Inside Merissa's room. The room itself exuded an air of opulence and elegance. The walls were adorned with richly colored tapestries.
The bed where Mikahil was seated was truly fit for a queen, draped in luxurious fabrics of deep blues and golds. The floor was covered by soft, velvety carpets that seemed to cushion every step. Exquisitely carved wooden furniture adorned the room, displaying artistic design.
As the conversation unfolded, the room's atmosphere seemed to sway with every word, a testament to the captivating power of the woman who ruled this domain.
' So I'll end up with all the queens to unite the realms... I don't think this will work out well; I feel sorry for my future self...' Mikahil thought, imagining the work that this union of realms would entail.
While Mikahil was lost in thought, recalling something, Merissa asked, "Before we continue this conversation, I wanted to know one thing. Did Kileana or any of the other queens tell you about those things you need to tame?"
"Hun?" Mikahil, hearing this, thought about the bearers Kileana had mentioned, which made him grimace as he said, "Referring to them as 'things' isn't exactly respectful, although you seem to see them that way."
"Hahaha, so you really don't know about the Angequis?" With an animated expression and a smug smile, Merissa continues, "I'll be waiting for news when you reach the Kyūketsuki realm. It seems that something interesting will happen."
"Are they some kind of monsters? Because I know the descendants are meant for something like that," Mikahil asked, intrigued.
"Ah... Of course, they are beautiful monsters, I would say hahaha. You'll be surprised," Merissa sighed, getting up and looking at Mikahil. "Since you don't know about the Angequis, my part ends here. I'll leave the rest to my vampire friend."
With a swift motion, she tossed her white shirt aside, releasing her mana into the room. The mirrors cracked, and a slight tremor ran through the castle. Her golden eyes locked onto Mikahil as she said, "Now that we're done with the boring part, it's time to go to a new world. I hope it won't be as disappointing as all those ancestral artifacts." The hand Merissa pointed at Mikahil seemed to grow giant, displaying a shadowy presence that engulfed the room, until an error occurred. "Achoo."
"Eh?" Mikahil, who was in the process of removing his shirt, noticed that Merissa had lowered her arm, and after clearing her throat, she said, "A queen can't do anything while feeling dirty... I Come back quickly."
In the blink of an eye, Merissa vanished from Mikahil's sight.
Meanwhile, in the castle kitchen, Praia was seated at a table, enjoying a chicken leg. Two maids looked on with concern, and one of them remarked, "It's just Merissa releasing her mana, hahaha... she must be testing Mr. Mikahil now."
Praia rolled her eyes, finishing the chicken leg. "Yes, I think so too. She must be testing his strength... Do you two have any cake? I'm craving something sweet."
"Of course, Miss. We'll make some right away," said one of the maids, scurrying to gather the ingredients. 'What was that tremor? Miss never used that much mana before... He must really be powerful,' the maid thought.
Inside Merissa's room, the sound of falling water could be heard, and Mikahil, lying shirtless on the bed in just his underwear, mused, 'She wasn't lazy to this extent, was she? Although I did this in my previous life during vacations...' Mikahil slapped his own forehead. 'Forget that, forget that dull and boring life.'
Inside the bathroom, an ethereal beauty unfolded. The water cascaded from the magical showerhead, bathing Merissa's agile form in liquid pearls. Streams of water traced paths along the contours of her body, shimmering like liquid silver in the ambient light. Droplets adorned her blue locks, each drop seeming to highlight the subtle transition from blue to white at the tips of her hair. The humid air carried the delicate fragrance of her bath oils, an intoxicating aura that enveloped the space.
The bathroom's ambiance shifted, almost as if nature itself paid homage to Merissa's presence. The soft light from the embedded glowing crystals cast an enchanting glow, painting her silhouette with an otherworldly radiance. The gentle sound of water droplets hitting the magic-resistant stone floor created a soothing melody that echoed throughout the chamber.
As the water streamed down her body, it seemed to caress her skin, emphasizing every curve and contour. With delicate grace, she moved beneath the shower, allowing the water to envelop her. Each movement exuded a serene confidence that only a queen could possess.
Amidst this scene of elegance and sensuality, Merissa's eyes remained closed, her face tilted slightly upwards as if she sought solace in the falling water. Her lips curved in a subtle smile, an expression that hinted at the pleasure she found in this intimate ritual. The droplets clinging to her eyelashes formed tiny prisms that sparkled as they caught the light, creating a mesmerizing effect.
The play of light and steam enveloped her, heightening the ethereal atmosphere. It was as if the very elements of nature converged to celebrate her, painting a portrait of royalty in the privacy of her bath. As the water continued its gentle caress, each droplet seemed to carry a whispered echo of the enchanting aura surrounding Merissa Oxivean, the queen of a realm and a beauty that transcended mere mortals. However, the sudden sneeze had disrupted this magical scene, leaving her contemplating her actions and wondering how she would proceed as a queen who should have known better.
'What on earth made me sneeze at that moment? Ruined everything... And I couldn't even prevent it with that damn thing... Everything I did was thrown away because of that cursed sneeze. I should have listened to her when she told me he was coming.' Merissa thought back to the previous day when she had spoken with the woman in imperial attire, practically begging her to dress decently to meet Mikahil.
While Merissa finished her bath, Mikahil was sitting on the bed with wide eyes as he looked at the system screen before him.
[Complete analysis: Queen Merissa used two abilities during the encounter, both at maximum level]
[Perception Control]
[Spatial Manipulation]