Chapter 39 Kiss
Nuhra's explicit question left Chris at a loss for words... Although Chris had some vague thoughts about this in his mind, he couldn't say it directly in front of Nuhra, so he had to keep silent.
Nuhra's joke was more like a kind of casual adjustment, not really wanting to hear any answer from Chris.
Seeing that Chris didn't say anything, he took the information that Chris had already read and started to read it... This sudden joke was just lightly revealed.
"...The network of relationships related to Rui Lei Si is really complicated." The file of another volunteer was spread out in front of Chris, but all his attention was on Nuhra's actions.
Nuhra nodded in agreement. "This matter has serious implications... If we continue investigating like this, the capital planet might be in turmoil."
Hearing this, Chris's heart grew heavy. He was almost certain that the Nar family was also involved in this network. If the truth came to light, how would Chris cope? Would Nuhra be implicated?
"What are you thinking about?" Nuhra said calmly with a smile on her lips.
Chris looked at Nuhra seriously and slowly expressed his concerns: "My family is connected to this institute. I'm worried that if something really happens, you'll be implicated as well..."
No matter how far the relationship between Coris and Nuhra has progressed, their marriage is a fact and is recognized by the imperial marriage law.
If the Nar family is really related to the Relais case, then Chris, as a member of the Nar family, will definitely involve Nuhra... Nuhra holds an important position, and the role he played in investigating the Relais case will definitely be made a big deal by those with ulterior motives, who will suspect whether he has also colluded with this group of criminals - even if Nuhra has not done so at all.
Compared to Chris's worried look, Nuhra, who was actually in the middle of the situation, had a positive attitude. "At worst, I'll be suspended for investigation. As long as I honestly didn't do it, can't I throw mud back at others when they try to smear me?"
"Besides, the Emperor, the Marshal, and the Prime Minister all know about our marriage." This was a precaution Nuhra had prepared long ago, which would largely help him ward off attacks from others. "I've been reporting the progress of the investigation to them regularly, and I've also been careful to keep records... So don't worry, I'll take care of everything."
Nuhra wasn't just saying this to reassure Corris; he had indeed made preparations in advance. After all, his progress from a surrendered general to where he was today was due not only to the trust of Clarence and his men, but also to Nuhra's own careful planning.
Corris also realized that with Nuhra's ability, he must have been able to foresee these problems, but in fact he was just worried and confused.
He breathed a sigh of relief, pushed aside the information in front of him that he had not even seen, and held his head with both hands, looking very confused.
"What if, what if you really..." Corris said in a muffled voice without raising his head.
"There's no such thing as a chance... If there is, that's another matter." Nuhra snorted with a half-smile, her eyes dark and unclear.
The next moment, Nuhra chuckled and added, "Our Majesty is wise and powerful enough. He has never let me down so far."
Kris turned his head and, shielding himself with his arm, looked at Nuhra beside him. Because when talking about this topic, Nuhra seemed like a different person.
Meeting Nuhra's eyes, Corris actually felt a chill... It was as if he was saying that if something really happened that broke the trust between Nuhra and the Emperor, he couldn't guarantee what he would do to Clarence.
Only then did Corris glimpse the grim landscape of the empire's political landscape. From the outset, this wasn't a field he could enter. He was too inexperienced in this area and desperately needed to learn.
As for the hint of malice that Nuhra occasionally revealed just now, Chris did not feel any fear or resistance. Perhaps it was because he subconsciously trusted Nuhra completely, or perhaps he cared about Nuhra far more than anything else... Who could tell?
Coris had put down his arms at some point and was looking at Nuhra in silence with a complicated expression.
Nuhra thought that Corris was afraid of him because of what he had just said, so he stood up and wanted to give Corris some space to calm down.
Unexpectedly, before he could make the next move, Kris grabbed his hand. Nuhra looked down and saw Kris's hand trembling slightly, still holding Nuhra's wrist tightly. His eyes held a completely different look than before. "No matter what, I want to share your burden. What should I do?"
The most direct motive behind Chris's words was that he just wanted to try to stand beside Nuhra and walk side by side with him.
Nuhra's expression remained unchanged, but his gaze, fixed on Kris, was unmistakable. His gaze lingered for a long time on Kris's face, which had grown increasingly pale with nervousness. He then gently pulled away from Kris's hand, only to press his palm against his in the next instant.
Coris tried hard to remain calm, not looking away, and patiently waited for Nuhra's response.
Nuhra suddenly leaned over, and a warm and moist touch was immediately imprinted on the side of Corris's face, as gentle as a breeze - it was Nuhra's lips.
"You...you you you!" Coris was caught off guard by Nuhra's sudden attack. He stuttered and couldn't speak.
"It's just a friendly kiss," Nohra said, pulling back a little, her lips touching before breaking apart. "You can kiss me back too," she said, her face teasing.
In reality, the social atmosphere in the Empire was quite liberal, and whether or not one maintained a sense of boundaries in interpersonal interactions depended on personal choice. Kris had seen many close friends of the same or opposite sex at the academy, while others, like Kris, maintained a certain distance from their friends.
Therefore, it was really cunning of Nuhra to describe their brief kiss as "friendly"...even though Corris had just expressed his feelings to him.
Chris tried his best to conceal his turbulent emotions and pretended to be calm, but in fact his gaze had drifted off to somewhere else.
Nuhra's bathrobe was a little loose due to his movement, revealing a large space on her chest, and the plump muscles under the bathrobe were clearly visible. Inadvertently, Chris's wandering eyes caught a glimpse of this piece of skin.
Kris stood up suddenly, forcing Nuhra in front of him to lean back. Nuhra didn't understand what Kris meant, but she still let Kris do it.
From Nuhra's perspective, all she could see was Corris's pursed lips as he lowered his head, and a pair of slender hands adjusting the belt of his bathrobe.
Nuhra took the opportunity to tease a few more times, but just after he uttered a syllable, his rhythm was disrupted by Corris who came close to him. He clearly felt Corris's lips brushing against his cheek, and finally landing on the corner of his mouth.
Chris realized something was wrong and quickly loosened the straps of Nuhra's bathrobe. He took a big step back and bumped into the chair he had been sitting on. Nuhra, who was quick-witted and quick-handed, pulled him back and he was able to stand firmly.
Corris was about to die of shame and anger, wishing he could disappear from the spot, and pretended to surrender: "I, I just wanted to kiss your face! Nothing else!"
Nuhra playfully reached out to touch the corner of her mouth that had just been kissed, "Now that you mention it, I'm a little disappointed..."
"Stop! We each kissed once, so it's even, right?" Chris's heart was alarmed and he tested it cautiously.
"You still want to kiss? If you do, it won't just be a kiss on the face." Nuhra raised her eyebrows and said with a smile.
"...Let's get back to what we talked about before." Chris turned his head to adjust his expression, and when he turned back, his face was tense.
Nuhra knew what Kris was talking about; it was simply a request for help, but he didn't want him to get too involved. Although it was Nuhra who initially approached Kris about the marriage arrangement, he had changed his mind.
"Chris, I'm touched, but I want you to be safe rather than get you involved in any disputes," Nuhra said as she walked to the closet and took out a spare military uniform.
"Didn't you agree at the beginning that I would help you?" Coris was not convinced and his eyes kept following Nuhra's movements.
"If my memory serves me correctly, I wrote in the agreement that I need your 'investigation assistance,' right?" Nuhra took off her bathrobe and began to put on her military uniform piece by piece. "My dear, you've already helped me a lot. That's enough."
"But my connection with this matter has not disappeared. You know that once you are involved, it is not easy to get out of it." Coris tried to reason with Nuhra.
"Your perception is correct," Nuhra said as he buttoned up his military jacket. Finally, Corris couldn't stand it anymore and stepped forward to help Nuhra. "But I have the ability to get you out of this, so I won't continue the mistakes I made."
"...Do you want to divorce me?" Chris stopped buttoning his shirt, frowned, and said in a low voice.
"Do you want to?" Nuhra asked Chris.
"Unless you give me all your property, give me a reason that is convincing enough, and then say that I have no feelings for you at all," Corris said coldly, seeming to be angry about this. "Otherwise, forget it."
Nuhra chuckled and reached out to wipe Corris's expressionless face. "I like you, how can I bear to divorce you? Besides, whether we divorce or not, my assets are all yours."
"What about my assets...wait, what did you say?" Chris was still unhappy and subconsciously asked about the assets. Then, as if he had discovered something more important, "You said you like me?"
Chris's previous anger disappeared without a trace at this moment, and Nuhra's words "I like you" kept replaying in his mind.
"Didn't you say you needed to think about it?" Chris stared blankly at the gentle Nuhra in front of him, only thinking of the other party's response when he confessed his feelings last time.
"I've figured it out now." Nuhra shrugged, holding up his unworn military trousers, and said politely to Chris, "Excuse me, I'm going to put on my pants."
Hearing this, Corris turned around obediently, still trying to persuade her: "Since we are of the same mind, you have no reason to push me away!"
"Investigation is not a simple matter. You can't just stay in the capital and expect the evidence to emerge on its own." Nuhra patiently persuaded Corris, hoping he would give up the idea of ​​continuing to participate in the investigation. "I was in a meeting at the military headquarters a while ago to discuss the Seventh Army's next rotation."
"What?!" Chris turned around in shock. Fortunately, Nuhra had put on her pants, so he didn't see anything out of the ordinary.
"I'll probably be leaving in about six months... I'm worried about you being alone on the Capital Planet." Nuhra wasn't lying; this was his genuine concern. He was worried that Corris would get too deeply involved and get into danger. Without him on the Capital Planet, who would be able to protect him?
"Then I'll go with you," Corris insisted, uncharacteristically. Given his personality, he had to follow through on what he'd decided on. "I can also help you with the investigation."
"The army and the military academy are two different things." Nuhra said seriously, "Chris, you have to think it through."
"I've thought it through clearly," Kris said, undeterred by Nuhra's expression. "It doesn't matter if you don't want me to go now. I'll volunteer for the Seventh Army next school year. Even if you run off to some remote planet, I'll definitely come find you. I mean what I say."
"If you're worried that my personal qualities don't meet your requirements, from now on, I will do my best to train and study." Corris said word by word, his tone firm, "Until you find no one better than me, you must choose me."
Nuhra stared at the serious-looking Kris in front of him, the corners of his mouth gradually rising. He lowered his head and whispered in Kris's ear, "What should I do? I want to kiss you again..."
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