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EP.32 With the Princess at the Inn – 1
Inside a shabby inn room in a city smaller than Roern.
The surprising thing that greeted Sylvia and me, who entered secretly just in case, was the truth we discovered.
"I never imagined a fake would appear."
Sylvia looked utterly incredulous.
"How could something like this happen..."
I had thought it strange from the moment we first entered the city.
You'd expect chaos if the princess, heir to the throne, had disappeared, but everything was too peaceful.
Yet apparently, she had already finished her duties and returned to the palace.
"Did they use magic to deceive everyone around?"
"But there's no way ordinary illusion magic could fool people for this long."
Of course, there must be countermeasures for that.
"Is it possible they hired someone who looks just like you, or used magic to alter their body?"
She shook her head firmly.
"The royal family isn't so lax as to be fooled by a mere resemblance. Besides, that kind of magic is only possible for dragons or beings with similar powers, and even among such creatures, none are known to have the intelligence to mimic someone so perfectly."
That narrows down the possibilities.
It means the fake is either a dragon or a being with abilities not yet known to humans.
"It could really be a dragon, then."
"I can't completely rule out the possibility... but it just doesn't make sense."
"Why not?"
"There are records of dragons occasionally appearing in human form, but never to this extent."
Dragons are absolute beings.
If they wanted, they could devastate a kingdom with ease.
To them, human society must seem like an amusing toy.
"This might be the first time. Just because it hasn't happened before doesn't mean it never will."
"That's true, but..."
Anxiety appeared on Sylvia's face.
She couldn't deny that there was a possibility, however slim.
"Of course, we should consider other possibilities. What do you think are the chances that a monster with shapeshifting abilities was used?"
"At this point, I don't think so. None of the known monsters can act that convincingly."
"Hm..."
Is this really the work of a dragon?
But there's something about it that feels off.
As she said, there's no precedent for something like this.
"So... do you really think it's a dragon?"
Sylvia looked at me with anxious eyes.
Anyone could see that if a dragon was involved, the future would be bleak.
"At this point, it's just a possibility. More likely, it's something we don't know about yet."
That's still a tough situation, but at least it's not as hopeless as facing a dragon.
"In any case, we need to revise our plans."
Our plan had been to secretly move to the palace without being detected by assassins.
But if the enemy is already in the palace, that's not a good plan.
The suddenly appearing Sylvia versus the Sylvia who was already in the palace.
It's obvious which one people would trust more.
Even if it came to a standoff, there's no telling what tricks the enemy might pull.
"Yeah. This is turning out to be more complicated than I thought. Is there any good way out of this?"
This time, I really couldn't see a solution.
We were at a disadvantage in strength and even our schemes were lacking.
While I was deep in thought, Sylvia suddenly cried out as if she had an idea.
"Ah!"
"Did you think of something?"
"Yes. What if we assassinate them instead?"
Countering assassination with assassination?
It's reckless, but there's a chance.
The enemy doesn't know where we are, but we know they're in the palace.
However...
"How are we supposed to assassinate someone inside the palace?"
The palace is where the king lives.
Naturally, it's the most thoroughly guarded place against assassination.
There's no way it would be easy to succeed.
"If we use the secret passages and artifacts known only to the royal family, I think we can manage."
If we get an opportunity, it'll be up to me from there.
We spent a lot of time in the cave, but we're still far from being able to take control of the palace.
Besides, the current ruler is the queen, so it would be hard to pull off any underhanded schemes.
"That's a relief... If we're inside the palace, there won't be any enemy subordinates."
If we can just deal with the guards, we can create a one-on-one situation with the fake Sylvia.
Once we get there, I'll have to bet everything on my own skills.
"By the way, what kind of artifact is it?"
"It's an artifact that can cast powerful illusion magic. It's said to have been a gift from a dragon to the royal family long ago."
An artifact made by a dragon.
It must be magic even greater than that of the greatest archmages.
"Where is this amazing artifact?"
Don't tell me it was stolen by ogres or lost in the swamp.
"In a dungeon."
"A dungeon? Why would a royal treasure be in a place like that?"
Ah. I thought it would be easy, but of course not.
Why there, of all places?
"There were too many disputes over the artifact, so our ancestors sealed it away where no one could reach it."
Makes sense.
A powerful illusion magic greater than even archmages.
If you could use it to assassinate the king, you could disguise yourself as the king, just like the current fake Sylvia.
It's a chance to turn your life around, so it's worth the risk.
"If no one can get to it, doesn't that mean we can't either?"
"It's set up so that the path opens for those with royal blood when it's needed."
Thorough ancestors.
They thought ahead for their descendants.
Otherwise, they probably would have destroyed it.
Though I'm not sure even they could destroy a dragon-made artifact.
"If it's a dungeon, I guess it's crawling with monsters?"
"Well, it is a dungeon..."
No helping it.
Better than sitting around waiting to die.
I can't just abandon her now, and I'm probably a target too.
"Then let's get ready..."
Creak-
A faint sound.
But I definitely heard it.
It came from right outside the door.
I sharpened all my senses with mana and felt a presence just outside the door.
"...maybe we should..."
I put my finger to my lips to signal Sylvia to be quiet.
Even though she hadn't heard the sound, she seemed to understand the situation and tensed up.
Someone was clearly eavesdropping on our room.
I guess it wasn't possible to hide completely.
We'd entered the city quietly, but Sylvia was a stunning beauty.
Her silvery hair and fantastic looks would draw attention no matter how much we tried to hide.
What should we do?
Even if we caught the spy and interrogated them, it wouldn't help much.
It would just let the enemy know we were here.
The best thing is to get through this without being discovered.
In movies, when people are being followed, they sometimes kiss to avoid suspicion.
Maybe we should try something like that.
I spoke softly to the tense Sylvia.
"Take your clothes off."
She was a bit startled by the sudden request, but when our eyes met, she seemed to understand and began undressing obediently.
"Yes...♥"
"You've been holding back a lot since you couldn't move, right?"
I gently stroked Sylvia's hair.
Her face, once so dignified, now wore a cute and lovely expression.
"I've been holding back a lot...♥"
"Why don't you squat on the floor and touch yourself for a bit?"
"Ah..."
Sylvia hesitated for a moment, glancing at the closed door.
To urge her on, I stopped stroking her.
"And your answer?"
"I... I'll do it..."
Blushing, she slowly squatted on the floor in an M-shape.
The way her pussy was exposed was not vulgar at all, but rather beautiful.
Elegance and decadent beauty combined for a fantastic synergy.
"Ah..."
How could anyone resist a princess like this?
As if to prove my thoughts, precum was already leaking from my hard cock.
Creak-
The eavesdropper left.
No matter how skilled an assassin, they'd never imagine a woman saying such things was the princess.
They'd probably think it was just a normal couple having sex in an inn and move on.
In the whole world, I'm the only one who knows this side of her.
"Sylvia."
"...?"
"It looks like the person listening is gone. So, what do you want to do?"
I asked with a mischievous smile, and Sylvia's lips slowly moved.
"If I do my best... you'll praise me, right?"
She looked at me with expectant, heated eyes.
That look made my cock twitch.
"Well... I'm not sure, but I think this will give you plenty of praise."
I pointed to my fully erect cock, and Sylvia's eyes sparkled even more.
"I... I'll do it."
Watching the noble princess pleasure herself.
Given her personality, this must be her first time.
Her first time masturbating.
And doing such an embarrassing act in front of someone else made her hand tremble as it moved toward her pussy.
Her hand was trembling not just from embarrassment.
Anticipation. Excitement.
Her eyes were full of the curiosity of an adventurer exploring unknown territory.
"Ah... wait a moment."
Her hand paused.
She finally reached her pussy, but her desire was halted by me.
Her fidgeting fingers showed her conflicted feelings.
She was embarrassed, but also wanted to give in to her desire.
"You said you'd do your best, right? Then how about you try to hold off on cumming until I give you permission?"
"Ah... but..."
She'd already experienced that sensation countless times.
In the cave, she'd been made to climax against her will.
Now she finally had a chance to reach orgasm on her own terms.
But even that was being taken away, and she had to ask for permission.
"Don't be too disappointed. I'll make it feel even better than before, so you won't regret it."
Sylvia's slightly downcast expression brightened again.
She answered in a slightly excited tone.
"Okay. I'll try."
Maybe it's because she has experience now, but she seemed a bit more confident.
Her innocent look made me smile.
In the cave, there was no choice.
But now, even though she could, she had to hold back.
At first glance, it might look similar, but it's a completely different situation.
"Then, I'll look forward to it."
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