Chapter 336
Chapter 336
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 336
Chapter Title: Chapter 8-1. The Land of Dragonkin, Reillysa.
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The two elves turned their heads in obedience to the power laced in her voice. And Sellion reflexively glanced at Judah's half-erect member where the elves had been looking before whipping her head away. With her head bowed low, her short hair covered her face, hiding her expression.
Judah hurriedly dressed in the completed outfit. It fit perfectly. The fabric felt good against his skin. The elf complimented how well it suited him as he dressed, then snapped her fingers. This time, a full-length mirror emerged from her bag.
'Oh.'
He was satisfied. It suited him better than he'd imagined, lifting his mood. Just then, Sellion's outfit seemed finished too, as the temporary screen was removed.
"Um, how does it look?"
The elf behind her suggested she turn around once. Sellion obliged with a light spin. Judah was startled. It felt like a dress made just for her.
"Oh, it's pretty. It suits you so well."
"Th-thank you."
Sellion blushed shyly. The form-fitting dress subtly revealed her cleavage and one thigh, showcasing her healthy allure. Her long legs looked even more graceful in heels, the back was cut low, and there was a round hole at the tail for free movement. Moreover, the colors matched her scales perfectly, blending seamlessly.
"Is there anything you'd like adjusted?"
Judah and Sellion shook their heads at the elf tailor's question. They more than deserved the title of artisan. After thanking them for their hard work and saying he liked it, Judah extended a hand to Sellion.
"Shall we go see the others?"
"Yes."
Sellion took his hand.
"Ah, wait a moment! Your Majesty, we need to do your hair too!"
"......"
Sellion started to refuse the elf's insistence on styling her hair, but after Judah said he'd wait outside and to come out when done, she sighed and nodded. The elf pulled makeup from her bag, seated Sellion before the full-length mirror, and began applying it. Watching for a bit, Judah stepped out and first peeked at Iris's door. It was closed.
"May I come in?"
The door opened instead of a reply. An elf inside looked startled at Judah's appearance but soon nodded in greeting and invited him in. Following her lead inside, he saw Iris sitting demurely.
'Huh?'
Her outfit differed from Sellion's. A sheer black top revealed hints of skin, with ample cleavage gathered prominently, while a full skirt covered her waist and upper thighs. In contrast, her legs were bare white.
'Hanbok... no, it's gisaeng attire?'
He recognized it instantly. It was clothing from Baekje and Gaurie. It suited her far better than the maid outfit. Especially her expressionless gaze stirred something in him. Behind her, an elf was braiding her long straight hair into an elegant style.
"Wow, you look pretty. It suits you perfectly, Iris."
"Right? It's Baekje-style clothing. Lady Iris asked if we could make it, and we confidently said yes. It's the piece we've put the most effort into lately."
The elf braiding her hair responded proudly to Judah's praise instead of Iris. Iris, pleased by the compliment, extended her hand. The attending elf handed her a notepad and pen.
-Thank you.
She could have just said it. Iris wrote largely on the notepad and showed it. Judah gave a wry smile.
"All done! Now, stand up."
At the elf's words, Iris rose. Like Sellion, her legs were model-long. She wore heeled silk shoes, and Judah clapped at the sight.
'Amazing. We should get everything available here.'
No matter how much it cost, finding tailoring of this quality elsewhere would be tough. Judah thought of Lime and Arhil. Lime's outfit held no expectations or interest, but he was curious about Arhil's. Iris struck poses before the full-length mirror, her braided hair adorned with two hairpins, then nodded in satisfaction and approached Judah.
"All set?"
Iris nodded and wrote thanks and well done on the notepad for the elf. Leading Iris into the hall, they ran into Lime emerging from his room right on cue. He wore a white suit with a frilled shirt and bowtie. Quite striking. He grinned sheepishly at Judah and Iris's outfits, then gave a thumbs-up.
"I always thought your legs were long and your figures great, but seeing it like this... it suits you perfectly. I'm jealous."
"It suits you too, Lime."
-Cool.
He looked like an ordinary neighborhood uncle, but the Western-style suit fit his features well. The tailors' skills were no joke. He scratched his head at the praise.
"But where are Sellion—Her Majesty—and Miss Arhil? Not done yet?"
"Sellion's getting her hair and makeup done; should be quick. Not sure about Arhil."
Judah glanced at Arhil's closed door. "Let's check," he said, leading the group and knocking twice. The door cracked open, and Arhil peeked out.
"Ah, uh...! Mr. Judah."
"What's wrong?"
Her face was flushed.
"I-it's too embarrassing."
"Have some confidence!"
The elf behind her shouted in frustration. Arhil glanced back, then opened the door with a pitiful expression.
"Oh!"
"Oh!?"
Judah and Lime exclaimed simultaneously. No idea why she'd be embarrassed. Unlike Sellion and Iris's leg-baring outfits, Arhil's legs were hidden under layers of flowing skirts. Her top was a jeogori that modestly constrained her ample chest. Compared to her usual attire, it was extremely proper.
"No, why is this embarrassing?"
"You've covered everything."
Iris nodded in agreement beside them. If anything, her normal look was more revealing. Compared to her priestess robes' exposure, this was tame. He couldn't understand her blushing over this. Arhil's face reddened further.
"I-it's... the colors are so bright, and it feels too proper... like nobility wear, right? They said it's what children of Baekje noble houses wear..."
"It suits you. What’s there to be embarrassed about? The bright color matches your bright personality. So what if nobles wear it? Because you're a priestess? Don't worry. You're so pretty; nothing to be shy about. Right?"
Judah asked Lime and Iris. They nodded in agreement. Arhil groaned "Ughhh" and bowed her head. Judah had never seen her like this. He took her hand.
"Come on out. Don't hide in there."
Arhil looked at his hand, then stepped into the hall as if she couldn't resist. Sellion emerged from her room too, looking even more beautiful now, with a large flower-shaped hairpin carved from ruby in her hair.
"I wasn't eavesdropping, but I overheard. No need to worry; it's completely different from your usual look, but you look like a princess from a fairy tale. It suits you."
Sellion eyed Arhil up and down. The words seemed to comfort her greatly; unlike with Judah, she let out a relieved sigh.
"If Her Majesty's discerning eye says so, I can believe it."
"What? You don't believe me when I say you're pretty?"
"Well, you say everything looks pretty on anyone."
"Huh?"
"You said so about the priestess robes and robes too..."
Had he? His memory was fuzzy. Judah shrugged. With everyone dressed, a neatly attired dragonkin arrived soon after. He bowed deeply, saying it was an honor to meet again.
"His Majesty Theo requests that you join him for a brief talk before dinner is ready, and to escort Lady Sellion and the guests."
Sellion turned to Judah, as if asking his opinion. He nodded simply, and she addressed the bowing dragonkin.
"Lead the way."
"Yes, this way."
They followed him down the long corridor. Whenever they passed other异種族 in the castle, they greeted Sellion with "We congratulate Her Majesty's return," as if ordered. It must be tedious, yet Sellion smiled and waved to each one.
Guided by the dragonkin, they arrived at a garden blooming beautifully with flowers. A table draped in white cloth held a tin bucket with wine bottles peeking out. Upside-down glasses, chairs, and cutlery for exactly six.
And there, back turned, gazing at the flowers, stood the massive dragonkin—Sellion's father and king of Reillysa, Esther Theo. He turned, glaring sharply at Judah.
"You've come?"