**Knock... knock... knock...**
There was no reply as Commander Aethera and Kae were lost in pleasure.
**Knock... knock... knock...**
Commander Aethera ignored the knock, continuing to suck on Kae's rigid member with fervor, as if her life depended on it.
"Who's that?" Kae finally asked through waves of pleasure. He had thought Commander Aethera would stop when the knock came a second time, but to his delight, she didn't flinch and kept working on him.
"The feast is about to start. We've come to dress you," a female voice replied from the other side of the door.
Commander Aethera paused, glancing briefly at the door. "Give us a few more minutes. I'm discussing something very important with him. I'll call for you when we're finished."
"Yes, Commander Aethera!" the female voices chorused from outside, followed by the sound of retreating footsteps.
With a sly smile, Commander Aethera returned her attention to Kae, taking him back into her mouth with renewed vigor. She sucked faster now, and Kae could feel the pressure of his orgasm building.
"I'm cumming~"
Kae groaned, pulling out just in time to release his cum over her face, the white fluid splattering down to her breasts.
"Oh yes~!"
Kae moaned, stroking himself to ensure he released every last drop.
Commander Aethera pouted playfully. "How could you waste such precious fluid?" she teased, licking the cum off her breasts and face before cleaning Kae's member with her tongue.
She then took him into her mouth again, sucking and stroking until Kae felt another orgasm rising. This time, instead of withdrawing, he thrust into her mouth, holding her head firmly as he came, filling her mouth with his seed, which she eagerly swallowed.
"Oh yes, baby~"
Kae groaned as Commander Aethera's hand massaged his balls, her throat working to swallow every drop.
After licking Kae's member clean, Commander Aethera stood up from the floor. "It's time to attend the feast. We wouldn't want to keep the queen waiting," she said, planting a kiss on his lips. "We'll finish what we started later," she promised, leaving Kae to get ready.
As soon as Commander Aethera left the room, Kae called out, "System?" A holographic screen materialized before him. "Didn't you say the second system would appear? I hope I'm not going to die because Commander Aethera swallowed my cum."
{You haven't gone deeply intimate with her yet, so the second system hasn't appeared.}
"Oh, I see," Kae thought to himself as he got off the bed, wrapping a blanket around his waist.
**Knock... knock... knock...**
"May we come in now? We need to get you dressed for the feast," a female voice called out, urgency tinging her tone.
"Sure, come in," Kae replied, and the door opened to reveal several servants with pointed ears, dressed in flowing silk gowns that accentuated their figures. They carried trays laden with various clothing materials and accessories.
"I need to bathe first," Kae said, and the maids nodded in agreement.
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In a majestic bedroom that exuded opulence and grandeur, velvet drapes in rich jewel tones adorned the walls, while crystal chandeliers refracted rainbow hues across the ceiling. Intricately carved wooden furnishings, polished to a warm sheen, complemented the plush, snowy white linens of the four-poster bed. Delicate porcelain vases, adorned with gilded accents, held fragrant blooms, filling the air with sweet scents.
Soft, golden light spilled from silver candelabras, casting a warm glow on the room's sumptuous textures. The floor, covered in a luxurious cream-colored carpet, felt plush beneath bare feet.
A woman of ethereal beauty sat on a golden, feathered chair. Her golden, curly hair cascaded down her back like a river of sunset hues. Each ringlet shimmered with an inner light, as if infused with the warmth of a thousand sunbeams. Her tresses framed a face of porcelain perfection, with high cheekbones, long ears, a slender nose, and full lips that curved into a gentle smile.
Her eyes, like sapphires shining bright in the evening sky, sparkled with intelligence and kindness. Her skin, alabaster kissed by the sun, glowed with a warm radiance, and her very presence commanded attention. Yet, despite her regal bearing, a hint of vulnerability lingered in her gaze, a whispered promise of deeper complexity beneath the surface.
Attired in gowns of silk and velvet, Queen Lyraea Moonwhisper looked as though she had stepped out of a painting.
Commander Aethera, now fully dressed in her silver armor, entered and stood before the queen. "Long live Your Highness," she greeted with a slight bow.
Queen Lyraea waved her hand, prompting Commander Aethera to stand straight. The servants present in the room quickly exited, leaving the queen and commander alone.
"What did you find out about that young man?" Queen Lyraea asked, raising an eyebrow in curiosity, her voice tinged with concern.
"Nothing special, Your Highness," Commander Aethera replied, her expression neutral. "He's like every other competitor with no magical affinity. While the others who were sent into the palace in the past always ended up injured—losing limbs but still managing to destroy Malumbra's core—this young man wasn't injured at all. He's the one who destroyed Malumbra's core."
Queen Lyraea's gaze narrowed, her eyes flashing with intensity. "Are you certain, Aethera? You know why the rule of bringing men to the palace every year was established. Even though we spared the sons of the rich, we still ensured they had no magical affinity."
"Yes, Your Highness," Commander Aethera responded firmly. "It's because of the Demon Lord. To destroy him in whatever body he might inhabit before he gains full power."
Queen Lyraea's expression turned grave, her voice heavy with seriousness. "And you know what will happen if he gains full power. All of us who escaped the Demon Realm—all of us who betrayed the Demon Lord—will be killed and never able to reincarnate again."
Commander Aethera nodded, her eyes locked on the queen's. "I understand, Your Highness."
Queen Lyraea's gaze pierced through Commander Aethera. "So how could a man with no magical affinity destroy Malumbra's core single-handedly without sustaining any harm? Without losing his arms or legs like the other competitors in past years? And the fact that Malumbra is the Demon Lord's pet makes this young man even more suspicious. What if the Demon Lord resides in his body, which is why Malumbra didn't dare to harm him?"
Commander Aethera maintained a neutral expression, though a flicker of uncertainty crossed her eyes. "I've checked, Your Highness. I was able to swallow his essence and detected no magical powers."
Queen Lyraea's eyes widened in surprise. "Did you get intimate with him? Did you perform dual cultivation?"
Commander Aethera hesitated briefly before answering, "No, Your Highness. I had to allow him to get dressed for the feast before the palace maids discovered us."
Queen Lyraea's expression hardened, her voice filled with resolve. "Then I want you to do that after the feast. And if you discover anything unusual about him, I want you to kill him immediately."