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Chapter 253-254 – Vice-Captain's Wish [R-18]
[POV Change]
Iril's coronation as queen was held exactly four days after the Demon King's soul had vanished.
Originally, it was meant to be a joyful feast, expressing gratitude for the late king's efforts and welcoming a new leader. Yet the atmosphere in the square was heavy and serious. The people who had gathered there were standing in solemn silence.
This day was not just a celebration. It was also a moment to reveal Nermedia's sins to the people and promise that such events would never happen again.
"The Queen has committed a grave sin against all the elves gathered here. I will work diligently to ensure that nothing like this occurs again, for the peace of the kingdom and Elora."
Fortunately, the response to Iril's speech was positive.
The sincerity in Nermedia's public apology before the speech had been evident, and Iril's own words conveyed an even stronger sense of earnestness.
The news spread quickly. The warrior, who had been thought dead, had returned, and he had defeated the devil once more.
This inspired hope among the people.
"Ha…!"
As soon as Iril returned to the castle after her coronation, her legs weakened and she stumbled.
Thanks to Dayke holding her close, she avoided collapsing to the floor.
"Are you okay?"
"Thank you. I suddenly felt so relaxed…"
Iril took a deep breath. She was trying to calm her still-racing heart.
Dayke had also attended the coronation as both a warrior and National Affairs Adviser. He could understand how shaken the young queen must have been.
"Dayke, did I do well? Did I make a mistake? I was so distracted that I can't even remember anything."
"No, you did really well. Surprisingly, you already have the presence of a queen."
"Is this true? You're not kidding, right? I'm so glad."
Iril let out a relieved sigh. Her chest was sinking as she held Dayke's hand with both of hers.
"Thank you so much. If you hadn't encouraged me, I wouldn't have been able to speak in front of my sisters."
"No. I'll continue to help you as much as I can. Let's do our best together."
After returning from the coronation, Dayke's next schedule was a meeting with the knights.
Since the queen's office was now Iril's space, he met Agnes and Rize in another empty room.
"So, what do you plan to do, knights? Are you going back to the barracks?"
Agnes, sitting next to him, responded to Dayke's question from across the desk.
"I've been away from the barracks for quite some time, so I plan to return as soon as possible. Maybe tomorrow or the day after."
"Um, really?"
He naturally took Agnes' hand resting on the desk.
"You know, even if the knights return to the barracks, I'll have to stay in the castle. I need to help Iril with Kiella. I think it's fine if we all stay in the castle together, like now."
He affectionately held his lover's hand.
If other elves in the castle had been watching, they might not have dared. But with only Rize present, they acted comfortably.
Agnes blushed at the sudden touch but didn't pull her hand away.
"The barracks aren't just a place to live—they're where knights sharpen their minds and bodies with the awareness of protecting the kingdom. They shouldn't be left empty for long."
Her words showed how seriously Agnes regarded her life as a knight.
Next, Rize, watching Dayke and the leader from the side, spoke.
"Um… Captain."
"Well, vice-captain, speak."
"To be honest, the knight members want to stay in the castle for the foreseeable future. The environment here is better than the barracks."
"Is that really true?"
Agnes' eyes widened.
Meanwhile, her hands remained on the desk, allowing Dayke to hold them freely.
"If you are a knight, you mustn't forget your duties even while resting. In that sense, life in the barracks is necessary…"
"I agree with what you said, Commander, but I think the knights' motivation will improve if they stay here. The parade ground isn't too far, and training efficiency could increase by resting in a better space."
"It's not wrong, but…"
Dayke was a leader who believed he was right. Yet he couldn't resolutely refuse the wishes of his precious members.
As he contemplated, he added to Rize's words.
"Let's do as Rize suggested. The members want it, and if I stay here, I can see them more often, right?"
"…"
Agnes looked conflicted, but her expression was serious. She was so absorbed in thought that she didn't even realize she was fiddling with Dayke's hand.
After much deliberation, Agnes ultimately gave in to the knights members' wishes and her own desire to see her lover more often.
"Ah, I understand. Then we will stay at the castle from now on."
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[POV Change]
That same night, while everyone else slept, Rize stepped out of the shower and wiped the moisture from her body.
Her mind wandered back to the scene she had witnessed at today's meeting.
Dayke had naturally held her hand. Agnes had been embarrassed, but she accepted it as if she didn't dislike it.
The sight of Dayke's loving eyes fixed on Agnes was lingering in her mind.
'…I envy her. It would be nice to see him look at me that way too.'
In the past, she had only enjoyed the physical pleasure Dayke gave her, while other emotions remained vague.
Rize's perspective on Dayke had begun to shift after discovering he was the reincarnation of a hero.
If Dayke had been a hero betrayed by the Queen and her knights, it would have been natural for him to harbor resentment toward her, a member of those knights.
However, since he had not held her accountable for her past and had treated her kindly, her feelings toward him gradually changed.
'Like the leader, I… I want to be with Dayke too…'
Lost in thought, Rize shook her head.
'No. That's not allowed.'
No matter how much she longed for Dayke's affection, Agnes was a respected superior. She was also a precious colleague, no different from her own sister.
She could not betray her comrades out of personal desire.
'…Let's go first.'
She dried herself completely and dressed. Soon, she left the room with a conflicted expression and headed off somewhere.
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[MC POV]
"Hehe…"
As I rested on the bed in my room, a soft laugh escaped me naturally.
Now that the Demon King was gone and Nermedia had been subdued, I had never felt this at ease.
Moreover, the monsters that had been appearing more frequently hadn't appeared even once since I had defeated the Demon King.
'In the end, were the demons also connected to the Demon Lord?'
I would find out gradually in the future, but for now, I decided to simply enjoy this peaceful time.
'It's about time.'
Just then, there was a pleasant knock at the door.
"Oh, come in."
The visitor was Rize.
Usually, we all took turns deciding who would visit that night, and today it was her turn.
"Can I come in?"
"Yes."
"Thank you for today's meeting. I also wanted you to stay here."
"No. It's because of the members, well…"
Conscious of her sleep, she touched one of her arms and trembled slightly.
I found it endearing how bright she had been during the day but became shy when alone in the room.
"Shall we wash together? I've already washed, but if you haven't, you can do it again."
"I took a shower too. Yes."
For some reason, she felt particularly tense today. Thinking it unusual, I got up from the bed and approached her.
"What's the matter?"
"…What?"
"Is something wrong?"
"It's not like that…"
Her eyes rolled slightly. She was unable to stay still, hinting that something was on her mind.
Just as I was about to ask again, Rize parted her closed lips.
"Ho, is there anything you want me to do for you today? I'll do everything."
"Huh? Suddenly?"
"I've always been indebted to you, so this is my way of repaying you…"
'Is this why it felt stiffer than usual?'
Although I was nervous, I decided not to refuse her favor.
"I want you to do it…"
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…
After a moment of changing dress, she asked. "Dayke… How do I look?"
Rize had turned her body around, wearing a bunny girl outfit instead of the clothes she had come in with.
The revealing outfit was barely covering the lower part of her breasts, leaving her upper chest and shoulders exposed.
The center of the top was even cut vertically, revealing not only her stomach but also her pubic area.
The rabbit ear headband, black bow tie, and coffee-colored stockings over her white legs added to the striking appearance.
"Oh... It looks good on you."
"Hehe... Where did you get these clothes?"
"I made them using the abilities I gained thanks to the Demon King."
"I see…"
I hadn't bought the outfit from the app store for any particular reason. I had simply thought of a rabbit when I saw her and hesitated, then decided to make it.
"It really suits you… Isn't it strange?"
She was blushing while feeling awkward. The outfit's design was unfamiliar to her.
Contrary to her worries, I was very satisfied with my choice.
"It's real. Look."
"Ah…"
Rize was left speechless as she noticed my gaze lingering on her.
She couldn't take her eyes off my hard dick.
I stepped closer and gently rubbed her exposed lower abdomen beneath her outfit.
"My dick became like this because this outfit suits you well."
"Yes…"
She remained calm. She accepted the touch without resisting my sneaky movements.
When I could no longer hold back and was about to place my hand on her coffee-colored ass, Rize looked up at me and spoke.
"Dayke, you know…"
"What?"
"Since I gave you what you wanted… Will you grant me one wish too?"
"Wish?"
It seemed unreasonable to ask her to speak first and then expect me to grant it. Yet, out of curiosity, I obediently asked what her wish was.
"What is your wish?"
"Just for tonight… Treat me as kindly as you do, Agnes."