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Chapter 7 - SAMWSH Chapter 7: Trial of the Royal Panty Thief

George shuffled awkwardly in his magical girl outfit, feeling the eyes of everyone in the bustling town square boring into him. The frilly dress fluttered in the breeze, its sparkles catching the sunlight, and every step he took caused his glittering staff to clink softly. He could practically hear the whispers as people pointed and giggled.

"This can't be real life," George muttered under his breath, tugging at the hem of his short skirt in a vain attempt to make it less… revealing. "I have to find a way to break this curse."

Amy, walking beside him and still unable to contain her laughter, gave him a playful nudge. "Oh come on, Georgie. You know you love it. Just admit you've always dreamed of being the cutest magical girl in the kingdom."

"Never in my life!" George shot back, glaring at her. "I need to get back to normal, and I need to do it fast."

The Amazon, ever serious and protective, marched ahead of them, keeping a watchful eye on the surroundings. "Husband, you are stronger in this form. I see no reason to revert. This power is useful."

George groaned. "I'm not keeping this! I refuse to fight in a frilly dress for the rest of my life!"

The Tsundere Maid Queen, as usual, clung to George's arm, batting her eyelashes and flashing her panties at every opportunity. "Master, no matter what form you take, you'll always be beautiful to me," she purred, pressing herself closer to him.

Before George could even respond, a booming voice cut through the marketplace, freezing him in his tracks. "George Anderson, you are hereby under arrest for the theft of magical panties!"

George's heart sank. "Oh, come on…"

From the shadows emerged a group of armored guards, led by a tall, stern-looking woman. She had striking features, sharp, angular cheekbones, dark hair pulled tightly into a bun, and a sword at her side that glimmered in the light. Her gaze was fixed on George, and she marched forward with an air of authority.

"You have been summoned to the *Kingdom of Lewdians* to answer for your crime. The charge is theft of a sacred relic, the *Magical Panties of Lewdians*. You will stand trial immediately."

George's jaw dropped. "What? Theft? I didn't steal any magical panties!"

Amy burst into laughter again. "Oh man, this is too perfect! I bet you didn't even know you did it, Georgie."

The Amazon stepped forward, her brow furrowed. "If you intend to take my husband, you must first explain the nature of these accusations."

The guard captain held up a scroll, the official seal of the kingdom emblazoned at the top. "He is charged with the theft of a magical artifact, a crime punishable by death."

George's heart leaped into his throat. "Death? For panties?"

"You must answer for your crime before the royal court," the captain continued, her tone unwavering. "You will come with us, or we will take you by force."

George gulped. There was no way out of this. He turned to the Amazon, his voice trembling. "Do I really have to go along with this?"

The Amazon nodded solemnly. "We will go with you, husband. You will face this trial with honor."

Before George could protest, the guards slapped glowing magical handcuffs onto his wrists, locking his powers and preventing him from escaping. He sighed, resigned to his fate, as they began escorting him toward the castle. The Tsundere Maid Queen followed closely, still clinging to him, while Amy danced around, clearly enjoying the spectacle.

The *Kingdom of Lewdians* was even more extravagant than George had imagined. Its towering castle loomed over the city, its spires gleaming in the sunlight, and the streets leading up to the castle were lined with luxurious shops and grand mansions. It was a place of wealth and decadence, where nobles strutted about in opulent clothing and carriages adorned with jewels.

The royal courtroom was no less extravagant. The moment George was led inside, he was greeted by the sight of towering marble columns, gold-trimmed tapestries, and rows of nobles seated in lavish chairs, their eyes locked on him with a mix of amusement and disdain.

At the far end of the room, seated on a grand throne, was the *Busty Elf Queen*. She was stunningly beautiful, with long flowing silver hair and piercing purple eyes. Her curvaceous figure was accentuated by the elegant gown she wore, and her posture was one of regal indifference. She tapped her fingers idly on the armrest of her throne, her expression bored as she surveyed the proceedings.

George's stomach churned. He had never felt more out of place in his life. Here he was, standing in front of the most powerful person in the kingdom, dressed in a magical girl outfit with a pair of glowing handcuffs on his wrists. It was a nightmare come to life.

The Busty Elf Queen finally spoke, her voice low and melodious. "George Anderson, you are charged with the theft of the *Magical Panties of Lewdians*, a sacred relic of our kingdom. How do you plead?"

George opened his mouth, but no sound came out. He was too stunned to respond.

Amy, still standing beside him, nudged him in the ribs. "Come on, Georgie. Say something!"

"I-I didn't steal anything!" George finally blurted out, his voice cracking. "I don't even know what these magical panties are! This is all just a huge misunderstanding!"

The Busty Elf Queen raised an eyebrow, clearly unimpressed. "The evidence suggests otherwise. You were seen near the sacred relic shortly before it disappeared. We will now hear testimony from the witnesses."

As the trial began, George could barely focus. His heart was racing, and he could feel the weight of every noble's gaze on him. This was bad, really bad. He was being framed for something he didn't do, and if things didn't turn around soon, he could be facing the worst possible outcome.

His panic was interrupted when the Amazon suddenly stood up, stepping forward with a determined expression. "I will represent my husband in this trial. I shall be his defense."

George's eyes widened. "You're… you're my lawyer?"

The Amazon nodded. "I have read many scrolls. I am qualified."

George groaned. This was not going to end well.

The courtroom fell into a tense silence as the Amazon stood tall, her imposing figure casting a shadow over George. He swallowed hard, nervously glancing at the Busty Elf Queen, who was still watching with an expression of bored amusement. George had absolutely no confidence in his new "lawyer," but there was no turning back now.

The Busty Elf Queen waved her hand lazily, signaling the start of the proceedings. "Very well. We shall hear the testimony against the accused. Bring forth the first witness."

A tall man in noble robes stepped forward, holding a scroll with the royal seal. "Your Majesty, this commoner was seen near the sacred chamber shortly before the magical panties vanished. His presence in the kingdom was suspicious, and his actions… questionable."

George's eyes widened in disbelief. "I didn't even know there were magical panties until five minutes ago! How can I steal something I didn't know existed?"

The Amazon slammed her fist on the table, causing the wood to creak. "My husband speaks the truth! He is a man of honor and would never stoop to such disgraceful acts. I demand you provide solid evidence of this crime!"

The Busty Elf Queen raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued by the Amazon's bold defense. "Do you have such evidence, prosecutor?"

The noble hesitated, looking at his scroll nervously. "W-Well, we have several witnesses who claim they saw him near the chamber, but..."

"That's not evidence!" the Amazon bellowed, crossing her arms. "It is merely hearsay. Unless you have tangible proof that my husband touched these panties, this case is nothing but baseless accusations."

George blinked, surprised at how forceful the Amazon was being. Maybe she could handle this after all. He felt a small glimmer of hope, though it was quickly dashed by the next turn of events.

"We shall bring forth the key witness," the prosecutor announced. "The maid who was guarding the relic at the time."

The doors to the courtroom swung open, and a familiar figure stepped in: one of the maids from the *Maid Café Dungeon*. She marched up to the witness stand, her eyes gleaming with smug satisfaction.

George groaned. "Oh no, not her."

The maid curtsied before the court and began her testimony. "Your Majesty, I personally saw this man near the sacred chamber, lingering suspiciously. He looked nervous, like he was plotting something. When I approached him, he fled before I could question him. Moments later, the magical panties were gone."

George threw up his hands. "I wasn't fleeing! I was just… avoiding awkward conversations!"

Amy, who had been enjoying the trial from the sidelines, burst out laughing. "Sure, Georgie, sure. That sounds totally believable."

The Amazon, however, wasn't fazed. "If that is all you have to present, then your case is weak! You cannot convict my husband based on a single witness who clearly has a grudge."

The maid huffed, her face turning red. "A grudge?! I am merely fulfilling my duty..."

The Busty Elf Queen raised her hand, silencing the maid. "Enough. We shall allow the defense to present their case."

George's heart raced as the Amazon stepped forward again, her eyes blazing with determination. "As I have said, my husband is innocent. He would never steal anything, let alone magical panties. Furthermore, the very idea that he could even access the chamber is absurd. He does not possess the skills of a thief!"

George nodded along, feeling more and more confident. "Yeah, what she said!"

The Busty Elf Queen tapped her fingers on her armrest, her purple eyes narrowing slightly. "And yet, his presence at the scene remains unexplained. If he did not steal the relic, then who did?"

The Amazon hesitated, her brow furrowing. "I… do not know. But what I do know is that he is no criminal."

"Then the court shall deliberate..." the Busty Elf Queen began, but she was interrupted by the sudden entrance of another figure. The doors flew open, and the *Magical Panty Enforcer* stepped into the room, her armor clinking as she strode forward with purpose.

George's stomach twisted in knots. "Oh no, not her too!"

The *Magical Panty Enforcer*, clad in armor made entirely of enchanted panties, bowed before the throne. "Your Majesty, I have new information regarding the theft of the sacred relic."

The Busty Elf Queen leaned forward, her interest piqued. "Proceed."

The Panty Enforcer cleared her throat and pulled a small, glowing object from her pocket, a shard of enchanted fabric. "Upon further investigation, we discovered that the true culprit left traces of their magic behind. This shard belongs to none other than the *Dark Lingerie Sorceress*, a known criminal who specializes in stealing enchanted garments. The accused is innocent."

The entire courtroom gasped, and George's jaw dropped in shock. "Wait… I'm innocent?"

Amy clapped her hands, laughing. "Looks like you lucked out, Georgie!"

The Amazon smirked, crossing her arms triumphantly. "Of course he is innocent. As I have said from the start."

The Busty Elf Queen sat back in her throne, her expression softening as she addressed George. "It seems there has been a misunderstanding. You are free to go."

Relief flooded George's body, and he sagged in his chair. "Thank the gods…"

Before the trial could officially end, however, the Busty Elf Queen raised her hand again, motioning for silence. "But there is one more matter to discuss."

George tensed up. "There's more?"

The Queen's eyes glimmered with something he couldn't quite place, curiosity, perhaps, or maybe even a hint of amusement. "You have proven yourself innocent, but there is still the question of your current… form."

George winced, his face turning red as he glanced down at his frilly magical girl outfit. "Can we… not talk about that?"

The Busty Elf Queen stood up from her throne, walking down the steps with an air of grace and authority. She circled George slowly, inspecting him with a critical eye. "This transformation… it's quite powerful, isn't it?"

George gulped, unsure of how to respond. "I mean… it's strong, I guess, but it's also really embarrassing."

The Queen stopped in front of him, her gaze softening as a small smile played on her lips. "I find it… intriguing."

George's heart skipped a beat. "I-Interesting how?"

The Busty Elf Queen's smile widened ever so slightly as she leaned in closer, her voice lowering to a sultry whisper. "You've caught my attention, George Anderson. You are unlike anyone who has stood before me."

George's face flushed bright red, and his mind went blank. Was she… flirting with him?

Before he could fully process what was happening, the Queen stepped back, her regal composure returning. "You may go for now, but know that you are always welcome in my kingdom. I shall be watching your future endeavors closely."

George, still in shock, could only nod numbly. "Uh… thanks?"

The Amazon shot a warning glance at the Queen, but the Elf Queen merely chuckled softly, returning to her throne. "Take care, George Anderson."

As George and his party left the courtroom, Amy nudged him with a sly grin. "Looks like you've got another admirer, Georgie."

George groaned, covering his face. "This day just keeps getting weirder."

The Amazon, now walking protectively beside him, didn't say a word, though George could feel her tension growing.

As they made their way back to town, George couldn't shake the feeling that the Busty Elf Queen's interest in him wasn't just casual. And as much as he wanted to pretend it didn't matter, a part of him couldn't help but wonder what the future had in store.