Your Majesty, I’m Not that Man - Chapter 10: The Harem's Upheaval (5) (M)

Levinia’s quiet announcement to her maids about sharing the emperor’s bed that night caused an immediate stir. She had thought it best to inform them, as some preparation seemed better than nothing, but the maids reacted with flustered excitement.

Since moving into the Rose Palace, Levinia and Cassion had always shared the same bed, but they had done nothing more than sleep. Cassion had refrained from touching her, unsure if her body had fully healed.

Now, however, the maids hurried about, bathing her, massaging her, and ensuring every detail was perfect. Though the emperor’s affection for Levinia was evident, they knew they couldn’t risk even the slightest lapse in serving him properly.

Levinia allowed herself to be tended to without complaint. After all, it had been weeks since she and Cassion had last been intimate, and part of her couldn’t help but feel a hint of anticipation.

“Am I just letting things happen?”

The thought crept into her mind, bringing a faint unease. Levinia’s heart wasn’t entirely at peace. The magical contraceptive devices installed in the Rose Palace’s bedroom were meant to prevent complications, but even so, the possibility of a child…

That would complicate everything.

Dressed in a thin lace slip and a silk robe draped over her shoulders, Levinia sat waiting for the emperor. He arrived before sunset, earlier than she expected.

His expression was tense, almost desperate, and Levinia felt a twinge of guilt, wondering if she was the cause of his agitation.

The room was softly lit by gentle lamplight, diffused by the thick curtains drawn across the windows. Cassion entered, his intense presence filling the space, and Levinia watched him quietly, her green eyes meeting his.

“Your Majesty, you’re here,” she greeted softly.

“….”

Cassion said nothing, striding toward her with urgency. Before she could fully process his approach, his arms were around her, pulling her tightly against him.

“Ah…”

Even in his embrace, she could tell he was careful not to hurt her. His grip was firm, protective, but never enough to cause discomfort. He had never once caused her pain, not even unintentionally.

The sound of the door closing behind him echoed through the quiet room. It had been shut hastily, making the noise louder than usual. Cassion buried his lips in Levinia’s hair, murmuring lowly.

“Yes… I’m here.”

The soft light of the lamps cast a warm glow over the room, enough to chase away the shadows but not enough to make it bright. His hand moved to stroke her hair, and then his intense blue gaze searched hers.

There was anxiety in his expression, a faint hint of fear that seemed incongruous with the powerful man she had come to know.

Levinia looked up at him, her verdant eyes steady. There was no fear in her gaze, and Cassion exhaled softly, as if reassured. He lifted her hand, pressing his lips gently to the back of it.

“Your body… you’re not tired?” he asked, his voice low and intimate.

“No…”

Anticipating that Cassion might keep her awake for much of the night, Levinia had made sure to nap earlier in the day. Her answer seemed to please him, and a small smile curved his lips as he reached for the silk sash tied at her waist.

Over a month had passed since they had last been this close. The familiarity of it made her pulse quicken under his gaze, which was heavy with unspoken desire.

The silk robe slipped from her shoulders, revealing the delicate lace slip beneath. Cassion’s piercing eyes roamed over her figure, taking in every detail. He circled her slowly, as if appraising her, his presence as overwhelming as ever.

Heat rose to Levinia’s cheeks under his scrutiny. Though her body bore no scars, she felt self-conscious as his gaze lingered.

The wounds from her ordeal had been completely healed by the priestesses, who had meticulously worked to erase every trace of injury with holy magic. Even the faint pink marks that had marred her back were now gone.

Cassion’s fingertips lightly brushed over the places where her wounds had once been, as if confirming for himself that they were truly gone. He let out a quiet sigh, his expression softening.

As firm fingertips traced down her smooth skin, Levinia tensed and looked back at Cassion. Meeting her gaze, Cassion untied the strings of her chest cover. When his hand, which had been stroking her back, slipped into her panties, her face flushed with heat.

“Uh…”

Without removing her panties, Cassion slipped his hand deep inside and grasped her buttocks. Even though his touch was light and gentle, she couldn’t help but feel embarrassed.

“It’s a relief that there are no scars on your arms or legs… Thinking about the wounds on a body as precious as yours makes me furious that I couldn’t tear those bastards apart.”

As he whispered, his lazy hand pulled away the last piece of clothing. Even though summer was approaching, the lingering spring air made the breeze against her skin feel cool. Soon after, Cassion’s warm hands covered her body.

“I’ve been wondering how to make sure you don’t fear me anymore.”

As he embraced her, Cassion’s clothes brushed against Levinia’s bare skin. Her underwear, which had slipped down to her calves, still clung to her ankles. Cassion gently lifted her and removed it entirely.

“And how exactly are you planning to do that?”

If there were such a way, Levinia wanted to know as well. She looked at him with a glimmer of hope, and Cassion chuckled softly before planting a light kiss on her lips.

“Well, I wonder how I’ll manage it.”

Carrying Levinia, Cassion climbed onto the bed. After laying her down at its center, he began removing his own clothes. Seeing Cassion’s body for the first time in a while, Levinia felt a slight thrill.

Noticing her gaze, Cassion smiled in satisfaction.

“For someone who’s supposed to fear me, you’re looking at me with a rather eager expression. You seem to enjoy the things I do to you, don’t you?”

“Ugh… Don’t ask things like that.”

Cassion chuckled softly and pulled off his trousers. When his already aroused member was revealed, moving slightly as it stood upright, Levinia’s face flushed even deeper.

As she turned her head in embarrassment, Cassion pulled a vial from his trouser pocket and placed it on the bed. The discarded clothing had already been tossed to the floor.

“Why are you turning away? Isn’t it something that’s been inside you countless times?”

“Still…”

No matter how accustomed she was, it was still embarrassing. And when she thought about that large thing having been inside her, the embarrassment only deepened. Whether or not he understood her feelings, Cassion chuckled softly and spread her legs apart.

“You remember… how those thugs used poison on you the other day, don’t you?”

“…Yes.”

Recalling the moment when she had suffered greatly due to the poison, Levinia’s expression hardened. Cassion gently caressed her legs, his fingers moving slowly toward her private area.

“And do you remember the time, during one of our encounters, when I used an aphrodisiac?”

“Yes, I remember… But…”

She also remembered the explanation Cassion had given her about that aphrodisiac. Sitting between her spread legs, Cassion continued speaking.

“It’s not uncommon for people to use poison in attempts to harm the imperial family. There are ways to render oneself immune to poison… but I don’t want to use the same methods on you that were used on me. They’re far too painful. So, until your body builds up a resistance, I plan to use this.”

Startled, Levinia glanced at the vial in Cassion’s other hand. While the idea of gaining resistance to poison was reassuring, the idea of using that made her uneasy.

“But I’m not part of the imperial family…”

“I told you, didn’t I? I intend to make you my empress.”

Cassion spoke coldly as he lifted Levinia’s legs and folded her body in half. With her hips raised, he positioned her so that her buttocks rested against his chest. While she felt some relief at the cushion placed beneath her lower back, her face flushed at the lewd posture.

“Y-Your Majesty!”

From between her naturally parted legs, her private area was exposed in full view. Seeing her in such an obscene position, with her hips tilted upward, Cassion seductively licked his lips.

“Why are you so startled? Didn’t I say I’d be using the aphrodisiac? In this position, it won’t drip out.”

“Ahh!”

As he spoke, Cassion slid one of his fingers inside her. Though he didn’t go very deep, the sensation of something foreign entering a place that wasn’t yet wet caused her body to shudder.

Cassion gently stroked the walls of her insides as he whispered,

“Yes… You disappointed me and even tried to run away. I should punish you, shouldn’t I? Shall I let this serve as your punishment?”

“P-Punishment…? But… you said you’d forgive me three times… Ahh…”

Cassion’s fingers, which had been gently playing with her soft inner flesh, gradually delved deeper. As her insides quickly grew wet and began to move enticingly, Cassion swallowed hard.

“I will forgive you, but I’ll still punish you. If I only forgive you, you might try to run away again. So, I plan to use my entire body to thoroughly administer your punishment.”

At Cassion’s suggestive words, Levinia’s body heated up all at once. What he meant was clear: he intended to disguise his indecent actions as her punishment.

“Ahh… W-What… what are you planning to… Ahhh…”

Cassion’s fingers, now increased to two, were stimulating Levinia’s most sensitive spot. As he spread her apart and peered inside, he whispered,

“Hmm~ What kind of punishment would make you afraid? It wouldn’t do for you to just enjoy it too much, would it?”

“Ah… Ahh… Don’t look… inside…”

She could feel her wet inner flesh contracting and twitching. Overcome with shame, Levinia wanted to escape, but Cassion held her firmly, leaving her no chance. With a sly smile, Cassion removed the stopper from the vial with his teeth.

“Do you remember what happened the last time I used this?”

“Yes, I remember, but… Ahh!”

The mouth of the vial tilted toward the space between her legs. The cool, transparent liquid dripped into the cleft, seeping inside. With his fingers still deep within her, Cassion spread her open further, licking his lips.

“Ahh… Ahhh…”

The cold liquid slowly spread deeper into her. Levinia could feel the aphrodisiac being absorbed quickly, melting into the heat of her body.

Soon, Cassion’s own would enter her. As memories of the heat and pleasure he had given her resurfaced, Levinia couldn’t suppress the overwhelming mix of embarrassment and anticipation she felt. The intense passion she had shared with Cassion, which left her unable to endure, was unforgettable.

“Ah… W-Wait a moment…!”

When Levinia saw Cassion generously applying the remaining aphrodisiac to her petals and bud, she panicked. Those were the places that made her overly sensitive, easily aroused, and overwhelmed by even the simplest of touches when he stimulated them. There was no need to apply the aphrodisiac there as well…

“I told you, it’s punishment.”

Cassion grinned mischievously, his tone teasing, before spreading a generous amount onto her chest. Levinia became even more flustered when he applied it to her bottom, which was pressed against his chest.

“Now that your body is this heated, it’ll absorb it even faster.”

As if to test it, Cassion lightly flicked Levinia’s bud, now thoroughly soaked with the aphrodisiac. A wave of sweet, piercing pleasure shot up her spine, and Levinia’s eyes widened.

“Ahh!”

Her hips jerked involuntarily, and the sudden clenching of her inner walls brought a smirk to Cassion’s face. His amused gaze made Levinia’s face burn even hotter with embarrassment.

“W-Wait, Your Majesty!”

Wrapping both arms around her thighs to steady her, he spread her petals with his fingers. Then, without hesitation, he began licking along the edges, his tongue darting out teasingly.

“Ahh! Nngh! Ahh… Ahhh… S-Stop…”

“We haven’t even begun yet.”

He chuckled as he spoke, his voice filled with amusement. Despite merely tasting her petals, her insides twitched visibly, and he watched the reaction with delight.

As the overwhelming pleasure quickly built up, his blue eyes darkened, glinting with satisfaction.

“In this position, you’ll have a perfect view of how I love you, won’t you?”

Just as he said, the position made it impossible for Levinia to avoid seeing the sight of Cassion licking her most intimate place. The visual stimulation, combined with the overwhelming pleasure he was giving her, left Levinia utterly at a loss.

“Ahh! Your Majesty… P-Please stop… This is so embarrassing… Ahhh!”

“Why should you be embarrassed? I, the exalted emperor, am cherishing you so dearly. Your body is rejoicing this much… So, you should enjoy it to your heart’s content. Come now…”

He extended his tongue, licking and sucking her delicate petals until they glistened with his saliva. Then, his attention shifted to the bud nestled between them. When his tongue softly grazed the bud, a wave of sweet ecstasy swept through Levinia’s body.

“Ahh…! Ahh!”

The pleasure was undeniable, as if her body were melting under the intense sensation. Levinia, dazed and helplessly staring, caught a mischievous glint in Cassion’s eyes. When his tongue lightly flicked her bud, she shuddered.

“Ah… Your Majesty, ahhh! Nngh… Not there…”

“Not there? Do you have any idea how terrified I was when I heard you’d been kidnapped?”