Within one of the private viewing rooms, the emperor closed his eyes as the movie came to an end.
"Wonderful… I can't believe that such a method was possible"
Next to the emperor, a man exclaimed with awe as he clapped loudly while a few tears escaped his eyes.
"How is it Bron? Isn't the work of my child amazing?"
"Indeed your majesty, this "movie" as you call it could not match anything that even our greatest artist could create! To think that transforming the realistic world recorded by the crystals into a mere image would allow for such inspiring work! I could only marvel at such creativity, such talent! To think that he would be my future brother-in-law"
The man's words were full of praise yet even an idiot could see through his words.
"Bron, the matter concerning Rutherford is not one which relates to Rexford. The two may be brothers but there is a clear distinction between their positions and duties"
Towards the Emperor's response, the man, Bron did not back down. Yet he still showed a face of humility as he bowed his head while answering the Emperor.
"Your Majesty, I mean no harm, it is simply a merchant's wish to get as many benefits as they could obtain. Moreover, I believe the young prince would also desire to have a stronger connection to the man who could supply him with technology that could improve his own plans"
"..."
The emperor remained silent, he did not answer the man Bron.
"You majesty, may I request to meet the third prince?"
"Meeting my son is something I could not arrange. If you truly wish to discuss matters related to the crystals with him, I could only lead you to the channels he himself had made."
"Is that so? Then I thank you for your assistance your Majesty"
"..."
While such an exchange happened in one of the viewing halls another viewing hall had a different atmosphere. Disconnected from the outside world completely, a woman with a head of black hair and a pair of green snake-like eyes watched as the people in the hall talked about the movie.
"Do you think that he found out about us?"
She asked the woman with golden hair who was in the same room as her.
"No, I believe that it is all a coincidence", The blonde woman answered with blank eyes.
"I see… does he have plans for tonight?", the snakelike woman asked, her eyes turning towards a certain viewing room-
"It seems that a few rats have snuck into my home", she spat, her words hissing as a scene filled with lust was reflected in her eyes.
"The Master had called for me"
"Delilah?"
"No, the Master plans to start his counterattack, he would reduce the number of meetings with the Duchess and increase his nights with me. Tonight would be the start, he plans to have me impregnated by the end of the filming"
A look of surprise appeared on the woman's face, she stared at the blonde woman as her own appearance began to shift. The black hair turned blonde, her green eyes turned into a bright gold and her body had increased in volume at several places.
The transformation made her look like an adult version of the blonde woman with a blank stare.
"A child… oh how I've waited… Rexford…"
The woman's expression twisted, a smile filled with desire covered her face as a look of deep anticipation clouded over her golden eyes.
"Bedelia… it's time to switch"
She approached Bedelia and as her hand landed on her, the appearance that Bedelia had, the blonde beauty filled with youth, transformed into the appearance which the women with golden eyes held before.
Jet black hair and green eyes, her blank expression vanished as a look of endless pride appeared on her face.
"Good, I'm sorry dear, but I can't have you take away the wish I've been holding onto for years. But don't worry, I will give you your share when the time is right"
The woman smirked as the green haired Bedelia nodded and sat down on the luxurious chair.
'I have a good idea on who it is that is trying to manipulate us… but worry not Bedelia, I will give you the chance to serve Rexford… yes- soon, very soon, all things will fall into place'
The woman thought before vanishing from the room, just as she did a knock on the door echoed in the dark room.
"Your Majesty! The Emperor has requested your presence!"
A call from a female knight, it was something that she had long gotten used to and her answer to the call was-
"I am not feeling well, please tell his Majesty that I shall retire to my chambers after this"
"As you will!"
The darkness lit up, the face of Bedelia now changed and still made no expression. But the regal air she had was a start contrast to her usual appearance. She had completely changed to a different person, likely unaware that it had even happened.
…
Rexford stood up, the viewing room was filled with the warm air of lust. Three female bodies clung to the Third prince, their bodies limp after the whole ordeal that they subjected themselves to.
"Why won't you three give up?"
Rexford spat in exasperation, he had tried to end the crazy ordeal before the movie started yet the three women just didn't stop. They continued to push themselves against him and although he could have used his authority to make them stop, Rexford didn't.
It was one thing for him to initiate and end the party but when his partners teased him and called him weak or questioned his manhood- how could he turn back?
It wasn't like the women were challenging him to a life or death duel, they were simply begging him to pound their asses- literally.
Running away would not only be cowardly and weak, it would also go against Rexford's principles!
After all, if there was anyone in the world who would gladly jump into a pit of lust with glee it would be him!
In the end, the four individuals had spent the whole runtime of the movie doing some rather crazy and intense plays. The games they enjoyed were things that no one in the audience below would have believed people could do in such a public area!
Yet, the viewing decks were made exactly for such a purpose.
The boring stage plays would force many to try and do something more "fun". Even the imperial family was not exempt from such problems.
But no one would have expected anyone to spend time indulging in acts of lust while watching a film that was basically a romantic drama.
Yet, Rexford used the film not only as a static noise in the background, he even incorporated it into their games.
Unfortunately, the movie has already come to an end and the ball that was scheduled after was going to start in a few more minutes.
"I'll retire now, it's not like I participate in balls anyway"
Rexford said as he snapped his fingers and his body was immediately wrapped in his clothes while every trace of their party had vanished.
"I'll leave them in your care Anne, also, please tell Miss Ratna and Miss Elise that I will be calling for them sometime. Of course, it would be at night~"
After leaving such words, Rexford turned and left the room, locking it once more so the three women could recover without worrying about people entering the room.
Just as Rexford left, a blonde woman appeared within the room.
'My my, it appears Rexford truly did awaken to his blood… I can't wait~'
Rexford who just left the viewing room did not head towards the ballroom, instead, he snuck his way out of the palace and in the darkness, carefully made his way to his palace.
What Rexford didn't expect though was that there was already a woman waiting in front of his doors- well, in front of the gate.
She dressed in clothes that looked like it came from a steampunk fantasy story, but Rexford's eyes that had gazed upon thousands of naked female bodies had noticed something else, even through her clothes, he could immediately tell-
'Damn… that body's trained'
Unlike the majority of the women who he knew, women who were more keen on perfecting their "soft and supple" state. The woman before him was best described as a "tomboy".
Her thicc thighs did not bear the "soft and bouncy" state that was common to those chasing after such a size, instead, Rexford could see the faint outlines of her muscles that peered through the thin skin that had little fat.
From her legs to her face, the few parts of skin that Rexford could see showed that the woman before him was trained.
'Either a knight on vacation or a hardworking commoner… I wonder which is it?'
"I wonder why a lady such as yourself would wait here in the dead of the night? Do you know it's dangerous out here? How about taking a rest within my manor? It's just right behind you"
Rexford didn't try to hide his intentions, he just pushed forward without care. If he was lucky she would accept if not she would leave.
It wasn't as if he was lacking in partners, moreover, flirting extensively with every woman was something he could not do now. Not because of the relationships he had, nein, the reason he avoided getting "in too deep" was because he had quite a lot of things to do.
A backlog of tasks that he had to complete.
'Now that I think of it, I've been quite busy ever since I awakened my memories… damn-'
He thought to himself as he waited for the woman's answer and to his surprise, the woman turned to him and pulled the ribbon around her neck.
Before Rexford could answer, she started to unbutton her shirt and as half of her cleavage was presented to him she asked.
"Your Highness, I know that it might be too much to ask… but since you took notice of little old me then… if you would be so kind as to hire me for the movie about this "Cinderella", then I would gladly offer you everything"
She spoke in a slow and deliberate tone but her words did not lose its meaning as Rexford was not so easy to manipulate. With such a simple show, Rexford who had experienced plenty of crazier acts had little reason to get excited-
'She knows about Cinderella, a noble? Hm… why dress like that? Wait.. now that I look closely, those clothes are quite expensive. The detail is obviously handmade and unique, likely an order made item. But… is this "that"? What people on Earth call, "casting couch"?! I know I used this play but… compared to a stage act-'
He told himself that he won't get excited, that he won't fall for her feminine wiles and yet-
'Damn… no! This is a taboo I must not touch! How can I proudly start the entertainment revolution with such a disgusting act!'
Unfortunately, the novelty of the situation did not escape his mind.
Much like how movies were different from plays, what Rexford was experiencing was the difference between fiction and reality!
Moreover, he was not the one initiating it!
'This is every sleazy directors dream!'
He told himself that he would resist, for the sake of the art- for the sake of quality! He will never bend-
…
….
"Your highness… Am I being a nuisance?"
In his room Rexford found himself in a rather uncomfortable situation, the short haired noble lady Marie von Schulz, an aspiring singer was currently gasping for air after being seeded thrice. Her bountiful chest moved up and down with her deep breaths as her body still twitched after Rexford's most recent spill.
But the one who spoke was not Marie, she was too exhausted to even think. Instead, the person who spoke out was Bedelia, the blonde maid whom he had called for.
"Uhm… well, there's an explanation for this but… you don't mind do you Del?"
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