The ballroom had gone silent, save for the echo of boots striking marble. The noble champion towered in his armor, glaive glowing with enchantments. His mask concealed everything but a cruel smirk.
Kazuto twirled his trusty stick nervously. "Okay, okay… it's just one guy. Just one really tall, scary, weaponized beefcake guy…"
Ayame shouted from the sidelines. "Don't you dare lose, you moron!!"Nyala purred, tail swishing. "Mmm~ break him apart, Kazuto. Make it sexy."Liora adjusted her glasses. "This is political theater. If you lose, it's not just your pride—it's the Princess's throne."
Kazuto gulped. "…No pressure then."
The First Clash
The champion charged, glaive cutting a streak of light across the ballroom. Kazuto leapt, blocking with his stick. The force of the impact blew nobles off their feet and shattered goblets.
Kazuto's system pinged:
[Lewd Harmony Burst Lv.3: Jealousy Boost Active.][Current Power Boost: 375% (Waifu Rage Levels = Extreme).]
Kazuto grinned, aura bursting pink. "Heh… looks like my harem's jealousy is my steroids."
Ayame screamed, "DON'T SAY IT LIKE THAT!!"Nyala giggled. "Mmm~ it's true though."
The champion snarled, swinging again. Sparks lit the air as glaive and stick clashed over and over.
Ecchi Interference
Mid-duel, the champion feinted, forcing Kazuto back toward the noble ladies. Kazuto tripped—face-first into a masked noblewoman's chest.
"KYAAA!!"
Wine spilled, fabric tore, and Kazuto stumbled back with lipstick all over his face.
Ayame exploded. "YOU DAMN PERVERT, FOCUS!!"
The system pinged again:
[Waifu Rage Level +100%. Power Boost Now: 500%.]
Kazuto's aura doubled. He wiped his face, grinning sheepishly. "Okay, okay—accidental power-up, don't kill me!!"
He dashed back in, stick glowing, striking the champion's glaive so hard the floor cracked.
The Champion's Secret
The noble champion staggered but steadied himself, ripping his mask away. Gasps filled the room.
He wasn't just any fighter—he was Duke Varros's heir, one of the most powerful noble families opposing the Princess.
"You filthy outsider," he snarled. "You think you can waltz into our kingdom, seduce our Princess, and prance around with peasants for power?!"
Kazuto blinked. "…Yes?"
The nobles roared in outrage.
The champion snarled, aura flaring. "Then I'll cut you down here and now!!"
Final Exchange
The champion's glaive erupted with crimson flames. He lunged, aiming for Kazuto's heart.
Kazuto planted his feet, waifus screaming his name.
[Lewd Sync Activated: Triple Boost Overdrive!!]
Images of Ayame's furious blush, Nyala's seductive grin, and Liora's calm resolve surged through him. His aura exploded so brightly the chandeliers rattled.
"LEWD HARMONY BURST: BUTT STRIKE DELUXE!!"
He spun, channeling every ounce of power into his stick—and slammed it square into the champion's armored ass.
CRACK!!
The enchanted armor shattered. The champion howled, flying across the ballroom and crashing into the dessert table. Cakes, cream, and wine rained down as he lay defeated, groaning.
The ballroom fell silent.
Aftermath
The nobles stared in shock. Their champion—the strongest among them—lay unconscious under a pile of ruined pastries.
The Princess rose from her throne-like seat, her smile dangerous. "Behold, nobles. My chosen Hero. My Knight of Curves."
Applause broke out among loyalists. Enemies clenched their jaws, glaring daggers at Kazuto.
Ayame rushed over, slapping him across the head. "IDIOT!!"Nyala hugged him from behind, pressing close. "Mmm~ good job, pervert~."Liora gave a small, approving nod. "Well done. For once."
Kazuto, nose bleeding from both exhaustion and the hug, gave a goofy grin. "…I win?"
The Princess approached, lifting his chin. "You didn't just win, Kazuto. You silenced the court. For now." She leaned close, lips nearly brushing his. "But beware. Nobles do not forget humiliation."
Cliffhanger
As nobles dispersed, muttering, a shadowy figure lingered in the rafters above, unseen.
A cold voice whispered into the night:"So… this is the lewd fool who dares to defy us. Very well. If we cannot break him with politics… we'll break him with blood."
Kazuto's system pinged ominously:
[New Arc Unlocked: Shadows of the Court.][Warning: Waifu Kidnapping Attempt Probability Rising.]
Kazuto paled. "…Wait, WHAT?!"