You've found the Gusha-hime Knight, so put your hair up in a bun!

Before Gwen could recover, Shiloh behind her continued his actions.

"You looked just now like a little drama queen..."

As if binding Gwen, Shiloh gripped her chin, lifted her up, causing her to arch her back in a breathtaking arc, and then kissed her from above.

After a passionate kiss, glistening strands of silk reflected a bewitching color in mid-air. As Shiloh looked at Gwen, whose eyes were glazed over and seemed to be pleading for mercy, his desire to conquer her continued to rise.

"Did you know that little drama queens are going to get severely roasted?"

Having said that, Shiloh launched a powerful attack. With a splashing "bang," amidst the surging waves of flesh, Gwen's eyes widened, and she let out a groan of unbearable strain.

"Goooooooooooo!!!"

However, Shiloh's offensive will not stop because of Gwen's second defeat.

The invasion was like fire; the soundproofing magic around the room kept lighting up, hindering the spread of the rising noise...

slam-la-

Inside the bathroom, the gentle sound of running water filled the air. Looking at her skin adorned with snow-white marks, Xi Luo asked apologetically, "Gwen, did I hurt you?"

Gwen leaned languidly against Shiloh's chest, and upon hearing this, she was about to tease him with her tea-flavored tea, but the tingling sensation from her red bud reminded her that it was best not to do so.

So the words that were about to come out of his mouth turned into: "I am, after all, a [Stairway to the Stars], the reason I turn red is just because I have good skin."

Or perhaps we should try a little harder...

Gwen thought with a slightly dazed look in her eyes, her pretty face slowly turning as red as an apple.

Gwen's soft silver hair cascaded over Shiloh's shoulder. Leaning against Shiloh's shoulder, she slowly raised her eyes, pouting, and said, "Speaking of which, how many experiences do you have, you little ingrate? How come you're so skilled?"

In the exchange just now, regardless of the numerical difference, Shiloh's ability to find his own weakness after a brief period of exploration was something that Gwen, who was "new to the game," could not handle.

"Ahem, it's all about practice."

When asked about this, Shiloh was a little embarrassed. Then, she touched Gwen's Shiroko and said, "I will come to see you more often in the future. I believe that with your intelligence, you should be able to improve very quickly."

Shiloh's words made Gwen scoff, playfully slap his chest, and say, "Are you praising me?"

The mature and charming older sister's shy and coquettish manner stirred Xi Luo's heart. Gwen, who was soaking in the water, felt herself being slowly lifted up, and the scorching temperature made her eyes widen.

"Hiss—how can you still..."

Exhausted, Gwen had no will to fight anymore. But sensing that Shiloh was ready to reignite his fighting spirit, she quickly patted his chest and said, "Hey, calm down, I can't take it anymore!"

"Oh, right, you came here specifically to talk to me about something important, didn't you? Let's get down to business!"

Since Gwen had already brought it up, Shiloh couldn't continue, so he nodded and said, "Then let's get up and go out."

Gwen breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, and then saw Shiloh stand up, revealing once again the terrifying thing that she both loved and feared.

"Oh my god~"

The strong masculine scent assaulted Gwen's nostrils, awakening memories of being ruthlessly suppressed by Shiloh, causing her once strong and powerful legs to go limp and powerless as she sat astride the bathtub, unable to get up.

Hearing Gwen's instinctive moan, Shiloh blinked, then reached out and patted her head, smiling, "Gwen, you're so cute."

Gwen let out a voice that utterly humiliated her sister, and was treated so disrespectfully by Shiloh. Her face turned completely red, and she transformed into a steam princess, with white steam rising from her head.

Do you need me to lend you a hand?

"...You, you go out first, I'll do it myself..."

With such a spectacular sight flashing before my eyes, how could I possibly have the strength to stand up...?

Damn it, it seems like... I washed it all for nothing again.

We're still discussing serious matters; if we stay any longer, it'll probably be evening.

Gwen covered her face with her hands and shook her head vigorously, trying to clear her mind of all distractions.

After a quick wash, Gwen got up, used magic to dry her body, and then changed into a clean and tidy uniform.

Looking at the clothes she had put on, Gwen suddenly remembered her socks that Shiloh had torn to shreds, and her undergarments that he had taken and put into his personal space without returning.

A look of embarrassment and annoyance appeared on Gwen's face. After pouting, she decided to assert her authority as an older sister, so she opened the bathroom door and went out.

"Gwen, you're out."

Gwen looked at Shiloh standing there elegantly and neatly, feeling somewhat incredulous.

Why would such a hideous and terrifying thing appear on a beautiful young man like Shilo?

Don't understand

However, this contrast

It seems not bad.

No, no, why am I thinking about these things again!

Gwen covered her head, clenching her teeth, thinking that after being suppressed by all sorts of worries for so many years, now that it was all being released, she really couldn't control herself...

Chapter 185 The Eve of the Banquet (Part 2)

After a satisfying release, Gwen and Shiloh sat across from each other at the table, sitting upright and discussing what was to come.

"A banquet... what's the specific reason?"

Regarding the assassination attempt that Shiloh and Rodel discussed last time, it would be better to reveal a seemingly plausible flaw in order to lure out the traitor.

Therefore, Rodel meant to hold a banquet with many ministers, and that it should be held outside the palace.

However, this would seem a bit contrived, so a suitable reason needs to be found.

"His Majesty's intention is to celebrate Princess Zeno's birthday and congratulate her knights on their great victory on the front lines."

Gwen paused for a moment upon hearing this, then touched her chin and said, "Her Highness the First Princess's birthday... I think it's been several years since we last had one, hasn't it?"

In fact, not only Zeno, but her good sister Otivia also rarely held public birthday parties, and over time, the public forgot about their birthdays.

If it were just to celebrate a birthday, it would indeed seem a bit contrived, but adding the celebration of a major victory on the front lines makes it much more reasonable.

Gwen nodded. As a confidante of the emperor, she was naturally aware of Shiloh's warning and then showed him her security design on a special terminal.

This plan was meticulously crafted, with every detail carefully planned and executed. What appeared to be a routine security operation was in fact a series of countermeasures in place to catch a traitor.

It can be said that once the traitor is identified, the subsequent chain of actions will cause a huge shock to the entire capital!

After reading it, Shiloh's face was full of admiration. He sighed, "As expected of Gwen, she's always so reassuring... However, I have another idea."

After saying that, Shiloh leaned close to Gwen's ear and whispered something, which made her frown.

"Hmm...it's a bit risky. Are you sure it's stable and feasible?"

"Yes, trust her."

Shiloh nodded, his tone firm.

Since the other party insisted, Gwen couldn't say anything more.

Moreover, if it can be implemented as expected, it can indeed provide great security.

"Okay, it's settled then. Be careful in everything you do."

"Okay, you too."

As night fell, Ruby crouched on a tree branch, almost blending into the tree and the darkness, monitoring the Imperial Army camp's every move.

The military system of the Odrecia Empire is divided into the Knights Order, which consists entirely of extraordinary individuals, and the Imperial Army, which is a mixture of extraordinary individuals and ordinary people.

In short, it's the difference between elite troops and ordinary troops. The extraordinary individuals who can enter the Knights are all exceptionally talented.

Of the military camps stationed around the capital, the eastern Imperial Army was the strongest, so Ruby herself came here to monitor them, while the other camps were guarded by shadow servants.

Suddenly, Ruby felt a tingling sensation down her back, and her pupils instantly contracted. Her assassin's keen intuition told her that someone had evaded her spell's detection and was already very close!

Shocked and even somewhat horrified, Ruby instinctively drew her poisoned black dagger and stabbed backward without thinking!

The next moment, her wrist was grabbed in someone's palm, but the familiar scent around her made Ruby breathe a sigh of relief.

"You...you scared me to death!"

Ruby glared back fiercely, clenched her little fists and punched Shiloh's shoulder twice, whispering, "Do you know how scary that is?! What if I don't stop?!"

Xi Luo coughed twice, pressed down her small hand holding the dagger, and said apologetically, "My fault, my fault. So, did you notice anything unusual?"

Ruby angrily sheathed her dagger, then turned her gaze to the military camp, shook her head, and said, "So far, nothing unusual has been found, and all activities are as usual."

"That's good."

Silo sat on the tree branch, patted the spot next to him, and looked up at Ruby.

After a moment of silence, Ruby shifted her gaze slightly to the side, a blush rising on her pretty face, before gracefully sitting down beside her.

As Shiloh's hand climbed onto her shoulder, his warm breath warmed Ruby's body like a heater, making her feel warm again after being chilled from keeping watch for so long.

Ruby leaned against Shiloh's shoulder, pursed her lips, and asked, "How's things going on your end?"

"Yes, everything went smoothly."

Shiloh patted Ruby's head, his gaze towards the Imperial Army camp darkening.

Lately, Shiloh has been simulating the mindset of the mastermind behind the scenes to make arrangements.

If his ultimate goal is to "rebel," then he must have the military power to control most of the Imperial Army in the capital to have any chance of success.

Just like those princes in previous history who plotted to usurp the throne, the best way to legally and legitimately succeed to the throne was to "purge the court of corrupt officials" and gain righteousness.

The most perfect ending that Shiloh could imagine was that His Majesty the Emperor would be corrupted by the power of the Abyss, the entire palace would fall, and then the heir would react quickly, leading the Imperial Army into the palace to control the disaster.

That person would be the last to see His Majesty the Emperor, and before his death, he would receive the "edict" announcing his succession.

The authenticity of such a will is naturally highly questionable, but for an heir, it is enough; what remains is a contest of resources and background.

Xi Luo scratched his head, his dark eyes slightly gloomy.

There's not much to say about the second princess who's already married. She's practically out of the royal family now and living happily with her husband.

Among the remaining heirs, the second prince, although capable of leading troops, is not very bright and is rather honest, making it hard to imagine that he would be the one to make such a complex arrangement.

The eldest prince possesses exceptional political abilities, but he is a typical scholar and literati, completely ignorant of military matters and lacking any military officer background.

The Third Prince is a good-for-nothing, needless to say.

The rest...

Shiloh pinched the bridge of her nose, feeling her mind in complete chaos.

If it were Zeno, he would be fully capable of implementing the above strategies with the help of [Overlord's Blessing].

However, Shiloh did not believe that Zeno would do such a thing, after all, she really had no interest in being an emperor—or rather, she was not interested in anything except fighting with the strong.

Therefore, suspicion naturally fell on Otivia.

Sylvie admitted that she couldn't understand Otivia.

Even if he could know what the other person was thinking, after such a long time apart, even Xi Luo wouldn't dare say he knew the other person inside and out.

Or perhaps, in fact, I never fully understood her from the very beginning.

Moreover, it is said that she has her own team, but what is frightening is that no one can tell where her followers have landed.

However, despite Otivia hurting him deeply, Shiloh was unwilling to believe that she was the real mastermind behind it all.

Just as Xiluo's mind was in turmoil, a delicate and gentle touch spread across his brow.

Shiloh opened her eyes and saw Ruby gently massaging her brow with her middle and index fingers.

"Thanks……"

Before Shiloh could finish speaking, Ruby covered his mouth with a finger, then opened her hand, and shadow energy surged from her palm, combining with the tree branch to form a soft "sofa".

Ruby didn't say much, but simply tugged at Silo's shoulder, letting him lie on her lap, and then gently pressed his head down with both hands.

Looking up at Ruby's unusually serene face, which held a hint of heartache, Xi Luo smiled slightly and closed his eyes wearily.

If it's just a simple relaxation massage, Shiloh thinks a lap pillow that allows you to see your whole face would be more comfortable.

As she watched Shiloh close her eyes, Ruby's touch became even gentler and more soothing.

Although Ruby hadn't spent much time with Shiloh, she knew that despite his always elegant and composed demeanor, he actually carried immense, unseen pressure.

The strange beast calamity in the forest, Shiloh told himself, was just a smokescreen, and that the enemy's real target was the Emperor.

To be honest, Ruby was very shocked when she heard this information. If Shiloh hadn't shown proof that he knew his destiny, she might still have been skeptical.

However, after realizing the seriousness of the matter, Ruby was willing to dedicate herself to protecting the country.