36. Assertiveness
But Calysia didn’t devour Reina immediately.
First, she sat on the wooden bench by the stone path on the lawn and pulled Reina into her lap.
Then, she wrapped one arm around Reina’s waist, while the other hand traced circles on the Dragon Mark. Her slender fingers brushed against Reina’s skin like a gentle electric current, making Reina subconsciously tilt her head back.
Then, she licked Reina’s earlobe, forcing the latter to let out a cute sound:
“Ah…”
This spot was almost more sensitive than any other part of her body!
Reina herself felt nothing when she touched it; only Calysia’s touch evoked this irresistible sensation, as if her fingers were meant to dance across the Dragon Mark, never to leave.
And this pampering, too, felt natural.
It was as instinctive as eating and sleeping, deeply imprinted in her mind, even her soul, through the Dragon Mark.
Then, Reina felt a restless hand move down from her stomach, and while she wasn’t paying attention, it reached a precarious position!
“There… Mmph, no!”
Reina realized what was about to happen and tried to struggle, but suddenly, purple magic power, enveloped in miasma, appeared on Calysia’s fingertips and flowed into the Dragon Mark.
“Ahh~!”
Vassals were inherently submissive to their masters.
And the mark of her vassalage was being constantly toyed with by Calysia.
It was already difficult for her to refuse and resist, and at this critical moment, Calysia even started to infuse her with magic power.
Reina still remembered how she felt the first time she was infused with magic power—it was like an energy completely unrelated to her body entering through the Dragon Mark, spreading through her like a virus. Then, it wasn’t the virus adapting to her body, but her body gradually changing to accommodate the magic power.
And so, that time, she gained dragon eyes.
If this continued, she might really be turned into a complete dragon by Calysia!
—I don’t want to grow wings and a tail!
I’m human!
But these inner cries were ultimately useless. Tears, sweat, and other unidentifiable fluids flowed from her as she was about to succumb to Calysia’s advances.
Calysia’s caressing of the Dragon Mark wasn’t just a simple touch. She would always come up with unique ideas, and so, the transfer of magic power to her vassal became a blatant…
Suddenly, Calysia whispered in her ear: “Does Reina feel uncomfortable?”
Reina shook her head.
Then she quickly nodded!
Damn it, she almost fell for it.
She wasn’t afraid of forceful methods. Even if Calysia locked her in a prison, she wouldn’t yield. But this process of transferring magic power was completely painless!
It wasn’t the momentary submission she feared, but becoming accustomed to it!
I absolutely cannot accept any more magic power—Reina told herself.
But unexpectedly, Calysia actually let go of her, stopped caressing the Dragon Mark, and the pleasant sensation suddenly disappeared, leaving only emptiness.
It felt like chewing a delicious pastry and then spitting it out, a profound sense of regret. Her whole body was reminiscing about the previous sensation, but now there was only emptiness.
“What’s wrong? Did I hurt you?” Calysia tilted her head.
“It hurts!”
Reina pretended to be in pain, her brows slightly furrowed. She held Calysia’s hand, her eyes filled with resentment. Immediately realizing her expression was off, she lightly bit Calysia’s arm as if to prove her point.
And what was with that question just now?
Wasn’t that something lovers said in bed?!
“I see. I’m sorry.”
Calysia apologized, gently hugging Reina’s waist, and stopped transferring magic power. And she seemed to be genuinely considering where she had gone wrong.
—However, the pain was all an act.
That dummy Calysia actually believed her.
Reina broke free from Calysia’s embrace, relieved that she hadn’t been taken advantage of. If Calysia hadn’t asked that question, she would have probably been done for.
“Please don’t do that to me while replenishing my magic power!”
Seeing that Reina wasn’t angry, Calysia’s spirits lifted instantly, and she reached out with a delighted expression:
“I’ll be gentler this time.”
Reina shook her head vigorously. She didn’t want to accept Calysia’s invitation again.
The black stockings on Calysia’s legs were slightly damp.
“If Reina feels uncomfortable, then let’s do it tonight~”
“No!” Reina shook her head and straightened her clothes.
“But if you don’t, Reina will go crazy soon.”
Reina froze, then became even angrier.
Isn’t that all your fault?
If it weren’t for Calysia giving her the Dragon Mark, would any of this have happened?
Frustrated and angry, Reina finally used her last resort.
“Master Calysia, I remember you have a lot of things to do tonight, right? For example, the recent battle between the Beast King and the Blood Queen requires your decisions.”
“Those decisions must be made by you. There can be no negligence or oversight.”
“…”
The smile on Calysia’s face vanished.
She had originally wanted to say more sweet nothings, and she was so close to making further progress. However, at this moment, she remembered the pile of practically useless documents stacked on her desk.
Calysia, who had been on “vacation,” was suddenly pulled back into the tedious affairs of the world.
It was like being on a date during vacation and being told by your girlfriend, “Congratulations, you don’t have any days off next week.”
“Those things…”
Calysia’s voice trailed off.
“You haven’t made a decision about the Greater Teleportation Magic Circle yet.”
Seeing the effectiveness of her words, Reina said with a sneer.
The Greater Teleportation Magic Circle wasn’t rare magic for the dragon race. Even the Dragon King could create one on her own. And since Hoxas hadn’t brought a teleportation scroll, the pressure was now on the Dragon King!
Reina once again thanked the books she had read in the library and the Dragon King’s schedule and notes she had peeked at.
This was what made today’s “mutual harm” possible.
“And, if I remember correctly, you also have to prepare for your meeting with Queen Sophia.”
Calysia stood up, grabbed Reina’s hand, and walked briskly towards the villa.
Reina, who was still tidying her skirt that Calysia had rumpled, was startled by the sudden pull and almost stumbled. Normally, Calysia wouldn’t be so forceful…
“Your Majesty?”
Calysia just let out a soft “hmph” and said, “I’ll teach you how to review documents and how to meet with members of other races.”
“Oh, and I’ll teach you how to draw magic circles as well.”
Dude, she believed when you said you liked young master so it shouldn’t be unexpected this time