I finally returned to the Imperial Palace before it woke . I quietly sneaked upstairs and went to Nier’s room . Nier’s room was really high up, so the sun had brightened her entire room already . The blinding light stung my eyes when I opened the door . A few maids quickly spun around to salute me . I gave them a nod: “Where’s Queen Consort?”

“Queen Consort is currently getting dressed . ”

“This early?”

“Because you did not return all night, Queen Consort did not sleep, either . ”

I lingered for a moment then apologetically glanced at the bed . The maids there were Nier’s maids . I imagine their response was somewhat of a complaint judging from their tone . It was the first time I didn’t return home at night, but I didn’t think Nier wouldn’t sleep all night . I nodded, and then went into a hidden door . That was Nier’s dressing and make-up room .

Upon hearing the door open, the ladies-in-waiting, who were busying themselves, turned around to respectfully salute me: “Your Majesty . ”

Nier didn’t turn around . She, instead, continued sitting in her chair and looked at her reflection in the mirror . Her arms and thighs had a few white scars, which were proof of her being a Valkyrie . She was only wearing a thin piece of clothing, so her voluptuous body was partially exposed and partially hidden . I could even see her b.r.e.a.s.t.s . Her long black hair that didn’t pale in comparison to Mommy Elizabeth’s was splayed out behind the chair . I walked up behind her with a friendly smile . I gently grabbed her long black hair and began to comb it using a comb I grabbed from the side .

Seeing the two of us together, the ladies-in-waiting sensibly left the room and shut the door . The ladies-in-waiting system was a custom Mommy Elizabeth adopted . The ladies-in-waiting were wives or daughters of n.o.bles . To be a lady-in-waiting, they had to know how to conduct themselves in a conserved manner, be polite and look better than the average person . However, the n.o.bles couldn’t ask for anything more than to send all the women around them to the palace to be ladies-in-waiting, as the ladies-in-waiting often got to see the King, Queen and officials . Normally speaking, older married women were a.s.signed to the Queen, while virgins were a.s.signed to the King and Princess . That prevented ladies-in-waiting with ulterior motives from seducing the King . Normally, inexperienced virgin girls wouldn’t think about that, nor would they cause the King to fall .

Of course, I didn’t have a lady-in-waiting with me . I only had Luna . That meant Luna would be very busy, but neither Luna nor I considered it to be a problem . Most importantly, Lucia made it very clear she didn’t want me to have a lady-in-waiting with me, so I never a.s.signed one for myself . Perhaps Lucia trusted Luna more, considering she was an elf .

I gently caressed Nier’s long hair . She didn’t react . She didn’t question me or lash out; she merely sat there . I sneakily leaned down and kissed the exposed nape of her neck, and then I began to slowly suck on it . Nier’s natural body scent and the scent of her hair enveloped me . I couldn’t help myself from letting go to hug her .

Next to her ear, I whispered, “Sorry, Nier, I didn’t come back last night . ”

She nodded, and then gently placed her hands on mine . In a quiet voice, she asked, “Did you find Her Majesty?”

“Uhm, I did . But Mommy Elizabeth has to head back to Hilles City . We probably won’t get to see her for some time . She’s probably headed off by now . It’s not ideal to not bid everyone goodbye, but we’ll get to meet again in the future, so it’s fine, I guess . Where’s Daisy?”

Nier nodded: “Daisy hasn’t woken up yet, but she should be up soon . I fed her once last night, so it’s almost breakfast time for her now . ”

“It’s all right . ”

“Oh . ”

I naughtily sneaked my hand towards Nier’s b.r.e.a.s.t.s . She didn’t resist . She merely responded in a slow tone: “If you do this now, what’s going to become of Daisy’s breakfast when she wakes up?”

“It’s all right . Daisy will still be sleeping for a while, won’t she? Nier, you must’ve been very worried last night, since I didn’t come back or notify you . I’m sorry that you didn’t sleep last night . ”

Nier grouchily replied, “If you’re truly apologetic to me, you wouldn’t have left without a word, would you?”

With a helpless smile, I pinched her face; sadly, she mercilessly slapped my hand away . She then unhappily turned around to face me . She suddenly clasped my face and kissed my lips . Since I felt that I should compensate her, I kissed her very earnestly . Nier pa.s.sionately kissed me . She kissed me while making a mess out of her clothing, revealing her shoulders and b.r.e.a.s.t.s . When we split apart, her clothes just gently dropped to the ground .

“Let’s do it, Your Majesty . You didn’t come back last night, but it’s not exactly day time at the moment, so it’s not too late to start . But, Dear, we best finish before Daisy wakes up . Also, don’t touch Daisy’s breakfast… Come, let’s hurry . Dear . I can’t… hold back anymore…”

That must’ve been one of the reasons that Nier was angry… After all, that sort of desire was normal to her . I gulped upon seeing her slender limbs, voluptuous and beautiful body I hadn’t seen in a long time . I was somewhat fatigued from last night, but she aroused me again . I pulled her tightly into my embrace; then, I pushed all the bottles and cans on the make-up table aside before setting Nier down on top of the table .

It was quite stimulating doing it in front of a mirror for the first time . Seeing myself, Nier’s wildly dancing hair and body in front of me while hearing her wild moans truly turned me on more and more .

After a while, Nier and I powerlessly dropped to the ground . Perhaps Nier didn’t crave much, as she didn’t sleep last night . We were both limp on the ground after one round . We lied there until Daisy began crying outside . Nier rolled over to straddle me . She gave me another kiss on my lips then softly giggled: “Your Majesty, do you want to go and see Daisy? Daisy would probably be very happy to see you upon waking . ”

I nodded: “Sure . ”

Nier and I sat up together . She picked up her thin sleepwear on the ground and wore it on . She then looked at her thigh before looking left and right in a panicked manner . Although n.o.body would say anything about us doing it – since we were legitimate husband and wife – people might consider Nier a s.l.u.t . That would not leave a good impression on others . I quickly removed my coat to hand it to Nier . Nier took it and gave it a quick scrub . She then shoved it into a small corner before leaving with me .

Daisy was crying from her crib when we came out . Nier and Lucia could understand what the girls were suggesting, but I couldn’t understand a thing . I walked up to Daisy and gently picked her up . She looked at me with shock . She then started swinging her hands, shrieking and slapping me . She looked to Nier as though she was pleading Nier to take her .

Nier spread her hands with a helpless smile for me to hand Daisy over . Daisy curled up in Nier’s arms with pleasure . She urgently grabbed the clothing at Nier’s chest . Nier smiled as she breastfed Daisy . She then gently patted Daisy and, with a smile, said, “Daisy’s appet.i.te has been improving more and more recently . It appears that she’ll be able to grow up a healthy girl . She might even be able to become a formidable soldier in the future . ”

Though she was satisfactorily having breakfast in her mom’s arms, Daisy watched me with her concerned gaze . She seemed to be under the impression that I’d s.n.a.t.c.h her mother from her . I gave her a poke on her small face with my finger .

She was the strangest daughter I ever came across . Nona and Vera made it very obvious they liked me, but Daisy… I couldn’t help but feel that she didn’t like me…

I sat down to one side and watched Daisy take her time suckling in her mom’s arms . Nier sat down to one side underneath the gentle, early sunlight . She watched her daughter in her arms with a loving and blissful smile . The scene looked as gentle and sacred as the image of the holy mother breastfeeding in a church . The scene reminded me of the past . I recalled how Nier once was when she was with me . She used to exude a heavy killing intent and lacked an interest for anything, yet there was, showing her motherly love could compare to Vyvyan’s . But since Nier already liked kids back then, I guess, she liked her own child even more .

After Daisy finally finished breakfast, she contently leaned onto her mom . Nier gently wiped Daisy’s mouth . She then noticed me watching them, so she smiled and asked, “What’s wrong, Your Majesty?”

“Nothing . ” I shook my head and continued watching them . I hesitated for a moment before sincerely saying, “It’s just… You’re very beautiful, Nier . Truly, very beautiful . ”

Nier lingered for a moment and blushed . She joyously and shyly smiled . She touched her face, and then gently set Daisy down to one side before coming over to me . She hugged my arm and kissed my cheek . In a soft voice, she said, “Thank you, Dear . Everything I have is yours . ”

“I know, but you’re still very beautiful . ”

Nier gave me a big kiss on my cheek . While smiling, she said, “There’s nothing to gain out of complimenting me that way . Your Majesty, head on to the dining hall first . We are already running slightly late . If you’re late for our first meal together, everybody will probably be angry . I’ll clean myself up first; I’ll be there soon . ”

“All right . ”