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Claire is holding two buckets of water in the hallway and unable to look Rain in the eye. Kazuma can barely keep himself from laughing while sitting on his bed.
"I know I made an error in judgment, but-"
"Quiet. No talking during your punishment…if I knew you were going to pull something like this I would not have told you about that spell last night…that or tell you about the magic skill requirements to make effective use of it so this result would have been avoided…it's going to take days to fully dispel it." Rain says while slapping a riding crop in her hand, making Claire flinch with each smack.
"But I was-"
"I know what you were doing. The entire castle knows what you were doing. I wouldn't be surprised if word of this fallacy makes it back to the Demon King himself by nightfall of what you were doing."
"You cannot speak to me in such a manner I am from the house of-"
"Do you think your house would pardon such imbecility!?" Rain says, speaking over Claire and rendering her silent. Rain takes a breath.
"I apologize, Lady Claire. Truthfully, I cannot fault your intent, but putting an alarm this loud in the caste when we are so close to the front lines?" Rain asks, and Claire lowers her head.
"I thought the range was preset…"
"…I'll make up something for Princess Iris. She was very worried when the noise came out of nowhere."
"No, I'll explain myself to her."
"No…this situation would be difficult to explain and I know you don't make the same mistake twice Lady Claire… besides you still have 10 minutes left of your punishment." Rain says with a smile.
"But these buckets are heavy!" Claire says, making Kazuma laugh.
"Princess Iris handles those buckets." Rain says, making Claire look to the side as she continues
"But…If you really want to make amends…" Rain whispers into Claire's ear and the buckets drops, some water splashing onto the floor.
"Absolutely not! There is no reason for me to do that!"
"There is…getting outside help will make rumors spread, and if this…incident gets out, it could embolden the demons at our doorstep. Besides, I have heard about such acts making former enemies becomes friendly so-"
"That is nothing but trite fiction, Rain." Claire says with crossed arms.
"Would you rather lie to Princess Iris why the young man she took on as a guest is bed ridden not 3 days after being at the castle? Or why you were there?" Rain asks and Claire groans with a closed mouth.
A minute later a frowning Claire enters Kazuma's room with a bag.
"No tawdry or annoying remark about my low noble junior berating me?" Claire asks with a raised brow.
Kazuma shrugs.
"Can't really say anything, I wouldn't want to be on her bad side either…but I can see how she would make a good teacher. Eerily reminds me of one mine when I was growing up…She did the bucket thing too. Bad time all around…" Kazuma says with a slight shudder.
"You had formal instruction?" Claire asks, nearly dropping the bag.
"I'm from a fairly unusual place…what's with the bag?"
"My punishment… It is also a cover story for your current situation. I am to apply a cast around your leg so you appear injured and word does not- You perverted cad! Do not take off your pants!"
Day 3
"How long does it take to get to the capital?" Aqua asks at the breakfast table.
"Truthfully, it is not much further than the monastery where Kazuma was planning to be a monk, and if we leave early and do not get delayed, a day…But it's not the trip itself I am worried about." Darkness says while looking at Sylvia and Yunyun,
"I'll admit…I was upset yesterday, but I will not make any rash actions that will make things more difficult here when he returns."
"I'm still asking Wiz and Vanir to watch you." Darkness says.
"Asking them to-?! I am not a child! How can you be so asinine and deplorable to treat me this way!?"
"It is far too late to butter me up! And they are the only ones in Axel that can keep you in check if the need should arise." Darkness says, making Sylvia form a fist as she speaks.
"How can you think I am being flattering, you senseless, lewd imbecile!?! If it were not for this situation I would have you locked up in a dungeon, whipped all day, before being paraded through the Demon King's glorious empire, shackled like a common barn animal, not stopping even if you beg for…forgiveness…" Sylvia says, stopping when she sees Darkness hunches her shoulders, breathing quickly, moaning in intervals as she twitches, her head hangs forward.
Sylvia frowns when she realizes her mistake.
"Please, keep going, tell me more~…You can't just stop there!" Darkness asks with drool falling onto her top.
"…Did you forget who you were-"
"Yes…" Sylvia says, cutting off Arnes.
"I won't be drastic, I'll be good, I promise! You can't leave me alone with those two out there, they are relentless! They don't listen to reason, and don't take no for an answer!" Yunyun says.
"So…like Kazuma?" Megumin says, getting a stifled laugh from Aqua as Yunyun looks at her.
"They are nothing alike…though I have been wondering, what happened to your cape and hat?"
"Normal girls don't wear those."
"…What?"
"Not this again…" Aqua and Darkness mutter. Aqua leaves the manor, accompanied by Darkness.
"I'm just going to the post office…I'll even join you in getting Wiz." Aqua says and Darkness spends the next part of the day with her getting everything set up.
===
"Do not take off your pants! I cannot believe I am grabbing this….this…!" Claire says, red faced while struggling with Kazuma over his pants. She is pulling upwards while he tries to wiggle out of them.
"It's to help sell the story!"
"Liar! You just want to strip in front of me!"
"It's a bonus~."
"Incorrigible little-"
"Besides, how many injured people with casts have you seen with their pants on under the thing?"
"…You're just justifying having me touch your bare leg."
"Like I said, bo- wait a minute…if my leg was broken, wouldn't I just be healed? Isn't this cast thing redundant?" Kazuma asks, making Claire look at him.
"In theory yes, but depending on the wound, the wounded person's pain tolerance, and the skill of the healer, it is sometimes better to let a large injury heal for a time before accelerating with healing magic."
"Surprising…I just thought it was heal and done."
"That is usually the case but why are-" Claire gasps when Kazuma takes the moment to slip out of his pants by bringing his hand at his left hip up towards his right shoulder, sending the garment flying across the room with a flourish.
"What in the- You distracted me so you could use such a ridiculous skill! Where did you learn such a useless skill?!"
"It's not useless if it worked~ and I was actually curious."
"Cad…though I suppose I may as well get this over with. Lift your knee."
"Aren't you gonna say please?"
"…On second thought it might more believable if your leg was actually broken." Claire says and Kazuma raises his leg with a grumble while sweating.
Claire's dexterity with a blade does not translate well to applying bandages. She rarely does this since most times there is a healer or doctor nearby to do this instead. The fact the man is not injured and is eyeing her with a glint does little for her task and annoyance.
"Can you not look at me so intensely?"
"That would be a disservice."
"…I'm sure I'm going to regret this, but what are you talking about?" Claire asks while looping another bandage around his leg, trying not to make an expression.
'…He has surprisingly nice legs…For a commoner at least…No Claire, do not focus on that, he is just a pervert and a-' Claire's thoughts are interrupted when Kazuma speaks.
"I think it rude not to give my full attention to a striking woman when she is servicing me." Kazuma says and Claire groans.
"Is that supposed to be charming?"
"Isn't it?…or do you have a complex about your looks?"
'This has to be the worst morning since the trial to be a royal knight…'
"I know how others view me. You are not the first to have lusted after me in their blind heat."
"My heat isn't blind…sometimes I even think better while in this state."
"I doubt that."
"Yeah, you're probably right. Maybe I just think better than most when aroused? Here's an example. If I am to stay bed bound so this debacle does not become known, how am I going to feign a leg injury to the staff?" Kazuma asks, gesturing with one hand.
"It sounds like the only issue with that is your penchant for molesting the maids." Claire answers, as she goes around his leg again with the bandage, a bead of sweat on her brow now from the task.
"Yeah, it is a bit absurd to expect me to not help myself…especially when it helps your reputation~."
"My reputation does not need your help! I have got this far on my own and will continue to-" Claire stops when she feels her hand brush against something. Something fleshy, warm…and a little sticky.
"Oh Gods…" She gags while jumping away, using her handkerchief to scrub her hand. Kazuma looks at the motion with an eye twitch before looking at his leg. Part of the bandage flaps in the air when he moves his leg.
"…This is pitiful."
"Stow it, pervert. I'm knight not a healer!"
"I could do better…"
"Since that is all I will take my leave." Claire says, almost stomping out the door, trying not to scratch her hand or recall what she accidentally felt.
'…Why do I still feel the heat on my hand?' She thinks when she opens the door to find Rain there.
'Oh Gods was she watching?!' The thought is quickly discarded when Rain speaks.
"I came here to deliver a package Kazuma's party back home sent him. Is the cast work done?"
"It's pitiful!"
"Quiet you!"
"…I'll just drop this off and we'll be on our way. I included a few books to help pass the time."
"Thank you Rain. You're a fine lady unlike the brusque knight."
"…Thank you. I have been reaching out and we should have someone in today to dispel it so you can get moving around…"
"Already? I didn't think you can find someone on such short notice."
"Well, it has some difficulties attached."
"I don't mind waiting another day or two if it costs the Kingdom less. No point in wasting extra resources on me when I'm not even injured. Unless you count emotionally." Kazuma says the last part while looking at Claire.
"You? Hurt emotionally? I'll believe that when cats fly." Claire says, making Kazuma chuckle. He nearly laughs with a hand at his face, cackling manically when he opens the package. He stops himself before looking at Rain with a pleasant smile
"That said, I would like to make a request for later tonight." Kazuma says, making Rain smile stiffly and Claire grimace.
===
Funifura and Dodonko knock on the door to the manor and wait. They are both holding suitcases, wearing pencil skirts and office wear, giving them a official appearance.
"Hello, we were passing by and noticed that your roofing appears…worn." Funifura stops when she looks up and sees Sylvia smirking down at her.
"Is that so~?"
"I…think we have the wrong house…" Dodonko says, shivering under the Chimera's gaze.
"Oh no, you have the right place. I also noticed the place needs some maintenance…would you two cuties be inclined to come inside and tell me more? I assure you, it won't take long…my word you two are just adorable…I could eat you right up~." Sylvia says, her voice growing deeper as she flashes her teeth at the two Crimson Demons.
They don't even try to say anything.
They just run away, tears in their eyes as they cry for their lives.
Sylvia laughs as they flee before going back inside.
"Don't you think that was a little harsh?" Yunyun asks.
"No. If anything it proves you're safe here. After that, those two won't attempt anything with me here…I'm sure Arnes can also scare them."
"I have little inclination for such scare tactics, General Sylvia…besides, I'm sure they'll now try a stealthy approach." Arnes says, making Yunyun squeak.
"Hm, That is a fair concern…but can Crimson Demons really be stealthy? Just seems counter to their-"
The door slams open and Darkness enters, open mouthed and blushing. Aqua and Megumin follow soon after with flat stares.
"Tell me, what heinous deed did you do to those two to make them flee and cry so!? And what can I do to make you inflict it upon me?!" Darkness asks with a silly grin, gripping Sylvia's arms and not letting go despite Sylvia's best attempt at breaking from her grip
"…I hate that I agree with Vanir now about masochists."
"Then you'll be glad to hear we'll have a few days away from her!" Vanir says, entering the manor with a wide smile. Wiz follows a moment later with a sheepish smile.
"…You actually got them to-" Sylvia stops when Hans enters, vacant eyed as he heads upstairs without a word.
"Do you distrust me that much?"
"It's not that but-" Darkness starts to say.
"Yes." Aqua and Megumin say at the same time, making Sylvia stare at them.
"You know, it's not normal to be so bratty."
"But it's normal to be passive aggressive at every opportunity!" Megumin says with a smile while posing before quickly stopping her pose.
'Tomorrow can't come soon enough…' Sylvia thinks.
"Wait, where is Beldia? Not that I want him here, but I'm surprised you didn't bribe him with drink or something else equally inane." Sylvia asks.
"He said he to go back and report to the Demon King and do official stuff." Aqua says with a shrug.
"…I'm surprised you didn't try to purify him." Sylvia says and Aqua looks to the floor as everyone but Wiz glares at her.
===
"Will you stop it?! It burns!" Beldia shouts with every fiber of undead soul as he drops and rolls on the ground.
"Then don't be evil! Turn Undead!"
"Ahhhh!"
"P-please stop Lady Aqua! You're making a scene! And getting dangerously close to me with that spell!" Wiz says, pressed up against the wall as the magic circle starts nearing her chest.
"Turn undead!" Aqua shouts again.
"This armor is resistant to holy magic you crazy tart! It hurts but won't purify me! It is insanity to keep trying!"
"If there is one thing me and my church is known for, it's not knowing when to stop until it is too late!"
"This is why Eris is the better Goddess!" Beldia shouts, making Aqua gasp, crack a knuckle and pull out a fan in half a second.
"Nature's beauty!" She says with the maximum amount of sarcastic ill will possible, then looking utterly shocked when Beldia then jumps out the window instead of taking the water. Aqua saunters over to the broken window as Beldia backs away with a shiver.
"Oh~ Is the undead afraid of a little water? How about I give you all the water I can summon! Sacred create-Mmf!?" Aqua gargles when multiple hands grab her and yank her away.
"Are you insane?!" Darkness and Megumin asks.
"Do you want kill everyone in the city you third rate deity?!" Vanir shouts while yanking on Aqua's hair with one hand, his other at her mouth. Aqua bites him and makes him scream.
Aqua then chants a muffled purify on Vanir.
His screaming hits Soprano pitching.
Beldia runs away.
Aqua lashes out, hitting Darkness multiple times.
She naturally moans.
This gets the attention of the guards.
They shrug and leave them, not wanting to do the paperwork this time since Kazuma isn't there to pay or entertain them.
===
"It wasn't my fault! I'm a Goddess! I just can't let him to do Demon King General things!"
"I'm sure Beldia has softened from his time here." Wiz says.
"Right up until you tried to purify and drown him. He'll probably raze a village out of annoyance." Arnes says, making Aqua look to the floor.
Darkness sends Aqua to her room without bubbly.
She cries herself to sleep that night.
===
Claire enters Kazuma's bedroom.
"Good evening 'Lady' Claire, do come in. I ask for your forgiveness at my being in bed. You see I hurt my leg early this morning." Kazuma says, his smart ass grin inching with every word of his mock decorum.
"Spare me…what is this favor? And if it's anything lewd I will cut it off."
"…That's a little drastic, but no I won't ask you to do anything lewd. That will be entirely of your own accord~."
Claire starts pulling out her sword.
"It's a just a simple game for the love of- is drawing your sword your answer to everything?!" Kazuma asks, sitting up now.
"It is to you." She says before putting it back in and continuing.
"And I am right in assuming this is not a friendly game with no stakes?"
"You know, any other man would be hurt inconsolably at such accusations…but yes, I was thinking a wager would be in order. If you win, I will be on my best behavior with you and the Princess." Kazuma says and Claire straightens up before relaxing.
"Am I supposed to trust your word?"
"Do you have anything to lose if you were to win?"
"…And what if I lose?" Claire asks and Kazuma merely smiles.
"Don't worry; I won't lay a hand on you." Kazuma says and Claire squints at him, making him sigh.
"And I won't make you do anything."
"…So what will happen if I were to lose?" Claire asks while sitting at the chair near the bed.
"Come now, I have to keep some surprises. Wouldn't be that fun if everything was laid bare at the start now, would it?" Kazuma says, making Claire frown.
"…And what is this game?" Claire asks and Kazuma smiles before pulling out the bell. Claire stands up.
"W-wait a moment that is the bell the royal prosecutors use!"
"Almost, this is a prototype they are developing due to issues with the current one, and I am one of the testers."
"How did a scumbag like you get one of those?!"
"Because, unlike you, I have friends in many places Claire…but I'm sure you can figure out the nature of this game now? We take turns asking each other a question, and whoever makes the bell ding three times first, loses."
"Was this the game you played with Rain?"
"Do you think I'm the type to divulge a lady's secrets?" Kazuma says, making Claire look at him with an open mouth.
She recovers when Kazuma starts giggling.
"No, I didn't have the bell at that time. We played rock paper scissors."
"Rock paper scissors?"
"A game from my homeland. We throw out certain gestures until one wins a few times. It's all luck…or were you hoping for some information on your striking junior?"
"I think I would rather play that game."
"How unadventurous…But fine."
A minute later Claire loses.
"…Again." She demands.
She loses again.
"You should probably stop now. I only lost this game once in my life and that was a horrible day. I won't even count that as the win needed for my reward."
"Oh how merciful of you. Truly a paragon of our times."
"It was just too easy. Or do you want to leave now, safe and sound, and utterly bested…again?" Kazuma says with a smirk.
Claire knows he's goading her, but…
'For the Princess, I must try!'
"To further calm you of any misgivings…My name is Mitsurugi." He says and the bell dings.
"I love being confined to my bed because of a careless spell casting knight." He says and the bell dings.
"I-"
"I get it!" She says but still eyes him suspiciously.
"Good girl…I'll even allow you the first question out of mercy." Kazuma says and Claire sits with balled fists, taking a moment to think.
"Did you really defeat Sir Mitsurugi in combat?"
"I'm not surprised you're taking this chance to sate your curiosity. Yes, I defeated 'Sir' Mitsurugi."
"How?!"
"Ah ah ah, it's my turn now."
'Damn it…there must be some trick to this game…maybe the wording? That seems like the kind of trick this scoundrel would-'
"Are you romantically involved with anyone at the moment?" Kazuma asks and Claire groans.
"W-what?"
"Romantically involved? Single? Dating anyone? I would be surprised if you are married right now. That guy would need the patience of a saint."
"…I see what you're doing now…And…no I am not seeing anyone at the moment." She says and the bell remains quiet.
"Must be your personality." Kazuma says nonchalantly, making Claire ball a fist.
"Do you really think asking such personal and vexing questions will trip me into lying?"
"Yes, now it's my turn again~." Kazuma says with a lilt as Claire blanches.
"That didn't count!"
"It was a question~…Speaking of questions…" Kazuma says before making a show of scratching his chin.
'Your emotional manipulation will not get the better of me! I will-'
"Who is your ideal romantic partner?" Kazuma asks.
"Heh…Using this to gauge my tastes is beyond pathetic. Though I am not surprised you would resort to such trickery instead of asking me outright. Gods knows you are a coward, and the complete opposite thing from my ideal partner." Claire says, taking a moment longer to answer to make the silence sting Kazuma more.
"They are strong, honorable, noble born, and a man beyond reproach!" Claire says with a smile, knowing Kazuma's strategy for this game now.
"That makes-"
The bell dings, making them both stare in shock. Kazuma starts to laugh as Claire's eyes twitch.
'I…have never felt such rage towards an inanimate object before.'
"One point for me! Oh Gods…Now that was a revelation…now what to ask this time~?"
"Anything you want. My turn now." Claire says, making Kazuma stare blankly ahead before holding his face.
"I fell for my own damn trick.." He mutters as Claire clears her throat.
"Are you a good man?"
"…I'm morally gray." Kazuma says with a bead of sweat on his cheek. Claire squints at him.
"That is not an acceptable answer!"
"It's a difficult question! Who can- Uh…Whoever says they are good or bad is acting on bias…" Kazuma says awkwardly, almost falling into asking another question.
"Yes or no, answer me." Claire says, and Kazuma sighs.
"I suspected you would ask this, but that doesn't make this more pleasant…no, I am not a good man." Kazuma says with slumped shoulders and the bell dings, leaving them both shocked again. Claire stands up.
"This thing is defective!" She shouts.
"No, it's working perfectly!" Kazuma shouts back, standing on his bed, getting the high ground.
"Of course you would say that! I'm supposed to believe it when this asinine bell calls you a good man?!"
"Yes! My turn now!"
"Damn it all!" Claire says with hands at her head.
'At least we're 1 to 1 now…just got to keep calm and-'
"You had an odd expression earlier today when you were bandaging my leg…why was that~?" Kazuma asks, arms crossed as he sits cross legged on the bed.
'Gahhhhhh! I can't tell him he has nice legs, he'll become insufferable!...but if I don't he'll get a point and be close to winning and…ahhhh!'
"…I thought you had nice legs… for a commoner…" Claire says, vacant eyed, blushing and tapping a leg as the bell remains silent. Kazuma smiles a silly grin.
"Shut up and let me think…" Claire says.
"I'm not saying anything…~." He says before lying down on the bed, his legs out straight now, making Claire grimace.
"Insufferable cad…Ah!" Claire smiles as she looks at a now frowning Kazuma.
"What lurid things are you planning to do to the Princess?" Claire asks.
"Nothing. I think she's adorable, but I don't see her in a sexual way. She's basically a kid, a loli." Kazuma says and the bell stays silent, making Claire blanch.
"But…but…"
"Looks like you didn't read up on the trial. If you did you would have known I prefer my women fuller bodied. You were hoping it would ring or I admit to wanting to do something lewd so you could kill me right? And since that was my question, you can ask another. And since you're in shock at your plan failing and in need of time, I'll start counting to 20. After that, I'll count it as a point for me~."
"You bastard…!"
"1…2…3…4~"
"Slow down! I need more...ahh…"
"9…10…11…12…"
"Do you…do you…" Claire stammers, brain searching for any remotely tricky question as she grabs fistfuls of the pants at her legs in frustration.
"16…17…18…19~."
"Do you have a favorite sex position!?" Claire shouts before covering her face, tears forming at her eyes, leaving Kazuma to stare shocked into space.
"I…my favorite…position is…"
'Crap! I've done so many positions that I can't pick a favorite! Prone bone? But mating press is fun too…then again there is all the times I had them against a wall…could I pick spit roast? But would it be the blowjob part or the doggy part? It's hard to tell with the clone's sensations bleeding into mine at the time… Maybe doggy style is my favorite? But that could be because Darkness gets REALLY into being a dog…crap! Tit fucking? Anal?? Reverse Suspended Congress? 69? Why is this question so hard?!' Kazuma thinks in a panic, staying silent long enough for Claire to look up at him.
Then she smiles.
"7~…8…9"
"You're supposed to start at 1!"
"I was counting silently…12…13~."
"You bitch! Uh…Missionary! Missionary position is my favorite!" He says and the bell dings. Claire starts laughing, almost falling out of her chair, much needed joy at the prior panic, her laughter grows as Kazuma glowers.
"Like anyone would believe a deviant like you enjoys such a simple position the most! Hahaha!" Claire continues laughing, pausing to take a much needed breath before a renewed burst of laughter threatens to take her to the floor. Kazuma lets her have another moment before asking.
"What's your favorite sex position?"
She falls silent, eyes wide now.
As Kazuma is about to start counting she looks up at him and speaks.
"I never had sex, so I don't have a favorite position." She says and the bell dings, making them tied once more.
"Wait, which part is the lie?! You not having sex or you not having a favorite position?"
"I'm not telling you and it's my turn again." Claire says and Kazuma yells in frustration.
'Fuck! If she asks another question like that, I'm finished!' Kazuma thinks in growing panic.
'Damn it…I purposely worded the question like that to bait him into asking a question out of shock but now that it's my turn…I don't know what to ask now!' Claire thinks in growing despair.
Kazuma recovers first.
"1…2…3…"
Claire bites her finger, racking her brain as he counts.
"4…5…6…7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-."
"That is far too fast you cad!"
"You're right…if this is settled by going over the time limit that would be a bummer…7….8…9…" Kazuma says.
"Insufferable deviant! Do you think your parents would be proud of the life you lead thus far?!" Claire asks, blanching at her use of a question as Kazuma looks up at the ceiling a moment.
"Probably not, but that's not exactly new territory…" Kazuma says and the bell remains quiet.
'Huh, he seems to actually look…remorseful?' Claire thinks for a moment as Kazuma thinks of his question.
"If you had to choose between Princess Iris and your own happiness, which would you pick?"
"Hmph. You think that question will net you victory? It is hardly a conundrum. I would pick Princess Iris every time." Claire says and the bell dings, leaving Claire to look at the bell in horror and Kazuma with a raised brow.
Then she draws her sword and tries to slash it.
Kazuma manages to push it away at the last second.
"Watch it! This thing is royal property!"
"It is a beyond defective piece of junk! It only exists to instill doubt and sow discord with its lies!" Claire shouts, making the bell ding again.
'Did the bell…just retort?' Kazuma thinks as Claire tries to cut it again.
A moment later Claire calms down somewhat.
"As much as I hate to admit it…you've won. So what is it you get?" Claire asks.
'I suppose I have nothing to worry about…If this bell is not defective, he's not nearly as bad as I think he is, and he'll say he won't do anything so I have nothing to-'
Kazuma points at Claire.
"Lust Emblem." Kazuma says and Claire's voice becomes a warbling scream when feels an odd heat on her lower stomach, making her hunch forward, her knees buckling as her breathing intensifies.
"W-what the Hell is this?!"
"Don't worry it's harmless. All it does is make you more energetic and amorous to bring out your latent desires."
"Wait…when you said you wouldn't lay a hand on me or make me do anything…You meant this?!"
"Exactly~. Oh don't look so upset, I'm just doing what you did to me...now we're both bed ridden, but the only difference is you can choose which bed…so what do you say? Want to call it a night, or do you want to double down with a war of attrition~?" Kazuma asks while patting an empty spot next to him.
Claire falters a moment before righting herself.
"Bastard! Just when I thought there was some good in you! But this spell will not break me! As a proud knight of the kingdom I will…resist~ Ahh this is…horrible~!" Claire says before staggering out of the room, red faced, panting, and warm all over, leaving Kazuma alone and reminded of someone.
'I actually miss Darkness' rambling…'
Claire leaves the room on uneven steps not bothering to close the door.
'I just have…to get back to my room and-'
"Oh my!" In the hall she sees a maid, looking at her with a hand at her mouth. Claire knows under that hand is the smile of a gossiping ninny.
"Is that you Mary? Have you been a good girl and not spreading rumors?" Kazuma shouts and the maid blushes before dutifully heading inside, closing the door behind her, but not before giving Claire a wink like a comrade in arms.
'It is not like that you harlot!' Claire thinks, and goes to speak it, but a moan comes out. She clasps her mouth shut, horrified how much the spell has affected her so quickly. She hurries to her room.
"Thank you Eris for granting me safe passage to my room…Now…to rid myself of this-hng~." She moans as she starts slipping out of her armor and overcoat, the sensations nearly taking her to her knees. She heads to the private bathroom, preparing the bath before stripping further, the boots giving her exceptional trouble. Taking a moment she focuses on her breathing before discarding the rest of the attire, looking squarely at the heart shaped mark on her lower stomach. She grimaces when she sees it glowing a dull blue with a red outline.
'That…cannot be good.' She thinks as the caress of the air makes her skin tingle as she slowly puts a toe in the water.
"…Damnable fool…hopefully this'll be enough…" She mutters before slipping into the water, her hands getting to work under the water.
One slides down her toned stomach and in between her legs, sending a shudder through her entire body just from the first few touches. When she inserts a finger she bites her lips and has to breath through her nose a moment.
'So…intense~ Is it the spell or…me?' Claire thinks as she starts fingering herself, her other hand going to her chest, gently touching her nip while speeding up her finger makes her whimper, toes curling under the water. She leans her head back, neck against the softened edge of the tub.
'If this is just from my hand, how would-' Claire shakes her head before taking a deep breath and submerging her head under the water. As much as she hates being underwater, she can just tolerate it if means not finishing that horrible, horrible thought. But this comes with another unexpected issue.
Holding her breath makes everything feel better. Fingering herself, squeezing her chest, the caressing on her clit.
She can feel herself melting under the water.
She knows she go up to lessen the intensity, and to avoid the possibility of blacking out in a tub.
But the shivering ecstasy keeps her in place for a moment longer, as she nears the point of no return, speeding up her motions, she opens her mouth, a muffled scream from under the water as she tenses up, her juices shooting out under the water. She pulls herself up from the water, fingers digging into the tub as she breathes rapidly a moment, cheeks flushed, twitching as the orgasm finishes rocking through her body. When the final high notes subside into a lower glow, she glares at the ceiling when realizes it is satisfaction she is feeling…
But wanting.
'But it is getting late, and I have my duties tomorrow…but…I cannot sleep well like this.' Claire thinks as she smiles before playing with her chest, already addicted to the surges into her brain. She lowers one hand under the water again.
'Surely once more and I'll be fine…right~?'