The territory of the Milania Kingdom is relatively vast compared to other countries, but this large piece of land is not entirely controlled by the royal family. It is more accurate to say that apart from the capital city and a few central provinces, the remaining land is managed by the nobles who made significant contributions during the founding of the kingdom. Therefore, one needs to pass through the territories of many nobles from the Beacon City to the capital city.

As a princess, when passing through the territories of these nobles, who can be considered the cornerstone of the kingdom, it is necessary to even meet the lords out of courtesy. However, for this oblivious princess, she often finds such matters troublesome.

"So, this time, why don't we just sneak away, Mimi? It can be quite interesting to camp out in the wilderness and gaze at the stars, right? Well, worst case scenario, we can apologize to Miss Barifuria next time." Tiran pleaded earnestly with her palms pressed together... aren't you the decision-maker for this caravan?!

"Your Highness, you used this excuse when we passed through the Philips family's territory last time. Do you think I would allow the same thing to happen again?" Maid Mimi smiled and rejected Tiran's proposal. "And besides, Your Highness, your expression doesn't seem like it's just because of such a simple reason that you don't want to meet Miss Hers. "

"W-what... what are you talking about?" Tiran's expression startled, and she quickly shook her head vigorously. "I-I have a good relationship with Barifuria!"

Anyone can tell that something is fishy with this reaction, right? Aya, who was just sitting by and watching, felt that even she couldn't be fooled by this lie. But she was curious about what kind of person could make the princess reveal such an unwilling expression.

...

In the end, Tiran failed to change the head maid's mind, and their plan to camp out in the wilderness and gaze at the stars was ruined. The caravan arrived at the capital city of the Hers family territory as planned at sunset.

The only difference this time was that Tiran had learned her lesson. Before entering the city, she specifically had someone cover up the royal emblem on the outer wall of her carriage. She left the caravan and had Aya discreetly drive the carriage through the south gate into the city. As for the task of being surrounded by crowds at the main gate, it was left to the competent head maid, Mimi.

"It's so much more comfortable like this. I'm terrified just from looking at the crowded main city gate from afar."

After entering through the side gate, Tiran leaned out of the carriage window.

"Don't you like crowded places? What if you encounter a festive gathering or banquet?"

"Take a day off and run away." Tiran said naturally.

"A-a day off?! Can you even take a day off for such things?" Aya was nearly choked by her own saliva.

"Well, it seems like the old man said no, but... even if I disobey him, what can he do to me? Have someone tie me up and bring me back?"

"Suddenly acting like a rascal..."

"What are you talking about?"

"Nothing! Absolutely nothing!"

While wiping cold sweat, Aya quickly changed the topic. "It's completely different from the East District. This side of the city seems much quieter."

"The southern part of the city is where the commoners live, so it's definitely different from the commercial district in the east." Tiran lay on the bed, surveying the streets outside.

It was already evening, and the East District was still brightly lit. In comparison, the lights in the commoners' district were much dimmer, mostly just candlelight and oil lamps. The streets were not as wide and tidy, with some rough indentations on the ground. The buildings on both sides were also shorter, and the clothing worn by passersby clearly reflected the characteristics of the commoner class, simple and plain.

"Speaking of which, why didn't I see a place like this in Beacon?"

"Of course, it's because I, Miss, manage things well, and the people live prosperous lives. In another ten years, we will achieve a well-off society and move towards modernization..."

"Speak in plain language."

"Beacon is a port city and commercial city with expensive land. Ordinary people can't afford to live in the city, so they all moved to the outskirts. The prosperity of the city has nothing to do with me; it's all thanks to the officials."

"Princess, you're really straightforward..." Aya had a face filled with disbelief.

"What can I do? This is the reality of my beloved Milania... cough cough, well, never mind that. Oh, by the way, Barifuria is also quite hardworking. Some places are even worse than here... tsk."

"What happened...?""It's nothing, I just don't want to see that guy." Tiran huddled in a corner of the carriage, hugging her knees.

Glancing back, Aya suddenly felt that Tiran's expression was familiar... Isn't it the same tired expression she had a few days ago when she was tricked? Who is this Bariffria person that could make Princess Tiran show such an expression!

"Ah, so you really don't want to see her! Aya, how about we elope while Mimi isn't here?"

"No! We'll be killed by the head maid for sure!"

"You have no spirit of resistance, Aya. What about the dignity and principles of being a Golden Dragon?"

"You have the nerve to bring that up! You've long lost all principles! And if I had any spirit of resistance, you would have killed it!"

The carriage continued through the southern district and arrived at the northern city. The road conditions and surrounding houses gradually became neater, and buildings like the cathedral, which only appeared in the wealthy residential areas, could occasionally be seen.

"This is where the nobles live... The contrast is quite big." Aya looked at the spacious streets and the smooth cobblestone road, and clicked her tongue twice.

"It's not just the nobles, there are also wealthy merchants and powerful magic users in this city. If I remember correctly, there is a Magic Guild in this city... Ah, we're here."

"We're here? Where?"

Aya paused, looking around, and only saw flowers and trees. It seemed like they had arrived at a place similar to a park.

"It's here, this is that person's residence in the city. Although they can't build a castle or an estate due to the limited land area in the city, it's not bad." Tiran pushed open the carriage door and jumped down.

It took Aya more than twenty seconds to spot a unique two-story building in the shade of the trees. The white walls, pink roof tiles, and the cute design of the building gave off a feeling of a candy house in a fairy tale.

"It's not wrong to call it a candy house, it does house a cannibal witch inside..." Tiran stood by the car, speaking with a nervous and guarded expression.

Walking along the stone path for a while, the two arrived at the front door of the villa. With the sound of a crisp copper bell, the deep red wooden door slowly opened.

"Huh? How did the door just open like that?"

"It's a monitoring magic circle. Can't you sense the magic? Oh, sorry, I forgot that your magic is sealed..." Under Aya's resentful gaze, Tiran pushed open the door.

Inside the house was a small entrance hall. The interior decoration style was the same as the exterior walls, with a cute theme, giving a comfortable feeling.

"Your Highness."

The maid who had been waiting at the entrance hall bowed to Tiran and then smiled and nodded at Aya, who was also dressed as a maid.

"Well, where is Bariffria?"

"She fell ill two days ago and is resting on the second floor now." The maid took a step back, with her right hand gesturing towards the staircase on the side.

"That's great... cough, I mean, it's terrible. Since she's resting, I won't disturb her." Tiran's first reaction was a look of joy, and she grabbed Aya's hand, ready to leave, but was stopped by the maid's outstretched hand.

"Your Highness, Miss Bariffria feels quite guilty for not being able to personally greet you, so she hopes to have the chance to meet you." Unobtrusively moving into a blocking position, the maid sealed off Tiran's escape route.

Tiran had a bad feeling about this, a very bad feeling.

...

Led by the maid, they climbed upstairs and stood in front of the bedroom door at the end of the corridor. Tiran took a deep breath two or three times, but couldn't gather the courage to turn the doorknob.

"Is this Bariffria person really that scary?" Aya looked at Tiran with a hint of doubt.

"You'll know once you go in." Tiran sneered, pointing at the doorknob. "Aya, you go in first."

Aya: When Tiran told me to go in and explore, I refused at first. After all, you can't expect me to just go and explore when you tell me to. Besides, inside is someone even she fears. What if I die in there...? Huh? What's happening!

Without control over my body, my hand pushed open the door, and I stepped inside.

Shah, no, Tiran, you tricked me!

"No no no, how is this a trick? I just openly ordered you to explore." Aya's peripheral vision caught the glowing contract mark on the back of Tiran's hand.

In the next moment, a tremendous force hit my right ankle, lifting me up, and the world in front of my eyes started spinning.Being cheated was already an undeniable fact, but unfortunately, at this moment, Aya's response was not a grand roar like "fuck you", but...

"Help me!!!"

...

When the viewpoint stopped swirling madly, Aya found herself tightly bound in a peculiar position on a soft bed. This method of binding seemed somewhat familiar... damn it, it's the Tortoise Shell Binding!

Aya was completely awake now, widening her eyes to survey her surroundings.

"Xiao Tilan... hehehe, now you can't escape..."

Help! Whose crazy woman is this? Please take her away quickly!

A beautiful mature woman in underwear was blushing as she propped herself up on the bed, her body partly pressed against Aya's. Her bosom, two towering peaks, naturally sagged and formed round arcs under the force of gravity. Her amber-colored pupils were filled with pink hearts, and her warm and sweet breath could be felt nearby...

Damn, these breasts are amazing... no, wait, let me out!

"Now, do you know why I didn't want to come?" Just as the mature woman's lips were about to touch Aya's cheek, Tilan finally spoke up.

"Eh? Isn't it Xiao Tilan?" The mature woman finally regained some semblance of consciousness. She sat up from Aya's body, turned to look at Tilan leaning against the door frame, and then lowered her head to gaze at the horrified Aya.

"My apologies, it's not me after all. You really went a bit too far even wearing such clothes at home, Baribruria."

"Ah, I failed again, huh? Xiao Tilan is too vigilant. Isn't it too difficult to successfully implement a plan with you obediently falling into it?" Baribruria sat disappointedly on the bed, her hands clasping her loose deep red hair.

"If I fell into your plan, my chastity would already be compromised... " Tilan felt a chill and glanced up at the complex mechanical contraption on the ceiling, showing a terrified expression. Fortunately, Aya had already entered first to explore the way, so it's important to have a good line of sight.

"Don't worry, big sister will definitely take good care of Xiao Tilan. That membrane will definitely not be broken."

"Shut up!"

"Ladies, before you start bickering, can you let me out first? I'm just an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire!" Aya, still bound in the Tortoise Shell Binding, wriggled her body.

"Hmm... I didn't notice until you said it. Haven't seen this little sister before, are you a new maid you recruited?" Baribruria carefully inspected Aya again, her eyes lighting up. "She's so cute! On the same level as you! Damn it, why can you always find beautiful maids! I want one too!"

"That's because I don't have the same interests as you... and since you asked to borrow Mimi from me last time, why didn't you agree?"

"Well, Mimi is fine too, but she's not my type..." The red-haired mature woman suddenly reached out and grabbed a handful of Aya's exposed chest, then glanced at Tilan and raised her thumb. "Flat-chested girls are great."

"... In that case," Tilan fell silent for a moment, raised her hand to point at Aya, and showed a sinister smile, "As long as you promise not to bother me in the future, how about letting Aya accompany you for a night as an exchange?"

"Oh, this proposal can be considered... meow, wait a minute! What's going on here?! What happened to democracy and freedom? You bunch of idiots should seriously consider the thoughts of the people involved!"