Chapter 96: Aph's Bold Bargain
What was previously hidden beneath her tight bindings surged forth with an explosive freedom. Her magnificent breasts bounced unapologetically, creating an irresistible, jiggling spectacle.
Aph straightened her posture, emphasizing her imposing chest with pride.
The visual impact was enough to render Shia completely dumbstruck.
He stared, wide-eyed and speechless, at the breathtaking sight before him, questioning every life decision that had led him to this moment.
Aph noticed where his gaze lingered and couldn't help but feel a flicker of smug satisfaction.
"This is what makes me most attractive to the opposite sex!"
"This is what I can offer as a trade!"
If it meant helping her princess, her body was a small price to pay.
Seeing Shia's stunned reaction, Aph felt validated.
Beneath her stern and noble exterior, the knightly big sister's mind worked in surprising ways.
Sure, it felt like something out of a raunchy fantasy, but the shock factor was undeniable.
An experienced lady knight like her had emerged—a true force to be reckoned with.
No man could resist such allure.
"I offer this as my price for our contract. Is this acceptable?"
Her tone carried an unusual hint of pride. While her considerable assets were sometimes a nuisance, in moments like these, they were undeniably her strongest bargaining chip.
Shia struggled to move his gaze away from her monumental chest.
His thoughts raced.
What had blinded me to this before?
Was it—
'Ahem.'
Back to the point.
"I'm serious; I don't need any additional payment. I'm just happy to help."
"And I'm serious too. Contracts must come with compensation. You boys love things like this, right? I understand. I really do."
Shia's mind blanked out.
Understand? What the hell do you think you understand?!
Yet as he stared at her proud, confident expression—the epitome of a seasoned seductress—he found himself utterly speechless.
His thoughts were a chaotic mess. This wasn't the Aph he knew from the game.
The game's version of her was a reserved knight, seemingly uninterested in men. He had assumed she was entirely devoted to her princess, but now…
Her actions were entirely unexpected, and her sultry demeanor starkly contrasted with her usual composed and loyal image.
This woman… Was this part of her training too?
Even as he tried to reconcile her game counterpart with reality, he couldn't deny the sheer impact of the scene before him.
In a way, it made sense. Without the game creators' twisted sense of humor limiting her behavior, Aph had adapted to real-life dynamics.
Her boldness was almost overwhelming.
Although… her "offering" was nothing short of jaw-dropping.
Shia thought of Violet, the only woman whose regal presence could match or even outshine Aph's sensuality. Even so, Aph's sheer confidence in this moment was unparalleled.
Despite her vast knowledge of male preferences (gleaned from countless books and theories), Aph herself was inexperienced. As the initial rush of pride faded, the cool air against her bare chest made her bite her lip nervously.
She crossed her arms over her ample bosom, but it only served to emphasize their fullness rather than conceal them.
With an earnest expression, she declared, "You can seal the contract here, right on my chest. My body… is yours for now."
Closing her eyes, she leaned forward slightly, a picture of submission and determination.
Yet the slight trembling of her lashes betrayed her nervousness.
Shia was silent.
How was he supposed to respond to this?
Reject her? He wasn't exactly a gentleman unused to such sights.
But going further felt excessive, especially since he'd already gained enough.
Aph waited, eyes closed, but when nothing happened, she cautiously opened them, glancing up at Shia.
His silence confused her, and her mind raced.
Was he waiting for her to take the initiative?
Her cheeks flushed, and a hint of irritation crept into her gaze.
"You're such a… pervert!"
Biting her lip, she turned her head away, chiding him in a voice both shy and accusatory.
Her flustered reaction only heightened her appeal, and Shia couldn't bring himself to say a word.
All he wanted was to help—but now, he felt like a villain straight out of a sordid tale.
Before he could process further, Aph had knelt before him, her determined gaze now level with his.
Looking down, he saw her unwavering seriousness, tinged with curiosity and a thirst for knowledge.
Though she had scolded him moments earlier, her commitment to the contract was absolute. If she had to be proactive, she would be.
Faced with her eagerness, Shia was at a loss.
How could he teach this woman to temper her zeal while guiding her loyalty back toward Violet?
Looking down at the devoted knight before him, he felt a mix of amusement, responsibility, and exasperation.
He hadn't set out to steal the affections of Violet's most loyal knight, yet here he was, threading the fine line between ally and… something else.
"Your princess won't kill me for this, right?" he murmured.
For all her aloofness, Violet was fiercely protective of Aph. If she found out about this "contract," her reaction would likely be… explosive.
Aph tilted her head in confusion, still uncertain about the depth of his concern.
In that moment, the contract was sealed. A subtle surge of energy intertwined their fates, cementing their alliance.
Shia couldn't help but sigh. His attempts to be helpful had once again been misinterpreted in the most absurd way possible.
Meanwhile, in the Library
A silver-haired beauty sat by the window, flipping through a thick book. The serene atmosphere of the library was broken only by the soft rustling of pages and the faint scratching of a pen on paper.
A gentle breeze swept through the room, stirring her hair. Violet twitched her nose, sneezing delicately.
"Ah-choo!"
She shivered and glanced outside.
'Autumn already?'
Peering out the window, she was greeted by vibrant greenery rather than the colors of fall.
A leaf fluttered through the air, landing softly atop her silver hair. Unaware, Violet brushed it aside absentmindedly, returning to her book.
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