Chapter 94. Is It Really Just Sweet?

Seeing Camilla excited, Aster smiled gracefully.

“I’m glad things went well. I’ll inform Alyssa.”

The only one who could release Paris immediately was Alyssa. Paris had been in detention because Alyssa hadn’t agreed to a settlement.

Moreover, Paris had been expelled from Blanche during that time, so only Alyssa could save him.

Originally, he should have been imprisoned for murder, but Alyssa didn’t want Paris to go to jail. The reason was, of course, Joseph.

‘After all, he’s Joseph’s son. If you have a suitable card, use it and release him.’

Camilla was surprised by Alyssa’s suggestion to use Paris to shake Isabelle and then release him. But she understood the next words.

‘Joseph would have done the same.’

Unlike Alyssa, who was burning with revenge, Joseph had only worried about those around him. Everyone knew that Paris was among those he cared about.

Blood is thicker than water, they say. It was unfortunate that it was thin for Paris but thick for Joseph. Paris would probably never know.

Feeling complicated, Camilla asked quietly,

“How is Alyssa?”

Since Joseph’s death, Alyssa had been staying at Letia Castle, brooding over her sorrow. Her eyes, once burning with revenge, were now clouded with longing.

Aster sighed deeply and answered.

“She’s better than before.”

“Is she still staying in her room?”

“No. She’s recovered enough to take walks with Ayla.”

“That’s a relief.”

Experiencing the death of a close acquaintance is like having your heart sliced with a knife. When the memories suddenly surface, it’s often so painful that it leaves you gasping for breath.

Camilla still felt a pang in her heart whenever she thought of her mother. Now that her memories had returned, the image of her mother in her last moments continued to stab at her heart like a lingering afterimage.

She understood well what it meant to regain one’s daily life.

At that moment, Aster spoke.

“More importantly, we need to discuss something.”

“What is it?”

“Marco has proposed a separate deal.”

“!!”

Camilla’s eyes widened in surprise. They had been trying to approach him first, so it was even more surprising. She never expected him to request a deal from their side.

Camilla asked with a tense expression.

“What did he say?”

“He said he felt it when you resonated that day.”

“I thought that might be the case.”

It wasn’t surprising since Marco’s emotions had been conveyed as well. It was only natural that the person involved would know. The issue was what kind of deal Marco was proposing. Aster explained.

“The Maved Stone is inside Marco’s body. The Duke has been experimenting on him before implanting it in his own body. He will die as soon as the Black Shadow completes the remaining fragment and brings it to him.”

“That’s awful.”

Camilla coldly remarked as if she had heard something horrifying. It seemed the Duke had been searching for Marco not to save a cherished subordinate but because he possessed a treasure.

Aster explained Marco’s proposal.

“He said he knows how to remove the fragment from your body. He mentioned it could be dangerous if not removed quickly.”

“Ah.”

“He said the resonance that day would increasingly strengthen the fragment’s tendency to return to its original place. If not removed promptly, your life could be in danger.”

Aster frowned as if he had imagined something dreadful. Camilla, knowing what he was worried about, held his hand quietly.

She also vaguely felt that something was wrong with her body. After hearing Aster’s explanation, Camilla spoke calmly.

“In summary, I fell into Marco’s trap.”

“More precisely, Marco found a lifeline. Knowing that you have the remaining fragment, he sought a way to survive.”

So many people had become entangled over a single missing fragment. Camilla herself had lost the ability to use her powers, and the Duke had wasted ten years.

Meanwhile, Marco was still alive and moving thanks to the missing fragment. But whether his life would continue depended on Camilla.

Lost in thought, Camilla came up with a brilliant plan and spoke.

“Let’s do this. While Duke Blanche goes to meet the Black Shadow, my father and I will meet Marco. And Aster, you…”

Camilla whispered the rest of the plan into his ear, saying it was a very secretive matter. After hearing everything, Aster asked in surprise.

“Was that why? When you told me to bow down to the Duke?”

“Of course. Did you think I would do that for no reason? Since we’ve gained the Duke’s trust, let’s deceive him properly. Be extra careful not to let him catch on.”

Camilla’s clever response made Aster burst into laughter.

“Hahaha.”

He then brought her hand to his lips and said.

“There is no one as wise as you, Camilla.”

“That’s true, but it’s also because I have a reliable sword like you, Aster. You protect me so that I can act freely.”

“Is sweetness all that comes from these lips?”

Aster smiled broadly and brushed her lips. Camilla wrapped her arms around his neck and said.

“Is it really just sweetness?”

At her question, Aster quietly lowered his head. Her sweet lips indeed had a peculiar taste that was bewitching.

“Who knows.”

Aster smiled and lightly bit her red, luscious lips, causing Camilla to let out a soft moan.

He then slid his hand down her slender neck, past her collarbone, over her rounded shoulders, and pressed gently on the hollow of her shoulder blade.

“So soft.”

He then cupped her full br*ast and squeezed it. One br*ast popped into view, looking incredibly lewd, causing Aster to lower his head.

“So supple.”

“Ah.”

As he finally bit and sucked on her br*ast, Camilla began to let out wet moans. Aster opened his mouth wide, swallowing her br*ast while sliding his hand down.

“Haa, Aster…”

As he evaluated her entire body, Camilla’s body grew increasingly heated. She already anticipated where his hand would end up.

Although she instinctively closed her legs, she couldn’t stop his hand from boldly reaching inside.

“Hnng!”

His hand, which had slipped past her negligee to touch her inner thigh, pressed against her wet entrance. At that moment, her entrance eagerly released a gush of fluids. Aster whispered softly in her ear.

“So hot and wet.”

Squelch!

Aster’s thick fingers brushed against her inner walls without warning, causing Camilla to arch her back and cling to him. He held her waist firmly and gradually increased the number of fingers.

“Ah! Ash, hnng!”

Camilla clung to Aster’s shoulders, pleading. The more she did, the more persistent and intense his touch became.

Squelch! The sound of wetness echoed lewdly from below. Aster growled as he sucked on her earlobe.

“And so tight.”

“Ah, please…”

Camilla bit his lips and pleaded in a desperate tone.

“Put it in.”

“Now?”

“Just like this. Right now.”

“Haa.”

Aster let out a hot, humid breath at her provocation. Moments later, he threw off his robe and pushed Camilla against the wall.

Camilla placed her hands on the wall and lifted her hips. Aster came up behind her and roughly lifted the skirt of her negligee.

After kneading her plump b*ttocks, he aligned his tip with her entrance.

“When you command me like that, I can’t refuse.”

“Haa…”

Camilla licked her lips unconsciously in anticipation of the upcoming delicious meal. Aster’s lips curled into a faint smile.

“As you wish.”

Squelch!

Aster’s p*nis pierced through her tender flesh and buried itself deep inside. Camilla arched her back and let out a moan.

“Ah!”

As he continued to thrust powerfully, Camilla panted. Sticky fluids dripped between her legs, and she trembled involuntarily.

“What a waste.”

At that moment, he scooped up the sweet honey dripping down her legs with his hand and brought it to his mouth. As he savored his fingers with his red lips, Aster began to untie the ribbon hiding her back.

“It’s troublesome if you keep spilling.”

As the ribbon came undone, her elegant backline gradually became exposed. Even during this, he didn’t stop his thrusts.

“Ah, hnng!”

Camilla felt like she was losing her mind. Aster used her bare back as a canvas, stamping it with his lips.

Simultaneously, he kneaded her br*asts and thrust his hips.

“Hng!”

Camilla couldn’t help but let out an erotic moan and turned her head. She suddenly wanted to see his face.

Sweat beaded on Aster’s handsome forehead. As he licked her back, he met her eyes and gave a lascivious smile.

He then locked his gaze on her and thrust his hips harder. It seemed he was nearing his climax. His usually composed face now showed unmistakable urgency.

At that moment, Camilla suddenly pulled away and turned around.

“Camilla?”

Thud. His enormous c*ck lost its way and slipped out, causing fluids to drip between her legs. Aster growled with passionate eyes.

“What are you doing…”

At that moment, her index finger landed on his lips like a butterfly.

“Shh.”

Silencing him, she gently guided him back to the chair and extended her long leg under her skirt to press down on his swollen shaft.

“Kuh.”

“Stay still.”

As she brushed his shaft with her instep, a cold sensation and a shiver ran through him.

“Damn.”

He cursed softly but obediently followed her lead. In fact, the stimulation was so intense that he wanted to be stepped on like this.

“Haa, Camilla…”

As Camilla’s foot persistently teased his p*nis, clear fluid began to bead at the tip.

Unable to hold back, Aster lowered his head and started licking her calf. Camilla continued to caress him with her foot, indifferent.

Eventually, she lifted her now soaked foot and brought it to his lips.

“What are you doing?”

“Ah…”

“Dripping like this.”

At Camilla’s reproach, Aster kissed her instep and pleaded.

“Camilla, haa, how much longer do I have to stay still?”

“You’re so impatient.”

Camilla lightly scolded him and then straddled his thighs.

“Just hold on a little longer, and I’ll reward you.”

At the mention of a reward, Aster obediently lowered his hands. Moments later, Camilla aligned the tip of his p*nis with her entrance and lowered her hips.

“Kuh!”

The intense sensation of penetration made Aster shudder all over and tilt his head back. Camilla gently caressed his exposed neck with her hand before starting to suck on his Adam’s apple.

The erotic grinding of her hips and the persistent licking of his neck continued. Camilla even bit down hard on his neck, leaving a red mark.

Aster could neither thrust nor release, feeling Camilla’s caresses all over his body. Just as he felt he couldn’t hold back any longer,

“Now, move.”

With Camilla’s permission, he reached out and pulled her tightly into his embrace.

The strong thrusts and the rising and falling of her hips made Aster even more desperate.

“Haa, Camilla.”

“Aster!”

The wet sounds from below were accompanied by something constantly flowing out. Camilla moved her hips up and down, then ground against him lightly, swallowing and releasing his shaft.

Their bodies, tightly pressed together, began to move more vigorously. The more active she was, the more Aster felt blood rushing through his veins.

“Kuh!”

As Aster cl*maxed, Camilla collapsed into his arms, panting. Then, with a playful expression, she said,

“I just suddenly wanted to tease you.”

“Is that so?”

“Hehe.”

Camilla laughed lightly, enjoying the afterglow. Aster then stood up, supporting her b*ttocks, while still inside her.

“Then it’s time for your reward.”

“What?”

Camilla looked at Aster in surprise. The reward she had mentioned was already something he had taken.

“I, I…”

“You were the one who provoked me first, Lala.”

Aster’s sinister smile made Camilla realize her mistake.

“Well, I mean…”

“Too late.”

Aster laid her down on the bed as if throwing her and then took a scarf from the wardrobe, tying her hands to the bed’s headboard.

“W-what are you doing…!”

Camilla, whose hands were suddenly tied, spoke in a flustered voice, but Aster remained very solemn.

“If you move roughly, you might get hurt.”

“Untie me.”

“That won’t do.”

Aster strongly refused. Simultaneously, he pressed his lips to her ear and murmured ominously,

“The reward must be given until the recipient is satisfied.”

“Ugh!”

His soft tongue then delved into her ear.

“I only want one thing.”

He lifted his upper body and smiled prettily.

“Tonight, I want to see you cry beneath me.”

From those beautiful eyes.

And from that delicious place below.

At his words, Camilla imagined the sticky night ahead and parted her lips. Aster was serious. His red eyes already seemed half-crazed.

That night, Camilla cried all night long, tormented by him. Her eyes turned red, and below, she swelled up from the intense activity.

The reward he mentioned was far more intense and erotic than she had imagined. So once again, it was Camilla who clung to him.

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The information Isabelle provided in exchange for Paris’s release brought about an unexpected variable.

It was too decisive a clue to be merely a means to attack the Duke. Thus, the plan was partially revised. To make it more dramatic and fatal.

‘I never thought that would be there.’

Camilla fiddled with the documents while waiting for Brix.

During the process of verifying the evidence Isabelle provided, she confirmed the circumstances of human trafficking.

Had she not known the context, she would have dismissed it as the vile act of a lecherous old man and despised it, but now it was seen differently. Marco was involved in it.

‘If we can trace where the sold children ended up, we can uncover the core of the experiments.’

As soon as Camilla realized this, she sought out Brix from the House of Vogt. She needed to use someone else’s hands to investigate this to avoid the Duke’s suspicion.

“Sorry to keep you waiting.”

Brix entered the study and extended his hand for a handshake. Camilla shook his hand and greeted him.

“I heard you were looking for me.”

“I want to report the illegal activities of a noble.”

“A noble?”

“Of course, it’s Samuel Blanche, the current Duke of Blanche.”

Camilla handed over the documents as if there was no need to explain further. The documents contained the list of missing children and evidence that the Blanche family had secretly purchased them under false names.

The children had been sold to various places. The common factor was that most of them were currently unaccounted for.

“This is…”

Brix trailed off, unable to believe what he saw. It was a horrific crime committed by a highly esteemed noble family.

“These are the evidence of the Blanche family’s involvement in human trafficking. With this, we can make an emergency arrest, right?”

“Of course. But they’ll be out soon.”

Brix muttered with a troubled expression. He said this because the Duke had been arrested before but had always been released without charges.

“Human trafficking is just the bait. The real target is this.”

Camilla handed over a paper with the Black Shadow emblem.

“Black Shadow. They handle all the dirty work for Blanche. To bring down the Duke, we need to uproot them.”

Brix’s face hardened at the mention of Black Shadow. He had heard of them. They were known as the shadows of Duke Blanche.

He didn’t know how to react to such a bold statement about capturing a veiled organization. Brix asked,

“Why are you going to such lengths against the Blanche family? I don’t understand, whether it’s you or Aster.”

“If we don’t cut out the rotten parts, the whole thing will rot.”

The emergency arrest of the Duke on human trafficking charges was merely a diversion. The real goal was to meet Marco during that time.

“If you trace the human trafficking, you’ll understand why I’m doing this.”

“Do you mean this isn’t just a simple illegal act?”

“Probably.”

With that, Camilla stood up. The House of Vogt would likely uncover suspicious experimental activities while tracking the human trafficking.

While the House of Vogt pursued the investigation through legal channels, Camilla and Aster planned to bring down Blanche in their own way.

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