Chapter 141: Chapter 212 – The Dance

Shortly after Silvia walked away from Asterios, the guests began regathering their wits after witnessing the entrance of the royal family, and one mysterious, unexpected man by the princess’ side. Welrond continued assuring the hosts that he was fine while Silvia began exchanging polite greetings with some noblewomen. Asterios couldn’t help but notice the quick, sneaky glances they kept throwing at him, definitely curious about his identity and relationship with the king’s daughter.

Remaining still at the bottom of the stairs in the very center of the hall wasn’t the best course of action in terms of not attracting even more attention so he started heading towards the spot where they had seen his mother and the others. No one stopped him. People actually stepped away to clear his path quite often. He could easily hear them whispering about him and couldn’t help but smile wryly.

Without any obstructions, he located Kindra and the girls by the same table they had spotted them. Miria noticed him approaching and immediately abandoned any further thoughts about stuffing herself with the attention-craving cakes she had been consuming and rushed at Asterios with a blinding smile. 

“Master! You are finally here!” She jumped into Ast’s arms and they spun around for a brief moment, chuckling and giggling together.

Setting the panthergirl down, he smiled at Miria warmly and took a good look at his energetic mate. He could feel how expectant she felt while gazing into his eyes with a pretty blush decorating her bright cheeks. 

The usual adventuring outfit Miria had replaced with an adorable but very elegant babydoll dress made of slick, ruby satin. Two thin straps ran over her exposed shoulders, upholding the entire creation over her slim and well-toned body. A simple, darker belt coiled around her waist and narrowed the material a little bit, emphasizing her enviable figure even more. The smooth skirt ended shortly below her waist, barely reaching the middle of her thighs. She looked incredibly charming yet mature and Asterios couldn’t help but show a dazzling smile at such a sight.

“I truly thought you can’t get any cuter but it looks like I’ve been wrong,” he complimented her and lifted Miria’s chin to place a delicate peck on her lips.

“Thank you, Master.” She giggled, rubbing her cheek into his lovingly. “Miss Kindra chose it for me. She said that it was literally made for me and that you would definitely love it.”

“I certainly do. You have to be careful, though. With how lively you usually are, you might show a bit more than you intend to.” He chuckled while scratching behind her ear.

More rosy shade spread over Miria’s face and she turned her gaze away, still sneaking occasional, bashful glances back at him. “If it’s you, you can look as much as you want, Master…”

They smiled at each other warmly and Asterios wrapped his arm around Miria’s waist. She gracefully turned around and leaned into his side, taking one more peek at his face.

“That suit looks really good on you too, Master. And the mask is so enchanting and mysterious. It makes me want to kiss you on the lips.” She giggled quietly. “Come, look at everyone else’s dresses! Miss Kindra picked something for all of us! I can’t wait for you to see Tina or Grea!”

He let her drag him forward with a soft chuckle and they soon stood in front of all his companions, including Kindra. As for his mother, she clearly hadn’t picked anything as eye-catching for herself as she had for Miria, but she still wore a beautiful, simple gown of cream color with long sleeves. An emerald corset wrapped around her waist and a few folds of green material ran down her dress. Overall, a rich merchant look was definitely what she had been aiming for.

After Asterios and Miria reached them, Tina was the first person to hesitantly step forward. She kept her delicate hands clasped together over her belly while stealing timid glances at him. Kindra had dressed her into a light blue dress with the top section made of semi-transparent mesh, covering her shoulders and extending slightly onto her arms in the form of very short sleeves. It connected beautifully to the solid fabric that covered her bust, waist, and thighs as her skirt reached her knees. She had her hair done into a bun, revealing more of her slender neck, similar to Silvia. With sparkling azure earrings, she too looked like a real princess.

Then, Selene arrived by her side and Ast’s eyes wandered to the vulpine lady. The mature vixen still had an eastern-themed dress on herself but Asterios recognized more elements popular in the Demon Continent on it than in her own realm. It appeared as a white, extremely tight and well-fitting one-piece with no sleeves but included covered shoulders and a high collar, decorated in sapphire patterns. It hugged her amazing figure like a wrapping, stopping shortly below her waist. It was so narrow from top to bottom that all her charms were alluringly stretching the durable material, creating an extremely tempting sight.

Finally, as the last person out of Ast’s mates, Grea showed herself. To his surprise, she looked the most nervous and uneasy out of everyone, including the more sheepish girls. He grew a little worried that they were forcing her into an uncomfortable situation too much but the girls sensed his thoughts and quickly reassured him, asking Asterios to take a good look at her.

And, there certainly was what to look at.

Most of Grea’s crimson skin was fully presented to the world. She wore a glistening, pitch-black cocktail dress that left almost nothing to the imagination. Her front was covered only by a loose piece of material that hung off her neck like a shawl, with cleavage so deep it ran past her belly button, almost plunging into her pelvic area. Grea’s full breasts poked their round shapes from the sides as the black cloth flowed over them like thin curtains. At her waist, the material turned into an actual dress and reached the very ground, dragging slightly over the floor. A long cut revealed her delicious left leg and it was obvious that her entire back was completely exposed until her very bottom too, just like her front.

Miria unwrapped herself from Ast’s gentle hold and stepped aside. Asterios shot her a warm smile and turned his attention to the fidgety demon lady in front of him. Extending his arms ahead, he placed his hands on Grea’s waist and pulled himself closer, forcing her to look straight into his face. The scarlet skin of her cheeks was as dark as never before due to the intense blush plaguing them.

She showed a slightly wry smile. “I’ve never worn anything like this… It’s certainly amazing but I don’t think I have the body to actually wear such a thing…”

“Grea, Grea, Grea…” Asterios shook his head and leaned forward, joining their lips in a passionate kiss. “You have no idea what you are saying. This dress looks so good on you that I don’t know how to compliment it even, really. You have the perfect body for this. So beautiful, alluring, hot, and sexy. Just looking at you makes me a little bothered.”

Grea’s slightly uneasy expression slowly changed into a more confident grin. “Does it really?”

“See for yourself.”

He brought their bodies even closer and Grea’s palm pressed into his chest. She trailed it down while looking Asterios in the eyes, soon passing his belt. Her grin grew even more as she stumbled on a slight bump down there, which emanated quite some warmth. Nibbling on her lower lip while looking up at him, she brought her lips close to his ear.

“I’m not wearing any bra or panties,” she whispered in a sultry tone and giggled quietly.

“Don’t play with fire,” Asterios growled back at her and they stepped away, increasing the distance between them a bit.

He was glad to see Grea regaining her usual confidence and boldness. It would be tough to enjoy the evening knowing that one of his beloved women wasn’t comfortable partaking in it. Thankfully, he had somehow managed to wash Grea’s insecurities away, bringing the teasing beauty out again. He only hoped that it wasn’t a mistake but he would see about that very soon most likely.

“You all look just staggering,” Asterios said, meeting the eyes of all the women. “And that includes you too, Bryn.”

The Valkyrie standing behind all his mates smiled gently and nodded her head after they stepped aside to let her and Asterios see each other better. Bryn had gotten rid of her armor but her general apparel remained quite similar to what she usually wore. A very short leather jacket covered her top, ending shortly under her impressive bosom, showcasing her slightly muscular stomach. Panty-styled bottom barely hid her most intimate parts as a magnificent tail cape flowed down from her belt. Everything was pure white, of course, with rich, golden details. With her beautiful wings, she looked even more angelic than actual angels from the stories.

“Thank you, Master,” she replied softly. “Your apparel is very fitting too. The word was… manly, right?”

He only got to nod as his answer before Kindra slipped under Bryn’s armpit and hugged the Valkyrie around her delicious stomach, showing a proud grin.

“They all look dazzling, don’t they?” She giggled. “They are ready to steal and break hearts tonight! You better show them proper care and attention or they might find someone else!”

Miria huffed playfully and pushed herself into Ast’s side. “No males come even close to Master! Nothing is going to change my mind!”

“Fufufu~ It might be fun to play around a bit but Miria is right. Any man in this mansion would be such a downgrade compared to him,” Selene added with a sly chuckle.

“Fine.” Kindra smirked after seeing Tina and Grea nod after them too. “You might be taken but we do have a lady not bound by any relationships yet. Blink once and that might not be the case anymore!”

A tinge of rosiness surfaced on Bryn’s cheeks as she understood well who Kindra was talking about. She took a glance at Asterios and he smiled at her warmly, apologizing through their connection for his mother’s antics. It looked like she had her locked down too.

“Alright, Mom. I appreciate you giving the girls a hand with their dresses, but I think it’s time you went to greet the king. Almost everyone is already done. You don’t want to be rude and ruin your image, do you?” he asked with a raised brow.

She squinted at him. “Do not think I can’t see what you are doing…”

Asterios shrugged and innocently spread his arms. As if on cue, they heard Welrond’s voice closing onto them as he exchanged some pleasantries with the people. Smiling at his mother, Asterios took Grea’s and Tina’s hands and led all the girls away. The king noticed them leaving and Asterios winked at him for good luck.

The stage had been set. The rest was in the man’s hands.

They moved to the opposite side of the hall and stopped by a long table with delicious-looking desserts. Noticing how enchanted by their sight Miria was, Asterios picked up a small plate and chose one of the neatly sliced pieces of chocolate cake, bringing it between them. She clapped her hands and purred lovingly, sensing his intentions. Opening her pouty lips, she let him feed her with a tiny fork, humming delightfully after each delectable bite.

The other girls chuckled at them and decided to join the duo, picking something to taste too. While Selene and Grea enjoyed a wobbly, rainbowy jelly, Tina reached for a pretty cheesecake. Timidly walking up to Asterios and Miria, she glanced at him with expectant eyes and a faint blush.

Miria giggled at her and moved a little bit to the side, letting Tina feed Asterios while he fed her. They chatted and laughed together while enjoying both the cheesecake and chocolate cake, often mixing their chosen desserts. The crimson flush on Tina’s cheeks deepened whenever she was on the receiving end but she enjoyed being in Ast’s care.

Grea pushed herself into his back and waved a bottle of wine she had stolen somewhere. Before Asterios could ask her about it, Selene was already next to them, holding enough glasses for all of them. So, everyone shrugged and let the two ladies pour them some golden liquid.

The alcohol was definitely tasty but somehow lacking, at least in Selene’s eyes. Asterios and Tina exchanged knowing glances, both now aware of their vulpine friend’s drinking prowess. It would definitely be hard to top the Dragon’s Piss or the other liquors Captain Moreso had shared with them in the past. Perhaps they should pay the man a visit and see how he was doing. Who knew? Maybe someone was training to steal Selene’s champion title?

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After about an hour of eating, drinking, and having fun chatting amongst themselves, Tina nudged Asterios lightly with her elbow.

“I think you should go and check on Silvia, Mr. Princess’ Escort.” She smiled at him gently.

“Perhaps I should.” He chuckled at her and scanned the hall in search of their royal companion. “I’ll leave Miria, Selene, and Grea in your hands, then. Keep them out of trouble.”

She giggled quietly and nodded. “You can count on me. Bryn will help too, right?”

The Valkyrie turned her head after getting mentioned and smiled at them. “Naturally.”

“Alright. I think I found her. See you girls later.” Asterios waved at the duo and headed off.

As he walked through the spacious chamber, many gazes fell on him. It was nothing surprising. People had been stealing glances of him since his very entrance beside Silvia and her father. Though, while it usually had been men scrutinizing his every move, he began to notice more attention from the women too.

The few times that Asterios moved his gaze over a young girl or three, they quickly avoided his fierce eyes, sporting faint blushes now and then. Their ages varied greatly as they most likely were daughters of all the family heads gathered for Eugene’s birthday, but it was quite apparent that most were not that far off from Silvia. He could find a few much younger ladies but they often stayed close to either their parents or escorts.

While he ignored the bashful glances the noblewomen directed at him, it didn’t stop Asterios from at least answering with gentle smiles. He had to keep the appearances. He was the princess’ escort and should hold himself not just confidently but also elegantly. Though, those smiles might have had an undesirable side effect as a few ladies grew even more flustered after he spared them some attention.

Soon, his eyes spotted the familiar, fiery ponytail and Asterios squeezed himself between a few groups of people discussing various topics related to nobility, passing Eugene, who was walking away from his current destination. Asterios fixed his suit a little bit and slowly approached Silvia from the side to not surprise her with his arrival.

“Princess,” he announced his presence in a soft tone.

Silvia turned her face to him and showed a tender smile. “Oh, Asterios. I hope you are enjoying the banquet.”

As he stopped by her side, she linked her elbow with him and he reciprocated her smile. “It’s definitely a magnificent party, but as your personal escort, Princess, I should be asking you that question instead. I’m here for you tonight, in the end.”

She let out a faint chuckle and nodded. “I truly appreciate it.”

The mature women Silvia had been talking with before he'd joined them were quite shocked by their casual behavior. They did their best not to show it on their faces but their gazes often wandered to the duo’s linked arms.

“We’ve been wondering for a while, Princess, but who exactly do we have the pleasure of speaking with? I don’t think we’ve met… Sir Asterios?” one of the ladies asked.

“Lord,” Silvia corrected them, causing their eyes to widen noticeably. “Asterios is an outstanding person even my father respects greatly. It’s not unusual for you not to recognize him as he is very busy and often travels all around the realm. He recently returned from the Demon Continent after helping the Demon King with some internal affairs and agreed to accompany me for this occasion. He won’t be staying for long, unfortunately, as his journey has to continue. I think he will soon visit the Elf Queen to discuss a certain matter involving our nations.”

Asterios could only smile as the princess made him look like some kind of a big shot in front of her retainers. Though, as he listened to Silvia’s words, he couldn’t really find any fault in them. She had used somewhat vague descriptions but didn’t exactly lie. It wasn’t impossible for him and the girls to meet the queen. They even hoped to have a chance to talk to Fievedem in the capital city of elves.

In the end, he understood what she was doing. Silvia knew that these women would most likely talk a lot about what they heard, spreading this information further into the noble circles. If the two of them wanted to one day marry in front of the people, it would be only beneficial for the nobles to think of him as someone worthy of the princess's hand. As literally no one might possibly have heard about him, they would need to introduce him and his deeds to the people properly.

“And, if I may be as bold as to ask, Princess, what is your relationship with Lord Asterios?” a different noble lady asked with a hesitant smile.

Silvia assumed a thoughtful expression before answering. “Hmmmm… I guess he is currently my partner?”

“Partner?” The women seemed a bit confused.

“What it means is that we haven’t yet been officially betrothed but we are close, therefore I can’t exactly call him my fiance,” Silvia explained.

Such news almost froze the women. Their eyes couldn’t get any wider and their attempts at hiding their shock were completely pointless.

“Fiance, Princess? But…” The first lady glanced between them, lowering her head courteously. “Not to sound rude or anything, but Lord Asterios has been… seen… with other women at the banquet…”

“Yes, of course.” Silvia nodded with a warm smile. “I would be Lord Asterios’ fifth wife after we married.”

Asterios had thought that the women couldn’t get any more flabbergasted but he was proven wrong. The ladies stared at him and Silvia with their mouths agape for quite a moment. They quickly started excusing themselves and their small group was soon reduced to just the two of them.

He smiled at the smart and cunning princess and she reciprocated the gesture, leaning a bit more into his side. It wasn’t anything that special for a noble to have multiple wives or husbands, but by introducing herself as the fifth one, Silvia elevated Ast’s status and importance in the women’s eyes by leaps and bounds. They would now think and most likely gossip about him being such a big figure that the king’s daughter was happy to be one of many. The additional details she had shared about him would certainly be of help too.

As they wondered together what to do next, the hall quietened a lot and a group of butlers brought in a giant birthday cake. Asterios guided Silvia closer to join everyone and they sang along with the other guests while the birthday boy kept bowing appreciatively to the crowd. Then, they all shared a toast with champagne handed out by maids, and Eugene started suggesting a dance.

Immediately, Silvia turned her face to Asterios and he chuckled lightly after seeing her somewhat expectant eyes.

“Would you honor me with this dance, Princess?” he asked after stepping back and gesturing at her gracefully.

“It will be my pleasure,” she replied with a dazzling smile and took his hand.

The music started playing about three minutes later, giving everyone enough time to find a pair, and they began moving together. The tune was slow and romantic so they matched their steps to it, staring each other in the eyes the entire time. Now, with a deep connection between them, they could dance literally as one mind and body, knowing each other’s moves perfectly well. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that their refined dancing captivated almost the entire gathering.

While dancing in perfect sync wasn’t an issue, Asterios and Silvia had to focus on taming down their heated auras. With this much casual intimacy, their bodies rubbing together, and them enjoying each other’s close presence, the air around them kept growing warmer. He couldn’t stop it from shimmering a bit and she wasn’t able to completely hide the tiny sparks crackling over her mesmerizing hair. Thankfully, those effects were weak and barely noticeable to anyone farther than right next to them.

When the music finally stopped, they were both breathing a bit faster from the pleasant exercise. While all the other pairs stepped away from each other to exchange after-dance curtsies, they remained in a close embrace, looking into each other’s eyes as everyone applauded the performers.

Silvia’s amber eyes skipped to Ast’s lips briefly. He found an adorable blush on her noble cheeks. Before he knew it, he was leaning forward to meet her delicate mouth moving up toward him. They shared a slow, sensual kiss as their surroundings turned silent, the sound of clapping disappearing in the distance, replaced by the loud humming noise that filled their ears.

Then, something hit Ast’s back and fell to the ground with a soft plop. They broke the gentle kiss and realized that it wasn’t their minds that had tuned out the clapping but the people had actually completely stopped, staring intently at them, and someone else.

Taking a peek over his shoulder, Asterios noticed a leather glove on the floor. Raising his eyes, he met the gaze of a quite angry young nobleman, currently being held back by his parents. The man’s identity was as clear as a day.

“I challenge you to a duel!” Eugene almost seethed at Asterios before his father managed to seal his mouth.

Asterios chuckled wryly.

Things just got very complicated.

 

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