Volume 1 Chapter 85

Volume 1 + Chapter 85: Let Me Teach You

“Am I making this too difficult for you?”

Hearing Chancelianne’s words, Eve almost jumped in shock.

What did she just say? “Difficult”? Who would feel troubled by this?

Looking at the faintly visible whiteness through the mist, Eve felt her entire body heat up.

If it were Alice in front of her, perhaps Eve wouldn’t have much reaction. After all, Alice was not an adult—still a child.

Would you be interested in a child? Maybe… but doing so would land you in jail.

By her nature, Eve preferred older sisters. After all, who doesn’t like a “big” sister?

Especially a big sister who treats you as her own, who lets down her guard around you.

For example, if eighteen-year-old Alice appeared in front of her like this, Eve might psychologically resist—but physically… she would be unable to resist.

Something that no amount of willpower could overcome…

The Empress, after all, was a carefully selected royal, top-tier—an ultimate, untouchable rarity reserved for those with refined tastes.

Unfortunately, this “alpine flower” could not be approached casually due to her imperial status.

Eve now had this opportunity. How could she not treasure it?

Alright! I’ll measure…

No, I mean, I’ll measure the Empress’s dimensions.

“Don’t worry. Honestly, when I make dresses for my daughter, I also use my hands to gauge measurements.”

Hearing Eve say this, Chancelianne was visibly moved. The usual coolness in her beautiful eyes softened, replaced by a faint, subtle excitement.

It was as if she had learned something extraordinary…

“This measuring tape… I really don’t know how to use it. Also, I’m sorry, Empress, I hurt you just now, didn’t I?”

Eve wanted to say something like, “I’ll help you soothe it,” but the words stopped at her lips when she remembered her Nine Clans. She restrained herself.

If the empire’s monarch discovered she was having a little flirtation with the Empress, she might actually be burned at the stake.

They say those monarchs are very petty.

“It’s alright. You were just careless. Maybe… it’s just a little red and swollen? It doesn’t matter. I won’t blame you. Look…”

Saying this, Chancelianne took Eve’s hand and pressed lightly on the visible red mark.

Her skin was smooth as jade—an incredibly stunning sensation. Some things truly need to be experienced firsthand. The Empress’s skin wasn’t just visually like a work of art, the touch was epic.

It could be said that the most exquisite texture Eve had ever touched in her life belonged to the Empress’s delicate, soft skin.

“Are you alright? Don’t be nervous. We’re friends. Friends can be casual with each other. There’s no audience here—just you and me.”

Chancelianne’s expression relaxed, showing a gentle smile on her delicate face.

It was as if the two were truly close friends, sharing everything.

But Eve didn’t dare look the Empress in the eye. Although she didn’t want to admit it, she had already started reacting physically.

“So, just follow your usual method.”

Saying this, Chancelianne rested her fair arms on the edge of the bath. The flower-covered water concealed most of the beautiful curves of her chest.

The Empress’s perfect figure was right before Eve. If she wanted, she could use the excuse of measuring to explore freely.

But…

“What are you worried about? We are friends, aren’t we? Or… you’re not treating me as a friend?”

Chancelianne looked at Eve, her tone carrying a hint of questioning.

Eve dared not speak such words. She took a deep breath…

This wasn’t Eve’s request, it was the Empress’s. The Empress had said they were friends. If friends let her touch you, what’s the harm? It’s not like it’s a full size smaller…

With that thought, Eve mentally prepared herself. But before she could act, her hand was grabbed by Chancelianne and pressed into the water.

“How is it? Can you measure accurately this way?”

“Y-yes…”

Eve felt her brain nearly overheat. She now finally understood where Alice’s boldness came from.

“It’s amazing that you can measure with your hands. It seems, Miss Eve, that you have quite a talent for tailoring.”

“But as a tailor, when dealing with other women, I recommend you still learn to use a measuring tape. After all… not everyone is as easygoing as I am.”

Hearing the Empress’s words, Eve, normally sensitive to emotions, immediately sensed something off. The Empress’s tone carried a hint of jealousy.

As a skilled mother, she was adept at reading children’s emotions.

Children’s emotions are straightforward. A little observation is enough to understand them.

And now, the normally aloof Empress was expressing emotions as plainly as a child.

“Do we need to measure for long?”

“Ah?”

Eve was momentarily stunned. Only upon hearing the Empress speak did she remember to let go.

Although she had been distracted, she hadn’t missed a single measurement.

This was a testament to Eve’s talent—though she was sensing softness, her muscle memory instantly recorded Chancelianne’s measurements. Truly the mark of a powerful witch…

Weird as it was, it was undeniably impressive.

Of course, the impressive aspect wasn’t just Eve’s. Chancelianne’s own figure was also extraordinarily perfect.

“Done. Sorry…”

“So incredible? I didn’t mean to rush you. I’m just curious… Can you teach me?”

“Of course. It’s simple. First, use your index finger and thumb to locate the position, then use your ring finger…”

Eve was actually teaching Chancelianne in the bath how to measure a person’s body with fingers.

And although Chancelianne listened carefully and mimicked the gestures, she didn’t learn the technique at all.

Because this was not a skill ordinary humans could master…

But for her, learning it was irrelevant. Her purpose lay elsewhere.

“This is a bit difficult. Can I practice on a real object? I think practicing will help me learn faster.”

“Practice…”

Before Eve could react, Chancelianne had already reached toward her chest.

Eve’s mind went completely blank. At that moment, the only thought in her head was…

All this time, I’m the prey?

Moms in the bathroom?

Alright, if we’re talking about this, I won’t be sleepy anymore!