Book 19.5: Chapter 7
Night time was Lucia’s time. If they were to fight during the day, Nier would unquestionably defeat Lucia. One reason was due to their race and the other was the training they undertook. Lucia wasn’t a soldier. At night, however, sneaking around with light steps and sneaking into rooms from windows is child’s play to Lucia.
Despite the Imperial Palace being heavily guarded, Lucia perceived it as an excellent opportunity. In saying that, she wasn’t trying to sneak into her room. She assumed Nier was probably letting out wild moans and rocking her body on her husband’s body at that hour. Lucia didn’t mind for elves didn’t seek sexual enjoyment at night. After all, seeking joy through sex was what crude wild beasts would do. What Lucia pursued was her husband’s trust and love. At the very least, she had absolute faith in her husband.
Lucia somersaulted into the pitch-black kitchen. Her trained eyes could see clearly in the dark. She noticed a covered up box. She gently treaded over and opened it. Inside was a bowl with a black liquid. She dipped her finger in and had a taste.
“It’s sweet,” judged Lucia. She picked up the entire box and swiftly left…
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Next day…
“Aaahhh!!!!”
The shrill came from the kitchen. Startled, Xia almost tossed the tray in her hand. Nier tightly gripped the counter in front of her with an angry and savage expression. She looked as though she wanted to burn the kitchen to the ground, scaring Xia. Xia carefully approached her from behind. Nier spun around and grabbed Xia’s shoulder. She shouted, “Xia! Have you seen it?! Have you seen what I left here yesterday?! It was a big box with black stuff inside! Did you see it?!”
“I did… because we made it together… but did we not leave it there to cool after? Is it no longer there?”