The Male S*ave of the Count Sianella Family

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“Your Highness, Shione?”

Shione’s blue eyes, clouded like murky water, lock onto me.

Only then does a smile begin to creep onto her previously cold expression.

Instead of her usual gentle and beautiful smile, she now shows a mischievous grin.

Could it be because she’s been drinking?

With her black dress and now rosy cheeks from the alcohol, my mistress has shed her usual clumsy demeanor and started exuding a devilish aura.

Tap, tap.

Shione slowly starts walking toward me.

“Um… Your Highness, Shione…?”

…I must be completely out of my mind.

Shione remains silent, only offering a playful smile at my call, drawing closer with each step.

Before I know it, she’s right in front of me, breathing a sweet breath.

I catch a whiff of wine lingering in the air.

‘…Oh, crap.’

My instinct is setting off alarm bells.

It’s not just any danger; it’s my chastity that’s at stake.

That smile seems awfully ominous, and now I understand why.

Behind that playful grin lurks the gaze of a predator, reassessing its prey.

And that prey seems to be… me.

I take a cautious step back.

“Ray, stay still.”

The problem is, Shione is faster in trapping me in her embrace than I am at retreating.

I’m caught, unable to move an inch.

Really, how annoying.

Is it because she’s drunk?

She embraces me so tightly that I feel like my blood circulation is being cut off.

As I try to loosen her grip, she looks up at me from my arms.

“…You’re my slave, right, Ray?”

“…Yes, I am Your Highness’ slave and exclusive attendant. But why…?”

What on earth is she suddenly talking about?

The thought that I have to deal with Shione, who’s started spouting nonsense, is giving me a headache already.

If it weren’t for how cumbersome this will get tomorrow if I wake up with a clear memory, I’d consider passing out right now.

With an expression full of annoyance, I resolve to hear whatever nonsense Shione is about to say.

“Why is it that with just me for my own slave, things like the princess and Aria have to complicate matters…?”

Oh, crap. God help us.

Shione has truly lost it this time.

No matter how many ears are around, to call the young lady of the Alenarr Marquis Family and even Princess Adelhaite a ‘pain’ is beyond comprehension.

‘…Thank goodness we’re back in the room.’

Had she said that in the banquet hall, who knows what would have happened?

I would have probably ended up locked away on charges of royal disrespect.

I shook my head internally while looking at my out-of-control mistress.

I could see the fog in Shione’s blue eyes thickening.

“…I don’t like any of them.”

Muttering something, she suddenly buries her face in my chest.

In a flash, she threw me onto the bed.

I tried to brace myself against the sudden force, but…

Did she just use mana to throw me?

No amount of resistance could prevent me from being unceremoniously tossed onto the bed.

There wasn’t even time to savor the comfort of the overly luxurious-looking bed.

Shione was looming over me, her gaze fixed as if about to pounce.

“Haa…”

Shione begins to breathe heavily, her gaze greedy.

“If I imprint a mark claiming you’re my slave, then those annoying others won’t stick around, right?”

At this point, Shione seems to have given up on being human.

This beast is practically determined to taint my dignity and chastity however she can.

What a chaotic situation.

If this doesn’t work out, then I’ll just have to humbly accept my fate.

I pulled Shione in tightly.

“…Ah!”

Surprised by my sudden action, Shione lets out an astonished breath.

Now that we’re both snugly embraced on the bed, I can hear her heart racing as if it might burst.

I whispered into her ear, as she fidgeted nervously.

“Surely you weren’t thinking of trying anything while tipsy, right?”

Shione’s eyes begin to tremble at my words.

The unexpected closeness makes her want to pull her head back, but I hold her in place.

“I hope you’ll have your first experience on a romantic night, fully sober…”

I lower my arms to wrap around her neck, pressing our foreheads together, sharing a gaze.

“Today, would you please bear with me, Your Highness?”

“Ugh…”

Shione starts to falter.

I can’t let this rare opportunity slip away after bargaining away my first experience.

I eagerly continue my momentum.

“You said you were troubled by those annoyances and wanted a mark to claim me. In return for that mark…”

I lean in and softly kiss her cheek.

Her breath becomes uneven and harsh.

“Doesn’t this provide enough reassurance between us, Your Highness?”

“Uh… um…?”

I whisper softly again into her ear.

“I just gave you my first kiss… and now my body and soul belong to you, Your Highness. There should be no need for you to be bothered by such trivial matters from now on.”

If we’re talking about first kisses, I suppose it technically is a first for me.

It’s not a lie since it’s the first time with this body.

My sincere claim causes Shione’s cheeks to flare up with embarrassment.

“R-really…?”

“Would I lie?”

Seeing her eyes now unable to meet mine, it seems like this round will tilt in my favor as well.

Meanwhile, Shione speaks up.

“Can I believe you, about your body and soul…?”

“How cruel.”

“Huh?”

“After I’ve asked for you to take my first experience, you can’t possibly doubt me, can you?”

As I smirk and speak, Shione’s pupils start shaking as if an earthquake were happening.

Yeah, that’s the Shione I know.

The one with that mischievous demeanor from earlier isn’t the real Shione.

With her head bowed deeply, avoiding my gaze, Shione suddenly appears determined and looks straight at me.

“…Can I kiss you?”

Even if the mood is good, this is a bit much.

Is she really trying to rush past?

I immediately shake my head.

“Didn’t we have an agreement about that?”

“Y-Yeah, but…”

“There’s a saying that a lady’s word is worth its weight in gold. I trust that you, Your Highness, will keep your promise.”

“Haa…”

Shione bites her lip, sealing her lips tightly.

The fire that had been burning within her quickly extinguished with my words.

Shione appears to have quietly sobered up, loosening her grip on me.

Thanks to that, I can finally escape from her bed.

As I gather up her discarded dress to put it away and prepare to return to my own quarters…

Shione rises from her place and follows me to the door.

With her head bowed and mumbling to herself, it seems she’s feeling embarrassed about what just happened.

To tease her further, I gently caress her silvery-white hair and say:

“Sweet dreams, Your Highness. I’ll see you tomorrow.”

“You… you…!”

I hurriedly leave her room before she can say anything more.

As I walk from the noble quarters back to my own, I whisper to myself in Korean.

“Why is living life so difficult?”

Yesterday, today.

How is it that there’s not a single ordinary day that goes by?

I can only hope tomorrow passes without any more trouble.