🦋M.o.m.m.y V.i.l.l.a.i.n.e.s.s🦋

Chapter 49

TILLY wanted to concentrate on Emperor Aku's noble speech about protecting the citizens through the Clean-up Hunt. But she couldn't help but stare at Princess Nia.

[Gosh, she's really a certified fashion icon.]

Princess Nia wore a red custom-made suit with chic gold capelet. For her footwear, the princess chose pointy-two T-strap heels with gold accent. For the first time in a while, the princess tied her silver hair in a braided bun instead of letting it flow down her back.

[The princess looks so expensive.]

Tilly wasn't the only one who thought that way. Even though no one would dare talk while the emperor was talking, she could see the look of envy that the ladies were throwing at the princess. Maybe they were thinking how could an outfit "for men" look good on a woman?

[In the modern world I lived in, it's common for women to wear pants. Even in other parts of this empire, women are also starting to wear trousers. After the light dresses, I'm sure women's pants are going to be the next trend.]

She couldn't wait to capitalize on that.

Anyway, right now, they were in front of Castle Vania. It was the fortress that kept the Crades hiding in the Forest of Enryu from attacking humans. While the hunters do their job, the emperor and the princess, along with the ladies waiting for their partners, would be waiting inside Castle Vania.

Currently, a makeshift stage was built in front of the giant gate for the emperor's speech. Behind His Majesty was Princess Nia who was sitting on her throne with a calm and elegant look on her beautiful face.

[The twin royals are really the elite among the elites.]

"So without further ado…" Emperor Aku said. He looked so majestic in his maroon custom-made three-piece suit with gold accent. Anyway, he raised the pistol in his right hand. "Let the Hunt begin!"

And then, His Majesty fired the gun.

Tilly didn't hear the shot as loud as she expected because a pair of cold hands covered her ears. Even though Kiho was wearing gloves, she still felt the temperature of his cold body. Anyway, she smiled at his thoughtfulness. "Honey, I'm fine. You should raise your weapon like the others."

The other Hunters around them were raising their weapon of choice.

"Oh," Kiho said. "Right."

When she turned to him, she saw him raise his rifle with his right hand. She was surprised to see that the gun was his main weapon for today and not his sword. "Hon, why a rifle instead of your sword?"

"This is Duke Prescott's personal request," Kiho told her. "His Grace wants me to win the Hunt using a rifle."

Tilly let out a sigh while shaking her head. "My father could be an oddball sometimes."

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"HON, be careful," Tilly told Kiho while they were at the entrance of Castle Vania– just like the other couples who were bidding each other a tearful farewell. "Please don't take this the wrong way but if the situation gets dangerous, forget about winning and just give up. I'd rather you make it out alive in one piece than emerge a victor with some heavy injuries."

"I understand that you're worried about me, Tilly," Kiho said gently. "But don't worry, I won't die here. Especially not when we haven't met our child yet."

She smiled at that. "Yes, you can't die before that."

He nodded before he cleared his throat and changed the subject. "Honey, don't you have something to give to me before I leave?"