Reincarnated in the Villainous Lust System!

Chapter 108: I’m in love with you

Amelia, a master of deception in her own right, kept her face neutral, the subtle flicker of excitement that danced in her eyes the only sign of her true emotions.

I, however, was not fooled. I knew, with a certainty born of instinct and experience, that there were no robes sent by the empress, that this was all a ruse to get me to talk, a ploy that I was all too eager to follow.

My mind raced ahead, conjuring a vision of what awaited me in Amelia's chambers.

A plush room, a place of luxury and privilege, where the princess would greet me with an expensive set of robes, a laughable attempt to maintain the illusion of propriety.

I knew that the robes were a sham, a thin veneer of deception that Amelia would use to lure me into her private domain.

I followed in Amelia's footsteps, her dainty form leading the way through the palace corridors, my mind whirled with speculation.

For a princess to go through such lengths to be alone with me, it could only mean one thing: she wanted me, desired my company for reasons beyond the scope of our previous interactions.

The realization sent a thrill of excitement through me, a rush of anticipation that quickened my steps as I pursued her, eager to discover the true depths of her intentions.

My thoughts, tinged with a hint of gratitude, turned upwards as I thanked the gods, or whatever cosmic force was at play, for their hand in my mission.

To have the princess herself open the door to my seduction was a gift, a stroke of fortune that eased my path and increased my chances of success.

"Providence has smiled upon me," I thought to myself, a quiet prayer of thanksgiving on my lips as I trailed behind Amelia

As I held the door open, I adopted a posture of polite formality, my body language a perfect mirror of chivalrous etiquette as I allowed Amelia to pass.

"After you, Princess," I murmured, my voice a low purr of deference as I stepped aside, my eyes lingering on her form as she swept past me.

I was a perfect gentleman, a gentleman that would be buried deep inside her guts in a few days.

As the princess and I stepped out of Damon's room and into the hall, the door clicked shut behind us, sealing us in the corridor.

A soft, airy giggle escaped the princess's lips as she glanced back at the door, the amusement on her face a sign that she was enjoying our shared conspiracy.

As we stood in the quiet of the corridor, I scanned the area, my eyes searching for any sign of the princess's guards.

Finding none, I turned to Amelia, my frown a sign of my concern as I spoke.

"Where are your guards?" I asked.

With a wave of her hand, Amelia brushed off my concern, her expression playful as she responded.

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"Oh, that," she said, a smile dancing on her lips. "They're at the gate.

"Why didn't you enter with them?" I asked, my curiosity genuine as I pressed for answers.

Amelia's pout, an alluring display of petulance, conveyed a mix of coyness and stubbornness as she spoke.

"It can be cumbersome to have guards trailing me everywhere," Amelia said, her tone more serious than before as she explained the reasoning behind her decision. "I try to leave them behind whenever possible. It allows for a bit more freedom."

The princess's words sparked a revelation, a moment of empathy that caused me to reconsider the privilege of freedom that I had often taken for granted.

"I never thought about that," I thought to myself. "I suppose it must be quite limiting, to have people watching your every move. No wonder Damon ditches his guards whenever he needs to."

Amelia's insight, a new perspective on Damon's actions, shifted my perception of the prince, dissipating the anger that had once colored my interactions with him.

"I suppose I can understand his actions a bit better now," I thought.

As we exited the palace wing, the princess began to chatter enthusiastically, her words spilling forth in a rapid torrent of conversation as she regaled me with stories, anecdotes, and observations.

Her enthusiasm was contagious, her energy infectious as she talked, seemingly oblivious to the presence of the two enormous guards that fell into formation behind us.

Amelia, her tongue as swift and dexterous as the most skilled courtier, continued her lively conversation as we made our way to her chambers.

With a gentle push, Amelia opened the door to her chambers, her footsteps quickening as she stepped into the luxurious space, a smile of excitement gracing her lips.

As I stepped through the door, the guards, their movements precise and efficient, took up positions on either side of the entrance, their steely expressions an evidence to their dedication and resolve.

Amelia, maintaining the guise of our pretense, called out to me with a neutral tone, her words carrying a hint of urgency and practicality.

"Levi, you'll have to come inside," she said, her voice echoing from within the room. "I can't bring the robes out on my own."

I nodded, my expression calm and composed as I followed her instructions, stepping into the room and letting the door click shut behind me

The princess's chambers had a luxurious and opulent decor, reflecting the princess's status and taste

There were velvet cushions, adorned with intricate embroidery, scattered across the floor

On the wall across from us, stood a series of delicate oil lamps casting a warm, flickering light across the walls.

An elegant, four-poster bed, draped in rich silks and adorned with plush cushions stood in the center of the room.

There were three huge paintings directly above the bed, one was of her alone, the second was of the royal family and in the center of those two was a portrait of the emperor.

Her personal items, such as jewelry, books, and paintings, were scattered across the space, some were on her bed, some on her desk and some were on the drawer.

To my right, was a fireplace, its warm, crackling flames adding a cozy ambience to the room.

My gaze swept across the room, taking in the elaborate décor and luxurious appointments that reflected Amelia's elevated status.

The stunning opulence, while impressive, also triggered a sense of sensory overload, the sheer extravagance of it all both awe-inspiring and overwhelming.

My eyes flickering between wonder and repulsion as I absorbed the lavish details of the room.

As I stood, still absorbing the splendor of the room, Amelia's voice, filled with a hint of excitement, broke through my reverie, her movements deliberate as she pulled several luxurious robes from her closet.

"Here are the robes," she said, her voice a breathless whisper as she held the garments aloft.

As Amelia stood before me, a proud smile on her face as she presented the robes, my eyes barely registered the garments in her hands.

Instead, my gaze lingered on the princess herself, her presence a hypnotic lure that drew me closer.

Taking a slow, calculated step towards her, I let my hand drift towards my chest, the act a practiced gesture of faux concern that would, I hoped, provide the opportunity I needed.

"Princess," I murmured, my voice a soft, breathless whisper as I leaned in, my face mere inches from hers. "There's something I need to tell you. Something...important."

The confession, a sudden and reckless admission, spilled from my lips like a rushing torrent, the words tumbling out before I could stop them.

"I'm in love with you," I said.