at least conversation was possible. Nox, however, hadn’t only refused teatime, he had even tried to reject Louis staying longer. Only after crossing the towering mountain that was Nox would he be able to meet Sia.
That was the most discouraging part.
* * *
Meanwhile, Nox was in Sia’s bedroom. Just the fact that Louis was somewhere inside the estate filled him with unease. Even though he believed she loved him, doubt sometimes crept in.
What if a more impressive male appeared and she abandoned him?
“Ah, Sia…”
That was why he wanted it to be obvious, even from afar, that this female already had a mate. Gently stroking Sia’s soft cheek with his fingertips as she swallowed him down to the root, Nox whispered,
“It feels less like a mouth and more like a p***y…”
It was the same, tight, hot, and wet. Once again, he couldn’t take his eyes off her. He wanted to imprint the sight of her flushed, ruined little face into his very eyes.
Yes. Only I can make Sia like this.
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