32. What Should I Really Do With You?
A wizard from the Magic Tower came to Abella Palace to meet the Empress Consort. She was there under the Emperor’s orders to explain how to use the teleport function on the bracelet.
Her name was Nora, a woman who looked quite advanced in age. Despite her years, she was said to be the Tower Master’s cherished disciple.
The Magic Tower typically never involved itself in the Empire’s political matters, operating independently for its own benefit. They only responded to the Emperor’s requests during national crises like wars, so it was rare for wizards from the Tower to frequent the palace as much as they did these days. Of course, this was to curry favor with Edward, who now possessed an enormous amount of mana stones.
“If you press these two buttons at the same time, the coordinates are set directly to the Imperial Palace, so you’ll teleport there immediately.”
Larael nodded attentively as Nora explained, finding her somewhat familiar. The method was surprisingly simple. However, one button was cleverly hidden, so if Nora hadn’t come to show her, she would never have found it.
“Where in the palace does it take me?”
“I’m sorry, but I’m not sure about that. The Tower Master set it herself…”
Nora trailed off, then suddenly clapped her hands.
“Of course, it must be to Your Highness’s palace, right?”
“I see.”
“You can use it about twenty times, but since mana consumption varies depending on the teleport distance, once the mana stone no longer glows, you can consider it spent.”
Larael nodded.
“That’s all for the instructions, and… may I ask Your Highness a personal question?”
After finishing her brief explanation, Nora suddenly asked Larael a question.
“If it’s something I can answer, I will.”
Larael had been looking at the bracelet on her wrist but lowered her hand to her lap as she replied.
“To be honest, I volunteered to come to the palace. I wanted to meet Your Highness.”
“And why is that?”
“Because you’re famous.”
Nora winked. Larael shook her head, thinking that all wizards from the Tower were odd if that was the only reason she volunteered.
“By any chance, do you know the famous meat pie shop in the Hedway County?”
The unexpected question made Larael frown slightly. She wanted to end this meaningless conversation and try out the bracelet as soon as possible.
“If it’s that place… of course I kn— Wait, no way! Nora’s Meat Pie! Aunt Nora?!”
Larael’s mouth dropped open.
Only then did she remember the woman with a kerchief on her head, baking meat pies every morning and putting them out on the display rack to cool. The area around Nora’s shop was always filled with a delicious smell in the mornings. Once that aroma spread, people would line up in front of the store. Larael often went with the Countess to buy meat pies.
Nora beamed at Larael, delighted to be recognized.
A surge of longing for her mother welled up in Larael’s chest. With tears in her eyes, Larael hugged Nora.
“How did this happen? You’re a wizard now…”
“I never imagined I’d become a wizard either.”
Nora gently patted Larael on the back.
Sasha and Joanna recognized her as well and shouted in excitement. They lost track of time as they reminisced about their days in the county. After chatting for a while, Nora checked the time and her eyes widened.
“Our master is quite temperamental… I’ll be in trouble if I don’t go now. I’ll take my leave. Next time I come, I’ll be sure to bake some meat pies for Your Highness.”
Only after Nora left did Larael regret not trying the bracelet while she was still there. She hesitated, wondering if she should try it alone. It was her first time using such a magical artifact.
“I listened to the instructions carefully… I’ve used magic scrolls before, so it should be similar, right?”
Larael recalled her experience with magic scrolls.
Watching her, Sasha and Joanna were suddenly seized with anxiety.
“Y-Your Highness!!”
Just as Sasha called out, Larael pressed the two buttons Nora had shown her, focusing her gaze.
She felt a slight dizziness as her vision warped and then went black. Larael squeezed her eyes shut. When the dizziness subsided, she cautiously opened her eyes. She found herself in a familiar place.
“Ah…”
Larael let out a sigh, bit her lower lip, and lowered her head.
“Larael.”
Edward, resting his chin on his hand at his desk, gazed at Larael with languid eyes.
Larael had suddenly appeared in front of Edward’s desk inside his bedroom.
“…The Sun… of the Empire…”
“Is this Ferma’s doing?”
Larael wanted to run away immediately.
“Probably… it seems so.”
She looked at the bracelet on her wrist as if making excuses, wanting him to know she hadn’t intended to disturb him while he was alone.
“This is perfect timing. My eyes are tired anyway. Come over here and read this for me, will you?”
“Huh?”
As soon as Edward finished speaking, the attendants in the bedroom began to leave as if on cue. Larael glanced back at them as they exited, suddenly recalling Sasha and Joanna.
“Your Majesty, please let the maids in my palace know that I’m here. They’ll be looking for me.”
“Trix, you heard her?”
“Yes. I’ll let them know.”
Just before the door closed, Trix replied.
After confirming that all the attendants had left, Larael approached Edward’s desk.
“Sit here.”
Larael looked around for a chair, but there wasn’t an extra one. As she stood there searching, the corners of Edward’s lips curled into a smile. He gently pulled her by the arm and sat her on his lap.
Larael lost her balance and awkwardly ended up sitting on Edward’s knees.
“But if you sit like this, I can’t see in front of me.”
With a dissatisfied tone, Edward lifted Larael by the waist and set her on top of his desk. Only then did his face show satisfaction.
Edward looked up at Larael, who was now sitting on his desk, looking down at him with a dazed expression. Her look made Edward laugh involuntarily.
Edward truly adored her.
Her scent, her voice, her face—he wanted to possess everything about her. Seeing her up close like this made him feel like he was going insane.
He wanted to kiss and embrace her right then and there. He was barely holding himself back. His eyes, unable to hide his overwhelming desire, burned intensely.
If he weren’t the Emperor, he would have spent all day in bed with her. Though, whether she would agree was another matter.
He tried to calm his heated breaths. But if sheer effort could accomplish that, the world would be full of saints. His throat felt parched, and he swallowed hard several times, his Adam’s apple bobbing noticeably.
“What book were you reading?”
Unable to withstand Edward’s intense gaze, Larael hurriedly fumbled around the desk. Edward handed her the book he had been reading. When she saw it was the notebook she had given him as a gift, Larael’s face turned as red as a beet.
Seeing her blush over and over, Edward found her unbearably adorable.
Edward couldn’t hold back any longer.
He stood up, cupped Larael’s face in both hands, and began to devour her sweet lips. Larael’s steady breathing soon turned into irregular m*ans.
***
“Your Highness, your hair is a bit of a mess.”
“I hope you don’t use that bracelet anymore. You scared us so much…”
Sasha and Joanna followed behind, each adding their own comment. Larael pretended not to hear, walking slowly toward Abella Palace.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when she returned safely to Abella Palace. When the Empress suddenly disappeared, they had searched the palace in a panic.
They had heard she was in the main palace, but none of them felt at ease until they saw her with their own eyes.
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lmao i was hoping the continuation from previous chapter at least wrap it up that she woke up the next morning look at his face etc not necessarily r-19 🤣 it’s weird to just cut off like that. Give us their dialogue omggg