Chapter 815: The Beginning of a Scandal
Chapter 815: The Beginning of a Scandal
"Hiss..."
Whether it was the slightly chilly water or a sense of malevolent intent from the depths of the unknown, the "Princess Kathleen" currently soaking in the bath couldn't help but shudder, feeling a sudden chill throughout her body.
"Your Highness?"
Hearing the commotion from the bathtub, the maid waiting behind the folding screen promptly asked in a gentle voice, "Is the water not hot enough? Do you need me to add some hot water for you?"
"No need!"
After refusing the maid's offer to heat the water, "Princess Kathleen" picked up the comb by the bathtub and brushed through her slightly tangled chest hair. She then hastily scrubbed her body and climbed out of the tub, her two furry legs exposed as she grabbed a neatly folded towel and patted herself dry.
Damn... Being a person is such a hassle; even without taking a bath, one can still smell!
Unaware of the true face beneath "Princess Kathleen's" costume, the maid, upon hearing the sound of someone emerging from the bathtub, quickly stepped out from behind the folding screen, holding a set of clothes. She helped "Princess Kathleen" put on her bathrobe and then, with a voice filled with envy, whispered, "Your Highness, your skin is truly amazing. With the light from the bathtub gently caressing your skin, it looks like it's glowing."
"..."
"And your figure... Even the sisters in the Dance Nuo Society who dance every day don't have such perfect curves as you do, especially the curves of your waist and hips. They are the most perfect I've ever seen."
"That's enough!"
After snapping impatiently, seeing the obvious fright in the maid's eyes, the magpie, realizing her slip of the tongue, lowered her voice and tried to compose herself, her eyebrows furrowed in an attempt to look apologetic. "I'm sorry. I was still thinking about what happened during the day. That Lionheart Prince's reaction caught my attention, so I might have been a bit rude and startled you."
"No, no, it's fine!"
Seeing that "Princess Kathleen" was actually apologizing to her, the maid quickly shook her head to indicate it was nothing, but she didn't dare say more. Instead, she picked up a pure white towel and skillfully began to dry the air, as if she were drying someone's hair.
Observing her actions... she was probably drying "my" hair.
After watching the maid hold the towel with both hands, wrapping it around the non-existent hair and rubbing it repeatedly, "Princess Kathleen" recalled the maid's previous description of her. She couldn't help but ask, "In your eyes, what kind of person is the Lionheart Prince?"
"Huh?"
"I mean his appearance, demeanor, speech, and the impression he gives off."
Considering that the maid was also human, "Princess Kathleen" thought she might have an easier time "understanding" the God of Food. So, she patiently sat by the bathtub, allowing the maid to continue drying her non-existent hair, and asked, "My perspective might differ significantly from yours, as you were also in the hall at the time. So, I'd like to hear your take on the Lionheart Prince."
"Well..."
After hearing "Princess Kathleen's" question, the maid's movements paused slightly, and then she hesitantly replied, "The Lionheart Prince... he gives off an ambitious vibe. His gaze is very intense, especially when he looks into someone's eyes. It's as if he can see right into your soul, making it hard to hold his gaze..."
"Hmm."
The ambitious vibe was likely influenced by the "Bedtime Story," while the rest of the description probably reflected the God of Food's inherent qualities. As for the "intense" gaze, it was probably due to his habit of closely analyzing and sizing up his opponents.
Quite satisfied with the maid's response, "Princess Kathleen" nodded and said, "And?"
"And..."
The maid hesitated for a moment at "Princess Kathleen's" prompt but then gathered her courage and said, "And he's probably quite the pervert!"
"Huh?"
"I mean, he kept staring at your... at your chest!"
Recalling the Lionheart Prince's gaze, the maid's expression turned slightly disdainful as she said, "From your position, you might not have had a clear view, but I was standing behind you at the time. The Lionheart Prince's eyes kept darting towards your chest!"
Chest?
Princess Kathleen glanced down at her chest and remained silent for a moment, immediately understanding what the God of Food was looking at.
To an ordinary person who hadn't entered the Bedtime Story, her appearance and voice were identical to Princess Kathleen's. But to the God of Food, whose power was so great that he could faintly touch the threshold of the True Gods, even with his abilities sealed, he could see through a portion of these "disguises."
So he wasn't looking at her chest, but at the chest hair exposed by her dress, trying to identify her true self beneath the disguise. The God of Food probably didn't have a lustful weakness.
"What a pity."
As the maid stared in shock, Princess Kathleen placed her hand on her chest and sighed lightly with a hint of regret.
"It would be better if he were lustful."
"..."
(o_O) ?!
What do you mean? What do you mean if he were lustful? So, you refused to marry that freckle-faced prince simply because you didn't like him, and instead, you've set your sights on the Lionheart Prince?!
This... this... seems somewhat understandable?
Recalling the appearance of the evil Lionheart Prince, even the maid, who held a grudge against him, had to admit that although he wasn't a stunningly handsome man, he was undoubtedly young and handsome.
As he walked, his well-tailored suit revealed clear and robust muscles, exuding the youth and vitality unique to a young man. Combined with his steady gaze and the oppressive aura he carried, he was indeed a young and dashing man.
Additionally, the men Princess Kathleen usually encountered were either muscular shamans with oily faces, bent-over priests with long beards and robes, dancers dressed in colorful attire like peacocks, or bald monks in plain robes, and almost all of them were over fifty years old.
After seeing these men for so long, suddenly encountering a young and handsome man with good fashion sense, it seemed somewhat reasonable for her heart to stir a little.
...
"Alright, you may leave now!"
Unaware of the strange thoughts that her words had triggered in the maid's mind, Princess Kathleen waved her hand, dismissing the maid. She then changed her clothes and left the bath.
"Your Highness!"
When the Magpie, dressed in a long gown and accompanied by two maids, stepped out of the outer room of the bath, the Leader of the Shaman Society, who had been waiting outside, hurriedly approached with a worried expression.
"We've found out about the Wool Ball Society. The assassination of His Majesty the Great Witch King was not their plan."
"Hmm?"
Upon hearing the Leader's words, Princess Kathleen frowned slightly and glanced at him with displeasure.
The assassination of the Great Witch King never existed! I just wanted you to arrest the members of the Wool Ball Society to prevent them from causing trouble. Why did you actually investigate and find out the truth?
Although she was very dissatisfied, considering her image as the "wise princess," the Magpie could only respond with a gentle smile. She then sighed lightly, expressing her remorse.
"So, it wasn't them after all? It seems I've wrongfully accused them..."
"No, Your Highness! They are not wrongfully accused at all!"
Seeing that even at this time, she was still so soft-hearted and even began to reflect on herself, the Leader's face darkened, and he said with a mix of exasperation and frustration:
"Although they didn't plan to assassinate His Majesty the Great Witch King, their target is you!"
"?!?!?"
"Your Highness, behind the Wool Ball Society is the Lionheart Prince. He has joined forces with the Leader of the Wool Ball Society to plot a kidnapping against you. They are currently recruiting people on the streets!"
As the Princess stared at him in shock, the Leader of the Shaman Society quickly explained and then urged with a look of urgency:
"This matter is of great consequence. I dare not act against the Lionheart Prince, but you must order his arrest immediately! Send him back to his country and permanently ban him from entering ours! We must not let him cause more trouble!"
(End of Chapter)
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