Chapter 153

Chapter 153

C153

After exchanging permissions in a secret atmosphere, I felt the tension rise to the point where my toes were tense.

I was even aware of every breath.

My heart was beating so hard, and I was dizzy, so I don't know with what kind of spirit I bathed.

"I'm nervous."

It was me who provoked him.

After hesitating for a moment, I took a deep breath, held the large towel wrapped around my body, and slowly walked down the hallway.

When I turned the doorknob of the bedroom, where the light filtered through, a large hand slowly grabbed my wrist, and a muscular and masculine body came into view.

His body was as flawless and beautiful as if it were carefully sculpted by a sculptor, but at the same time authoritative, a slight sense of fear permeated me.

"I will never do anything that the princess doesn't like."

While I froze, Isidor brought his lips to my fingers and spoke softly.

His lips and hands trembled slightly, and his hard chest moved irregularly up and down. He was as nervous as I was.

He brought my palm to his lips and soon made me touch his cheek.

"... The only person who can touch me is the princess."

In a seductive whisper, he rekindled the fire.

The words "you're the only one" touched a sense of possessiveness that I didn't even know existed, and my heart raced with a sense of exhilaration.

I gently caressed his sharp jaw as if I were possessed.

"It feels good when you touch me...."

He let out a brief sigh as I brushed the long, fragrant nape of his neck.

"Please, do more."

Looking at him like an obedient and purring beast, I slowly traced the hollow collarbone and slid my hand over his waist.

"Oh!"

Soon, their lips collided so strongly that their teeth clattered together.

They began to shower kisses, and soon the towel that had been securely wrapped around my body slipped down.

"I like you."

He whispered as he bit my earlobe.

"I like you so much that sometimes I feel like going crazy. You never leave my mind."

"You too.... I like you."

I took a deep breath and clung to his broad shoulders.

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The light falling on my eyelids caused me to open my eyes.

The blue morning light poured in through the large window. In addition, a strong and muscular back came into view, causing the upper part of my body to jump in amazement.

"Ah, yesterday...."

The feast that mercilessly passed through my head made me blush, and I fanned myself with my hands.

There were no places where his lips hadn't touched me. There were even red marks on the inside of my arm.

"But I... when did I fall asleep?"

Whether he was worried that I hadn't completed the debutante yet, Isidor only tried to make me feel good and didn't go all the way, and the gentle warmth he gave me swept me away, and I had no choice but to melt without being able to do anything.

Although impulsive and unpredictable, the fact that Isidor was older came to me again.

Anyway, he's like a painting.

Did Psyche feel like this when she discovered Eros?

Long, golden lashes, a high nose, a slim face, and flawless, clean skin...

As I looked at Isidor sleeping like an angel, he suddenly turned around, and I jumped like a child caught stealing honey.

"Are you awake?"

As an informant, Isidor naturally gathered information from the people around him.

Unlike me, other people seemed to like his smile and rhetoric, easily breaking their boundaries.

"It seems they earned quite a bit of money cultivating spices. They are looking for a new place to invest that money. But...

"But?

"I was hesitant because of the recent civil war in the Principality of Ferdin, and they turned to the Empire. It is also regrettable that cracks have tarnished fishing and trade.

"Are cracks common in the South?

"Compared to other regions, it is relatively rare, but it happened in the sea and caused a lot of damage near the County of Busez. Unlike on land, when an accident happens at sea, everyone dies.

"True, if a monster attacks a ship, there will be no countermeasures.

"However, fishermen and traders cannot give up their livelihoods, so it only increases anxiety.

"Marquis Baslein wants to sell the surplus copper from here to the couple, but it may not be easy to negotiate.

Accursed cracks were occurring all over Azutea, constantly stimulating people's fears.

And usually, the main character appears during the crisis and confusion.

"In the novel, Mia was the main character."

For me, who wants to grow and eat quietly while spending a lot of money, it was like that.

"Eh? Wait..."

Suddenly, a thought crossed my mind.

"... Could this work?"

"I like it more when the princess has those eyes."

Isidor suddenly said.

"What kind of eyes?"

"I can't explain it in detail... Only when they shine like a ruby."

Encouraged by his words, I entered the dining room, playing with the lucky coin he had given me.

Inside, the atmosphere was moderately free. Round tables were scattered everywhere, and people stood and greeted each other with champagne.

When Isidor and I entered together, all the eyes of the banquet people turned toward us.

"Come here."

The marquis led me and Isidor to the center.

At the same time, the merchant couple he was pointing at was sitting nearby and talking to each other.

"This is Kev Blankan. It is an honor to meet the great Princess of Seymour. I am negotiating between the Empire and Ferdin.

"Speak comfortably. I am also here for business."

As I spoke with a business smile, Kev shook my hand with a surprised look.

Kev's wife, Parima, spoke through her husband, seeming not to know the imperial language very well.

Shortly after, Marquis Baslein appeared with a large barrel of wine, and the atmosphere became livelier.

The dinner with fresh seafood was a delight.

"It's delicious."

Marquis Baslein brimmed with joy as it emptied without leaving even the fermented seafood, which might be somewhat controversial.

"Princess Deborah is very different from the rumors. She is ambitious and very brave. By the way, I heard you have a request for me."

"Before that, I would like to make another suggestion."

"What thing?"

"I heard that people from the sea are restless these days because of the cracks, and trade is decreasing."

"I'm afraid the princess is right. And the pirates are taking advantage of that even more."

Marquis Baslein nodded as he stroked his beard with a furrowed brow.

"The more anxious people are, the more profitable the business."

I loudly threw the bait so that even a couple of merchants beside me could hear it.

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