This is more embarrassing than being naked!

Lily kept backing away, but the space in the room was limited. After only a few steps, she was forced into the corner.

Ledea suddenly stepped forward, slamming her hand against the wall with a loud thud. Lily was trapped in her arms, pouting angrily at her.

“Wh… what are you doing? I’m warning you, don’t you dare try anything reckless!”

“Lately, it seems you’ve learned how to talk back, haven’t you?”

“Who’s talking back… I just don’t want to deal with you at all!”

“Then let me see which little mouth is being so stubborn.”

Ledea lifted Lily’s chin, leaning in boldly. Lily squeezed her lips tightly shut and pushed hard against her. But Ledea held her wrists firmly against the wall, making it impossible for Lily to break free.

Ledea pressed closer, ignoring Lily’s resistance, before finally stepping back with a satisfied grin.

Lily turned her face away, cheeks flushed red, not daring to meet her eyes. Though she was clearly resisting in her heart, her body betrayed a nervous response to Ledea’s domineering approach.

Her movements showed hesitation, as if unsure whether to resist or respond.

Ledea smirked playfully, stroking Lily’s reddened cheek.

“What’s this look? Have you given in?”

“Who’s giving in… I’d never give in to you!”

“Then why did you move along with me just now?”

“Because!—Because I wanted to trick you!”

“What…?”

“Hmph, I’ve got you all worked up, haven’t I? I’ll never surrender. Instead, I’ll lure you in and make you show your most ridiculous side!”

“You—! Fine. Looks like I still haven’t taught you enough of a lesson.”

“Come at me with whatever you’ve got!” Lily puffed out her chest fearlessly. “You’ve already crossed the line with me anyway, so I’ve got nothing left to fear!”

Ledea glared at her in frustration, tightening her grip until Lily’s wrist hurt.

But Lily only frowned slightly, refusing to cry out.

Ashamed and angry, Ledea yanked away Lily’s dress. The garment fluttered to the ground like a butterfly.

Lily stood exposed, her face red but her eyes defiant, showing herself without flinching as if to humiliate Ledea.

“See? Nothing new to look at. You’ve already seen it before, haven’t you? What’s the big deal?”

Though her voice was firm, her embarrassment was obvious. She just refused to let Ledea feel victorious.

Ledea’s face grew darker, veins standing out on her forehead.

“Hmph. Fine, today we’ll try something different.”

“D… different?” Lily’s confidence faltered. “Hmph, whatever it is, I won’t be embarrassed!”

“Good. I’m looking forward to this,” Ledea mocked, pulling something unusual from her dimensional storage.

At first Lily thought it was just ropes, maybe some kind of restraint.

But when she looked closer, her face burned scarlet.

“Wha—what is this! This isn’t clothing at all—this is even more embarrassing than nothing!”

She stumbled back, eyes wet with flustered tears.

“Heh, what’s wrong? Weren’t you fearless? Why are you blushing now?”

“I—I’m not blushing!”

“Then put it on, and show me how bold you really are.”

“I won’t! Why should I! Wearing something like that is far worse than being bare!”

“That’s exactly why,” Ledea grinned, “I want to see you embarrassed. Come on, wear it and dance for me. Didn’t you say you wanted to seduce me? Here’s your chance.”

“I—I’ll never go along with your stupid ideas!”

“Then I’ll just help you.”

She snapped her fingers, and the strange outfit flashed into place on Lily’s body.

“Ahhh!” Lily cried out, trying to cover herself with both arms. The fabric shifted with her movements, threatening to reveal more at any moment.

Even though Ledea had already seen her before, this forced display triggered Lily’s instincts to guard herself, leaving her trembling with humiliation.

Ledea watched her with a fascinated smile, resting her chin in her hand.

Lily glared back, glancing toward her discarded white dress.

If only she could grab it, she could cover herself again.

But Ledea noticed her thoughts first, snatching up the dress and storing it away.

“You! That’s my dress, give it back!”

“Don’t forget—you’re mine,” Ledea taunted. “If you belong to me, then your things belong to me too.”

“I’m not yours!”

“Oh really? Weren’t you just now claiming you wanted to tempt me?”

“You… you’re the worst!”

Ledea ignored her angry cry, her expression heating with desire. Whether it was Lily’s silver markings or her fiery spirit, she felt her own heart race wildly.

Her reason told her to hold back, but her impulse urged her forward.

Slowly, she loosened the ribbon of her own black dress, letting it slip from her shoulders.

Lily gasped, eyes wide.

“You—you—what are you trying to do!”

“You’ve succeeded, Lily,” Ledea said with a teasing smile. “You’ve drawn me in completely. Now I want to claim you for myself.”

“That’s—! As if I’d let you—!”

Before she could finish, Ledea seized her wrist, spinning her around and pushing her down onto the bed.

The bedding here was firmer than in her own room, but instead of feeling uncomfortable, Lily’s heart pounded with inexplicable excitement.

Ledea looked down at her, her eyes burning with fierce intensity.

Then she pulled Lily close, and the air filled with the fragrance of citrus.