“Yes, Bloodline Ability is unique and rare among everyone. It can be either awakened or passed down through the bloodline… You could say it’s an additional attribute,” the Empress explained, her voice softening as she spoke, a hot breath hitting Aether’s face.
“I see…” Aether nodded, his curiosity piqued, “What’s your bloodline then?”
“The Meridian Bloodline of the Mermaid race…. It possesses the innate ability to soothe and warm others, nothing much!” she replied, her gaze meeting his with an intensity that sent a shiver down his spine.
“Mermaid? That means you are a mermaid?” Aether asked, his eyes wide with surprise as he glanced at her lower half, expecting to see a slimy fishtail but instead seeing her voluptuous, curvaceous figure.
“Yes,” she confirmed.
Aether’s expression was one of shock and awe. He asked her to transform into a mermaid, but she dismissed his request with a wave of her hand.
He decided not to push the matter further. He had just entered the academy as a student and knew there was time to learn more.
‘That means Aqualina is also a mermaid? If so, I’d love to see her true form’ he thought, his imagination running wild with images of Aqualina in her mermaid state.
He then hugged the Empress tightly, his body relaxing as he felt the soothing warmth emanating from her, the sensation almost intoxicating. The softness of her body pressed against his, her subtle scent filling his nostrils, made his head spin with desire.
The Empress simply stared at Aether, who was enjoying her embrace.
‘Tsk, this bastard!’ she clicked her tongue inwardly. She had intended to tease him, yet here he was, calmly enjoying himself while her heart raced uncontrollably, her pulse quickening with each passing second. She could feel her resolve weakening under his touch, a dangerous vulnerability that she had not anticipated.
[+200 Affection]
“Empress,” Aether called gently, tugging her glossy purple hair behind her ear and gazing into her misty purple eyes, his touch sending electric thrills down her spine.
“Yes?” she frowned, wondering why she even let him do as he pleased, a mix of annoyance and an unexpected thrill? bubbling within her.
Her voice, usually so steady and composed, wavered slightly.
Instead of speaking, Aether simply stared into her eyes.
‘Wow… really beautiful,’ he thought before leaning in and,
“~chu~”
“~chu~”
He kissed both her eyes gently, his lips soft and warm against her eyelids.
“I wonder what I should do to capture those eyes, so they look only at me,” he whispered, his breath warm against her skin, his voice filled with a possessive desire that made her heart skip a beat.
The Empress was taken aback, unable to believe what had just happened. Her lips twitched as she asked, “Did you just kiss my eyes and propose to me?”
“Yeah,” Aether answered directly, his gaze unwavering, filled with a confidence that was both surprising and exhilarating. He knew that, unlike her daughter, the Empress needed straightforward actions.
“I love you, my Empress!” he declared, his voice ringing with sincerity and determination.
Hearing his confession, the Empress’s eyes widened even more.
‘What in the world is he saying?’ She couldn’t believe Aether was declaring his love so openly and determinedly.
“I would like to take your hand,” he said, entwining his fingers with hers, his touch both gentle and possessive, sending a thrill through her.
The Empress frowned, unprepared for this sudden turn of events. ‘Might be because of his recent growth,’ she thought, deciding to assert her authority.
“Boy, you are talking to the Em–”
Aether pushed her down, looking into her eyes as her hair spread out like a beautiful Aster flower around her.
“Woman, I am talking to a woman… A lovely woman who hides her gentleness behind a strong facade,” he said, rubbing her eye corners with a possessive tone. “Those eyes… I will make them mine, and they will look at me with gentleness and warmth,” he vowed, his voice low and husky with desire.
The Empress’s body visibly shook as she saw the possessive gaze in his eyes. Her lips curled up as she pushed him down and looked down at him with indifferent eyes.
“You have the nerve to speak to the Empress like that,” she said, pressing her firm, round butt against his crotch, her body heat seeping into him, igniting a fire within.
[+300 Affection]
[Survival rate: 31.6%↓]
“No, it’s not nerve… It’s love, my dear Empress,” Aether mumbled, gripping her hips tightly. They stared into each other’s eyes, the air thick with tension, a heady mix of desire and defiance. The Empress leaned down, her lips just inches away from his, her breath mingling with his.
The tension in the room was palpable as they continued to stare at each other. Aether knew one wrong move could mean his demise, but he relished the risk, the thrill of their dangerous dance.
The heat between them was almost unbearable, their bodies aching to close the gap.
He then pushed her down again, his face close to hers, his lips just a centimetre away. “Marisandra… I want you,” he said, leaning in and biting her neck, his teeth sinking into her soft flesh.
“~Ha~” The Empress gasped, her eyes widening in surprise. She had expected him to go for her lips, but he bit her neck as if marking her, his possessive nature seeping through, branding her as his.
“You will be mine!” Aether declared, looking at the bite mark on her neck with satisfaction, his eyes gleaming with a predatory light. The sight of his mark on her skin sent a thrill of possessive pride through him.
‘Ba-Dump!’
Seeing him stare at her neck with possessive eyes, the Empress’s heart skipped a beat, and her cheeks turned red, a flush spreading across her usually composed features. The intensity of his gaze, the raw desire in his eyes, was overwhelming.
[+500 Affection]
[Survival rate: 31.4%↓]
“You’re blushing~” Aether smirked, pinching her cheeks, his playful yet dominant demeanour further unsettling her. The way he toyed with her, his fingers tracing her heated skin, made her pulse race.
The Empress’s eyes widened as she pushed him aside and stood up, tidying her dress, her movements hurried and flustered. She couldn’t believe she had let him have his way with her, “It’s Empress for you! And I will never be yours, bastard!” she spat, her face bright red with a mix of anger and embarrassment, her pride wounded by her own reaction.
However, Aether simply stared into her beautiful eyes, making her blush even more. She gritted her teeth before disappearing, her retreat a stark contrast to her usual composed demeanour, leaving Aether to revel in his small victory.
As soon as she left, Aether sighed in relief, collapsing onto the bed.
‘It’s exciting to bet my life rather than fighting’ he thought, recalling the Empress’s flustered expression.
‘Fuck, she is making my blood boil…’ He screamed inwardly. The thrill of their encounter, the way her body had responded to his touch, was exhilarating.
Meanwhile, in the Principal’s office,
‘OH MY FUCKING…!! This guy is really going after Sandra!!’ The Principal screamed inwardly, watching the live footage of Aether’s room. She had never imagined there was a relationship between them.
It even seemed Sandra was slightly interested in that boy, a thought that both shocked and amused her.
The Principal bit her lip in shock, looking at Aether giggling like an idiot.
‘He is really something!’ she thought, a mix of disbelief and amusement colouring her thoughts. The audacity of the boy, his sheer boldness, was something to behold.
Suddenly, the Empress materialized before the Principal. “I know what you’re looking at… destroy that,” she said in an icy tone, her eyes flashing with a dangerous light.
The coldness in her voice was a stark contrast to the blush still lingering on her cheeks!
The Principal had an amused expression as she looked at the Empress, whose stoic expression was betrayed by a faint blush on her cheeks, a rare crack in her icy exterior.
To be honest, the Empress did know the Principal was watching, but she never thought the situation would escalate to the point that she herself would forget, her usual control slipping under Aether’s bold advances.
The Principal nodded, understanding the royal secret. She was about to delete the memory when,
“I WILL MAKE YOU MINE, SANDRA!!!” Aether suddenly shouted, his face full of excitement, his voice echoing with determination, the sound that sent a shiver down the Principal’s spine.
BOOM!!
Everything was destroyed in an instant. The Principal awkwardly looked at Empress whose face was brighter than a carrot, “Teach that bastard a lesson” as she disappeared.
The principal could only nod her head in amusement.