While no one was around, Cerydra intended to properly investigate the secret of Hysilens's "stomach full of bad water," but just then, some strange noises came from outside the door.
Oh no!
Who else could it be coming to find her at this time besides Esdeath? In any case, Cerydra didn't believe the other soldiers could hide their presence near her.
So besides them, the only person who could do it was Esdeath, who had studied martial arts with Hysilens for a while.
Only...
Encountering such a situation, how was she supposed to speak?
The two inside the room were extremely nervous, but compared to Cerydra and Hysilens, Esdeath outside the door was the one who was even more nervous.
Because when she heard Hysilens's voice inside the room, Esdeath's mind instantly recalled what had happened between her and Meela in a hotel one night a month ago...
At that time, Meela took advantage of Esdeath's inattention and directly stole her first kiss. Although Meela was later given a good lesson by her, the feeling at that time had been lingering in Esdeath's heart.
It had been such a long time, and Esdeath had finally managed to put that matter behind her, but now...
Hearing the comfortable sounds coming from Hysilens's mouth, which were extremely similar to the ones she had made back then, Esdeath could no longer remain calm.
She couldn't be sure what Cerydra and Hysilens were doing in the room, but thinking carefully, to make such sounds...
It must be a kiss, right?
Are Lord Caesar and Lord Hysilens actually in such a relationship?
Esdeath had felt that the relationship between these two was a bit too close before. Whether on the battlefield or in daily life, the two were very close in everything they did, even bathing together.
At first, Esdeath felt Hysilens's status was a bit like a butler, but looking at it now, they really are that, aren't they?
Lilies!
Even though all of this was unacceptable, as offspring couldn't be born between girls, Esdeath didn't feel any repulsion in her heart. Instead, she fantasized about being like Hysilens, bathing together with Lord Caesar...
"Dux Frigium, I leave my back to you. Massage me comfortably!"
"As you command, Lord Caesar!"
If she could be ordered by Cerydra like that, Esdeath felt she would probably experience unprecedented pleasure, wouldn't she?
Wait, could it be?
In the moment of her fantasy, Esdeath suddenly realized a problem, one she had never thought about when she was a child.
If I were to look for a partner, what kind of person would I look for?
First, they must have strong power, or at least the potential to become strong, because Esdeath doesn't like weaklings, and weaklings are easily killed and cannot accompany her for long.
Second, they must be someone with courage and daring, who can smile calmly even when facing thousands of troops.
Third, it's best if they aren't a noble... Esdeath has seen many nobles during this time, and they are generally scumbags, so she doesn't have a good impression of nobles.
Fourth, someone younger than her, someone she can control.
Fifth, someone who can show a pure smile.
Esdeath: "..."
Thinking about it this way, doesn't Lord Cerydra fit perfectly?
Cerydra is strong.
She is full of confidence.
She became the person who controls the Northern Kingdoms Prince through her own strength.
She is smaller than her; although she can't be completely controlled, she can at least be held in her arms and cuddled, satisfying her desire for control.
Plus, the bright smile she shows when eating the food Hysilens makes...
Except for the fact that her gender is exactly the same as hers, Cerydra basically fits all of Esdeath's criteria for a partner!
Could it be that this is a fated encounter?
This moment seemed to become eternal as Esdeath constantly fantasized about what it would be like to be with Cerydra.
"If I become someone like Lord Hysilens, I should be able to get Lord Caesar's recognition..."
In Esdeath's fantasy, her head and Cerydra's were getting closer and closer.
"Dux Frigium, in view of your military achievements in recent years, I have decided to grant you the right to kiss me! Come here quickly!"
"As you command, Lord Caesar..."
If it could really reach this point, Esdeath even felt she might cry, until...
As their heads approached, the appearance of the Cerydra in front of her suddenly changed, turning directly into a black-haired girl.
How could Esdeath not recognize this person?
It was Meela, the one who had stolen her first kiss!
"Your first kiss wasn't Cerydra, it was me, Meela!"
The deafening voice struck Esdeath's brain at this moment, causing her originally excited expression to turn completely stiff.
Not Cerydra... but Meela?
*Crack!*
The sound of something shattering rang in her ears, and the expression on Esdeath's face broke completely.
She never expected that her dead memories would actually launch a sneak attack on her at this time!
And no matter how many times Esdeath fantasized, the Meela in her memory would always jump out suddenly, blocking the space between her and Lord Caesar...
Meela!
You deserve to die!
Not only did you steal my first kiss in reality, but you won't even let me fantasize for a bit?
The expression on Esdeath's face was extremely gloomy, and she made a decision in her heart... If she ever met Meela, someone who was already courting death, again in the future, she would definitely kill her at all costs!
My body and soul will offer their loyalty to Lord Caesar; they are definitely not something a sewer rat like you can steal!
Meela, far away: "Achoo! Strange, my constitution shouldn't let me catch a cold. Could someone be thinking of me?"
However, the moment Esdeath lowered her head, she suddenly discovered a serious problem... The door handle of the room seemed to have been crushed by her angry self just now?
This is bad!
Lord Caesar and Hysilens inside the room have definitely discovered her. What should she do?
"Forget it, a last-ditch effort!"
Esdeath gritted her teeth and pushed the door open directly. Then she saw Cerydra sitting awkwardly on a chair, adjusting her posture, and Hysilens standing beside her with a strange expression.
It was just as she thought... but none of that was a problem!
Esdeath's eyes narrowed, and then she gave a knight's salute to Lord Caesar sitting on the throne.
"Lord Caesar!"
"No matter what happens, my loyalty to you will never change!"
"Huh?" Cerydra's mouth hung open, but she quickly adjusted her composure. "I do not doubt your loyalty, Dux Frigium."
"My future path of conquest will rely heavily on you and the Daughter of the Sea. Are you prepared?"
Esdeath looked at Lord Caesar, who placed such trust in her, and tears began to shimmer in the corners of her eyes. "Always!"
Phew!
Out of Esdeath's sight, Kerridwen and Hysilens finally breathed a sigh of relief. Although they didn't know what had happened, looking at Esdeath's attitude just now...
It seemed she hadn't discovered her little secret?
Thank goodness!