The Sun Empress's Invitation
Roman's miracle spread like wildfire. By the time he returned to the capital, he was greeted by a grand procession and thunderous cheers. Many had been left speechless by the disgraceful state of the Vagina Knights, but rumors of the event had already circulated, so the chaos was minimal. Regardless of their appearance, these were the ones who had performed the miracle. Who could possibly resent the man who had toppled an entire army without spilling a drop of blood and carved a mighty river through this parched land?
The procession and cheers continued all the way to the palace. The destination was none other than the Golden Pyramid, the royal residence of Shetka. Alongside the River Cellophis, it was another proud symbol of the kingdom. From the outside it appeared to be a solid golden pyramid, but the interior was lavishly decorated, with terraces offering sweeping views. Traces of Regent Sadat's personal tastes could be seen here and there.
'The building is so massive that even heading to the top doesn't make the rooms feel any smaller.' Even Roman had to admit he was impressed. Servilia, on the other hand, looked distinctly uncomfortable.
"Roman. Didn't I tell you this was the Regent's den?"
"How was I supposed to refuse when she specifically invited me? Look, after causing this much trouble, did you really think they'd just let it slide without the culprit showing up?"
"Mmmghhh…"
The two of them glared at each other as they rode the elevator installed in the center of the Golden Pyramid. It was clearly a necessary feature given the building's structure, and an unusual magical device at that, but Roman paid it no mind as a modern man, while Servilia was too preoccupied worrying about how Regent Sadat would react to notice it either.
They soon arrived at the floor just below the uppermost level—the one reserved exclusively for those recognized by the king or equivalent figures.
"Welcome, Servilia Tebere. And you as well, Great Spirit Master Roman Cornelius."
The moment they stepped out, they came face to face with Regent Sadat. She was tall and slender, with skin like ebony, short black hair, and golden eyes that glowed faintly. Gold makeup accentuated her eyes. Even standing still, she carried herself like a model. Unlike usual, she wore no elaborate head ornaments or the Eye of Wadjet. Instead, she was clad in what could barely be called clothing—a black V-slingshot swimsuit—and was casually shaking water from her body.
"Regent Sadat, what on earth are you wearing?"
"Can't you tell? I was swimming to cool off. You know how fickle the weather is here."
"B-but inviting guests and then swimming…?"
"There's no law against it. Even if you're a woman, being able to behold this beautiful body is more of a reward, isn't it?"
"…………"
Servilia had been about to get angry, but she hesitated and gave a small nod. 'This woman… confessing to Tania like that… She really is a lesbian, isn't she?'
Roman shot the foolish princess a glare before turning his attention elsewhere. The lavishly appointed top floor featured an open-air pool alongside the terrace. Along the walls stood foreign beauties who appeared to be Sadat's attendants. Beside the Regent herself stood a gloomy-looking woman hunched over.
'So this is Roman Cornelius… What an incredible aura…'
She was known as the Gloomy Princess. Even in this sweltering heat, she was wrapped head to toe in a black robe. Despite the covering, her vulgarly developed figure was still plainly visible. Her wavy, seaweed-like purple hair was striking, and her amethyst-like eyes looked bleary, as though she hadn't slept properly.
'I don't think I could win against him with curses… I should strike first with a brainwashing curse… Damn it…!'
The moment Roman's gaze fell on her—and, as expected, shifted to Sadat's V-slingshot swimsuit—she unleashed her curse. It was perfectly timed, even by her own standards. No one, including Servilia, should have noticed it…
—Ting!
'Ugh?!'
'Did it fail?' Sadat clicked her tongue.
"Hm?"
Roman showed no sign of having been cursed. Instead, he brushed at his white cloth as if thinking, 'A mosquito?' It looked as though he were deliberately mocking his opponent.
"And this lady is…?"
"Ah… I am called Shapira… I serve as Prime Minister here, and I have some acquaintance with Princess Servilia over there…"
"Right. She's known as the Gloomy Princess. Like you, she wields curses, and she's also Regent Sadat's daughter."
"…A princess, as Prime Minister?"
"Eheh… You can tell just by looking, can't you? I'm not her biological daughter… The title of princess was only given after Sadat-sama became Regent…"
She laughed sheepishly, admitting she was adopted. Roman gave her a rather inappropriate once-over and muttered, "Now that you mention it, their figures are completely different despite being mother and daughter."
"Ahem. The meal is ready, so please have a seat. We've prepared a fitting reception for the heroes who saved Shetka."
When Sadat moved, Shapira followed. Despite claiming to be adopted, there was no sense of parent and child between them. Roman took his seat while eyeing the odd dynamic. The dining table was a circular one perfect for four people, and Sadat remained in her V-slingshot swimsuit.
"Allow me to introduce myself again. I am Sadat. El Sadat, the Regent. As you know, I rule this land in place of the bedridden Dodo V. I was originally the Prime Minister, but circumstances forced me to pass the position to my daughter."
"Yes… Please take care of us…"
Shapira bowed her head in place of the haughty Sadat.
"I am Servilia. I have come as reinforcements in place of my younger sister, Senia."
"Likewise, I am Roman Cornelius. Thank you for the grand reception."
"No need to be so formal. Servilia, you've helped me many times, so formality would only feel awkward. As for you, Roman… I must express my gratitude as well. I witnessed your miracle with my own eyes. To think you could create such a river artificially… With that alone, even if the barbarians invade again, we should be able to hold them off without much difficulty."
"You've already made plans?"
"Who do you take me for? I am the renowned guardian deity of Shetka, El Sadat. Rivers have always been key to defense, in the past and now. The moment I saw it with my own eyes, I ordered fortresses to be built. Ships and bridges to cross the river are also being prepared. We should have a defensive line established before you depart. Once that's done, no matter how many barbarians come, we'll hold the advantage."
"Ooooh…"
'She's still a quick thinker. But there's much to learn from her.' Servilia remained nonchalant but honestly praised her while taking a sip of wine. Thankfully, it wasn't poisoned.
"Do you have any idea why the barbarians suddenly swarmed in?"
"I don't know. Until recently, we were trading with Shapira at the center, but suddenly they went mad and attacked. Shetka fought back and captured what seemed to be commanders several times, but when we asked why they attacked, they only answered with silence."
"…What about using curses to interrogate them? Princess Shapira here is famous as a curse user, isn't she?"
"It was impossible. The moment Shapira's curse touched them, their bodies burst and they died. It seems someone who handles curses better than our daughter is controlling the information."
Then she looked at Roman.
"Speaking of which, I heard that you, Roman, are also a curse user?"
Her intent was clear in her gaze. But he shook his head.
"If you're asking whether I can or can't interrogate with curses, I failed too."
"Really?"
"I tried cursing a barbarian who survived yesterday's flood, and… poof. Servilia here saw it too."
"Roman is one thing, but I never expected even Princess Shapira to fail. I thought at least she would succeed."
'In terms of curse skill, the person sitting there is far superior…' Shapira wiped cold sweat internally while forcing an awkward smile on the outside. Servilia had no idea how terrifying the man beside her truly was.
"So in the end, we have no information. But I won't blame you. The miracle you created has brought enormous benefits to Shetka."
When Regent Sadat wiggled her index finger, a servant who had been waiting brought a golden key and placed it before Servilia.
"This is?"
"It's the key to the underground treasure vault here. Normally, even I can't use it freely, but I prepared it because I believe such a reward is necessary. Since Dodo V has also approved, you're permitted to take a few treasures or artworks."
"Such an extravagant reward?"
"Because you've done that much. You know better than anyone that this isn't something that can be settled with mere treasures."
"That… may be true, but…"
Servilia honestly wanted to accept, but the scene she had witnessed earlier was still too vivid, making it hard to accept the praise. The jet of water from the rear, the climaxing dark-skinned spirit, and the Vagina Knights charging in response…
"…What's wrong? You look like you've seen something you shouldn't have."
"No…"
Servilia quietly accepted the key. Sadat then wiggled her finger again, had a black key brought over, and placed it in front of Roman this time.
"Oh, the color's different?"
"Since you're the main actor, you deserve a better reward. This black key opens the way to the very top floor of this pyramid. You may use it whenever you like."
"Isn't this the top floor?"
"This is the floor below. There are several more floors above. Come whenever you wish. Like the golden key given to Princess Servilia, you may use anything on the upper floors. As a bonus, my room is right above this one, so if you're curious, feel free to enter. Shapira won't refuse you either."
"Wait, Regent Sadat!!"
"Why are you so angry? That Princess Tania was trying to appeal to you too, so this much is just a little charm, isn't it?"
"But you're the one leading this country…!"
"Don't misunderstand. I'm the Regent, not the king. I'm a pitiful woman raising a daughter alone without a husband. For someone like me to play with a young man is just a little charm, no~?"
With that, she extended her foot under the round table and pressed it against Roman's crotch. Heh heh heh… Heh… She laughed seductively, intending to toy with him, but…
"……Ugh?!"
Then, even though she had seen it in the banquet hall, she was shocked once more. The unbelievable size and the sensation of the bumps. Especially the texture of those bumps was vividly transmitted through the sole of her foot.
'Ugh?! W-what is this thing…? What am I stepping on right now? The size didn't surprise me since I'd seen it before, but these bumps… what the hell…?!'
She unconsciously pressed her foot deeper. Roman was only wearing a single layer of cloth, so she ended up firmly stepping on his bare cock. ♡
'………?! Ngh♡'
Then she felt it vividly. Bump bump♡ Squirm squirm♡ Bump bump♡ Squirm squirm♡ Erotic bumps specialized in destroying a woman's vaginal walls♡ Even though she was only stepping on it with her sole, the sensation was so vivid it felt as if it were pressed against her hole♡
"Regent Sadat?"
"U-uh, mmm~!! I-it's nothing, don't worry!"
Even as Servilia expressed concern, Sadat couldn't stop touching his cock with her foot. Because negative energy was being sucked in through the sole of her foot.
'Sadat-sama?'
'Ugh… What is this thing… Even when I try to pull away, my leg keeps sticking to it… It feels like my sole has vaginal walls attached to it…?!'
Slide♡ Slide♡ Slide♡
One leg wasn't enough, so before she knew it, she had extended both legs and pressed them against the bumpy horse cock.
'Mmmph♡ What is this? This is dangerous. Every time I touch it with my foot, it feels like I'm caressing a hole. Is this some kind of curse too? But Shapira never mentioned a curse like this…!!'
Slide slide slide slide♡ Throb♡ Throb♡
"Ugh?!"
When she unconsciously increased the pace, she felt as if it had been inserted and arched her back. Her ebony skin flushed red, and Servilia narrowed her eyes again, finding it strange.
"Regent Sadat. Are you really alright?"
"Mmm…! I said I'm fine…!"
"But your face is red… and your breathing is rough…"
"It's just because I'm feeling hot, don't worry about it. I did just finish swimming, so I'm probably tired too."
"Is that… so…?"
'Ugh, she's getting in the way…!'
Throb throb throb throb~♡ Throb throb throb throb~♡
She increased the speed of her foot movements, quickly chasing pleasure.
'This is dangerous. I thought his cock alone was impressive last time, but it's beyond imagination. If I rub it just a little more like this, I might actually come…'
Throb throb throb throb throb throb~♡
'Ngh♡ No, I can't… It feels like I'm going to make a vulgar sound♡ Haa♡ Haa♡ Just a little more and… It's been so long… Really, after so long… My dry hole might be flooded with pleasure…'
Throb throb~♡ Throb throb~♡ Throb throb throb throb──Thud!!
"………?!"
Just as she was about to climax, the cock was pulled away. Because its owner, Roman, was resting his chin on his hand and staring at Sadat.
"Sadat-sama?"
"U-uh, ahem…!"
Only then did she come to her senses. Realizing what she had been about to do, her face flushed, but she somehow regained her composure.
"So… To continue, that black key is…"
"No, I don't need it."
"…What?!"
The key was offered again. Including what had just happened, she was left speechless.
"I understand what it means, but I didn't perform the miracle to covet someone else's body. It would also be disrespectful to your daughter, Shapira-sama, so I'll return it as is."
"B-but that's the key to my… bedroom…?"
"I can't accept it. If a Regent of a nation offers it so lightly, it wouldn't be proper. You've probably heard the rumors, but I have a bad habit with women. If I were to be with you, bad rumors would definitely spread, so it's better if you stop."
"But this is meant as a reward…"
She tried to extend her foot toward his cock again.
—Thud!
"Mmph~?!"
She was kicked, both above and below. To think she would be kicked by a man… It was the first time in Sadat's life.
"Roman… To think even you would refuse such an offer…!"
"Is it really that surprising?"
"From my position, it is!"
"I appreciate the sentiment, but no matter what, embracing the Regent is a bit…"
Servilia, unaware of what was happening under the table, was purely surprised, but Sadat was stunned. The sole of her foot that had just been touching his cock. The intense negative energy flowing into her pussy.
──It was already too late.
"…Sadat-sama?"
"…………"
Shapira, belatedly sensing something was wrong, called out to her, but Sadat didn't even glance her way. Instead, she completely ignored her and looked at Roman again.
"I-I see… Even if it's my reward, I can't force it on you…"
"Did I offend you?"
"No, that's fine. More importantly, how long do you plan to stay in Shetka?"
"I need to check on the barbarians' situation before returning, so I plan to stay for about a week."
"Then you'll need a place for your knights to station and lodging, won't you?"
"That's true… but why do you ask?"
"Come to my pyramid. I won't make the same offer as before, so stay comfortably for a week without worry."
"Is that alright?"
"You've done that much for us. Since I couldn't give you a proper reward, I'd be grateful if you accepted this much consideration… What do you say?"
"Then I won't refuse."
The moment he accepted the offer, Roman extended his foot this time and lightly pressed it against Sadat's pussy.
Press♡
"………!! U… Ugh… Mmm…!"
She hadn't expected her own pussy to be stepped on this time and stiffened greatly. It was an incredibly rude act. Normally, she would have had his head cut off right there, but Sadat didn't refuse.
"A-anyone! Guide Lord Roman to his room! No need to put him far away—this floor is fine! And you over there, you wench! You'll attend to him! You too, come along! He's an important guest, so don't forget to treat him with the utmost care!"
「「Understood.」」
The servants stood beside Roman and bowed politely, saying, "We'll guide you once the meal is finished."
'Sadat-sama… Why is she suddenly acting like this…?' Shapira still couldn't understand her change. It would have been better if she had noticed that Roman was smiling faintly.
From this day forward, Sadat's transformation began.