Chapter 5: Warming the Bed? No Way! But My Body’s Too Honest

Lilia spent a full two and a half hours washing that pile of lace panties.

With every piece she washed, her face grew redder.

By the end, she was nearly steaming.

“What on earth were these perverted designers thinking?”

She held up a pink one, with a little cat design on it.

“And this ribbon! Why put a bow in a place like this!”

“When I get stronger, I’ll make Lucia wear these shameful things too!”

She swore fiercely in her heart.

“And I’ll make her wash my underwear while I watch!”

Lilith stood nearby, struggling to hold back her laughter.

“Miss, your Cleanser Potion is indeed effective.”

“These undergarments are cleaner than usual.”

Lilia glared at her.

“Are you praising me or mocking me?”

“Of course it’s praise.”

Lilith’s expression was serious, but Lilia always felt she was holding back a laugh.

After finishing the last piece, Lilia collapsed into a chair.

Her small hands were pale from the water.

“I’m exhausted………………”

She looked at the rows of lace panties on the drying rack, her emotions mixed.

She would be wearing these things tomorrow.

Just thinking about it made her face heat up again.

But at the same time, a strange sense of accomplishment filled her.

“The Cleanser Potion I made with Science really is far superior to Traditional Alchemy.”

“This is the power of Knowledge!!”

“Once I master more Magic Theory, I’ll definitely find a way to grow stronger!”

“At that time……hehe………………”

She imagined the scene of reversing their positions, a burning desire for conquest flaring inside.

“Miss, you’ve worked hard.”

Lilith tidied up the washing tools.

“Your Majesty said she’ll come tonight to inspect your labor.”

“What?!”

Lilia jumped up.

“She’s going to check it too?”

“Yes, Your Majesty places great importance on your education.”

Lilith’s tone was calm, but Lilia could hear the schadenfreude.

“I refuse!”

She squatted on the ground, clutching her head.

“I’ve already finished washing, why does it need to be checked!”

“It’s an order from Your Majesty.”

Lilith began cleaning the laboratory.

“Miss, it’s best for you to return to your room and prepare.”

“Prepare what?”

Lilia looked up, anxiety filling her eyes.

“A bath. A change of clothes.”

Lilith replied without turning.

“Your Majesty dislikes unclean pets.”

Lilia’s face instantly turned crimson.

“Who’s a pet!”

“One day, I’ll make you all kneel before me and call me Master!”

But knowing the difference in strength, she obediently went back to her room to bathe.

After her bath, Lilia changed into a relatively simple nightdress.

It was still gothic lolita style, but at least there were fewer bows.

She sat at the edge of the bed, nervously waiting.

Her heart was racing.

“How will she inspect it?”

“She’s not going to touch me all over again, is she?”

The more she thought, the more nervous she became, yet a strange anticipation welled up inside.

“No! What am I even expecting!”

She shook her head forcefully, trying to throw out these shameful thoughts.

“I should be thinking about how to fight back!”

“How to make her taste this kind of shame too!”

“Click.”

The sound of the door lock turning.

Lilia’s body instantly tensed.

Lucia pushed the door open and entered.

Tonight, she wore a black silk robe with a low neckline.

Her long black hair cascaded over her shoulders, radiating a lazy allure.

“Finished washing?”

Her voice was softer than usual.

“Ye………………yes.”

Lilia’s voice trembled.

Lucia walked over to the drying rack and carefully inspected the undergarments.

She picked up a white one, holding it up to the light.

“Cleanliness is good.”

“No remaining stains.”

She sniffed it.

“The scent is light too, not pungent.”

Lilia sat restlessly on the bed.

Watching Lucia inspect the panties she had washed, her shame exploded.

Yet she also felt an odd sense of pride.

“See! This is the power of Science!”

“When I master more Knowledge, I’ll make you look at me differently too!”

“Passes.”

Lucia set the undergarment down and turned to her.

“As a Reward, you can sleep in my room tonight.”

“What?!”

Lilia nearly jumped off the bed.

“I refuse!”

“I want to sleep in my own room!”

Lucia ignored her protests.

She walked over and lifted Lilia off the bed.

“Let me go!”

Lilia struggled, but her small fists did little more than tickle Lucia.

“I don’t want to go to your room!”

“I don’t want to warm your bed!”

“Oh?”

Lucia stopped and looked down at her.

“Who said anything about warming the bed?”

“Y-You’re asking me to your room, aren’t you?”

Lilia’s voice grew smaller.

“Going to my room equals warming the bed?”

Lucia’s tone was playful.

“What are you imagining?”

Lilia’s face turned scarlet.

“I-I’m not thinking anything!”

“You said it was a Reward!”

“The Reward is letting you sleep somewhere more comfortable.”

Lucia continued to carry her.

“My bed is three times bigger than yours.”

Being carried through the corridor, Lilia was brought to the deepest part of Evernight Palace.

Lucia’s room was larger than she’d imagined.

The entire space was done in black tones, but it didn’t feel oppressive.

Ancient paintings hung on the walls, and the bookshelves were lined with thick tomes.

The most eye-catching thing was the massive bed.

It really was more than three times the size of hers.

The black silk sheets shimmered under the magical lights.

“Put me down!”

Lilia was still squirming.

“I can walk by myself!”

Lucia gently set her by the bed.

“Be good.”

She began to take off her robe.

At the sight, Lilia immediately covered her eyes.

“What are you doing!”

“Sleeping.”

Lucia’s voice was calm.

“Did you think I sleep in a robe?”

Lilia peeked through her fingers.

Under the robe, Lucia wore a black silk nightdress.

It was still modest, but the close fit accentuated her curves.

“Have you looked enough?”

Lucia noticed her peeking.

“I didn’t look!”

Lilia quickly covered her eyes more tightly.

“Get on the bed.”

Lucia lifted the blanket.

“I refuse!”

Lilia clung to the bedpost, unwilling to let go.

“I want to sleep in my own room!”

“Are you sure?”

Lucia’s voice turned dangerous.

Lilia felt that familiar pressure and immediately gave in.

“I… I’ll get on the bed, okay………………”

She released the bedpost and slowly climbed up.

The bed was truly big; even with two people, there was plenty of space.

Lilia curled up at the very edge, putting as much distance between her and Lucia as possible.

“Come here.”

Lucia patted the space beside her.

“I’m fine right here.”

Lilia hugged the blanket, refusing to move.

“Come here.”

Lucia’s tone was not to be defied.

Lilia could only inch closer, though she kept an arm’s length away.

“A little closer.”

“Why?”

Lilia eyed her warily.

“Didn’t you say it’s just sleeping?”

“It is just sleeping.”

Lucia turned to face her.

“But I have a habit.”

“What habit?”

Lilia had a bad feeling.

“Sleeping while holding something.”

As she spoke, Lucia reached out and pulled her over.

“No!”

Lilia struggled, but was soon drawn into Lucia’s embrace.

Warmth radiated through the thin nightclothes.

The faint scent made her head swim.

“Don’t move.”

Lucia’s arm circled her waist.

“Sleep quietly.”

“I can’t sleep!”

Lilia’s voice went high.

“You’re holding me too tight!”

“This is just right.”

Lucia’s voice was close to her ear.

The warm breath made Lilia’s ears tingle.

“Relax. You’ll fall asleep soon.”

Lilia wanted to protest more, but her body ignored her, relaxing in Lucia’s arms.

The embrace was warm and secure.

The feeling of being protected slowly eroded her resistance.

“I’m not giving up because it feels good……………

She tried to make excuses to herself.

“I’m just…just gathering strength……………”

“When I’m strong enough, I’ll make you experience what it’s like to be held while sleeping!”

But her body betrayed her, nestling closer to Lucia.

She even shifted to find a more comfortable position.

“What an honest body.”

Lucia stroked her silver hair.

“You say no, but your body is very honest.”

“I am not!”

Lilia wanted to retort, but her voice had gone soft.

Drowsiness crept over her.

“Sleep.”

Lucia’s voice grew fainter.

“Tomorrow, even more interesting things await you.”

“What…….interesting things………………”

Lilia mumbled.

But Lucia didn’t reply.

She only patted Lilia’s back gently, soothing her to sleep.

Before she knew it, Lilia drifted off.

In her dream, she became powerful.

So powerful she could pin Lucia to the bed.

And make her taste what it was like to be held while sleeping.

“At that time, I’ll make you kneel before me in lace pajamas!”

“Let you know what true conquest means!”

But when she awoke, she found herself still being held in Lucia’s arms.

And their position was even more intimate than the night before.

Her face was almost pressed against Lucia’s chest.

One hand had somehow landed on Lucia’s waist.

“Good morning, my little pet.”

Lucia was already awake, watching her with interest.

“You slept soundly last night.”

Lilia tried to pull away, but Lucia’s arm still circled her.

“Let……..let me go!”

“Why?”

Lucia’s fingers began to trace her back.

“You came over on your own last night.”

“I did not!”

Lilia’s face flushed to the point of bleeding.

“Then what about this hand?”

Lucia gripped the hand resting on her waist.

Only then did Lilia realize her hand was indeed in a place it shouldn’t be.

“Th-this is an accident!”

“Oh? An accident?”

Lucia’s tone was teasing.

“Was your sleep-talking last night also an accident?”

“What did I say?”

Lilia asked, feeling guilty.

“Rit……”

Lucia leaned close to her ear.

“To pin me to the bed.”

Lilia’s face went up in flames.

“I… I never said anything like that!”

“And that you wanted me to kneel before you in lace pajamas.”

Lucia continued to rub it in.

“What an interesting dream.”

Lilia wanted to find a hole to hide in.

Her desire to conquer had been exposed in her dreams!

Now she really had no face to show!