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EP.26 Rescuing the Princess – 2
Inside the cave, there was nothing but pitch-black darkness.
But I focused mana into my eyes and could faintly make out my surroundings.
Who would have thought the technique Agnes taught me would come in handy like this.
"Are you hurt anywhere?"
"It doesn't seem so."
Normally, when you can't see anything at all, people get anxious.
But Sylvia showed no such sign.
She was calm, even to the point of seeming cold and dignified.
"To get out, we'll need to explore the cave first."
"But how do you plan to do that when you can't see a thing?"
"I've trained enough to sense the terrain around me."
She thought I couldn't see, so she wasn't covering herself at all.
Even if it was faint, the princess's naked body was in view.
No need to say anything and make her self-conscious.
"I see. Then I'll leave the exploration to you."
"It could be dangerous, so let's hold hands."
I took Sylvia's hand.
Just like when I picked her up, I could feel her soft skin through my grip.
"I'll walk slowly, so be careful."
The cave wasn't as big as I'd expected.
And contrary to my hopes, there was no way out.
"There's no path left. Looks like we'll have to wait for rescue."
"There's nothing we can do."
Not that there weren't options.
With some time, I could break or move the rocks at the entrance.
But I couldn't let this good opportunity go to waste.
Sylvia couldn't see, but there was groundwater and mushrooms in here.
Food and water-if you have those, you can survive for a long time.
There also seemed to be airflow from somewhere.
"There's groundwater here. With drinking water, we should be able to last quite a while."
I made a show of "accidentally" discovering it and let her hear the sound of water.
Splash-splash-
"That's a relief."
As for the mushrooms, it would be better if she found them herself.
If I found everything, it might look suspicious.
I led her near the mushrooms so she'd stumble upon them. She sat down and grabbed one with her foot.
"…! There's something on the ground. Feels like a mushroom."
"Could you hand it to me?"
She handed me the mushroom and I pretended to sniff it.
Studying edible foods after struggling on my first day in this world was paying off.
I already knew what kind of mushroom it was.
Not deadly, but not completely harmless either.
"It's edible, but…"
"…?"
"It's a kind of paralysis mushroom. I can detoxify it, but for you, Princess…"
"So I can't eat it?"
Sylvia asked firmly.
If she ate it, she wouldn't be able to move a finger below her neck.
"You can eat it. You just won't be able to move."
"Is there a problem with eating a lot?"
"No. The symptoms just last longer, but it's not fatal."
Sylvia was silent for a few seconds, then spoke again.
"Come to think of it, I never got your name."
"I'm Yujin, a knight of Roern."
"So you're Yujin… I see. Thank you for rescuing me from the ogres."
Even though she thought I couldn't see her, she continued speaking with dignity.
"Sir Yujin."
"Yes, Princess."
"I'll eat this mushroom. And until we're rescued, I'll trust and rely on you."
Her charisma radiated from both her words and actions.
She exuded a calm, dignified aura.
"I'd suggest waiting a bit…"
"If we're going to wait for rescue, it's best to stay as healthy as possible. I can't afford to be picky, even with mushrooms like this."
I tried to dissuade her out of politeness, but she was determined.
No need to pretend further.
"Understood."
Sylvia immediately popped the mushroom in her mouth and began chewing.
When I tried it, it tasted awful, but she showed no sign of it.
No wonder not just anyone becomes a queen.
"How long until it takes effect?"
"It depends on the amount, but usually an hour or two."
After a while, Sylvia wouldn't even be able to stand.
She'd still be able to talk and eat, but her body would be completely paralyzed except for her head.
The scariest part of this mushroom is that you can still feel everything.
After about an hour, Sylvia gradually sank to the ground.
"My body's getting weaker and weaker."
"You might get cold, so please wear my coat."
It wasn't cold enough in the cave to worry about losing body heat,
but just in case, and for some "necessary" contact, it couldn't hurt.
"Thank you."
"Then, excuse me."
Sylvia could barely move a finger now.
And since she thought I couldn't see, she'd understand.
I slowly "accidentally" touched her luscious breast as if by chance.
"Ah…"
"Sorry, I can't see."
"It's fine."
I slowly moved my hand across her skin from her chest.
Soft, smooth skin.
Was she born with it, or was it royal care? Probably both.
I pretended to check her arms as I put my coat on her.
"Just in case, I'll check again for another exit."
When I went back to the entrance to check,
it looked like I could get out more easily than expected.
The entrance was blocked by rocks, but the weak spots had all collapsed, so I just needed to move the stones.
If the outside had collapsed too, half a day would be enough.
I'd just wait for the right moment to act.
I returned to Sylvia, pretending to be disappointed.
She was now so weak she couldn't even sit up and was lying on the ground.
"Looks like we'll have to wait for rescue after all."
"Let's conserve our strength as much as possible. But… I'm a little thirsty."
She'd been captured by ogres and eaten a mushroom, so it was no wonder she was thirsty.
But how to give her water?
I didn't carry a canteen because it's a hassle.
She couldn't even sit up, so cupping water in her hands was out.
A bit disrespectful, but I had no choice.
Not that I ever cared about that anyway.
"Excuse me."
I lifted Sylvia and set her near the groundwater pool.
Then I gently guided her head to the water.
If someone saw this, they might think I was waterboarding a noble princess.
I watched her beautiful neck move as she drank the groundwater.
She must have been very thirsty, but she drank gracefully and elegantly.
If it were me, I'd just gulp it down without caring, especially in the dark.
Even in this, her noble birth showed.
After she finished, I lifted her and laid her back down on the cave floor.
"…"
A long, awkward silence.
With nothing to do but wait for rescue, the cave was quiet for a long time.
Sylvia was now completely defenseless-no one would stop me if I acted like a beast.
But with her charisma and personality, forcing her would only cause problems later.
For now, I'd just watch the situation.
"Um…"
Unexpectedly, it was Sylvia who broke the silence.
"What is it?"
"…I need to pee. Could you help me?"
I realized the mushroom paralyzes movement but not sensation.
She could feel things like an itch or the urge to pee but couldn't do anything about it.
So I had to help her.
Otherwise, she'd have to lie in her own urine.
"Ah… yes. I'll help you right away."
For a princess, this must be a shameful request, but she was calmer than I expected.
Other royals might have tried to hold it or been embarrassed, but she was composed.
Maybe that was for the best.
Better than her yelling and making the cave echo.
She didn't seem to mind a little physical contact, either.
I pretended to check her position and brushed my hand over her beautiful pussy.
"…!"
Even the dignified princess couldn't help but look surprised when a man touched her privates.
But because I acted nonchalant, she assumed it was accidental and said nothing.
I also touched her butt and breasts, enjoying her soft skin.
It felt like some kind of naughty game, which made it even more fun.
But I had to keep up the pretense of accident, so it was a shame it couldn't last longer.
"There's a hole in the ground over there, so I'll take you to it."
I lifted Sylvia and set her down near a small hole.
Thump-
She couldn't even squat, so she just slumped to the ground.
Oh well.
I hugged Sylvia from behind and spread her legs.
With the hole between her legs, she was kneeling, leaning against me from behind-a somewhat humiliating position.
"All set."
"Please wait a moment."
Oh, right, just putting her in this position isn't enough.
She could feel the urge, but couldn't actually pee at will.
Right now, she just felt like she needed to go, but didn't know when it would happen.
Turns out, this princess needs a lot of help.
Looks like I'll have to lend her a hand.
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