After learning Erica's intentions and Karen's reasons for helping her, Liliana finally understood everything.
So, before formally establishing a relationship with Akuto, Liliana decided to seek guidance from the pioneers.
On one hand, although she trusted Karen, Liliana still wanted to personally verify what Karen had said.
On the other hand, she intended to ask the women who had already formed a real relationship with Akuto about his preferences, so she could earn more favor in his eyes.
…
Liliana's questions were mainly divided into several areas.
First, whether the other party had already formed a real relationship with Akuto.
Second, what kind of feelings the other party actually held toward Akuto, and why they felt that way.
Finally, she wanted to ask about Akuto's tastes and preferences.
After making her plan, Liliana quickly began taking action.
…
The first person Liliana sought out was the Witch of Sardinia, Lucretia Zola.
"My, my~ young lady~ You've only just arrived, yet you've already gathered so much information?"
"Yes, I do indeed have an intimate physical relationship with that young man~"
"As for why I accepted it…"
"If I told you that I simply like the boy who represents the concept of 'defying fate' itself, would you believe me?"
"Oh? The reason you're asking all these questions… don't tell me you're preparing to offer yourself to him?"
"If that's the case, why not do it together with me~"
"With my guidance, I'm certain you'll experience a perfect first night~"
Reclining across an elegant sofa, the Witch of Sardinia teasingly moved her long legs wrapped in purple lace stockings and invited Liliana to a three-person encounter.
"N-No! That won't be necessary! Thank you for your concern!"
Blushing deeply, Liliana hurriedly made up an excuse and fled from Lucretia Zola's room.
…
The second person Liliana visited was Europe's strongest female paladin, Saint Raphael.
Raphael looked at Liliana and remarked that the last time she had seen her was several years ago. She then straightforwardly admitted her relationship with Akuto.
"Yes, that's right. I already have that kind of relationship with Akuto."
"Hm? You're asking why someone like me, who has never had any interest in men, would end up in that kind of relationship with him…"
"I can only say that Akuto is the only man who has ever made me feel romantic emotions between a man and a woman. If I had to choose a partner, it would definitely be him."
"Perhaps Akuto noticed the hesitation I had in that regard. He directly asked me to go to his room and confessed to me."
"Thinking about it now, I'm actually quite grateful to Akuto. He saw my hesitation and took the initiative to approach me. He even accepted someone like me, whose body is young but whose actual age is far older than that body."
"If it weren't for Akuto, I probably would never have found a man in my life."
"…As for what Akuto likes… hmm. I think Akuto quite likes my abs and my wheat-colored skin."
Raphael felt too embarrassed to mention that Akuto also liked her feet.
"Abs…?"
Liliana looked toward Raphael's abdomen. Four blue crests faintly appeared there.
So that's how it is.
Previously, Liliana had always wondered why Akuto engraved the crest symbolizing his authority onto Raphael's abdomen. Was it because the abdomen contained the dantian where power gathered?
But if the crest needed to be placed where power gathered, wouldn't the area near the heart make more sense?
Now it seemed the reason might actually be very simple.
Akuto simply liked Raphael's toned abdomen with its clear signs of training, and by engraving his crest there he was declaring his ownership over it.
"Saint Raphael, thank you very much for answering my questions. If there's anything you ever need from me in the future, please feel free to ask."
Before leaving, Liliana expressed her sincere gratitude.
She was grateful to Raphael because she realized Raphael seemed quite favored by Akuto. Whether it was the divine protection he granted her or the weapon he entrusted to her, those were things Liliana could hardly imagine.
One could say that Raphael, who had received Akuto's authority and wielded his weapon, was truly the foremost knight under his command.
And Liliana was happy because she discovered that she actually had quite a few similarities with Raphael.
Both were heroic female knights.
Both wore long ponytails.
Both had slender figures.
And even their abdomens had abs.
The only difference was that Liliana's abs were far less defined.
Raphael's abs could be seen faintly even while breathing normally. Liliana, on the other hand, had to tighten her stomach deeply before any muscle definition appeared.
Still, after hearing Raphael's answer, Liliana felt more confident than ever.
…
Finally, Liliana sought out her magic teacher, Diana Milito.
When Liliana asked Diana whether she had that kind of relationship with Akuto, Diana immediately spat out a mouthful of red tea.
"Pfft!!"
"Huh?! Liliana, you already know about it?"
"Hmm? Did that girl Karen tell you?"
"Well… I'll admit it. I did spend last night with Lord Akuto."
Since Liliana had already asked so directly, Diana saw no reason to hide it anymore.
"Hey! Liliana! Don't look at your teacher with such a rude expression! I can already tell what you're thinking. You're saying 'I never expected a petite older woman like Diana-sensei to find a man,' right?!"
"Ahem… Actually, I have to thank you for this. Without your connection, there's no way I could have gotten close to Lord Akuto."
"Oh? You're asking about Lord Akuto's preferences… well…"
At this point Diana looked Liliana up and down, her gaze lingering on Liliana's long legs wrapped in white thigh-high stockings.
A few seconds later, she leaned close and whispered in Liliana's ear.
"From my personal experience, Lord Akuto likes it when girls keep their stockings on during sex. He also likes playing with a girl's feet using his fingers or mouth. It's only my guess, but with legs as healthy and slender as yours, Liliana, you should absolutely meet his standards."
Liliana: "…"
Although she didn't quite know whether to laugh or cry, Liliana was generally quite pleased.
After all, she had just discovered another trait she possessed that matched Akuto's tastes.
Half an hour later, Liliana finally said goodbye to Diana.
In fact, she had spent several times longer talking with Diana than with the others.
After all, Diana was her magic teacher. Among everyone she had visited, Diana was by far the one she was most familiar with.
From Diana, Liliana learned many things.
For example, Akuto liked the sight of Diana placing her heavy and luxurious jewelry aside before kneeling beside him.
He was extremely strong. Even though Diana's white stockings were intact, he could tear them apart purely through force.
And it seemed Akuto was especially fond of Karen. One night Diana had woken up in the middle of the night and seen Akuto sleeping while still inside Karen.
One could only say that Diana truly lived up to being Liliana's teacher. Not only in magic, but also in matters between men and women, she provided Liliana with thorough and patient guidance.
By the time Liliana returned to her room, she had fully completed her cross-verification.
…
"Karen, you were right. Akuto really is someone whose heart cannot be fully understood."
Back in her room, Liliana looked at Karen with a complicated expression mixed with gratitude.
The reason it was complicated was because Karen was clearly her maid, yet she seemed even more favored than Liliana herself.
When Liliana thought about how lovingly Akuto had treated Karen last night, even spending the entire night inside her, she couldn't help but feel a trace of envy and jealousy.
Then, when she remembered that Karen also harbored similar feelings of envy and jealousy toward her, her mood became even more complicated.
It seemed everyone was the same.
What cannot be obtained is always the most tempting.
"Lady Liliana, you're right. Lord Akuto is indeed quite greedy. But although he is somewhat greedy when it comes to women, he is certainly not someone who is purely fickle."
Karen smiled gently as she added this.
Of course she noticed the envy and jealousy in Liliana's gaze. In her view, that was actually a good sign.
It meant Liliana had finally entered the proper mindset and now regarded Karen as a rival.
That was good.
If Liliana couldn't even compete with her, how could she possibly win against Erica?
"Yes… Akuto really is quite sincere…"
Liliana sighed softly.
She realized that Akuto did not form relationships with those women merely because of their bodies.
Rather, he had a deep understanding of their personalities and identities.
From that perspective…
Akuto might actually be quite devoted.
After all, every woman he accepted into his harem was someone whose charm he had personally recognized.
"So, Lady Liliana, when do you plan to offer yourself to Lord Akuto?"
Karen asked the question she cared about most.
After thinking for a few seconds, Liliana gave her answer.
"If possible, tonight."
"However, considering Akuto might be dealing with the goddess Athena tonight, if not tonight then tomorrow night."
"In short… the sooner the better."
Now that she had confirmed through Erica's information that Akuto genuinely liked her, Liliana had no intention of delaying any longer.
The reason she had hesitated before was simply because Akuto had seemed too impatient.
But the truth was that Akuto had long known about them and already held them in high regard.
In other words, there had never been anything purely lustful about it.
Even though it was their first time meeting him, Akuto already understood their identities and charm extremely well.
"Lady Liliana, do you know something? Seeing you change from your former timid self into someone so decisive now… it truly moves me."
Karen wiped her eyes as if touched to tears.
Finally, the hopeless student she had been trying to guide had grown up.
On the other side, events unfolded exactly as Liliana had predicted.
Because Athena's power was simply too great, and she could split herself into three bodies, Akuto ended up spending the entire night with Athena.
(End of Chapter)
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