Chapter 38: Returning to the Royal Palace

Lily ran down the road. I followed behind her. She was probably running at full speed, but I still had plenty of energy to spare.

"We were lucky the enemies weren’t very strong," Lily muttered as she ran ahead.

"I never expected an ambush. I am truly, deeply sorry."

Lily seemed to feel a heavy sense of responsibility and kept apologizing over and over. I didn’t feel like it had been that dangerous, but from her perspective, it must have been a very close call.

"Lily, you don’t have to feel so responsible. I’m safe."

"Thank you. However, it is my responsibility for putting you in such a dangerous situation."

"No, the root cause was me saying I wanted to go to Countess Rosette’s residence, so it’s fine."

"Even so, I was entrusted with the duty of being your escort, yet I failed to protect you properly. I am truly sorry."

"Lily, enough with the apologies. Right now, the most important thing is getting back to the palace safely."

"Y-Yes, you’re right. I’m sorry."

Lily was unusually shaken.

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No matter how many times she apologized, I didn’t know what would satisfy her. Every time Lily spoke, only apologies came out of her mouth.

Lily ran with light footsteps, and I followed. We passed in front of the Anderson residence. Suddenly, Lily jumped up and landed on top of the wall. I followed and climbed up as well.

"Be quiet," Lily whispered, looking toward the road.

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We waited. Two figures, probably guards, approached with lanterns, chatting casually without any tension. While they passed by, I checked my own skills. After repeating the process, I realized I could now view my skills anytime and anywhere as long as I concentrated.

『Life-Reaping Technique　Agility 3　Sword Technique 2　Spear Technique 1　Combat Technique 2　Stealth 2　Concealment 2　Appraisal 1　Magic Pouch 1』

My skills had increased. I wasn’t sure exactly what had changed, but it seemed Stealth and Concealment had gone up. The shadow-like attacker earlier had been undetectable until the last moment, so he must have had a Stealth skill. If he had come from behind, I would definitely have been killed. I was really glad I had Sword Technique at level 2.

The two guards slowly passed in front of us. They might have noticed our presence, but perhaps they were pretending not to see us to avoid trouble. In the silent noble district late at night, only the sound of their footsteps echoed.

After a long silence so quiet I could hear myself swallowing, Lily touched my hand and I flinched.

"Robby-sama, let’s go."

"Is it safe?"

"Yes, it should be."

"I’m counting on you. You’re my only hope, Lily."

"Yes."

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We ran along the top of the wall, dropped down to the road, jumped onto the palace wall, moved across the roofs, and safely returned to my room.

As soon as we entered the room, Lily knelt down and prostrated herself before me.

"Robby-sama, I am truly sorry for what happened tonight. Due to my carelessness, I put you in great danger. As your escort, I completely failed in my duty. I am deeply, deeply sorry!"

Lily apologized with what sounded like a confession, her voice mixed with sobs.

"Lily, I’ve already heard your apology many times. You don’t need to apologize anymore. We made it back safely. Please raise your head."

"No! I have no face left to show you, Robby-sama. Please allow me to remain in this room until morning. Once my duty is over, I will report my failure to my superior and await punishment. Normally, I should take my own life immediately, but given the circumstances, I must first inform my superior of what happened. Please allow me to stay in this room until morning!"

She spoke in a desperate, cornered tone. This incident happened because I wanted to visit Countess Rosette’s residence. If I hadn’t gone out, none of this would have occurred. Although it was dangerous, I had gained new skills, so mentally I felt like I had come out ahead. Yet Lily’s negative thinking made her truly believe she was at fault.

The idea of Lily taking her own life... From my perspective, I didn’t feel it was that dangerous, so I had no intention of blaming her. But perhaps, from a third party’s view, paying with one’s life was the natural course of action?

Also, how could I make Lily stop apologizing?

If I’m going to visit Countess Rosette’s residence again in the future, the same thing might happen, so we’ll need to come up with some countermeasures. In that case, reporting to her superior is probably necessary.

But for now, I have to stop Lily from talking about taking her own life.

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"Lily, enough with the apologies. Raise your head."

Even though I said that, Lily only pressed her forehead harder against the carpet.

Since words weren’t getting through, I had no choice but to use force. I grabbed her shoulders and tried to lift her head, but Lily resisted, shaking her head like a stubborn child. Thinking I might not be able to lift her with normal strength, I put more force into it.

Lily’s eyes were filled with tears. Her usual cool expression was gone—completely replaced by one of raw emotion. A face full of deep regret.

"R-Robby-sama... I..."

As she tried to repeat her apology, I silenced her—not with my hand, but with my mouth.

Lily’s eyes widened in shock and she made muffled sounds, but I ignored them and pressed my lips firmly against hers. I held her head in place. She shook her head, trying to escape, but I didn’t let her. I tried to push my tongue into her mouth, but she clenched her teeth, refusing to let me in.

I pulled my mouth away for a moment.

"Lily! If you truly feel sorry, then listen to what I say!"

My raised voice made Lily’s eyes widen, and she nodded. I cupped her tear-stained cheeks with both hands and kissed her again. This time, when I slipped my tongue in, she didn’t resist. She allowed the invasion. However, her tongue stayed withdrawn at the back of her mouth, not responding. I extended mine, touched hers, and urged her on.

Finally, Lily’s tongue entwined with mine. Our saliva mixed together and began dripping from the corner of her mouth. Noticing this, Lily swallowed. *Gulp. Gulp.* The sound was audible.

I moved my hand to her chest. Under her black clothes, she was wearing some kind of protector that couldn’t really be called armor. I had no idea how to remove it. I fumbled around but couldn’t figure it out. Of course I couldn’t—this was my first time. Meanwhile, Lily’s hand reached down and found my cock, confirming it was fully erect.

Lily pulled her mouth away and said,

"Robby-sama... do you really wish to embrace me? Is someone as old as me acceptable? You will surely regret it. If you’d like, I can pleasure you with my mouth instead...?"

*Ooooh.* She had said she wouldn’t do it earlier, but now she was offering.

"I want to embrace Lily. So take it off."

"Yes... understood."

Lily moved back slightly and began undressing. She removed her black robe, then the protector, followed by her undergarments, and finally her panties (they were string panties, not pumpkin-style). She stood completely naked.

"Will you also undress, Robby-sama?"

"Yes. Take them off for me."

"Understood."

Lily skillfully removed my clothes. When my cock sprang out from my underwear, she gently held the base and slowly stroked it. She took the glans into her mouth while using her free hand to pull my underwear all the way off. She licked and sucked the head with her lips and tongue while massaging my balls. Even though I had just come not long ago, my cock was already rock hard and ready. For my own dick, this level of stamina was honestly impressive.

The pleasure was so intense that I felt myself approaching climax quickly. I grabbed Lily’s head and forcibly pulled her off.

"Lily, I want to be inside you. If I’m going to cum, I want to cum inside you!"

Lily looked up at me and asked,

"Are you truly sure it should be me? Is it really alright to embrace someone as old and lowly as me? You will definitely regret it, you know?"

"It’s fine! Lie down on the bed!"

"Yes, understood."

Lily climbed onto the bed and lay on her back. She spread her legs. Her hand reached down and parted her outer labia. Even in the dim light, her hidden parts were fully visible. I could see her vaginal entrance slightly open.

I got on the bed and looked at Lily’s face. Her eyes were closed. She was leaving everything to me. I covered her outer labia with my hand and slid my fingers across her inner labia. She was still dry. That was to be expected. But my cock was impossibly hard. Had it ever been this hard before? Why? Why was I this erect?

Then it hit me.

It was because I had killed someone earlier. Ever since then, dopamine had been flooding my brain. That’s why I was so insanely aroused.

I wanted to enter her quickly. I wanted to cum quickly. But Lily still wasn’t ready. I pressed my mouth against her outer labia as if devouring her.

"Wah! No! Robby-sama, you mustn’t! It’s dirty! I’ve been sweating! No, no!"

Lily tried to push my head away, but I grabbed her ass and refused to let go. Despite her pushing down on my head, I kept licking furiously. I pushed my tongue between her inner labia and licked all over. After licking repeatedly, I felt a small bump. It grew larger the more I licked. I focused my tongue on that little bud, pressing and licking it.

Lily’s body jolted. The strength in her hands pushing my head weakened. I put more force into my tongue, circling and flicking the bud, then licking upward. At the same time, I slid a finger into her vagina. Hot liquid began to well up from inside. As I pumped my finger in and out, the amount increased rapidly. My finger became slick and wet.

I couldn’t hold back anymore. I needed to be inside her. I felt like I would burst. My cock felt like its veins were about to rupture.

I rose up, held my cock, and pressed the glans against her inner labia. I rubbed it around, and Lily’s hips moved, guiding me to her entrance. Then I thrust forward in one powerful motion!