'Kitanai, what the fuck is going on?' Mason thought to himself as he stared at the Empress. She smiled at him, her emerald eyes shining brightly in the dim light.
[I'm not sure how to answer that question,] Kitanai-kun replied with a chuckle. [Let's just say your story has become more interesting.]
Mason took a step back and shook his head. "You must be mistaken, Your Highness."
"Oh? And why do you think that?" she asked, her voice still tinged with a curious undertone. She looked up at him, her eyes glowing softly in the dim light.
Mason swallowed hard. His mouth felt dry as sandpaper as he struggled to find the right words. "That isn't why I'm here…"
He stared into those beautiful eyes of hers, struggling to make sense of the situation.
"Are you sure?" she asked, stepping closer again. The scent of jasmine wafted past him, filling his senses with a sweet aroma. A faint smile played on her lips as she moved closer, her breasts brushing against his arm.
[Did you forget which verse you're in, host?]
Kitanai-kun's sarcastic tone cut through the silence like a knife. Mason winced at the reminder of where they were in the realm.
'What was that petal? It did something to her–to me... I feel uneasy... no hot damn! What am I thinking?! Why am I getting hard?!'
[It's the effects of the Soul Bound Lotus placed on her by the Emperor which recognizes you as the 'Favored One'. Don't worry, you'll be fine once it wears off after engaging in a bit of recreational activity. You don't want to end up embarrassing yourself in front of the Empress, now do you? Not when she's in such a good mood to help exponentially with your cultivation. Now go ahead and take advantage of the situation before she changes her mind.]
Mason shook his head. He was already embarrassed enough without hearing Kitanai-kun's taunting words.
"No!" he said quickly, taking another step away from the Empress. It was all starting to make a lot of sense as to why she had avoided having any form of contact with him and hurriedly given her daughter as his betrothed.
[Do you want to know the true reason for Emperor Huan's interest in you, host? You will get your answer after you rid yourself of the bond]
'That means that I have to–'
"Mason," the Empress whispered, her voice soft yet commanding. "Please..."
She reached out towards him, her hand gently caressing his cheek. He flinched as her touch sent a shiver down his spine. She pulled him closer, pressing her body against his own. Her warmth seeped into him, filling his veins with a strange energy that made his heart race faster.
Mason could feel the heat coming from her skin as she pressed herself against him. Her breath tickled his neck as she spoke again, her lips inches away from his ear.
"I have been waiting for you, my Favored One."
Mason closed his eyes tight. The sound of her voice echoed through his ears, sending a chill down his spine. His breathing quickened as he felt her warm breath on his neck. He opened his eyes slowly, looking into her emerald green orbs. They stared back at him, burning with an unwavering intensity.
Her hands slid down to his waist, her fingertips brushed against the waistband of his pants, teasingly running her delicate fingers across, as she continued moving downward.
'What the hell was I thinking when I willingly chose to meet her?!'
"Your Highness, there's no need for this," Mason said, taking another step back. "We can discuss this later, there's still the pri–"
The Empress raised an eyebrow. "But we are discussing it now, aren't we?" she asked with a playful grin. She placed her hands on his shoulders, pushing him gently backward until he was pressed against the wall behind him.
Mason tried to break free but found that she was holding him tightly in place. He looked down at her, their faces only inches apart. Their bodies were flush together, separated by nothing but a thin layer of clothing.
'What rank is this woman, Kitanai?'
[Heavenly Sovereign Realm, one of the highest ranks in the Celestial Realm, second only to the Heavenly Emperor himself. That means that she is almost certainly stronger than you. So what you're doing here isn't really going to change anything, so just enjoy yourself and make her submit to you in the sheets. After all, you've earned it. You have finally managed to reach a higher level of cultivation and become more powerful than anyone during your years of cultivation has ever been before.]
'I will be counting on that explanation after this is over, Kitanai!'
"Mason... please don't resist, it'll only hurt me," the Empress cooed, her lips brushing against his ear as she spoke. "I want you to surrender to me completely as I will to you."
She ran her hands up his chest, feeling his muscles tense under her touch. She moved her hands around to his sides, sliding them underneath his hanfu.
Mason gritted his teeth, trying to keep himself from tensing up as her hands explored his body. He couldn't help but notice how soft her skin was as it glided across his torso. A surge of adrenaline coursed through his veins as he realized that she was about to undo his pants.
He flipped them over, pinning the Empress's arms against the wall as he pushed her away. She laughed softly as he quickly pulled off his shirt, leaving her staring at his bare chest.
"You look like a beast!" she exclaimed playfully, her eyes roaming over his muscular physique. "You should not hide such beauty from the world."
Mason took a deep breath, letting out a sigh as he relaxed his shoulders. He knew that he had to calm down if he wanted to get out of this situation alive.
"I guess I shouldn't hold back then," he replied.
She smiled as she watched him take off his pants, revealing the most dignified bulge she'd ever seen. She licked her lips, watching his every movement while he stripped off the rest of his clothing carefully.
He turned around to face her, smiling confidently. "Now that we're both naked, let's begin."
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Author's Note
~ Do you have any idea on the resonates the Emperor would have his wife act in this manner?
If you've read this far, please give a review, I'm currently low on this part of the ratings.
400 power stones=3 bonus chapters, if I get a huge turn up, I can dish out more chapters (aside the usual 2-3) in a day.