Chapter 5

“I’m not going in alone, am I?”

Vivian asked with a tense face. She was conflicted, wondering if she should turn back now.

“Of course not. I must see it too, so I’ll definitely go in with you!”

Her unwavering determination oddly reassured Vivian. At least she wouldn’t be pushed to enter alone. While Vivian felt relieved, Grace gently knocked on the door. It was a knock loud enough to hear if awake but soft enough not to disturb sleep.

“…….”

Grace leaned down, pressing her ear to the door to listen to the room’s state. No sound was coming from inside.

“It seems he’s asleep.”

“Sigh…. I see.”

For Vivian, it would have been better if Cassius were awake and disrupted the plan. However, the situation didn’t go as she wished. Even if he were awake, Grace would handle it somehow. Half resigned, Vivian decided to think that way.

More importantly, it didn’t seem entirely bad given the current circumstances. Perhaps due to the drug made by the mage, she felt her lower body tingling. Unconsciously, she rubbed her thighs together, feeling the tingling sensation. She could clearly feel the heat in her breath.

“Let’s go in now.”

Grace said as she turned the doorknob. The heavy wooden door opened silently in Grace’s hand. Grace entered the room first and surveyed the situation. She walked carefully on tiptoe. Although she wore indoor slippers, which wouldn’t make much noise, she was cautious. It showed that Grace was equally nervous.

“…….”

Vivian, watching, swallowed hard in tension.

She placed the lantern she brought on the bedside table and moved toward the bed. Vivian, worried someone might find her standing in the hallway, cautiously entered and closed the door.

Being discovered in front of Cassius’s bedroom at this late hour could escalate the situation and cause a commotion. Even so, she didn’t easily muster the courage to move further and stood by the door.

In contrast, Grace, though cautious, quickly checked Cassius lying on the bed. He was breathing evenly with his eyes closed. Anyone could see he was asleep.

“He’s asleep. Come closer, Vivian.”

Grace whispered, beckoning Vivian closer to the bed.

“Um…. Is this really okay…?”

Witnessing Cassius sleeping soundly, Vivian felt weak-hearted and looked at Grace with anxious eyes.

“He won’t remember anyway. It’s okay. You’re not really doing it, right?”

“…That’s true, but….”

“Come on, let’s take off the gown first.”

Watching Vivian hesitate, Grace swiftly moved, perhaps worried she might quit. She took off the nightgown Vivian wore and draped it over her arm.

“Ugh…”

Vivian covered herself with her arms, left only in a sheer nightgown. Even though he was asleep, she felt embarrassed standing almost n*ked in front of Cassius. Especially since he was someone she had some romantic interest in, it was even more so.

However, contrary to her feelings, Vivian’s body burned with desire upon seeing Cassius, filled with the urge to explore his body. With her thin clothing, she could easily tell that she was becoming wet below. Vivian fervently hoped that Grace, who was beside her, would not notice this. It was likely due to the magical potion given to her, but she did not want to reveal that she was being dominated by lust.

“First, hmm… Vivian, it would be best if you go up and undress my brother.”

Contrary to Vivian’s worries, Grace seemed more interested in how to recreate the scene she wanted. It was not a relief for Vivian, because of what Grace suggested.

“U-un-dress him? Me?”

Vivian’s voice rose unconsciously in surprise.

“Shh! Vivian. You’re too loud.”

Grace put her finger to her lips, cautioning Vivian.

“Ah…!”

Realizing her mistake, Vivian quickly covered her mouth with her hand. She then checked on Cassius’s condition. Fortunately, Cassius remained asleep, breathing evenly, seemingly not having heard the noise.

“I can’t undress him, can I? I’ll give you the antidote once this is over. Please.”

“…Alright, I understand.”

Reluctantly, Vivian moved her body at Grace’s suggestion. Approaching the bed, Vivian carefully climbed up, observing Cassius’s face.

“……”

As she faced him closely, her heart began to race anew. His soft, silver-gray hair, long eyelashes beneath his calmly closed eyelids, sharp nose, and closed red lips, along with his clear and transparent skin, all appeared as if they were a masterpiece crafted by a renowned artist.

How could someone be so beautiful? 

If not for the situation, she would have been lost in admiration of the sight. After gazing at Cassius for a moment, she cautiously sat beside him.

Even with her added weight on the bed, Cassius showed no change in expression, as if he didn’t feel it. Relieved, she placed her trembling hand on his gown. Nervously, she failed several times to untie the knot, but eventually managed to undo it.

Vivian opened Cassius’s gown, observing his sleeping form. For noblemen, swordsmanship was a basic virtue, so he too had been training consistently. Thanks to this, his well-toned upper body was revealed, perfectly balanced and beautiful, even matching his handsome appearance, Vivian thought to herself.

“Ugh…”

As Vivian admired him, a groan came from a little distance away. Reflexively, Vivian turned her head. Naturally, Grace was there. Unlike her previously expectant expression, she now wore a face of considerable distress.

“Huh? Why all of a sudden?”

“Ah… What to do, it’s really a dilemma.”

Grace looked genuinely troubled.

“Why? Are you feeling guilty now?”

“What? No way. I want to see the scene of Marquis Rimor and Vivian together, but I really don’t want to see my brother’s n*ked body.”

Grace was facing a realistic issue as a younger sister.

“…Ah…”

Unlike the speechless and shocked Vivian, Grace was truly caught in a big dilemma.

“To say that, I’m also quite exposed, you know?”

Vivian said, lifting her hem.

“Oh, Vivian, it’s okay! You’re pretty! You’re my favorite character in the novel!”

Grace gave a thumbs up in the midst of it.

“…I see…”

“First, please get on top of my brother.”

“Won’t he wake up if he feels the weight?”

“How would someone who passed out from a sleeping pill know that? Besides, Vivian, you are as light as a feather, so don’t worry!”

“Sigh…alright.”

With no other choice, Vivian climbed onto Cassius as Grace instructed. He was only wearing underwear beneath his open gown. She sat on his lower body, placing her bottom on his thighs.

Through the thin nightwear, she could feel Cassius’s body heat with her b*ttocks and thighs. Furthermore, her private area brushed against the bulge in his underwear, making her quite conscious. Her already heated body meant her nether regions were moist. Sitting on top of Cassius, it was only natural that her fluids would seep into his underwear. She too felt the sensation of the dampness below and the fabric gradually soaking.

Will it dry by tomorrow? Will he notice it’s wet?

Vivian’s mind became tangled with such thoughts. It was Grace who broke her reverie.

“Ugh, I really don’t want to see this. Vivian, please cover my brother as much as possible with your nightwear.”

“Haha, …you’re really something.”

Vivian replied, following Grace’s request. As she spread her nightwear wide, even the thin fabric between her legs disappeared, making her feel even stranger.

“Sorry. I’m a bit of a selfish lady. I’m so glad to have a friend like you, Vivian.”

Are you aware that you’re using such a friend to disgrace your brother right now? 

Vivian wanted to say, but decided to hold back.

“Now, please move as you wish.”

Grace gestured to Vivian, urging her on.

“What? How could I do such a shameless thing…”

Vivian hesitated, unable to comply easily.

“Vivian, you’ve been holding back, haven’t you? Your face is red, even in the dark. Besides, when will you ever have such an opportunity again? Right?”

Grace whispered softly.

“…That’s…”

Vivian couldn’t answer no. That sweet whisper was like the devil’s whisper.

But the temptation was so sweet that it was impossible to ignore. Grace’s words were not wrong. Marquis Lofaere was someone anyone would like. Naturally, Vivian was among them.

Would I have ever set foot in Marquis Lofaere’s bedroom without Grace’s help?

No, even entering this estate would have been impossible. Thinking of such things, Vivian realized that, indeed, such an opportunity might never come again, as Grace said. Thus, she found some courage. Moreover, she felt her judgment becoming clouded and her rationality slowly loosening due to the potion’s effect.

“Grace, you are right. I understand…”

Vivian, as if entranced, nodded and lowered her hand. She parted her nightwear and reached deeper inside, placing her hand on what she assumed to be Cassius’s manhood.

She didn’t bother to lower her head to check below. She lacked the courage to witness it. Placing her hand on the bulging part, she felt a warm sensation through her fingertips. Though covered by underwear, touching a man’s part for the first time, especially Cassius’s, made her body heat up even more.

Barely enduring it, she hooked her hand onto his underwear. As she clumsily pulled down his underwear, something heavy and large sprang out. Vivian carefully stroked it with her fingertips. The feeling of soft, warm mucous membrane was felt through her skin.