Chapter 9 : Make a choice

Priscilla hurried back to her room. Even though the negotiations weren't starting immediately, wandering the corridors like that would look suspicious. She couldn't just meet him casually and discuss the artifact as if nothing were amiss.

She managed to discreetly find out where Prince Leo was.

He was strolling through the gardens ! That was perfect ! Even Theo wouldn't be lurking nearby with the prince and his guards. This was her chance !

Fatigue was starting to catch up with her, too. She hadn't slept in nearly twenty-four hours, yet the adrenaline of learning more about the artifact kept her going.

After quickly dressing, in an outfit that was simple yet still fit for royalty, she pretended to be taking a stroll in the garden for some fresh air... . That was how the two of them ended up together.

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In a secluded corner of the garden... Leo and Priscilla. The prince had dismissed his guards, keeping some distance between himself and them.

" So ? Have you been able to gauge the truth of my words ? "

" Yes... I believe it's the truth. But that doesn't change the problem. If I could, and if I knew where to find the fragment, I would have given it to you. "

" I realize that, but it offers a way out. As long as I have a promise that your nation will hand over the fragment, we’ll go easy on Elbra. "

" The problem is, I don't know where it is ! "

Priscilla was becoming quite tense, especially due to her exhaustion, she couldn't think clearly anymore. All this for nothing ? Leo touched his chin.

" Fine... then I'll do this. I'll let you choose. "

" Choose ? "

" Yes, between Albrug and Dila. Ultimately, those are the only choices you have. I don't know what kind of promise they made either, but that's how it's going to end. "

That was what she thought, too. Once the negotiations were over, she could tell Théo and Dila everything, and they could help resolve the disputes. With their magical knowledge, who knows how well the situation could be handled ?

It was better than nothing... .

" So ? "

" I can tell you where the last fragment is. You can make your choice after that. "

Knowing the location of the last fragment could indeed change everything.

" Well, tell me, then ! "

He raised his hand.

" Tsk... show me you're ready to know. If I say it and get nothing in return, I lose out. "

Blackmail again. Priscilla was tired. She didn't want to think. Deep down, she hadn't expected anything less. Once a pervert, always a pervert.

" I'll strip naked, does that work for you ? You can look, but don't touch. "

It was less awful and less humiliating for her than having to actually do things.

All this for Elbra !

" Okay... . "

Without hesitation, she removed all her layers, letting the morning breeze caress her skin. Her milky-white skin, her small chest, and her slight yet feminine curves. Not to mention her intimate area, with its tiny wisp of blonde pubic hair.

She hated her body. Eighteen years old, yet so small. She hardly looked her age. But that wasn't the point right now. She stood tall and strong. Even without many curves, that patch of pubic hair was proof of her womanhood.

Priscilla maintained a faint smile, masking her undeniable embarrassment.

" There... . "

Her movements were stiff. Exposing herself like this ! So embarrassing ! But she was thinking of her nation's well-being. She let him look. Of course, she wasn't about to turn it into a spectacle; simply standing there like that was quite enough.

The breeze on her skin sent shivers through her, shivers that mingled with the ones stirred by his gaze.

To stoop so low... Priscilla, this is for Elbra. He seems to be making such a fuss about it, surely, revealing the location of the final fragment could change everything.

" You are magnificent, Priscilla ! "

There was no way he was lying, given the piercing intensity of his gaze. They say a heavy stare lays you bare, but when you already are bare... it feels even more exposed.

" Th... thank you... . "

His eyes fixed on her small bosom. Yet she told herself that all of this, this humiliation, was better than being taken like a nobody amidst the thickets.

Her virginity was the mark of her purity !

As long as she possessed it, she held value as a princess. That was how she viewed herself, and it unfortunately reflected the sad position women occupied in royal families. She had grown up safe and sheltered all this time, yet when the moment came to sacrifice herself for her nation, she didn't hesitate for an instant, navigating the situation with intelligence.

Imagine if it were Théo ! At worst, he would have just squeezed my ass.

In her eyes, there was no comparison. Léo was far more lecherous in the arrangements he proposed. There were clearly other ways to secure guarantees than through that kind of humiliation.

" Can you turn around ? He asked. "

" Oh... yes... . "

The princess turned without hesitation. In fact, she felt more at ease simply exposing her backside. Her small rear was almost cute, but as long as it was limited to that... it was far more bearable.

" Truly... Priscilla... . The most beautiful woman I've ever seen. "

" ... . "

No reply. What was there to say ? A compliment in a situation like this felt almost more demeaning. Even if his words merely reflected what he saw, evidenced by his growing arousal, the atmosphere felt oppressive.

" Thank you ! "

Once again, she had to smile and act as if this were normal, as if she were enjoying it. That attitude, a mix of embarrassment and forced nonchalance, made her even more alluring. Though she remained still, her slight trembling gave her a unique charm.

He couldn't tear his eyes away from her.

I want her so badly, he thought. But no, this isn't right at all. I let my emotions get the better of me. Then again... she was the one who proposed this.

He tried to tell himself it wasn't his fault, and how could any red-blooded man refuse ? He even wanted to see a little more... .

" Could you lean forward and spread... your cheeks a bit ? "

He’d actually said it !

The princess felt her heart pounding. It was a bold request. She wanted to say no, but... .

" With pleasure ! "

She flashed a big smile before doing exactly as he asked. She leaned forward at a forty-five-degree angle, making her buttocks jut out a little more.

But it wasn't her buttocks he was after.

Oh well... it was still better than having to do something worse.

She gathered her courage and spread her cheeks with her hands. Her pussy was fully exposed. That was what he wanted. At this point, it was far from the worst thing she could be doing. Between being touched and this... she’d actually prefer this.

In a way, it was better as long as she didn't feel anything touching her. Just showing herself off was easier. It was merely humiliating.

As she spread her cheeks, her pussy parted slightly, revealing the pink flesh within, along with her asshole.

He studied the view in detail. He would have loved to bring his face just centimeters away from her pussy. How could he not ?

" That's all ! "

Priscilla quickly straightened up and put her clothes back on, trying to look as presentable as possible. She wasn't going to stay in that position for long, even for her, it was too much. All in all, she had remained naked for ten minutes.

Ten minutes the prince had thoroughly enjoyed!

" Thank you, Princess. I’ll do everything I can to maintain the status quo. But you have to make your choice tonight... Just so you know. "

He stood up and began walking out of the garden.

" By the way... The last fragment of the Elbra artifact is in Dila ! "

She had barely finished adjusting her clothes when this news reached her ears. One in the hands of the Alburg Empire, another lost in Elbra, and the last one... in Dila. She stood there for several seconds, somewhat stunned, before feeling the fatigue wash over her again.

" Sleep is the priority. "

And that is what she did. Once in bed, her mind a jumble of confusion, she drifted off to sleep. Sleep was what she needed most.

Hours passed. When she opened her eyes, the sun was already setting.

" Do I only live at night now, or what ? "

At least her mind was clear. Her maid dressed her once more, and she stepped out of her room into the hallway.

To the left lay Théo’s room, and to the right, Léo’s ! Depending on where I go, the choice will be final.

She was still reeling from that last revelation. Did Théo know Dila held the final fragment ? If so, it was no wonder he was keen to come, knowing Alburg held another one. But he was just the prince... it was possible he didn't know everything. Besides, there was a promise between the two of them.

And between the two princes, she knew who was the more courteous !

Yet, it was also suspicious. Whom should she believe ? Who was right ?

The choice would be crucial.

" To the left... the Nation of Dila... . To the right, the Empire of Alburg ! "