When I Infiltrated the Enemy Nation as a Slave, the Yandere Beauties There Started a Civil War Over Me - Chapter 37: A New Objective

Chapter 37: A New Objective

“…!?”

I didn’t fully understand everything Celestine was implying, but there was one thing I knew for sure—this situation was not heading in a good direction for me.

And it was getting worse, quickly.

Unlike Cecifelia, Celestine seemed genuinely concerned for my well-being, but that didn’t change the fact that the atmosphere was becoming uncomfortable.

I needed to turn this around, and fast. So, I hurriedly spoke up.

“W-Wait! It’s true that something did happen, but it wasn’t a big deal, so please don’t worry about it!”

I couldn’t deny that something had happened, but I still had control over how much I revealed. By downplaying it as no big deal, I hoped to ease the tension. 

Celestine’s expression softened as she responded.

“…Back in the carriage, after I successfully refused the engagement, I asked you, ‘Has Lady Claire done anything cruel to you?’ And you said, ‘So far, I’ve managed to be okay.’”

She then gently squeezed my hand a little more, as if to emphasize her point.

“When I asked, ‘Does that mean there are signs of something happening?’ you said, ‘As a slave, there are always some things that come with that.’ So this time, has it finally escalated to something more serious?”

“T-That is…”

Faced with Celestine’s sharp memory and the way she guided the conversation, I found myself at a loss for words. Celestine pressed on with determination.

“I only want to help, Sir Luke. I simply want to do what’s best for you… So please, tell me what happened.”

“…”

Logically, I had no obligation to tell Celestine what Cecifelia did to me, and considering the nature of it, it wasn’t something I wanted to share with anyone.

But… seeing the genuine concern in Celestine’s eyes and hearing the strength in her voice, I couldn’t bring myself to lie or hide the truth any longer. I opened my mouth to speak.

“Well… Miss Cecifelia, she… her… um…”

“Lady Claire’s… um?”

“My… between her, um, chest…”

“Your… between Lady Claire’s chest!?”

Hearing that, Celestine seemed to understand, her eyes widening slightly as she let out a small gasp before speaking again.

“You don’t need to continue. I understand the rest.”

“T-Thank you…”

Feeling relieved that Celestine understood, I expressed my gratitude, though the embarrassment of having said such things made me lower my head in shame.

“Just to be clear, I never wanted anything like that to happen… It was just that Miss Cecifelia—”

“I understand. Lady Claire must have forced you into it, didn’t she? It must have been very difficult for you, Sir Luke.”

As she said this, Celestine stood up, and then, with a kind expression and a slight blush on her cheeks, she approached me and spoke softly.

“But don’t worry… I will embrace you in the same way Lady Claire did, but unlike her, I will do it gently, to comfort you.”

With that, Celestine began to undo the buttons of her noblewoman’s attire.

“M-Miss Celestine!?”

Shocked by her sudden actions, I raised my voice in surprise, but Celestine calmly responded.

“There’s no need to be alarmed… Unlike Lady Claire’s forceful actions, what I’m about to do is to gently heal your wounded heart, Sir Luke.”

As she spoke, Celestine removed her noblewoman’s jacket and began unbuttoning the white blouse underneath.

“It’s my first time showing myself in my undergarments to a man, so I’m a bit nervous… but if it’s you, Sir Luke, I want you to see me, even if I feel a little embarrassed.”

With that, she continued unbuttoning her blouse. When all the buttons were undone, she fully removed the blouse, revealing her upper body in just her undergarments.

“…!”

I couldn’t help but let out a small gasp at the sight, and Celestine, blushing with embarrassment, looked up at me as she spoke.

“As someone who hopes to become your fiancée, it’s important for me to know whether you find my body attractive… So, what do you think?”

“…”

Celestine’s skin was pale and smooth, and just from looking, it was clear how soft her skin must be. 

Her body was slender, with a beautifully defined waist—and yet, despite her slim figure, her chest was large, likely about the same size as Cecifelia’s, almost too large to fit in my hands.

If I had to say what I thought of Celestine’s body…

“I think your body is very attractive…”

“…! Thank you so much!”

I wasn’t the type to lie just to spare someone’s feelings unnecessarily, so I answered honestly. Celestine looked relieved and genuinely happy with my response. However, there was something I needed to make clear from the start.

“That said, even if I were considered a candidate to be your fiancé, I don’t think I could ever truly become one.”

It wouldn’t be fair to spend time with Celestine without being upfront about this, so I made sure to say it clearly.

“Why is that?”

If I were to be completely honest, the reason would be, “Because I am the prince of Sandrotheim, which is at war with the Elenorde Empire.” But I obviously couldn’t say that. So instead, I gave her a different answer.

“Because I’m Miss Cecifelia’s slave.”

While that explanation was sufficient, I added some clarification to be sure.

“Previously, you mentioned that there was a fifty-fifty chance your father might oppose an engagement between us… But in Miss Cecifelia’s case, it’s not fifty-fifty. She would definitely be against it. And since I’m her slave, if she opposes, I would have no choice but to agree with her.”

“…” 

“So—”

“I understand… It seems no matter what, that’s how it is.”

Just as I was about to continue, Celestine cut in with that statement.

I thought maybe she had finally given up on the idea of an engagement with me… but then, she spoke again.

“It seems that, no matter what, the slave system is always standing in my way. Until now, I’ve advocated for the abolition of the slave system out of concern for those who were forced into slavery… But from now on, I’ll continue to fight for that cause, not only for them, but with a new goal: to make you, Sir Luke, my fiancé.”

“W-What…!?”

This is completely different from the direction I thought things were going…!

“If the slave system is abolished, even if Lady Claire opposes our engagement, her objections would mean nothing… That will be the moment when Sir Luke and I can finally be together! Just imagining it now fills me with excitement.”

“W-Wait a minute—”

“But before that… the priority now is for me to gently embrace and comfort you, Sir Luke. With your clothes on like this, I can’t properly hold you between my chest, so… please excuse me.”

With that, Celestine suddenly began lowering my butler pants.

“…Huh?”

In the next moment, my underwear was exposed, and Celestine’s eyes widened as she gazed at me with an expression of pure delight.

—How did things end up like this!?