Chapter 44: The Crooked One
Chapter 44: The Crooked One
"N-nothing, knightess. Maybe it was just a gust of wind."
Princess lied, her voice shaky with nerves.
Kaisen couldn't help but be amazed at her quick thinking.
He grinned mischievously once more and reached out, grabbing a handful of her ass cheek.
To his surprise, she seemed prepared this time, reacting with a swift swat and grabbing his hand, pulling it away again.
Despite her response, Kaisen couldn't shake the thrill of the forbidden as he withdrew his hand, a smirk playing on his lips.
[Quick Time Event completed successfully]
[Reward: 30 lust points]
[Lust points: 52/100]
He couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction as his lust points increased once more.
And to top it off, it seemed she was aroused too.
He could feel her ass cheek twitching under his touch, a subtle yet unmistakable sign of her arousal.
'Ha, ha...lets see how much can I push her.'
"Wind? Inside the room? With guests around, I trust the wind more than them."
"B-but they're Mother's guests! They looked like a bunch of poor adventurers."
Princess Esmeralda insisted, her voice strained as she tried to pry his hand away from her ass cheeks.
Kaisen couldn't help but notice her feeble attempts.
'This girl is so weak. It's like there's no power inside her.'
He couldn't resist the temptation any longer.
With a sense of ownership, Kaisen began to playfully grab and squeeze her ass cheeks as if they were his to do with as he pleased.
Esmeralda's struggles only fueled his amusement, and he couldn't help but snicker at the sight of her futile attempts to resist his advances.
It was a game to him, and he was thoroughly enjoying every moment of it.
"I-I'm fine, knightess. P-please go back."
But the knightess remained unmoved, her eyes scanning every small spot near the sofa with unwavering determination.
"It's just standard protocol, princess. It's my duty to protect you. I can't afford to fail you again."
[Quick Time Event: Caress Esmeralda, the Crooked's pussy.]
[Reward: 20 lust points]
'Fuck yeah!'
Princess shot him a furious glance and cursed him under her breath, but instead of backing down, Kaisen simply grinned mischievously.
With a swift movement, he slid his hand and brushed against her puffy pussy.
"Ahh!"
She moaned involuntarily, her body betraying her despite her anger.
Kaisen's grin widened at her reaction, reveling in the power he held over her.
"Princess! What happened? Is your leg hurting you again?"
"N-nothing, Sable. Just...uh..."
Esmeralda stammered, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment.
"Sit down. Sit down on the bed. Why are you standing in pain?"
'Standing in pain? What's she on about?'
Kaisen's gaze drifted to the princess's long legs, admiring their creamy complexion, but his observation was interrupted by a sudden realization.
'Wait, one of her legs is in an awkward position. What the hell?'
He was puzzled by the unusual sight.
He straightened his posture and tilted his head, but no matter how he looked at it, the leg appeared crooked.
'Ah, the title is crooked. That's the reason, isn't it?'
"I said I'm fine! Just leave."
Princess's voice sounded strained, and Kaisen suspected it wasn't because of him.
He noticed her glance at him, her expression embarrassed, as if she didn't want him to see her disability.
"S-sit down, princess. Are you in too much pain to move? Let me help you."
Sable insisted, concern evident in her voice as she moved closer.
"No, wait! I'll sit."
Princess interrupted frantically, stopping the knightess from coming over to her side.
If she had, she might have spotted the pervert hiding there.
"Just give me a moment."
The Princess requested, her voice trembling slightly as she steadied herself.
With a determined effort, she leaned in and touched the bed, summoning all her strength.
Slowly, she transferred the power to her arm, inching her way forward until she was able to sit on the bed.
Despite the difficulty, she managed to do it with grace.
'Wow. Her crooked leg is that bad.'
Kaisen thought, with a hint of pity.
"See, all fine, Sable. You can leave."
Esmeralda pleaded, her voice wavering slightly.
"Are you sure, princess? I can call the healer if you want."
Sable offered.
"No need. No need. Just want to sit for a moment. I...uh...bent my leg just a moment ago. A little painful, but I'm alright."
Esmeralda reassured, forcing a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes.
Her smile, though pure, seemed strained to Kaisen, and he couldn't shake the feeling that she was hiding something.
'A moment ago? Did I hurt her? Damn it! Now I feel terrible. She seems like such a kind woman. What have I done to her?'
Unlike Alice or the Queen, this girl felt so innocent and vulnerable.
Hurting someone like her made his heart ache.
It reminded him of the villains in movies, the ones who would hurt the hero because they could handle it, but they'd leave the hero's sweet, innocent love interest alone because she was just an ordinary, innocent soul.
'Dammit! I feel so bad--"
Kaisen's eyes involuntarily drifted upwards as Esmeralda sat down, his mind momentarily filled with inappropriate thoughts.
'Dammit. Bad thinking. Bad thinking. Wait, if I don't touch her, won't she think it's because I found out about her legs? Like even a pervert is pitying her condition.'
"Are you sure princess. I can--"
"No need. Thank you Sable. Good night."
Esmeralda firmly told the knightess to leave, and Kaisen felt the sweat bead on his forehead as he realized the weight of the situation.
Finally, he resolved to complete the quest, but with a sense of unease gnawing at him.
Gently, he reached out and grabbed her legs, feeling her shudder slightly under his touch.
Surprisingly, she didn't swat his hand away this time. However, as he felt the tension in the room, he hesitated.
He wanted to complete the quest and just get out of there, but a sense of guilt washed over him.
He didn't want to take advantage of a vulnerable girl in this state.
'Polar opposite of her mother. Wow. Simply wow.'
His hand hesitantly traveled to her right leg, the crooked one, and he began to caress it gently, offering a soothing massage.
"Princess?"
Sable asked, her confusion evident in her voice.
"J-just leave me alone for a moment, Sable. I don't want you to check on me for every little thing."
Esmeralda replied, her voice strained with emotion.
"Thats-"
"Shut up and get out!"
He continued to gently knead her calf, his fingers digging deep into her skin but careful not to hurt her.
"As you wish, princess. Good night."
Sable responded, bowing respectfully before leaving the room.
Kaisen sighed in relief as the door closed behind her.
Esmeralda also breathed a sigh of relief, her tension easing slightly as she looked at the intruder who was now massaging her leg.
"Feeling bad for the poor, crooked girl, huh?"
She asked him, her eyes flashing with the fierceness of a wounded lioness, as if daring him to deny it.