"Why did you turn away? Shouldn't the one feeling shy be the woman?"
Saber's words brought a wry smile to Arthas's face. "The woman should be shy, but I don't see any shyness from you."
Thinking this, Arthas turned back. Since she didn't mind displaying her body, he saw no need to be coy.
Arthas wasn't a prudish man; seeing Saber naked didn't arouse any inappropriate thoughts or guilt. He simply registered it as... he saw... he saw that.
Despite being married with a child, Arthas's emotional intelligence remained remarkably low. As for Saber, having spent years disguised as a man ruling Britain, even using a wife as a cover, she possessed even less emotional intelligence.
In reality, this girl, who became queen at sixteen, didn't fully grasp the complexities of romantic relationships.
Naturally, as a woman being observed naked by a man, she felt shy, but her feelings for Arthas lessened the embarrassment.
This was the man she loved. She'd decided to boldly express her affections, no longer as a King or Saber, but simply as Artoria, a girl who loves and laughs.
Although they weren't lovers yet, Saber expected to be treated as one.
She remembered Guinevere mentioning things couples should do. While Saber's marriage to Guinevere was a ruse, to maintain the deception, they shared a bed, so Saber had seen Guinevere naked.
For reasons unknown, Guinevere had also instructed Saber on such matters. About certain things that might happen.
But Arthas didn't seem excited at all. Why?
Saber wondered if she wasn't attractive enough.
She looked down at her body; compared to Guinevere, she lacked feminine charm. Years as a King and constant warfare had made her personality and behavior masculine.
Right… if I do this…
Remembering Guinevere's teachings, Saber slowly pressed her naked body against Arthas, then, to his surprise, lay down in his arms.
"Saber, what are you doing?"
"Is my charm insufficient? Guinevere said no man could remain calm before a naked woman. Why are you so unmoved by my body?"
The girl in Arthas's arms said this with a touch of petulance; as she said, she was no longer a King, but a girl wanting affection from her beloved.
Love was a strange thing. Initially, she hadn't understood her own feelings, but as she got closer to Arthas, her heart fluttered more intensely.
Always maintaining the image of a perfect queen before her people, a dignified ruler before her knights, Saber was approaching and experiencing a man as a girl for the first time. This strange feeling captivated her.
Can you feel it? My presence, my feelings, I'm here.
A ripple stirred in Arthas's heart. Feeling the wonderful touch, he felt his mouth go dry. He was a normal man with normal desires.
"You're very attractive, Saber."
Arthas said, offering a wry smile.
"Perhaps I've never been faithful, but unfortunately, I'm not in the mood right now. My wife is unconscious, her life hanging in the balance. I really…"
Arthas trailed off; Saber paused, then looked apologetic.
"I'm sorry… I didn't know. I didn't mean to… I just… didn't know how to express…"
Saber stammered. Seeing her cute expression, Arthas smiled gently, leaning down to kiss her soft lips.
"I understand. I feel your feelings, but I can't accept them yet."
The unexpected kiss finally brought a blush to Saber's cheeks; she hid in Arthas's embrace.
"Men can be fickle, but not promiscuous. If you're to be my woman, Illya must agree… and her."
The last sentence was barely a whisper; Arthas doubted he could return to Orario.
If he got the Grail, he'd wish for Illya's salvation, not a return to his world.
I'm sorry, Riveria Ljos Alf, perhaps… we won't meet again?
Arthas thought this absently; Saber spoke.
"Your wife… let me see what's wrong; perhaps I can find the cause."
Arthas's eyes lit up. He knew this world's magical system but didn't fully understand it; Saber might be able to figure something out.
"Great, Saber, let's go."
"Wait… don't call me Saber!"
Saber said this, playfully tapping Arthas's lips with a finger.
"Call me Artoria. That's my name."
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