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Chapter 30 - Final Preparation (18+)

Arthur pulled Valentina closer, feeling her heart beating faster as his power connected with her emotions.

What started as a meeting about intelligence had become something much more personal - she was scared because he was about to leave on a dangerous mission.

"Give me a good reason to come back," he whispered in her ear.

Her purple eyes showed both desire and fear. "You know I'm completely yours. But if this is really goodbye—"

"This isn't goodbye." His lips gently touched her neck, making her shiver. "Think of it as making sure we have a future together."

Before Valentina could reply, Arthur's enhanced hearing picked up familiar footsteps in the hallway. Light, careful steps that could only belong to one person.

"Lily," he called out without turning around. "Come in."

The door opened slowly, and his loyal maid walked in carrying some papers. She immediately noticed the tension between Arthur and Valentina - how close they were standing, the charged energy in the room.

"Your Highness, I brought the final reports you wanted," Lily said carefully, though her cheeks turned red as she took in the scene.

[ABILITY ACTIVATED: Emotional Sensing]

[TARGET: Multiple subjects]

[RESULTS: Valentina - Desire 85%, Fear 70% | Lily - Loyalty 98%, Curiosity 60%, Arousal 45%]

[ENERGY COST: -10 points]

[REMAINING ENERGY: 405/500]

Arthur smiled, reading both women's feelings clearly. "Set those down, Lily. I can tell you're both terrified I might not make it back. You both need some comfort."

Valentina caught her breath as Arthur's hand gently touched her face. "Arthur, we shouldn't—Lily's right here—"

"Lily belongs to me too," Arthur said simply, letting his commanding presence affect both women. "Tonight, I need you both to help me build up the energy I'll need for what's coming."

[ABILITY ACTIVATED: Dominion Aura]

[ENERGY COST: -5 points/minute]

[EFFECT: Commanding presence affecting both targets]

[REMAINING ENERGY: 400/500]

Lily's eyes went wide, the papers slipping from her hands as Arthur's enhanced presence washed over her. "Your Highness, I... we..."

"You've both been incredibly loyal to me," Arthur continued, moving to stand between them. "Valentina with her spy network, Lily with her unwavering dedication. Tonight, I want you to serve me in a different way."

Valentina feeling worried. "Arthur, if this really is our last night together..."

"It's not our last night," he said firmly, pulling both women closer. "But it might be our most important one."

[ABILITY ACTIVATED: Desire Amplification]

[TARGET: Multiple subjects - Valentina & Lily]

[EFFECT: Enhancing existing emotional connections]

[ENERGY COST: -25 points]

[REMAINING ENERGY: 375/500]

The whole mood in the room changed as Arthur's ability connected with both women's emotions. Years of hidden feelings, loyalty, and fear all mixed together into something electric.

Lily stepped closer, her usual shy behavior disappearing. "I've wanted this for so long, Your Highness. Even when I thought it could never happen."

"Nothing's impossible anymore," Arthur replied, gently touching both their faces. "Not for us."

Arthur led them toward the large couch by the fireplace, his enhanced senses picking up every detail—how fast Valentina's heart was beating, how Lily was trembling with anticipation, the way both women were breathing harder.

"Both of you," he said softly but with clear authority, "show me just how badly you want me to come back alive."

Valentina moved first, her mind giving way to pure emotion as she pressed against Arthur's side on the couch. "Arthur," she breathed, her hands working to unbutton his shirt, "I need you to know what you mean to me..."

Her words were cut off when Arthur kissed her deeply. Valentina moaned softly, "Mmm... Arthur..." her body melting against his as years of keeping things professional just disappeared.

Lily came closer too, kneeling beside the couch as her gentle hands explored Arthur's muscular chest through his partially open shirt. "Your Highness," she whispered with admiration, "can I help?"

"Help Valentina," Arthur commanded, breaking away from the kiss to look at his devoted maid. "I want to see both my beautiful women working together."

With shaking fingers, Lily began unlacing Valentina's elegant dress while Arthur's hands moved freely over both of them. The duchess's usual control was completely gone, replaced by desperate need.

"Oh god, Arthur," Valentina gasped as her dress slipped off her shoulders, revealing her perfect body to both of them. "I've dreamed about this... about letting go completely with you..."

Arthur's mouth immediately found the sensitive spot on her neck, making her cry out sharply. "Yes! Right there!" Her back arched as he focused on that spot.

Lily watched with growing excitement, clearly aroused as she saw her beloved prince claiming the brilliant duchess. Helping to completely remove Valentina's dress.

"Now you," Arthur said with a low growl, turning his attention to Lily while keeping one arm around Valentina's now-naked form. "I want to see all of you too."

Valentina, shaking with need and newfound boldness, helped Arthur undress their gentle maid. "So lovely," Valentina murmured as Lily's modest but perfect curves were revealed. "Arthur is so lucky to have your devotion."

Lily blushed but didn't back away, her hands working to completely remove Arthur's shirt. "And yours," she replied softly. "We both serve him, just in different ways."

When Arthur was finally shirtless in front of them, both women gasped at his enhanced body. His transformation had left him perfectly built, every muscle defined and powerful.

"Perfect," Lily breathed, her small hands exploring his chest with reverent touches.

Arthur positioned himself between them, his hands gently holding both their boobs. "I want you both," he said simply. "Together. Tonight, you're both completely mine."

Arthur's enhanced abilities let him pleasure both women at the same time, his hands and mouth working magic on their willing bodies while they explored each other with growing confidence.

Valentina cried out as Arthur's skilled fingers found her pussy , her usual composure completely shattered. "Arthur! Oh god, yes! I can't... it's too much!"

Her cries mixed with Lily's softer moans as Arthur gave attention to both women, his supernatural nature feeding on their desire while making it even stronger.

"Please," Valentina begged, her body trembling with overwhelming need. "I need you inside me. I need to feel you claim me completely."

Arthur positioned himself carefully, knowing his enhanced size needed gentle preparation. "Look at me," he commanded, his eyes blazing with power. "I want to see your face when I make you mine."

Valentina's purple eyes locked with his as Arthur slowly entered her, her back arching as she adjusted to his impressive dick. "Arthur!" she cried out, her hands gripping his dick. "So perfect... so right..."

Lily watched in amazement, her own arousal spiking as she witnessed the raw passion between them. Her hands caressing both their bodies as Arthur began moving with controlled power.

"That's it," Arthur encouraged, his rhythm steady and deep. "Let go, Valentina. Let me hear how much you need this."

"Yours!" Valentina sobbed, her body responding to every movement. "Only yours! Always yours!"

As Arthur continued claiming Valentina, Lily positioned herself where she could kiss and touch both of them, her gentle touch providing the perfect balance to Arthur's dominant possession.

"My turn," Lily whispered when Valentina's cries reached their peak, her body shaking with the force of her climax.

Arthur withdrew from Valentina's trembling form and turned his full attention to his devoted maid. "Are you ready for me, Lily?"

"I've been ready my whole life," she replied with touching honesty, opening herself to him with complete trust.

Arthur entered her with careful respect, knowing this was a gift of absolute devotion. Lily's gasp of pleasure mixed with tears of joy as she finally achieved her deepest desire.

"My prince," she breathed, her body welcoming him despite his size. "My everything... you feel so perfect..."

The three of them moved together in perfect harmony, Arthur's supernatural abilities making sure both women experienced pleasure beyond anything they'd ever imagined. Valentina recovered enough to join them, her lips and hands adding to Lily's overwhelming sensations.

"Together," Arthur commanded as he felt his own release approaching. "Come together for me. Both of you."

Both women obeyed, their cries of ecstasy filling the room as Arthur's own powerful climax triggered an explosion of magical energy that left all three of them gasping and trembling.

[ENERGY HARVEST: Intimate connection - Multiple partners]

[MASSIVE ENERGY INFLUX: +180 points]

[TOTAL ENERGY: 555/500 - OVERFLOW DETECTED]

[BOND DEVELOPMENT: Valentina 90% → 95% | Lily 98% → 100%]

[ARCHON EVOLUTION: 25% PROGRESS]

[SYSTEM NOTIFICATION]

[NEW ABILITY PREVIEW: Harem Synchronization]

[DESCRIPTION: Coordinate multiple bonded partners' abilities simultaneously]

[AVAILABILITY: Archon Rank Required]

As they lay together afterward, both women curled against Arthur's enhanced body, the reality of his departure hit them again.

"Promise me you'll be careful," Valentina whispered, drawing little patterns on his chest. "The Southern Territories aren't just dangerous—they're cursed. Dark magic has poisoned the very land."

"I'll have advantages they won't expect," Arthur replied, stroking her dark hair while holding Lily close. "And I'll have the best reasons to survive."

Lily looked up at him with complete devotion, her brown eyes still glazed with satisfied pleasure. "We'll keep the kingdom safe for you, Your Highness. All of us together."

"I know you will." Arthur kissed both their foreheads. "But now I need to get ready for the character I'll be playing."

Getting up from the couch, Arthur walked over to a locked chest in the corner of his room. Inside were things he'd been collecting for weeks—magical items, special potions, and most importantly, everything he needed to completely change his identity.

"Marcus Goldwind," he announced, picking up a bottle filled with shimmering liquid. "Rich merchant looking for exotic stuff to buy. Exactly the kind of guy the Stillwater Syndicate would want to do business with."

Valentina sat up. "That appearance-changing potion will only work for three weeks max. After that, you'll need another one or people might figure out who you really are."

"Three weeks should be enough time," Arthur replied, pulling the cork from the bottle. The liquid inside swirled with magical energy. "Either I'll have the Dragonkin fighting with us by then, or..."

"Don't," Lily said firmly, shocking them both with how intense she sounded. "Don't even think about failing. You're going to succeed because you absolutely have to. Because we need you."

Arthur smiled, touched by her strong loyalty. "Then watch me become a completely different person."

He drank the entire potion in one quick gulp. The change was instant and incredible—his dark hair turned golden blonde, his facial features shifted in subtle ways, and even his build looked different. When it was all done, a total stranger stared back at them from Arthur's mirror.

[MAGICAL DISGUISE ACTIVATED]

[DURATION: 21 days maximum]

[IDENTITY: Marcus Goldwind - Merchant]

[MAGICAL SIGNATURE: Suppressed to Apprentice level]

[DETECTION RISK: Reduced to 2%]

"That's amazing," Valentina said in wonder, studying his completely transformed look. "Even I can barely sense your real magical signature."

"Then all is setm," Arthur said, even his voice carrying a slightly different accent now. "Just a wealthy merchant interested in buying rare 'products' for private collectors."

Lily helped him pick out the right clothes—nice quality but not too flashy, the kind that suggested money without screaming royalty. As he got dressed, Arthur felt the weight of his father's sword at his side, now disguised to look like a nothing but ordinary weapon.

"The cart will be ready at sunrise," Valentina said, switching back to business mode despite their recent intimacy. "Your cover story is solid—Marcus Goldwind from the Northern Trade Cities, looking for exotic items for wealthy clients."

"What if things go wrong?" Lily asked quietly.

Arthur turned to look at both women, his transformed appearance making the moment feel strange. "Then you stick to the backup plans we talked about. Elliot and Hawklight protect the kingdom. You two handle intelligence and internal security. And if the worst happens..."

"It won't," Valentina said firmly. "Because you're not just Arthur Lionheart anymore. You're something this world has never seen before."

Just as she said that, heavy footsteps echoed from the hallway outside. Arthur's enhanced hearing recognized them right away—Hawklight's unmistakable walk, but he was moving with unusual urgency.

A sharp knock broke the moment. "Your Highness, we've got a serious problem. The cart's ready to go, but the Syndicate... they're not what we thought they were."

Arthur looked at both women, his disguised features showing grim determination. Whatever Hawklight had just discovered was about to make his already dangerous mission a whole lot more complicated.

"Come on in, Commander," Arthur called out, his new voice still carrying complete authority despite the disguise.

The door opened to show Hawklight's battle-scarred face, looking troubled as he took in Arthur's dramatic transformation. "Your Highness, the new intelligence we just got... the Stillwater Syndicate isn't just holding one Dragonkin prisoner."

Arthur felt his stomach drop. "What else?"

Hawklight's weathered face became even more serious. "They're not completely human anymore. And they're expecting you."

The room went silent as everyone realized what this meant. Arthur's mission had just become infinitely more dangerous

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