Chapter 49: A Trainer?
Chapter 49: A Trainer?
"Are you sure about this, your majesty? Won't the other adventurers be pissed off?"
Llyod asked, slicing a piece of steak with his knife before eagerly lifting it to his mouth.
The steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare, juicy and tender, practically melting in his mouth.
The trio, along with Sir Maximus and Sable, sat around the large dining table with the queen and the princess, enjoying their meal together.
Kaisen sat at the very opposite end of the table—not because he was scared or anything, mind you, it's just more comfy.
Believe him.
He casually glanced at the queen whenever she spoke to others, avoiding direct eye contact.
On the contrary, Lloyd sat close to the queen, who occupied the head of the table.
Princess Esmeralda was seated opposite him.
Alice took the seat next to Lloyd, while Sable sat opposite her, and Maximus sat beside her.
This seating arrangement ensured that Kaisen didn't have any chance to flirt with anyone.
He couldn't tease Alice because she was a few seats away, and he couldn't tease the princess because both the knightess and the queen were seated on either side of her.
Judging by the knightess's diligence in her duties last night, he was certain she would cut him into pieces if he tried anything with the princess.
The topic at hand was that the queen had offered both Maximus and Sable to assist the trio on their quest to kill the Night Shade.
Yeah, that optional quest line that offered the Radiance and a private dinner with the queen.
Well, it used to be optional, but now the queen had made it mandatory by assigning the knights to their assistance.
Kaisen wasn't about to protest being dragged into a quest he wasn't keen on.
Why?
Well, the hot dark elf was the one shielding them, alongside her fiancé—of all people—Sir Maximus.
Yeah. Apparently, Sir Maximus is Sable's fiancée.
'But how?'
His gaze drifting to the goofy-looking man sporting a mustache that resembled a lone strand of spaghetti abandoned on the ground.
'How can this guy land such a hot babe like her? Dammit!'
He cursed his luck.
Not to mention, this woman seemed light-years ahead of the mustachioed fellow in every aspect of life—power, wealth, looks... everything.
She was simply unparalleled, the epitome of excellence.
And Kaisen? Well, he wanted her badly.
I mean, just look at that face.
It was the first time he had seen her without the helmet, and boy, was he blown away.
Like, just look at her face. It was the first time he'd seen her without the helmet, and boy, was he blown away.
'Dammit. Every NPC women I meet is goddam hot.'
Her long, stylized eyebrows framed her eyes perfectly, accentuated by fluttering eyelashes with each blink.
Her pointy ears added an exotic touch, complementing her chiseled jawline flawlessly.
And those cherry-red lips... they were just... mesmerizing.
'Dammit! I wanna fuck her. Goddammit!'
Her lips were full and luscious, and when she spoke, there was a certain allure to her voice.
"Ara, ara. Llyod-san, don't concern yourself with public opinion. Her Majesty selected you based on your merits. No one can dispute that, can they?"
That "ara ara" stuff—she was definitely an "ara ara mommy."
The woman casually rested her elbow on the table, her head cradled in her palm, as she provocatively pointed a fork at Llyod.
She was completely different from the woman he met last night.
'Dammit!'
Kaisen cursed again.
"T-that's true, Sable-san. I-uh-I just worried it might be unfair to the other adventurers?"
Llyod stammered, his face flushed crimson as he avoided meeting Sable's gaze, choosing instead to stare at the table.
Sable smiled at his reaction, relishing in it.
"Oh, Llyod-san, you're too modest."
She replied coyly.
'That should've been me.'
Kaisen cursed silently, but he quickly suppressed his desires.
If his lust surfaced, it could spell trouble like a certain succubus taking over someone's body.
Meanwhile, Alice simply ate in silence, a sense of resignation evident in her demeanor.
She had long since given up on Llyod and his womanizing ways.
It felt as if she had already emotionally checked out of the relationship, and now, their interactions were merely going through the motions.
'Nice. Just nice.'
He found himself in a room with four women he wanted to fuck.
Each one had something special about her.
And he needed to decide who's he gonna focus on next.
Either stick with the party and let them do all the work while he just tagged along.
Then, when they finished the job, he could head back to the palace, make up some excuse, and chill there while getting cozy with the princess and maybe learn a thing or two about succubus.
Or, he could mess around with Sable during the journey.
They'd be close, after all, and it seemed like the perfect opportunity to corrupt her completely.
But there was another problem looming on the horizon—Alice.
Ever since she'd been corrupted, her mentality had done a complete 180.
It was like she'd turned into a yandere whenever she sensed Kaisen's attention drifting toward another woman.
And then there was Alwyn and Elfie.
Llyod could easily be distracted by Elfie, but Alwyn was a whole different story.
That elf had his sights set on Alice, plain and simple.
If Kaisen focused too much on Sable, Alwyn would definitely stir up trouble.
'Gotta deal with that bastard too. This is gonna be a headache.'
But he was resolute.
Resolute in his desire to ravage that delicious-looking body of Sable's.
His gaze lingered on her, and suddenly, she met his eyes and flashed him that seductive "ara ara" smile.
Kaisen gulped audibly and quickly averted his eyes.
'Oh, shit!'
"What's your take, Kaisen-kun? Do you reckon having us around is a drag?"
Sable inquired, her smile still lingering, but it felt like a trap.
He could sense the weight of several pairs of eyes fixated on him, eagerly awaiting his response.
Beside Sable, Esmeralda shot him a mocking grin, as if daring him to utter something as lewd as the night before.
"I believe it's a great opportunity for all of us involved."
Kaisen stated confidently.
His words elicited intriguing raised eyebrows from the others, notably both the queen and the knightess.
"Enlighten me, Kaisen-kun."
Sable asked, her smirk taking on a more seductive edge this time.
Kaisen coughed once before setting down the spoonful of mashed potatoes he was holding.
"Consider this for a moment. The Queen wants the Night Shade or whatever it is defeated, correct? By assisting us, you're significantly increasing the likelihood of that outcome."
He paused, allowing his words to sink in.
"Now, what does that mean for us? Well, besides having two powerful beings guarding us and aiding in completing the quest, there's another significant advantage."
He raised his index finger for emphasis, capturing the attention of everyone present.
"Training. Having two veteran knights with years of experience training us is a blessing in disguise. We're new here and could become stronger by learning from the best. What do you say?"
He concluded with a toothy grin.
"Wow, quite the cheeky one, isn't he, honey?"
Sir Maximus chuckled, glancing at his fiancée, who placed a hand on his shoulder and gave him a stern look, causing the knight to blush and look away shyly.
"I-I mean, so smart, my love!"
He quickly corrected himself, eliciting laughter from everyone, even Esmeralda who chuckled behind her hand.
"Ara ara."
Sable purred, her voice laced with mischief.
"Kaisen-kun certainly knows how to use that tongue of his, doesn't he? Hmmm."
Her teasing remark caused Llyod to cough nervously, attempting to conceal his embarrassment.
Alice, on the other hand, stared at him with a blank expression, her gaze unwavering.
"That's quite insightful, Sir Kaisen. You truly are as clever as Lady Alice claimed."
Complimented the Queen, her voice soft yet seductive as she spoke.
Kaisen mentally grinned, relishing in the praise from the alluring Queen.
'This is basically the logical conclusion drawn from the events. I mean, who wouldn't see it that way?'
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Your kind words are truly flattering."
He replied, bowing slightly in respect.
The queen smiled and nodded graciously, as if dismissing his gratitude as unnecessary.
Esmeralda glanced at him and discreetly shook her head, as if silently warning him, "No, dude, don't get horny or the succubus will emerge."
Her simple gesture snapped him back to reality, reminding him of the events of the previous night.
He nodded in acknowledgment to her, as if to convey that it was no problem at all.
Unbeknownst to them, their silent exchange did not go unnoticed.
There was another person whose eyes blazed with intensity as she glared at the hapless Esmeralda. It seemed like the poor princess's time was up.
"So it's settled then. Maximus and I will accompany you on your quest to defeat the Night Shade and train you youngsters. How does that sound?"
Sable declared, prompting the others to nod in agreement.