Chapter 62: Phahh~
"She was spared because she’s female. Most of her comrades died in that battle!"
Rigel spoke with a triumphant smile. In response, Norn declared:
"...You truly are the worst. Trampling on people’s dignity is unforgivable!"
Norn spoke with strong conviction. Rigel laughed at her through his nose.
"Hah! You make me laugh! Dignity? So are you saying Amand would have been better off dying honorably in that battle!?"
"Of course! Even if we lose the war, a proud death is the true honor!"
Norn answered decisively. Rigel snorted.
"—That’s what she said, Amand. The royal family you swore loyalty to is saying this. What do you think?"
Suddenly put on the spot, Amand looked surprised. After a brief hesitation, she slowly spoke.
"...I... didn’t want to die... I wanted to live... So... when I was raped by Rigel... there was a part of me that felt relieved... That even after being defeated, I still had value as a woman... That being kept alive was much better than being killed..."
Amand hung her head as she spoke. Gently stroking her back, Rigel turned his gaze toward Norn.
"These are the words of the person involved. Let me ask again. You said ’a proud death is the true honor.’ In other words, you completely deny Amand’s way of life. You’re saying that living as my sex slave brings shame upon the Valenstein Kingdom."
"...T-That’s not... I-I..."
Norn was at a loss for words. Seeing her like this, Rigel gave a sadistic smile.
"It seems you can’t answer, huh? Even though it’s a worthless little country that could be blown away by a breeze, for a so-called royal to be this pathetic is quite amusing."
"Khh...! Y-You insolent fool...! I am the proud Third Princess!"
Norn tried her best to act strong. However, her voice was trembling. Laughing at her, Rigel continued:
"Ohh! Princess Norn! Do you have something to say!? Then say it! Come on! Come on!!"
Rigel provoked her. In response, Norn gathered her courage and shouted:
"H-Hold your tongue, you knave! My name is Norn Valenstein! I am the third in line to the throne of this kingdom and the daughter of the great King!!"
Norn shouted at full volume, as if blowing away the previous atmosphere. As the third princess, she usually kept some distance from politics. Combined with her specialty in taming, she normally had a gentle, soft demeanor. But at this moment, her expression was dignified and resolute.
(She has such presence...!)
(As expected of the Princess...!!)
The female knights thought in admiration.
In response to such a Norn, Rigel—
"Haaah~! Please forgive this lowly one for daring to oppose you!!!"
He bowed his head in mock apology. Seeing this, Norn looked satisfied.
"Fufun. As long as you understand!"
She puffed out her chest proudly. Looking at her, Rigel said coldly:
"—Did you really think I’d say something like that? When you’re losing an argument, you pull out your status to cover it up... How typical of an arrogant princess."
He gave Norn a cold stare. Hearing his words, Norn looked visibly shaken.
"Wha—!? I-I am a princess! How dare you speak so disrespectfully—"
"Shut up."
Rigel cut her off sharply and glared at her.
"Hii...!"
Norn let out a small scream. Fear filled her eyes. Neither logic nor status worked on Rigel. Realizing this, Norn unconsciously took a step backward.
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Rigel’s argument with Princess Norn ended in his victory.
When she found herself at a disadvantage, Norn tried to use her royal status, but such a thing had no effect on Rigel. He casually brushed it aside. Then, with a single sharp "Shut up" and a glare, Norn immediately shrank back in fear.
"D-Don’t think you’ve won just because of this...!"
Norn tried to put on a brave front, but her voice was trembling. Seeing her like that, Rigel gave a sadistic smile.
"Oh? You still have the energy to act tough?"
Saying that, he took a casual step forward.
"Hii!?"
A small scream escaped Norn’s lips. Rigel grinned at her reaction.
"Nice...! You’re desperately trying to stay strong, but your body is honestly terrified? That really gets me excited...! Alright, I’ve decided! I’m going to make you my sex slave!!"
Rigel declared loudly. Norn’s face turned deathly pale.
"N-No...!"
"Why are you refusing? I was planning to kill all the royals, but if you become my sex slave, I’ll at least spare your life? Well, that depends on how good your pussy feels... First, let me test it out."
"I absolutely refuse...! Nooo!"
Norn cried out as she backed away. However, her trembling legs wouldn’t move properly. Watching her, Rigel laughed with amusement.
"Hahaha! How pathetic! You get this scared just from me glaring at you? Can someone this timid really protect a country? Ah, that’s right. You don’t need to be strong. You were born just to be my sex slave and have your cunt used."
"T-That’s not true! I’m not weak! I am the Third Princess of the Valenstein Kingdom!"
Norn protested in a shaky voice. Rigel responded with complete confidence.
"No, you *are* weak. Here’s the proof—"
Rigel took one step forward. It wasn’t a particularly forceful step. He wasn’t holding a sword, nor was he glaring at her menacingly. He simply took a single casual step.
But that alone was enough to make Norn’s body jump violently.
"See!? Just from that, you’re already flinching! I didn’t even swing a sword or raise my voice! No matter how much you try to act tough, your body is honest!!"
"Sh-Shut up! Be quiet! Don’t come any closer!!"
Norn tried to act brave even while terrified. In response, Rigel casually raised his hand.
"Hya...! U-Uwaaah..."
Even though he only tapped her shoulder, Norn’s body jerked violently.
And then—
**Pssshaaaaaaa!!**
A loud splashing sound echoed. At the same time, a strong ammonia smell spread through the air.
"Oh my, what’s wrong? Did you wet yourself?"
Rigel asked with a wicked grin. Norn no longer had the strength to talk back.
"Uuu... Uuuu..."
Tears welled up in her eyes as she hung her head. Rigel mercilessly continued his verbal assault.
"As expected of a sheltered royal. You’re way too timid. Amand and Kaine were weak, and so was Princess Nina... but you’re the first one to piss herself just from me tapping your shoulder. You’re the world champion of cowards." ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com
Rigel laughed as he spoke. Norn bit her lip in frustration.
(So humiliating...! Why do I have to be mocked by a man like this...!?)
Such thoughts ran through her mind. But her body was honest. Faced with Rigel’s overwhelming aura as a superior being, she had completely shrunk back.
(I... might really be done for...) ƒreewebɳovel.com
The moment that thought crossed her mind—
"That’s enough!"
"Any insolence toward the Princess deserves death!"
Two resolute voices rang out as someone stepped between Norn and Rigel. It was the two female knights who had been waiting in the back. They drew their swords (still in their sheaths) and pointed them at Rigel.
"You two...!"
Norn cried out in surprise. On the other hand, Rigel didn’t seem particularly startled.
"Hoh? So you two want to be my opponents first?"
In response to his question, the female knights nodded silently. Both were beautiful, and their expressions showed strong determination. Looking at them, Rigel smiled with satisfaction and said—
"Fine! I’ll take you all on at once. Time for the appetizer before the main course!!"
He licked his lips.