Is that what I'm supposed to do in the eyes of people in this world?
Asuna couldn't help but cover her chest. For a girl like her, love and such matters were beautiful. One should fall in love first, and when both parties were mutually affectionate, then engage in such things.
Not do them under these circumstances.
But this world was too cruel!
Looking at Alicia, who was still kneeling on the ground with a blissful expression, Asuna couldn't help but ask,
"Is... is she happy?"
She really wanted to know and couldn't help but make excuses for Ryuji, like maybe this was the princess's preference or something. After all, she saw clearly that Ryuji was stopping her from licking the things on the floor!
"Hmm, very happy. After all, when she was a princess, she bore the responsibilities alone, had to manage a kingdom, deal with nobles, and so on. But since Lord Ryuji took over, everyone lives and works in peace, and there are no more of those annoying nobles."
Head Maid Roxanne tapped her lips. Although, as a maid, she didn't know much about Ryuji's affairs, most of the maids' families were living better lives, and everyone on the streets had smiles on their faces.
Soldiers who previously only knew how to extort and demand were now diligently performing their duties and showed no leniency towards even petty thieves.
Most importantly, there were no beggars on the streets anymore. Even if there were, they were quickly taken in by relevant departments for resettlement.
For this country recovering from ruins, these refugees were the greatest asset!
Projects and reforms previously impossible due to corruption and insufficient official funds could now proceed. Although Ryuji didn't have many brilliant ideas, he worked hard to promote letting more people live and work in peace.
And no one dared to disobey this; everyone worked hard under Ryuji's command.
She felt this was the best king possible.
But honestly, this was just her bias. Because Ryuji really only gave orders; the rest was done by those in the kingdom who wanted to improve themselves or genuinely had ideals.
He only demanded that the officials meet his requirements.
He didn't manage anything else.
Thinking of the other kingdoms, Asuna fell silent because she knew what they were like; she had lived there for a while.
Life seemed passable on the surface, but in reality...
"I see."
Asuna bit her lip tightly and took a deep breath.
If it meant being the wife of such a remarkable man, then there was nothing wrong with that, right?
And... he saved my life.
Feeling her heart beating faster under her hand, Asuna took another deep breath. She knew the reason for her thoughts was very simple.
She craved safety, and the person in front of her could provide it.
She couldn't be as strong as Esdeath, couldn't match her formidable will. She also couldn't be like Origami, who didn't show all her emotions and only did what was necessary.
She was just an ordinary girl.
Wasn't it normal for an ordinary girl, after being saved, to want to offer herself in marriage?
Wasn't it normal for an ordinary girl like her to want a sense of security, to rely on a strong man?
She trembled, wanting to lift her leg and walk towards Ryuji, but still lacked the courage.
She was afraid Ryuji was a playboy, afraid he didn't like her, afraid he only saw her as a little girl or something.
After all, compared to Princess Alicia's heroic spirit and figure, I am too ordinary.
I... I...
Should I really do it?
Watching the trembling, hesitant Asuna, Head Maid Roxanne found it strange. Based on her experience, any girl should have rushed towards Ryuji by now.
Why is this young lady still hesitating?
That's not good.
She chuckled lightly and placed her hand on Asuna's back.
"Be a little braver, Miss Yuuki. Lord Ryuji isn't the kind of man who uses a woman and throws her away. He's a good man."
After all, he hasn't even taken me, such a tempting maid. Lord Ryuji is quite cautious about choosing partners.
So she was absolutely certain of this.
"Huh?"
Asuna was stunned for a moment. The next moment, she felt Head Maid Roxanne's hand give a strong push, and she involuntarily took a step forward.
But the second step was her own will.
She quickly walked a few steps, emerging from the darkness, her face flushed as she looked towards Ryuji. Only then did she realize that, at some point, Ryuji had already put on his clothes, and Alicia had also moved aside and was getting dressed.
Ryuji had already noticed Asuna earlier, but he truly hadn't expected Asuna to appear in such a state, so he was momentarily taken aback.
He had thrown his cloak to flirt with Asuna, that was true, but he didn't expect her to actually wander around in the middle of the night, clutching his cloak.
And if he wasn't mistaken, Asuna was currently wearing pajamas.
Seeing the fear and unease in Asuna's eyes, and her subconscious action of tightening her grip on his cloak, he immediately understood the reason.
This sinful world...
If it were any other world, Ryuji believed that even if Asuna had been anxious, she wouldn't have reacted so intensely or so quickly. But in this world, even the most outrageous reactions are considered normal by the people.
But he didn't say anything; this was beneficial for him.
"Ry... Ryuji..."
Asuna panicked and wanted to step back, but remembering why she had come, and a surge of courage welled up inside her.
"I-If you need... I, I can also..."
The girl's courage only allowed her to say this much. The bravery she had mustered with great effort dissipated due to intense shame, leaving her only able to hug Ryuji's cloak and standing there with her head down.
Ryuji sighed. He truly didn't mind the arrangements of this strange world because he knew that if someone genuinely didn't want to, the world couldn't change their will.
Just like Origami, her will might not be significantly stronger than Asuna's; it was simply that she didn't want to, so she never showed such thoughts.
But Asuna clearly had developed feelings for him because he had saved her.
This was also one of the most common and orthodox beginnings of love.
"Have you really thought it through?"
Ryuji walked over, embraced the shy girl, and looking at Asuna's delicate face, asked.
He wasn't in a hurry today. Perhaps because of Esdeath, Alicia had been quite proactive today, so his desires were mostly satisfied.
Moreover, it was already the next day. Taking Asuna now would break his own rule.
And to be honest, with Asuna's physique in this world, she really couldn't handle him... Probably the volume from just one of his releases would be enough for Asuna.
"Mhm..."
Asuna paused for a moment, then nodded firmly.
"Mhm!"
Once in Ryuji's embrace, she confirmed her feelings again.
She truly only felt safe when by Ryuji's side now!
She couldn't leave Ryuji anymore!
No matter what, she wanted to stay by his side!
"This is just extreme insecurity. Also, would you be willing to serve me together with Alicia?"
Ryuji gently stroked Asuna's hair and asked again.
"I, I..."
Asuna bit her lip tightly, then firmly nodded again.
"I am willing."
This is a Western fantasy other world. And according to Origami, they would leave for no reason and then enter without any reason again.
That meant she could stay by Ryuji's side continuously, but Alicia couldn't!
So, so she could accept it!
Ryuji nodded. If she could accept such conditions, he wouldn't be a man if he hesitated any further.
"Alright. My rule is: on the first day a girl sleeps with me for the first time, I'll spend that entire day only with her. I've already been with Alicia today, so I'll take your virginity tomorrow night. But for the next 24 hours starting now, I belong to you. How do you want me to spent the time with you?"
He pinched Asuna's chin and asked the question.
Asuna was stunned. Although Ryuji's rule was strange, she was already overjoyed that Ryuji was willing to belong entirely to her for a day!
"I, I want you to stay with me this whole time! Tomorrow... tomorrow, you have to take me on a date!"
She almost blurted out her thoughts without hesitation. She was genuinely afraid of this dangerous world!
"Okay... so do you want to sleep together too?"
Ryuji pinched her cheek and asked. Asuna's face instantly turned indescribably red, feeling that Ryuji was teasing her. But she still nodded firmly and quickly.
"Yes!"
"Alright... Sorry, Alicia, I need to go accompany your 'sister' now."
Ryuji apologized to Alicia, who had finished dressing nearby, after all, he had promised that he will have sex with her all night today.
"Really... Your rules are so strange. But it's only for this one day."
Alicia speechlessly put her hands on her hips. After all, she hadn't enjoyed this special 24 hours!
Not because Ryuji refused to give her that privilege... but because during those twenty-four hours, she never found the chance to brag about it to anyone.
Still, she didn't complain further. After all, Ryuji had personally told her that she was his first woman in this world.
Although Ryuji's skillful movements were suspicious, Ryuji was not the type to lie; she was sure of that, so she didn't mind.
Besides, Ryuji needed to build a harem. That way, her younger sister could also join, and Ryuji's kingdom would be even more stable.
Even if her own children never became heirs of his kingdom, she didn't care because she believed Ryuji wouldn't let her down.
"Thanks for understanding!"
Ryuji chuckled softly, then leaned down and lifted the still-flustered Asuna, who was covering her burning cheeks with both hands, carrying her toward her room.
Meanwhile, the head maid Roxanne let out a disappointed sigh, withdrew her hand from under her skirt, and looked at Ryuji and spoke in a helpless tone:
"Your Majesty, you really do know how to ruin a girl's excitement."
She had been hoping to use the scene of Ryuji taking Asuna's virginity as… accompanying entertainment for herself.
And ideally, if Ryuji could have pulled her in as well, letting her be just a bitch who knows how to stick her ass out!
It's not to elevate her own status, but purely out of admiration for Ryuji. Even if she received no official position, even if she had to abort if she got pregnant, or even if her life was at risk because of that devotion, she would still gladly accept it!
"Next time, Roxanne. You know my rules. But for now, prepare some hot water for me."
Ryuji smiled at the sexually frustrated head maid and then headed towards Asuna's room.
Asuna's heart was pounding. She thought Ryuji might be planning to do that with her now. But seeing Head Maid Roxanne's disappointed expression, she wasn't sure if she should blame Ryuji.
Moreover, her feelings towards Head Maid Roxanne became more complex.
She had thought the head maid was simply being kind to her...
But it turns out, Roxanne's intentions had been something else entirely.
She buried her face deeper into Ryuji's chest in shame, only opening her eyes when he placed her on the bed.
But the moment she opened her eyes, she saw Ryuji with his back to her, as if he was going somewhere. Instinctively, she stood up and grabbed Ryuji's hand.
"Where are you going?"
Ryuji pointed towards the maid delivering hot water and the bathroom.
"I need to take a bath. After all, I have quite a bit of Alicia's fluids on me..."
Actually, a simple water control technique would have been enough, but Ryuji enjoyed the feeling of taking a bath.
Asuna looked at the bathroom, which was quite far from her bed, then at Ryuji's face and lowered her head. But then, feeling it wasn't enough, so she turned her head away.
"Th-then, does that mean you have to leave me..."
"Ah?"
Ryuji felt this was way too far from Asuna's original character setting!
This was full-blown OOC! (Out Of Character)... completely disrespectful to the original work!
…But if she was offering herself, he wasn't going to complain.
"Then..."
Asuna no longer knew how she managed to speak. She only knew that by the time she realized it, words were already at her lips.
"L-Lets... go... T-Together… A-after all… I'm… I'm going to… marry you anyway…"
After saying this, her brain went blank and she didn't know what she was doing or thinking anymore.
Ryuji was also very surprised, but he chose to accept.
"Okay."
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