He was panting with his lips parted.

The vertical pupils gradually became confused.

He opened his palm, his gaze slowly falling, staring at his fingertips and the center of his palm.

Thinking of every part of Shen Zhiyi that he had just touched and measured, his Adam's apple bobbed uncontrollably.

Her body was soft and delicate all over.

Neck, waist, arms...

It's perfect for wrapping.

And those he hadn't had time to examine closely...

Samus slowly tightened his knuckles, a gloomy darkness settling over his eyes.

He closed his eyes, leaned against the wall, and silently slid down...

*

"Princess, the people from the Senate have arrived."

When the maid came in to report, Shen Zhiyi had already eaten breakfast and was sitting in the main seat of the living room drinking tea.

Samus stood with his head bowed behind her chair, like a silent shadow.

"Please let him in."

Shen Zhiyi didn't lift her eyelids.

Herbert entered, introduced by a maid, and bowed slightly to Shen Zhiyi.

"Your Highness, may you enjoy your day."

Shen Zhiyi put down her teacup, her gaze indifferent. "Minister Herbert, what brings you here?"

He is the head of the Senate.

According to the information Ian found out, this noble official has now sided with her stepmother.

They definitely came here with ill intentions.

As expected, Herbert got straight to the point: "This old minister has come today on behalf of the Senate to request that Your Highness give the Empire a reasonable explanation."

He looked at Samus, his eyes filled with undisguised contempt.

Why would a princess form a pact with an exiled black snake?

"They even released him from the dungeon?"

As the eldest princess of the empire, she should at least form a bond with an S-rank orc.

But this black snake is only grade B.

It is a disgrace to the entire empire and the royal family.

"The royal family is very disappointed in you."

He said with a stern face, "Our people are also terrified because they fear that Your Highness is not capable enough to protect the empire in the future."

"You should publicly apologize to the public to calm their minds."

His attitude appeared respectful, but his tone was aggressive.

Samus narrowed his eyes.

Sensing the hostility in his words, he instinctively stepped forward and stood in front of Shen Zhiyi.

His sharp aura was chilling and frightening.

Herbert instinctively took a step back.

I was astonished.

How could I be frightened by a black snake of such low status?

Shen Zhiyi was slightly taken aback when she saw the tall figure blocking her way.

The next second.

The corners of his lips curved up almost imperceptibly.

When did he... learn to protect his master?