I lifted my gaze and found Queen Mia’s guest watching me with open interest. Yua was a striking beauty, a few inches shorter than me, with a lithe, well-toned body that her elegant dress did little to hide. The sleek black fabric clung to her like a second skin, perfectly showcasing her perky breasts. The thin material left almost nothing to the imagination, her stiff nipples were clearly outlined, pressing teasingly against the cloth with every subtle shift of her posture.

Her short black hair framed a delicate yet seductive face, falling just above her shoulders in silky layers. Everything about her radiated a confident, playful sensuality that made the air feel a little warmer.

"I’m honored to be here, Your Majesty," I said carefully, "but I don’t want to waste your time with my presence."

"What is that supposed to mean, Ace?" the Queen asked, leaning forward.

"I’m only an F-rank student. Being blessed by Ambly doesn’t change that. I’ll grow stronger and prove myself worthy of standing before you in the future."

All lies. Every single word. I just wanted to get the hell out of this room. The air felt thick enough to choke on. These two held absolute power over me, one whim from either of them and I’d lose my head. There was no reason for me to be here.

"Say, Mia," the General smirked. "May I test him?"

The Queen let out a soft laugh. "How could I refuse you, my dear friend?"

So Yua and the Queen were close. Hearing the General casually use the Queen’s first name caught me off guard, but it made sense.

"Come here, Ace." Yua beckoned with one finger. "Let me test you."

"I... I smell terrible, ma’am," I stammered. "I spent all day covered in cow dung. I wouldn’t dare disrespect you like that."

The Queen’s expression shifted. Her gaze sharpened, hovering between anger and curiosity. The sudden intensity made my stomach twist.

"Come. Here."

I swallowed hard and stepped onto the marble platform. "As you wish, Your Majesty..."

I stopped between them and glanced back. Through the open door, that strange man was watching me. He patted his knee twice, then dropped to one knee himself, showing me what to do. I quickly followed, dropping to one knee and bowing my head low.

"Have they not taught you proper etiquette around nobles, boy?" Yua asked.

"I grew up on a small farm, ma’am. I’m sorry."

She inhaled slowly. "No stench of cow dung. So you were lying, Ace?"

Her voice was playful, like a cat toying with a mouse.

"I managed to take a shower before coming here... I’m relieved the smell faded."

Yua rose from her seat and began circling me slowly. Her footsteps echoed softly. After a moment, she stopped behind me, placed a hand on my shoulder, and crouched down. From this angle, her dress had shifted, giving me a clear view of her black lace panties.

"They say people blessed by Ambly can make a woman feel... truly important," she murmured, tracing a finger along the back of my gloved hand. "Do you believe that’s true?"

"Um... e-every woman is important in her own way," I muttered. "Right?"

Yua glanced over at the Queen and smiled. "I like this one."

The Queen gave a small nod, her earlier sharpness gone. I nearly sighed in relief.

"Mia," Yua said smoothly, "can we have the room?"

"Of course, my dear."

The Queen clapped once. Guards and servants immediately filed out. As the heavy doors closed, I caught one last glimpse of the man... his face pale with panic.

"Touch me," Yua ordered.

I looked up, eyes wide. "I... what?"

"Get up." She stood as well. "Touch me."

I rose to my feet. Without hesitation, she slid one strap of her dress off her shoulder, exposing smooth, pale skin. Her dark eyes stayed locked on mine, waiting.

Damn it. So they already knew about Ambly’s power. I’d hoped the information was rare enough that they wouldn’t, but I was wrong. Terribly wrong. What the hell was I supposed to do now? One wrong move and I was dead.

"By... touching you, ma’am?" I asked carefully. "What exactly should I do? I’d rather not lose my head over this."

Yua chuckled. The Queen shook her head, barely holding back a laugh. Hilarious.

’Glad my fear of execution entertains you both.’

"You heard me," Yua said, her smile fading. "Touch me."

I swallowed. "Alright... okay."

I reached out and lightly touched her shoulder with my index finger. The moment skin met skin, that familiar energy stirred inside me, eager to pour into her. I held it back with everything I had.

"I don’t feel anything..." Yua muttered, disappointed. "So the books were lying after all."

"What?" I asked.

"The rumors that an Ambly-blessed can make a woman climax in seconds." She sighed. "What a letdown."

"I’m sorry to disappoint you, ma’am."

Without warning, Yua tugged the front of her dress down, fully exposing her perky breasts. They were perfect, full, firm, and just the right size to fill a hand. Her nipples were stiff and dark against her pale skin.

The sudden sight broke my concentration.

The mental barrier I’d been desperately holding shattered. The energy surged forward before I could stop it. Yua’s eyes widened. A deep, throaty moan escaped her as she clenched her jaw, her body shuddering. I quickly cut the flow, but the damage was done.

"So it is true," she breathed, pulling her dress back up. "And you lied to me."

"Ma’am, I just..."

"Continue."

"Uh..."

Out of nowhere, Yua leaned in and blew a puff of shimmering blue dust directly into my face. I stumbled backward, coughing violently as the particles burned my lungs.

"I call this... Gods’ Eye," she said with a playful smile.

"W-what the?" I choked, dropping to one knee and pressing a hand against the floor. My head spun.

The world suddenly exploded with color. Everything became unnaturally vivid and beautiful, like I was seeing life in high definition for the first time. When my eyes landed on Yua, she looked almost ethereal, dangerously seductive, glowing with an otherworldly allure. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Then the system reacted.

╔══════════════════════╗

> Status Effect Detected!

> Type: Mind Control

╠══════════════════════╣

> Source: Yua

╠══════════════════════╣

> Passive Activated:

> Mental Immunity (Ambly-blessed)

╠══════════════════════╣

> Effect: NEGATED

> Status: UNAFFECTED

╚══════════════════════╝

I shook my head hard and forced myself back to my feet. "Ma’am... I’m Ambly-blessed. Mind control doesn’t work on me."

Yua visibly recoiled, eyes widening in genuine surprise. "Wow... so that part was true as well. Complete immunity?"

"Fascinating," the Queen murmured, nodding slowly. "That’s very valuable information."

Yua slumped back in her chair with a dramatic sigh. "So the instant climax rumor was the only thing that was fake? How disappointing. I could just throw myself out the window right now."

"Or perhaps Ace simply needs proper motivation," the Queen said, rising gracefully to her feet. "Name your price."

"I don’t have that kind of ability, Your Majesty," I replied quickly.

"Fifty gold."