Chapter 50
Chapter 50
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 50
Chapter Title: More Skin Than Fabric
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To put it bluntly, there was more exposed skin than covered.
They were wearing lingerie and garter belts adorned with intricate patterns, paired with stockings—and the color of the underwear matched each woman's hair color. Just like the dolphin pants they always wore.
That much was understandable. The emperor had worn lingerie and a garter belt under his uniform too, and it had been black to match his hair.
The problem was that it ended there.
A bra that barely covered the undersides of their breasts, right on the verge of revealing their areolas; panties that exposed nearly half their asses; stockings that came up to mid-thigh. That was truly all the clothing covering their bodies.
Thrown on top as a so-called dress was a sheer, translucent onesie. Just as the word implied, the transparent material left their bare skin and underwear completely visible. The kind of outfit dubbed "see-through."
That was why I could clearly make out the color and style of the underwear the knight captains were wearing. There was no way their intimate details could be hidden in that getup.
If someone asked whether their usual "uniform" of white sleeveless tops and dolphin pants was normal attire, I'd have to hesitate quite a bit—but this took it to another level.
“How long has it been since I last attended a party in person? It's been so long I can barely remember.”
“It was probably around three years after we joined the order, during that one banquet. That was the first and last time. And as you know, sister, we're not exactly the type for that anyway.”
“True. Our role isn't escorting or mingling at parties. And after being dragged here, there's even less reason for it.”
“That guy was always too busy shirking his duties to play around, but calling us there too would've meant he had some scheme or ulterior motive.”
“Of course. Even if he had called, we wouldn't have gone. Why walk into the lair of that pig with who-knows-what intentions? He'd have given us these weird outfits for sure.”
*‘And what about the dresses you're wearing right now?’*
I just blinked as I listened to Lize and Erika's conversation.
A see-through onesie that showed their bare skin, lingerie and garter belts and stockings matching their hair color—did that count as normal attire?
“So, what does our rookie think?”
“......Think about what?”
Suddenly, the spotlight turned to me.
Lize approached with her signature mischievous smile full of playful intent. With every step, her breasts jiggled inside their lacy confines.
“About our dresses, I mean. The lord sent them over, and you're the only guy here. What do you think?”
“Yeah, they look good. Really pretty. Happy now?”
“Hmm, just words?”
The smile on her face deepened. A clear signal that she wouldn't let it slide that easily.
“You need to get specific and precise about what's pretty and how. That way, we can emphasize those parts even more, right?”
Lize deliberately pressed her arms together in front, thrusting her chest forward. As she leaned in slightly at the waist, her cleavage stood out even more. With breasts that massive, the valley between them was impressively deep.
I could already guess where this was headed, so I backed away hesitantly. Lize advanced to match every step I retreated. It was obvious what kind of answer she wanted.
*‘......No way I can just straight-up say they turn me on.’*
Yeah, to be honest, they turned me on like crazy.
A beauty on Lize's level shoving her lingerie-clad chest in my face through a see-through dress—what guy could ignore that?
But me getting turned on and admitting it, accepting it, were two different things.
Once I crossed that line even once, I didn't trust myself to hold back afterward.
No matter where I was, what time it was, or what I was doing, Lize would pop into my head. One slip during battle because of it, and I could be done for. Better to shut it down completely from the start.
*‘Even if it's tough right now, I can come clean later and take it from there.’*
I knew what feelings Lize had for me, so stringing her along without rejecting or accepting while keeping distance wasn't something a decent person would do.
“Huh? Rookie. Which part of me is pretty and ho— ”
“That's enough, Lize.”
Iris's voice cut her off from a short distance away. Silver hair gleamed as it appeared beyond the castle gate.
Her sizable breasts bounced up and down with her strides, while the hem of her see-through onesie fluttered in the wind, fully revealing her skin beneath.
The silver lingerie matching her hair was just icing on the cake.
“The rookie's uncomfortable. Can't you see?”
“Who knows? Looked to me like he was enjoying it.”
Lize straightened her slightly bent waist. The motion sent her breasts bouncing once more. Impossible not to stare.
“The carriage?”
“It's outside. That's why I came to get you. Claudia's already aboard.”
“Got it. Let's go, rookie. You too, Erika.”
She hooked her arm through mine naturally. Erika shot us a complicated look. I shook my head helplessly, as if to say *what can I do?*
Iris led the way, and the three of us followed. Right outside the castle gate stood a massive six-horse carriage that nearly filled the avenue. The driver's seat was empty.
A maid stood impassively by the door and bowed politely as she saw us. Curiously, her maid outfit was far from revealing. Not even a hint of cleavage.
In a world where even random extras strutted around in sexy getups, a non-revealing maid uniform was a rarity.
The maid opened the carriage door with her white-gloved hand, and Iris hopped in lightly. Next came Erika and Lize, with me last.
As Lize climbed in, she deliberately swayed her ass—barely covered by her panties. I turned my head, trying not to notice.
*‘This thing's huge.’*
The interior was incredibly spacious and lavishly decorated with all sorts of ornate furnishings.
The curtains over the windows looked expensive at a glance, gold leaf adorned every corner, and the seats were plush, almost like sofas. The carpet muffled footsteps completely.
“What do you think, rookie? Like it? I picked it out myself. Good eye, huh?”
Claudia spoke up, chugging wine straight from the bottle.
Erika scowled at her drinking even on party night. Claudia shot back that that's exactly why she drank on party nights. She wasn't wrong.
“Good eye...... You probably just went for the biggest one, right?”
“......What? How'd you know? Were you stalking me?”
Claudia looked baffled. Lize burst out laughing, while Erika and Iris chuckled softly.
*Click.* The door shut once we were all seated. With a slight jolt, the carriage began to move slowly. That same maid must've been doubling as the driver.
Being the lord's personal carriage, the ride was top-notch. Barely any bumps, and the seats were so comfy my butt felt great.
*‘Hope we get there quick.’*
Unfortunately, aside from right after takeoff, I barely got to enjoy it.
My eyes took in the knight captains' bare skin and underwear; my ears filled with their laughter and chatter; my nose caught whiffs of their body scents; and on my right arm, Lize pressed herself close, squishing her breasts against me firmly.
In that situation, who had time to appreciate comfort?
*......*
I just emptied my mind, stared blankly out the window, and waited for the carriage to reach the mansion as fast as possible.
Luckily, it was a short trip. The carriage soon stopped, and through the window, I saw the brightly lit mansion.
*Click.* The door opened again. We exited in reverse order—I went first from my seat by the door, Claudia last.
“Great carriage, right? I put extra effort since you all would be riding. I'll let you use it anytime—just say the word.”
Aurora stood near the mansion's main gate, flanked by two maids. Like the knight captains, she wore party attire.
*‘Better than what the captains are wearing.’*
Aurora's dress was a so-called "city mini-look"—a one-piece that clung tightly.
Her chest was cut deep, exposing shoulders and underarms plenty, but the rest was covered snugly. Cleavage and underarms were the extent of the exposure.
*‘......Scratch that, not better.’*
On closer look, the fabric hugged her body so tightly her navel showed through clearly, and there wasn't a single panty or bra line anywhere. She wasn't wearing underwear at all.
Lingerie and garter belts under a fully see-through onesie versus a deep-cleavage, skin-tight onesie with no underwear at all.
They were equally indecent.
Iris and Claudia started to bow in greeting, but Aurora waved them off.
“You know my personality anyway, so skip the formalities. Let's just head in and have fun. Standing around out here like idiots isn't great, right?”
With a casual wave, the two maids behind her glided up to my sides.
“This way, please.”
“We'll escort you.”
They flanked me left and right, guiding me into the mansion like bodyguards. I glanced back. Aurora and the captains showed no sign of moving.
“Go on ahead. We'll follow soon. Got something to discuss with the knight captains first.”
Sensing my gaze, Aurora told me to go on in. The maids escorted me silently. As we delved deeper into the mansion, the outside vanished quickly.
*‘What do they have to talk about among themselves?’*
Something felt off.