Ch9 - Wanna bathe together?
Bella had the three large boxes carried onto the vehicle that had been parked ahead of time, and had them driven towards the outside of the royal palace, according to the route that had been pre-planned.
In this era of exceptional development of magic and alchemy, many new inventions had become commonplace in people's lives.
The vehicle Bella was using was powered by magic stones, and manufactured using a combination of magic and alchemy, It consisted of two separate parts, the driver's cab and a passenger compartment at the back.
In the cab where the driver controls the machine, there is a mechanism emblazoned with a number of intricate magical circuits that make up a quarter of its surface.
Bella was seated in the luxuriously furnished back section, it looked like a living room of sorts with a bed and sofa and some small tables and chairs.
Once all the boxes had been placed inside, Bella told the crew to leave straight away, making sure they were out of King's Town by seven o'clock in the evening at the latest.
"Let's go!"
With a wave of Bella's small hand, the caravan of over a hundred people set off without delay.
A dozen vehicles, large and small, made their way across the wide road of the palace, knocking up a cloud of smoke and dust.
Bella was in a rather happy mood, sitting on top of one of the boxes with her little feet crossed and tapping her fingers on it.
"Knock, knock!"
There was some rattling coming from the inside of the chest as if something was about to break out of it.
"Hee hee."
Bella let out a slight laugh and jumped onto the bed opposite the box, taking her shoes off as she unlatched the top of the box with her little white silk-clad feet.
"Click!"
After that, she kicked open the lid of the wooden crate with her foot.
As soon as Lin looked up when the box opened, he saw a small, slender foot right above his head.
The light located above her head pierced through the cloth of her stockings, allowing Lin to clearly see the outline of her small and delicate toes.
"Do I have nice feet, Lin?"
Bella smiled and lowered her feet towards Lin's face as if she wanted to give him a massage with them.
Luckily for Lin, he was nimble and he not only dodged Bella's attack but also caught her foot in his hand.
It was warm and soft when he gave it a squeeze.
Glancing around, Rin understood the current situation, and judging by the physical sensation, the car was in motion.
Thinking for a moment, he asked, "Can we really just escape like this?"
"Come on Lin, don't underestimate our plan, it's something we've been preparing for months."
Not only was Bella not angry at having her paw caught in Lin's grasp, she gently rubbed her foot against Lin's hand as if trying to tease him.
Pushing Bella's restless foot to one side, Rin stepped out of the crate, twisting his back a little bit. He felt much more relaxed now.
After closing the lid of the wooden crate, Lin sat down on it, supporting his chin with his hand, "You just sat on this crate, didn't you?"
"No way! I don't know what Rin is talking about." Bella lowered her head a little and whistled a tune, not meeting his gaze.
"Never mind, I'll let it go this time. More importantly, can that puppet you left behind really deceive them?" Lin was a little worried, feeling that this trick would not be enough.
"It's no problem, just don't worry Lin." Bella spread her feet straight in Rin's arms again and kicked him twice in the stomach restlessly.
"That puppet was created using my family's secret techniques, which also include imitation magic invented by the Second Princess, as well as the simulation of the Great Princess's breath, so no one can see through it except for powerful magicians.
And don't forget that the royal palace's wizard corps is currently controlled by the Second Princess."
Bella didn't have much of a relationship with Louise and Elena, so most of the time they would use titles like the Second Princess and the First Princess.
The golem had been brought by Bella in the afternoon. She had it left behind after getting Lin. The only person who knew that Bella had brought people to see Lin was Roden, and he was already dealt with: in a coma with serious injuries. So no one was wise to the trick.
After taking heed, Lin didn't pay much attention to her actions as he pondered.
Not knowing any better, Bella moved her foot down one step at a time, finally landing between his legs.
"Mmmmmm~" she stepped lightly.
Her heart beat a lot faster at the touch of something special.
"Hiss~"
Lin hurriedly grabbed her foot and looked at her with a vigilant expression, "Bella, you didn't think I wouldn't retaliate, did you?"
Bella sniffled and licked her rosy lips with her tongue and said in an even more charming voice, "I'm so cute, would Brother Lin spare me from being bullied, right?"
Bella made a pitiful look, but in reality, her eyes showed excitement, she seemed to be longing for Lin to bully her.
Lin: ......
It was impossible to talk facts anymore today, This kingdom was a mess, it was all ruined, and this was little demon was proof of the fact all the sisters had all grown up crooked, one weirder than the other.
Interrupted by his thoughts, Lin could no longer focus on today's events.
"Lin, you're already tired, take a rest. It will get better and better from now on."
Bella withdrew her foot, and touched Lin's cheek with a serious expression, "Does Lin like watching fireworks?"
Another pointless question.
Lin rubbed his brow, "Sort of, I've seen them before with Elena."
"Hmph, I can't believe you didn't invite me, that’s cheating! But never mind that, we can watch a big fireworks show tonight."
Walking around Lin, Bella headed to the other side of the caravan where a wooden barrel was sitting in the corner. Looking closely, it was filled with flower petals and hot water, and wisps of hot air were billowing steam up.
"Wow~"
Before Lin had time to react, Bella untied the belt around her waist, letting her long black dress slip to the ground, her white and flawless back exposed straight to Lin's gaze.
Seemingly forgetting the feeling of shame, she undid her corset, again, tossing the pure white fabric to the side.
Immediately afterward, she lifted her legs and moved slowly to lower her chubby bottom, all the while, allowing Lin to see the details.
Without taking off the last of her stockings, she climbed in, and, with a flushed face, pulled herself up to the edge of the barrel.
"Pfft~"
It was as if a fish had fallen into the barrel, splashing the water around.
Instinctively, Lin turned around and touched his nose as if something was about to dribble out.
Although Bella's back was facing him, there was still a lot to see.
Originally he hadn't had any particular thoughts about Bella, but just now something seemed to start growing wildly in his mind.
"Does big bro Lin wanna bathe together?" Hiding her body underwater, Bella asked with a flushed face.
In order to create the atmosphere he had just experienced, she had removed the curtain around the barrel and the magic array that had blocked his view.
"How could I possibly bathe with you, you're playing with fire over here." Lin rubbed her nose as he spoke.
Bella leaned over the edge of the barrel and said; "But, Rin, you won't have anywhere to hide if you don't come in…"
No sooner had the words been said that the vehicle they were in stopped and the voice of a palace maid came from outside, "I’m sorry for disturbing you: there is a routine check."
Lin: !!!
