Chapter 19: Secretary - 2
—–CROW—–
"Hmm."
A week had passed since I acquired my knight.
Czek—no, it was Zeke. My work mostly consisted of the menial task of reviewing and approving the documents Zeke brought me.
Occasionally, if information was needed, or if there was work outside of Zeke's purview, my new knight, Chloe, handled it.
Her primary duty was to act as my bodyguard, but even in the mansion, Father sometimes dismissed everyone to relax. So, in the absence of my personal attendants, Chloe, as my closest aide, also took care of those tasks.
"You're doing better than I expected."
"R-really? Thank you, Leo... B-Boss."
Chloe, who was shuffling through documents next to me, blushed at my praise and lowered her head. Still not used to it, she awkwardly adjusted the glasses she was wearing. I hadn't chosen them intentionally to tease her, but the relatively large frames on her small face made her look like a child wearing adult clothes.
*Click!*
"Eek!"
Zeke opened the door and entered. Chloe, caught off guard, immediately snapped to attention and stepped back nervously. She tried to appear composed, but her trembling hands betrayed her desire to clutch her skirt. Despite her calm expression, her earlobes were slightly red.
"I thought I heard something just now?"
"It's nothing. So, what is it?"
"Ah, yes. These are the latest documents. Please review them."
Chloe stiffened as Zeke approached with the documents.
"Hmm. This matter can be handled as usual."
"Yes, I understand. Then what about the documents I gave you earlier?"
"Ah, those."
About those... I looked at Chloe. Our eyes met, and she looked at me, flustered, then at Zeke, then back at me.
"Chloe, could you get me the documents I put in the drawer?"
"Th-ah, um..."
Chloe's lips trembled as she stammered, clearly flustered. Her gaze shifted to the drawer behind Zeke where I had placed the documents. It was an ordinary-looking drawer, except the documents were at the very bottom. Zeke also started to look at Chloe strangely.
"Is something the matter?"
"No, nothing."
Perhaps she thought that panicking further would give her away. Chloe, stiff as a board, started walking towards the drawer. I spoke to Zeke to distract him from staring at her.
"So, what's this matter about?"
"Ah, that is..."
Zeke's attention returned to me, and Chloe, seemingly relieved, slowly approached the drawer. She glanced at me, then slowly bent down.
I had made a few agreements with her after she accepted my offer. First, when we were alone, or with Charlotte or Neria, she would call me "Boss." Second, she was forbidden from kneeling or bending her knees to sit.
"...Ugh!"
She bit her lip and gave me one last look. Our eyes met. I wasn't forcing her. I hadn't used my authority to pressure her. She was the one who had made the offer. I smiled slightly, and Chloe, seemingly resolute, turned her back to me and faced the drawer.
I watched her. I could see her ears turning red as she slowly bent over.
She was quite flexible, as expected of a knight. Her back bent gracefully, like a ballerina's, while she kept her knees perfectly straight. Her buttocks became more pronounced. The skirt, which Charlotte had tailored to fit her perfectly after taking her measurements, clung tightly to her hips.
The soft, feminine curve of her buttocks, the healthy thighs visible beneath the spread skirt, her shapely legs, and the black stockings covering them...
"In preparation for any future issues..."
"...Ugh!"
"Hmm? Did I hear something...?"
"I already know about that from Hyung. Leaving that aside, the next issue is the one that starts next month."
"Ah, yes. At that time, focusing on the lord..."
That was close. I tuned out Zeke's words and focused on Chloe. She was glaring at me. Her attempt to look away when I grinned was cute.
I played a little prank. Using a subtle, undetectable magic, I poked the spot I was looking at on Chloe's body. She would know exactly where I was looking and feel a sensation as if someone was poking her with a finger.
I started at her ankles, slowly tracing my gaze upwards, like a caress. I looked at her calves, her thighs, and then traced the curve of her buttocks.
"...Ugh!"
At first, she hadn't known what to do, but now she was glaring at me. She quickly bent down and retrieved the documents from the drawer before I could tease her further.
"Here you are."
"Ah, yes."
The clicking of her heels echoed as she quickly handed the documents to Zeke and returned to my side. She was getting used to it, pretending to be composed.
"Indeed. I've confirmed it."
"Mm. Then the next matter. I'm thinking of visiting this place this week."
"Excuse me? That's not a place Leoric-nim should be visiting personally."
Zeke looked troubled as I pointed to a location on the document.
"I went to the Adventurers' Guild, so I should visit here too. I'm curious. And it seems like an important matter."
"That's true, but usually, we take care of these visits..."
Well, I was mostly curious. As Zeke and I discussed the matter, Chloe, showing interest, moved closer to me and looked at the document. This was my chance!
"......!!!!"
"Hmm?"
I immediately blocked Chloe's silent scream.
"So, I'm thinking of making time for a visit next week. It wouldn't be appropriate to go with a large group, so just Chloe and I. You seem to think we shouldn't go..."
"Hmm... well, now that you have an escort knight, and it's not a dangerous place, it should be fine."
I steered Zeke's gaze away from Chloe as he started to look at her. Her glare was intense. But...
*Grope!*
Under the desk, my hand reached for Chloe's buttocks. It felt like holding a small, firm fruit. I could feel the firmness of her muscles, honed from training, and the soft fabric of her skirt. And since she wasn't wearing any panties, the feeling beneath the skirt was her bare skin.
"...Hff!"
I slowly moved my hand, tracing the line of her skirt. Chloe squirmed uncomfortably, but escaping my teasing was against the rules. Savoring the feel of the fabric against my skin, I moved my hand lower.
"Then I'll proceed with the arrangements. However, unlike the Adventurers' Guild visit, we can't just show up unannounced. They wouldn't even open the door, and they need time to prepare."
"Well, of course."
*Slide!*
As I spoke to Zeke, my hand slid down to Chloe's stocking-covered leg. I could feel the smooth texture of the stocking against my fingertips.
*Tap, tap!*
I tapped the inside of her thigh, and Chloe glared at me, then slowly started to spread her legs. She didn't have to do this if she didn't want to...
"Mmm."
My hand slipped between her slowly spreading thighs. I gently caressed her thigh, my fingertips tracing her skin.
"...Hff!"
Chloe bit her lip, her face flushed, trying to endure. Did she think Zeke wouldn't notice? It was a good thing I was there to distract him.
Anyway...
*Rip!*
"Eek!"
I dug my fingernails into the stocking and ripped it. I could feel Chloe's surprised gaze, but I continued my conversation with Zeke as if nothing had happened. I could feel her smooth skin through the tear in the stocking. Savoring the contrasting textures of the stocking and her skin, I finished my discussion with Zeke.
"Then I'll be going."
Zeke bowed and left. Chloe and I watched him go, both relieved that our clandestine activities hadn't been discovered. Chloe sighed and spoke quietly.
"I'll go change my stockings."
"No, you won't."
"...Excuse me?"
Chloe looked at me, puzzled. I shook my head at her pleading look. Not yet.
"What's your point total now?"
"...Nine points for no panties, ten for the skirt, five for the butt touch just now, and three for the legs. A total of twenty-seven points."
"Then I'll give you two points for wearing ripped stockings all day. But this only applies to stockings I've ripped myself. You have to wear new ones tomorrow."
Chloe's eyebrow twitched at my words. The rip in her stocking was on the inner thigh, but it was large enough to be noticeable if someone looked closely. It was in a very risky spot. Chloe's eyes darted around nervously.
*Knock, knock!*
Someone knocked on the door. Chloe looked at me, panicked. She tried to hide the rip, but the location meant she would have to hide behind my desk. And that required my permission.
"B-Boss..."
Chloe looked at me with teary eyes, finally realizing where she could hide. I remained silent.
"Leoric-nim?"
"One moment."
I silenced the voice beyond the door and looked at Chloe, who still seemed confused. I chuckled.
"Do you want to hide?"
"Y-yes!"
"Alright."
I pointed to her hiding spot as her face brightened with relief.
"Come in."
—–CROW—–
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