Book 19.5: Chapter 7


    Night time was Lucias time. If they were to fight during the day, Nier would unquestionably defeat Lucia. One reason was due to their race and the other was the training they undertook. Lucia wasnt a soldier. At night, however, sneaking around with light steps and sneaking into rooms from windows is childs y to Lucia.


    Despite the Imperial Pce being heavily guarded, Lucia perceived it as an excellent opportunity. In saying that, she wasnt trying to sneak into her room. She assumed Nier was probably letting out wild moans and rocking her body on her husbands body at that hour. Lucia didnt mind for elves didnt seek sexual enjoyment at night. After all, seeking joy through sex was what crude wild beasts would do. What Lucia pursued was her husbands trust and love. At the very least, she had absolute faith in her husband.


    Lucia somersaulted into the pitch-ck kitchen. Her trained eyes could see clearly in the dark. She noticed a covered up box. She gently treaded over and opened it. Inside was a bowl with a ck liquid. She dipped her finger in and had a taste.


    Its sweet, judged Lucia. She picked up the entire box and swiftly left


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    Next day


    Aaahhh!!!!


    The shrill came from the kitchen. Startled, Xia almost tossed the tray in her hand. Nier tightly gripped the counter in front of her with an angry and savage expression. She looked as though she wanted to burn the kitchen to the ground, scaring Xia. Xia carefully approached her from behind. Nier spun around and grabbed Xias shoulder. She shouted, Xia! Have you seen it?! Have you seen what I left here yesterday?! It was a big box with ck stuff inside! Did you see it?!


    I did because we made it together but did we not leave it there to cool after? Is it no longer there?


    Nier spun around and eximed, Its gone!! Its gone!! My chocte!! The best beans I selected, and the cake I made is all gone!! Its all gone!!


    D-Did someone steal it? But it is unlikely for someone to steal in the Imperial Pce, is it not.?


    Xia knew why Nier was so worked up. It was Valentines Day, the day where one expressed their love. The most extravagant thing on the day was so-called chocte. There were very few ces that produced chocte in this world, and it fetched an exorbitant price. There were various ways to make chocte. They ttened the beans with a knife. Boiled it in water, and, finally, let it cool. When boiling it, adding in different vouring produced a different taste.


    Nier prepared for it since winterst year. She bought the most expensive beans. She extracted the juice from hundreds of beans a few days ago and boiled it for an entire day. She added lots of honey and sugar to get the vouring right. She even added some strange drug. Thus, it wasnt surprising Nier broke down after someone stole something she had prepared for months.


    I know who it is now! It was definitely that elf! It was definitely that damn elf!!! She cant make it, so she resorted to stealing! God damn it!!


    Nier picked up the sword by the side and charged out of the kitchen. Xia didnt know what to do. She was in dilemma; she was unable to decide if she should call for someone. After all, Nier genuinely wanted to kill, which meant that Lucia might lose her head while still eating breakfast.


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    Current time at the dining table.


    Mommy Elizabeth had a sip of milk. She carelessly remarked, Son, today is Valentines Day, right?


    Yes, it is.


    I see. That means that we have to give chocte, right? I heard about this new snack, this chocte, from thedies-in-waiting, shared Mommy Elizabeth. She took out a small box underneath her and exined, Mommy has prepared some, as well.


    Choctes arent something a mother should give her son on Valentines Day, are they?


    I was prepared to receive a mountain of chocte, but there was something strange about a mother giving her son choctes on Valentines Day. Mom awkwardly chuckled. She took the box back: I see I see Okay okay Mommy had a go at making some Mommy doesnt have much confidence. Umm Its fine if you dont eat it.


    Thats not what I meant.


    I snatched Moms choctes and opened it. The chocte inside was different to the chocte I was familiar with. It seemed as though the preparation procedure differed a little. The chocte didnt have any decorations. You could even say that no extra work was done. It disyed Mommy Elizabeths best knife work, nheless. It was a perfectly cut into cubes. The surface was also perfectly shaved t. In the centre of the chocte were familiar letters. Mom carved my name into it as well as a creepy love heart.


    I looked up at Mommy Elizabeth. She kept her head down and drank her milk as though nothing was off. I noticed her ears and face turning red. I took a small bite. It was bitter  very bitter. Mom mustve made the chocte without considering the vour.


    I softlyughed: Its very nice. Thank you, Mom.


    Mm, Im d you like it


    Elizabeth still kept her head down, but I noticed a smile appear on her face. I stood up. Freya came up to me from behind. With a giggle, she asked, Your Majesty, are you still going to work today?


    That goes without saying. Today isnt a holiday, so of course I have to work as usual.


    Really? Umm, can you ept this? Freya took out a small box from her shirt. With a hopeless smile, she expressed, Sorry, Your Majesty, I have a modest ie, so I could only afford so much. I would be d if you liked them.


    Chocte? I curiously opened the box. A few round balls rolled out. I suddenly realised what it was. I smiled: Chocte balls, I see.


    There is cream in the centre. Freya leaned onto my shoulder with an eerie smile and whispered, That is a hint Your Majesty, if youe over tonight, you, too, can put cream in, you know


    Is that what you think about when you give a present?!


    I am joking. I am joking. You must be<em> tirelessly</em> busy tonight. Speaking of which, I just saw Consort Nier aggressively searching for Consort Lucia. I do not know what will happen.


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    Current time at Lucias room.


    Niers long sword and Lucias dagger were firmly pressed up against each other. With her eyes a blood-red colour, Nier roared, Give me back the box!!!


    Lucia was pressed onto the ground since she was shorter and smaller in stature than Nier. Niers long sword was right at her neck. Lucia kept her eyes on Nier, who resembled a crazed beast. With one hand on her dagger to stop Niers sword, she used her other hand to swiftly open the small box. She grabbed the chocte and shoved it into Niers mouth: Here you go!!


    Lucia failed to steal the chocte and was busted when she was carving her own chocte. Even so, she couldnt allow Nier to give the chocte to her husband. Her thinking was simple: Im jealous. Beat it. If I cant give His Highness choctes, you can forget about yours.


    Nier pulled the chocte down and vengefully shoved it into Lucias mouth. It was already broken, anyway. She couldnt give broken chocte as a gift.


    Since I cant give it to my husband, Ill kill you today, instead! decided Nier.


    Nier pushed her sword down with the intent to kill. Lucia continuously kicked Niers body, but Nier seemed unable to feel the kicks. Nier was focused on only one thing, and that was to kill Lucia at all costs. Suddenly, Nier and Lucia felt their bodys burn up and limbs feel weak at the same time.


    Nier looked at her body in surprise. She suddenly felt an urge from her vagina. It was because there wasnt just chocte in the chocte. She had also sneaked in a drug


    Wh-What did you put in your chocte?!!!


    Lucia panted. She felt her breasts slowly heating up and feeling aroused. The ce where Nier pressed down on her wasnt hurting but arousing. Nier went in and bit Lucias lip


    Mmmmmm!!!


    As Lucia struggled, she was surprised that she was looking forward to it. That was when I opened the door and dropped my jaw at the sight I beheld. Should I say I had a green hat thrown on my head


    You


    The two turned their heads. Before I could shout, the two leapt at me as if they were starving tigers. They pressed me onto the ground then dragged me into the room


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    Current time at Vyvyans room.


    Done!


    Vyvyan was content withrge barrel before her. There was enough melted chocte in the barrel to paint a wall with. She pped her hands and then stripped down. She grabbed two silver ribbons from her bed. The ribbons were designed for wrapping up presents. She, however, wrapped herself with the red gift wrap. She gently scooped up her breasts. Of course, the ribbon was pointless; or rather, it had the opposite effect of what she was looking for.


    Tonight, Im my sons chocte!