Chapter 63
Chapter 63
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 63
Chapter Title: Chest
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Negotiations with the other races had finally kicked off in earnest, and we'd left the fortress behind to arrive in Vain just moments ago.
And...
"So this is the liquor you raved about so much?"
I nodded with an expression of deep admiration as I gazed at the enormous oak barrel before Luna and me—so big it could smother a child.
"Yes, that's right."
With those words...
-Pop.
I opened the barrel, and a rich alcoholic aroma mingled with a deep grassy scent filled the Grand Duchess's office.
"Hmm? It's certainly unique, I'll give it that."
Luna ladled out a careful scoop into a glass and took a sip.
"No poison. It should be fine to send to His Majesty the Emperor."
Swordmasters could detect poison in food without being affected themselves.
"Good to know. We can just tell His Imperial Majesty it's a tonic for his health."
From my own experience with the yin-yang liquor, it caused spontaneous erections at the worst times—nothing but trouble.
"But... won't His Majesty take offense?"
I flashed a subtle smile at Sir Charles, who looked worried.
"Of course, we keep it a secret that it's for erectile dysfunction."
If he caught even a whiff of mockery before drinking it, he might pick a fight. Rumors of a man's weakness like that were a massive humiliation.
And with the Empress already cuckolding him with eunuchs and mocking him to boot, receiving something like this could provoke him to march an army into the Grand Duchy.
"Then... how do we handle it?"
I answered Charles's curious question.
"We just call it a beneficial tonic and offer it as tribute. If Your Grace tastes it yourself, feels the vitality return, and presents it with your loyal recommendation, he'll accept it without issue."
Luna's face twisted slightly, as if something didn't sit right with her.
"You want me to lie?"
I shrugged at her icy tone.
She'd already sworn her knight's oath. No need to hold back anymore.
"It's not a lie if you try it yourself."
Luna eyed the filled glass of yin-yang liquor with unease.
"No side effects for women?"
"According to Yalta, none. Care for a glass?"
At my urging, she sighed.
"Haa, fine."
She promptly downed the glass in her hand.
"The taste... isn't great. Hard to believe something like this sells for such a high price."
"It's all about wanting to give your beloved woman even greater pleasure."
After all, driving the woman you love wild in bed was every man's dream, right?
Me, well...
"Hmm... even so, buying swill like this at exorbitant prices..."
Luna tilted her head, unable to grasp a man's heart.
"Isn't it foolish?"
Her words hit me like a shock.
"Huh? What do you mean? A man failing to satisfy his woman is the ultimate shame. Isn't it, Sir Charles?"
Sir Charles turned his head away at my words, avoiding my gaze.
"Ahem. I'm not sure."
Embarrassed, huh?
I'd heard he was already married, so I'd slip him a bottle later.
"If it solves that shame, plenty of men would pay a fortune for it."
Luna pondered my words for a moment.
She shook her head slowly.
"Hmm... I don't get it, but if Secretary Aiden says so, it must be true."
"Naturally. But since people don't know about this fine liquor yet, we need some promotion."
Starting tomorrow, I'd bottle it in small samples and distribute to the merchant guild's upper echelons.
Once they experienced the effects...
Heh heh... it'd sell for a fortune, no doubt.
"This will make us rich. Get ready for everyone to be shocked."
I gazed confidently at the yin-yang liquor.
Maybe I should have a glass myself tonight...
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The moment we arrived in Vain, I compiled a list of merchant guild members and wealthy individuals, then sent out samples of the liquor.
"Ugh~ my whole body aches."
Riding horseback over long distances was no joke.
I headed to my room in the Grand Duke's palace as usual, lost in thought.
I should visit home after so long.
Sleep here tonight, head home tomorrow.
Heh heh... she'll come tonight, right?
After a month without any intimacy with Luna, I was dying for it today.
The instant I reached my room, I washed up thoroughly, corner to corner, and pulled out a pre-prepared sample of yin-yang liquor.
-Gulp... gulp.
"Ugh..."
As it went down, vitality surged through my body.
Perfect. All set now.
The clock read 8 p.m.
Has Luna's work not ended yet?
Well, she usually comes around 9 anyway.
I waited anxiously for her.
Before I knew it, the hour hand hit 9, but she still hadn't shown.
Something up?
Probably just catching up on piled-up work, I figured.
Kinda boring...
Should've come later, maybe.
With nothing to do, I scanned the room.
Hmm... a book would kill time.
No distractions in sight, so I flopped onto the bed, spaced out, and glanced at the clock—past 10 already.
No way... she's not coming?
Just as anxiety crept in...
-Knock knock.
A knock came from the window.
Yes! Knew you wouldn't skip out!
I flung the window open with that thought...
And there stood Luna in her thin nightgown I hadn't seen in ages, flashing a soft smile.
"Wait long?"
"Nah, not really."
It had been over two hours, but acting needy was amateur hour.
"Good."
She stepped inside and hugged me tight.
"Eat yet?"
"Yeah, something light."
Light, but leagues better than camp food.
"Oh?"
Luna nuzzled her head against my chest.
-Smack.
She planted a kiss on my neck.
Yessss!
"Hee hee... Aiden."
Her cheeks flushed faintly.
"Say you love me."
"I love... ngh..."
As I started to say it, Luna wrapped her arms around my neck and began sucking on it.
-Slurp...
One moment sucking, the next teasing my neck with her tongue.
She even nipped it lightly.
-Smack...
"Haa... I love you. I love you, Aiden!"
With that, she suddenly scooped me up, startling a yelp from me.
"Whoa?"
And onto the bed...
She laid me down gently.
Her red eyes burned with a lascivious flame I'd never seen before.
Th-this... should be fine, right?
As fear made me try to shift away...
-Thud!
She slammed her hand against the wall, blocking my path.
And then...
Luna lifted my chin with one hand.
Leaned in slowly...
And pressed her lips to mine.
-Mmph!
Unlike usual, she ravaged my lips aggressively.
-Smack! Slurp!
Why... what's going on?
As I panicked at this totally different side of her...
-Rip!
She tore my shirt open roughly.
Hey... come on!
As I grumbled inwardly...
She broke the kiss, stared deeply into my eyes, and licked her lips.
"Aiden... you're turning me on so bad right now."
"Pardon?"
What did Luna just say?
She never used crude words like that.
A lewd aura practically radiated from her back.
"W-wait a sec?"
As I reached out to calm her, Luna grabbed both my wrists...
And pinned them above my head.
"Sorry in advance, Aiden... I can barely hold back tonight."
"Huh?"
She overlapped my wrists carefully and secured both with one hand.
"This is all your fault, Aiden. You made me like this..."
With that, Luna finished speaking.
Like a beast hunting prey, she fiercely caressed my neck.
-Slurp!
"Haa... you smell so good."
-Slurp!
"I'm going crazy... Aiden... Aiden..."
"W-wait a minute?! Urgh..."
A moan slipped out from her caresses.
Is getting caressed... this good?
"Ahh... Aiden? Did you just moan?"
She'd stopped, wearing a wicked smile.
"Huh?"
She whispered softly into my ear.
"Did you moan just now?"
Embarrassed from leaking a moan during my first time receiving this...
"W-well... yeah?"
"Haa..."
Her face flushed crimson as she drew close to mine...
"I want to hear more... it's so hot, haam!"
-Slurp!
She nipped and teased my ear.
"Ngh!"
A ticklish yet erotic sensation.
Startled by the unfamiliar feeling, another moan escaped.
Oh no... I can't. I'm a strong(?) man. Can't be moaning like some girl in bed.
Just caught off guard by the newness.
I can endure it.
As I held out against her caresses, Luna grinned.
"Feels good?"
"It... does, but I like caressing you more."
I tried to reclaim control, but...
"Nope. Tonight, I want to make you feel good, Aiden."
She dipped her head and obsessively worked my neck.
-Lick...
Starting from my neck, she lavished attention on my body.
Sucking my collarbone, licking with her tongue—it was insanely hot.
-Smack!
But... isn't this like when I caress her?
I start with her ears and neck too.
Is she mimicking me?
At least I'd gotten somewhat used to her caresses.
However...
"Ngh!"
When her tongue touched my chest, a bizarre sensation made me moan loudly.
Wh-what? This feeling?
It was lewd and intensely ticklish—I was shocked.
No... I've never felt this before?
"Hm? Sensitive here?"
-Slurp!
"Uwaa!"
I twisted away from the ticklish, erotic wave, but Luna pinned me back with her strength.
"Hee hee... Aiden's weak at the chest?"
She flashed a seductive, beaming smile.