Archwizard K's Journey In The Cultivation World

Case 92: Diamante de Soleil.



Case 92: Diamante de Soleil.

Case 92: Diamante de Soleil.

The Lilienthal empire was first established by August.

Uniquely bearing the surname 'von Lilienthal,' August was undoubtedly the founder of this powerhouse. That much was unquestionable, yet some failed to realize that the country wasn't built only from her effort.

Besides the Sword Empress, there were numerous vassals she recruited from the kingdoms she conquered and, perhaps most importantly, the companions she made along her journey.

Kierra Scarlett Aspenova.

Her name would come up first whenever someone mentioned August's helpers, and the second name...

Valentine von Bismarck.

It was said that the stubborn knight was once vanquished by August and had since become her closest vassal. Tales of Valentine roaming the battlefield, fluttering her violet hair and wielding a magnificent claymore as she tore her enemies to shreds have made it into historical textbooks.

After the empire's establishment, Valentine took on the role of a knight commander and loyally helped August expand her country's influence. Through decades of training newcomers, she eventually picked apart the most talented ones and created a specialized squad of combatants, which was still famed across Linoel.

''That is basically their story.''

Swallowing a yawn, Kierra leaned back in her seat, letting the listeners form their thoughts on the matter. As she stared at the ceiling, memories of her interactions with Valentine emerged.

''...''

It always struck Kierra as strange how August was so scared of Valentine. Sure, every meeting with her for the Sword Empress would end up in work, work, and work, but was there a reason to be this frightened?

Even now, August could be seen massaging her temples—an act Kierra hadn't seen for at least ten years.

''Au...''

''Hm?''

''Did you abandon your work...?''

''...!''

Kierra nearly face-palmed when the Sword Empress diverted her eyes.

'So that was the reason...'

When Kierra parted ways with Linoel, she had at least organized the tower's work so that the people behind could handle it, but from the looks of it, August probably just ran away at some point.

''No, look. I only tried to follow you, darling. I didn't know it would actually work when I slashed the sky above the palace—''

''Wait, you slashed the sky??''

''...I did.''

''This is bad.''

''Arara...☆''

Even Diamante was almost horrified, covering her mouth in shock.

''Shh.''

A pair of orange eyes widened.

In half a moment, Kierra took Diamante's body into her embrace whole. Monopolizing this warmth was what Kierra wanted, so she greedily circled her arms around the woman's torso.

Burying her head into Diamante's shoulder, Kierra parted her lips, ''I'm sorry, Dia.''

''Huh? What are you talking about? Ah, if it's about when I took the hit, you don't have to worry! I won't die from something like that!''

''...Are you still willing to throw your life away for me like that?''

Kierra backed up a little, then cupped Diamante's cheeks once she realized the princess wouldn't run away. Rather, not appreciating the distance, Diamante actually hugged Kierra back—almost too desperately.

''I do! I always do!'' She chirped. ''I-I love you—''

Before she could finish her sentence, her lips were stolen. Even if her body had registered the infinitely soft sensation and the fuzzy heat transmitting through skin contact, her mind couldn't keep up with it.

After years without Kierra's incredible touches, even someone as pure as Diamante would crave sexual stimulation.

So, without really snapping out of her trance, she dived straight into it.

''I'm sorry, Dia,'' Kierra whispered. ''I'll never let you go again, so... can we return to what we were before?''

''...''

''...''

Even through layers of soft flesh, Kierra's heartbeats were apparent. As if resonating with them, Diamante's immortal heart also began to race wildly.

Not even a second later, the princess let out a meek yet determined—

''Um.''

So, under the starry sky, the two finally smiled at each other and, after decades of separation, were able to make their promises true again.

''This time... can you promise me an eternity?''

Unlike her usual jesty tone, Diamante sounded earnest. It was a testament to how precious Kierra was in her heart, and the archwizard certainly noticed it.

Holding the pink diamond on her chest, Kierra uttered, ''Of course.''

''This time... for certain.''

As the two rightfully began to make out after so long, a sigh escaped somewhere nearby.

''Another one, huh.''

August quickly shook her head and walked inside.

It seemed tonight would be a cold one for her. Rather than worrying about her position, which was practically guaranteed, it would be more wise to worry about her life when Valentine came.


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