The moonlight bathed the Kingdom of Curves in a silver glow. From the royal guest chambers, Kazuto peeked through the balcony curtains. The city below shimmered with lanterns, its curved rooftops and statues glowing almost provocatively under the stars.
Kazuto sighed. "This place is too much… even the moon looks like a booty from this angle."
Ayame threw a pillow at his head. "Stop comparing celestial bodies to asses, idiot!!"
Nyala stretched lazily on the bed, tail curling around her waist. "Mmm~ but he's not wrong. I see it too~."
Liora calmly flipped through a tome at the desk. "Focus. The assassination attempt today wasn't random. Someone powerful in the court is backing it."
Kazuto scratched his cheek nervously. "Yeah… I noticed. But… did anyone else catch how the Princess kissed me on the cheek in front of everyone?"
Ayame exploded. "OF COURSE WE NOTICED, YOU MORON!!"
Nyala giggled. "Mmm~ I thought it was cute. Princess booty's got taste."
Liora muttered without looking up, "This will destabilize the entire political balance of the court. And our party."
Before Ayame could strangle Kazuto with another pillow, a knock came at the door.
A palace maid bowed deeply. "The Princess requests Lord Kazuto's presence. Alone."
Ayame froze mid-pillow throw. "…Alone?!"
Nyala's tail flicked. "Mmm~ spicy."
Kazuto blinked. "W-wait, she wants me now? At night? In private?!"
Ayame stomped forward, grabbing his collar. "You are NOT going to some lewd midnight booty call!!"
Nyala smirked. "Mmm~ let him go. It's fun when the waifus fight."
Liora sighed. "We can't stop him. If he refuses, it may insult the Princess. But if he goes…" she glanced at Kazuto, "…he may not come back the same."
Kazuto gulped. "…Why does that sound like a hentai setup?!"
The Princess's Chambers
Kazuto nervously followed the maid through winding halls, until they reached two massive doors shaped like interlocking hips. The maid bowed. "Her Majesty awaits."
Kazuto pushed them open.
The Princess's chamber was enormous, lit by soft candlelight. Velvet curtains draped the walls, silken sheets shimmered on a colossal bed shaped like a heart, and incense filled the air with a sweet, intoxicating scent.
The Thicc Princess herself lounged on a chaise, wearing a gown far thinner than anything she'd worn during the day. Her curves spilled freely, her cleavage glowing in the candlelight, her thighs pressed together in teasing display.
Kazuto's nose instantly erupted. Nosebleed geyser.
The Princess chuckled, lips curving into a sultry smile."Welcome, Kazuto. Come closer. Don't be shy."
"I-I-I-I'm not shy!! I just—holy hell that's a lot of thigh!!"
She laughed, the sound deep and rich. She patted the seat beside her. "Sit. We have much to discuss."
Kazuto sat stiffly, trying not to faint.
The Princess leaned close, her perfume dizzying."Tell me, Hero… why do you fight? Is it truly for justice? Or simply for the curves you collect?"
Kazuto blinked, sweating. "…Uh. Why not both?"
She smirked, pressing a finger to his lips. "Honest, as ever. Good."
Political Intrigue Revealed
Her tone shifted, eyes darkening."The assassination earlier was no mere act of rebellion. A faction of nobles conspires against me. They fear my rule… and now, they fear you. They call us dangerous because we embrace what they repress."
She stood, her gown swaying dangerously."They will try again, Kazuto. And not just at me. At you. At your waifus."
Kazuto's grin faded. "…Then they've crossed the line."
The Princess smiled faintly. "I knew you'd say that." She leaned closer, her lips brushing his ear."I want you as my knight. My shield. My chosen protector. Will you accept me… not just as your Princess… but as a woman?"
Kazuto's brain melted. "B-b-b-buh—WHAT?!"
His system pinged:
[Special Quest Unlocked: Royal Route – Protect the Princess's Booty.]
Waifu Jealousy Explosion
Back in the guest room, Ayame paced like a caged tiger."He's been gone too long! That cow is seducing him, I know it!!"
Nyala sprawled across the bed, grinning. "Mmm~ let her. Watching him squirm is hilarious."
Liora closed her book with a sigh. "If the Princess claims him outright, we may lose our position entirely."
Ayame grabbed her sword. "I'M GOING TO KICK HER ROYAL BUTT!!"
Nyala rolled onto her back. "Mmm~ I'll come too. For fun."
Cliffhanger
As Kazuto stammered in the Princess's chambers, she leaned even closer. Her lips were inches away from his—
When suddenly, a shadow rippled across the curtains.
A masked figure crouched outside the balcony, blade drawn, eyes locked on the Princess.
Kazuto's system screamed:
[Danger: Immediate Assassination Attempt Incoming!!]
Kazuto's jaw dropped. "Again?! Can't I at least get to second base first?!"
The chapter ended as the assassin leapt through