Chapter 25: Fran’s Confession and Yuli’s Embrace

“Wait, Fran…” Yuli quickly stopped the distraught teenager, a sense of foreboding rising in her heart. “So, you’re saying you killed that councillor?”

“I…” Fran wiped away his tears repeatedly, looking up at Yuli with a mix of fear and guilt. He nodded hesitantly, then started to defend himself.

“The councillor drove me to a remote area and started making inappropriate advances. I fought back, and in the struggle, I managed to grab the gun from his car and shot him. Then… he fell.”

“After that, I was terrified. I feared the police in Purburg would catch me, so I pushed the car off a cliff. Later, when I met you, I was too scared to say anything. So, I returned to the village for a while, but I couldn’t stay there either, and that’s why I came back.”

“I’m sorry, Yuli. I’m really sorry. Please, don’t tell anyone, I’m so afraid…”

Fran shook his head, tears streaming down his face as he begged Yuli, who gazed at him steadily. After a moment, she sighed deeply and pulled him into a gentle embrace.

“It’s okay, Fran. I promise you won’t be caught, and it’s not your fault. Trust me.”

“Mm…”

Fran pulled the covers over half his face, sniffling softly. Yuli gently wiped the tears from his eyes. Fran, still uncertain, peeked out from under the covers, his voice trembling.

“R-really?”

“Don’t you trust me?” Yuli teased, playfully poking his cheek.

“…”

Yuli smiled to herself, relieved that everything made sense now. Despite a lingering feeling that something was amiss, she couldn’t help but smile at the sight of Fran, trembling and crying.

“But~” Yuli suddenly changed her tone, a mischievous smile playing on her lips as she pinched Fran’s cheek.

“Fran, you lied to me. You said you were going home because you were feeling down. Aren’t you going to apologize?”

“Huh? But…”

Fran blinked, thinking, ‘She left me waiting for hours, and she’s asking for an apology? This woman is impossible.’

“W-what should I do to apologize?” Fran asked, at a loss.

“I don’t have anything to give you as an apology…”

“Hehe, then how about… this~”

Yuli leaned down and softly kissed Fran’s lips.

“Mm… mm… no… gulp~ mm~ ah~”

Caught off guard, Fran’s defenses crumbled. Yuli, seizing the moment, continued her assault, her tongue exploring every inch of his mouth.

“Mm… meow… mm…”

Fran felt his body melting, turning into a liquid, losing all strength, surrendering to Yuli’s touch, following her every move.

One moment, then another, until their tongues entwined completely. Fran felt completely consumed, unable to resist, passively accepting her advances, seeking only pleasure… deeper pleasure.

Yuli…

The girl pulled away, breathless, her legs trembling. A wave of desire surged through her body. Fran, however, seemed to enjoy it even more, his eyes glazed over as he gazed at Yuli with a dreamy look.

I want… I want more…

But…

Yuli shyly averted her gaze, knowing Fran was still injured. She could only settle for a few more kisses.

What a shame…

So, she kissed him again, deeply and passionately.

Mm~ my legs are so weak, I might fall…

Whew… I’m running out of air…

…

After a long while, Yuli composed herself, sitting calmly beside Fran. Both were flushed, and it took a moment before Yuli could find the words.

“Fran, once you’re better, come to my mansion. Working outside is too dangerous. I’ll take care of you~”

Yuli’s generous offer caught Fran off guard. He began to calculate…

Is she planning to keep me as a pet?

But Fran knew his mission couldn’t be so simple. He was just a boy, what damage could he do to the Teuton Empire? He couldn’t just be a caged bird.

So, Fran replied with a hint of understanding,

“I can’t, Yuli… I can’t just stay and eat your food. I want to do something for you, Yuli sister~”

Fran hesitated, and Yuli pondered, stroking her chin.

She understood. Fran was a boy, and being kept by a woman might not be acceptable. But what could she have him do?

Her mind wandered, picturing Fran in a tight military uniform, a “secretary” in a see-through black tights, arranging papers. Suddenly, his silver-haired boss appears, wrapping her arms around him, pulling him onto her lap, gazing at him with shy admiration.

Or perhaps…

A cute “maid” in a short skirt and white knee-high socks, wiping the table with a cloth. Suddenly, his silver-haired mistress embraces him from behind, pinching his soft, sensitive spots, whispering in his ear, “Be a good boy, call me ‘master~’”

Mm~ those are good options~

“Yuli… Yuli sister? You’re drooling…”

“Huh? No, I’m not…” Yuli shook her head, snapping back to reality. She then spoke seriously to Fran,

“You’ll be my maid, running errands. Oh, and I need a secretary too, so you’ll do that as well~”

“Mm…”

Fran considered it, hesitant.

“C-can I not go? Being a maid is so strange…”

“No, you have to go!”

Yuli’s eyes lit up, and she pinched Fran’s cheek, teasing him.

“Because you’re my trophy, my prize. You have to listen to me! Or, we can skip to the main event, and you can be my…”

“W-wait!”

Fran turned away, interrupting Yuli.

“I… I’m not ready yet, Yuli. Let’s talk about that later, okay?”

“Mm…” Yuli nodded, calming down.

She realized she might be moving too fast, overwhelming Fran. They needed time to get to know each other, to build a connection, especially since…

Fran was a child of Francis, an enemy of the Empire.

“Okay~ then you’ll be my maid and secretary for now~”

She patted Fran’s head, smiling.

After all…

He’ll be mine eventually~