Eventually, Julia was able to let go, feeling helpless, only after explaining to him repeatedly that Endymion was her perfect ideal type.
"Are you fully awake?"
With a sea-like face, Endymion licked his shining lips and asked. Julia, who could not even meet her gaze, lamented with tears in her eyes.
"No, I said I was sleepy!"
"Good. Then, let's start before you go to bed."
Endymion, smiling, lifted Julia up and hugged her, even with her clothes still on.
Julia, who was holding him while sobbing, chewed her lips and tried to calm down the sensation that was rising even more sharply today.
'Why are you doing this...'
She felt like she was getting drunk on the distinct scent of wine coming from her husband's body. Strangely, it was much more stimulating than before.
It felt like she was being tormented, hanging precariously from a cliff. The sensations that were building up were so frightening that she felt like they would swallow her whole.
"Mi, Mion. Stop, do it tomorrow."
"Then, you're not going to sleep first tomorrow?"
Endymion asked with a smiling voice as he walked towards the door leading to the bedroom.
Julia nodded quickly and clung to him, their bodies naturally moving closer together.
"Yeah, I won't sleep well. So I'll do more tomorrow..."
Julia, who had been trying to negotiate with a bright face, suddenly stopped talking.
Her upper body was cold from being soaked in wine, so she didn't notice. But once she got close, the standing heat felt so oppressive that shr felt dizzy.
'Oh.'
The burning sensation was much worse than usual. If she did it all at once tomorrow, she might get eaten whole. It was really like that.
"..."
Julia became quiet, not knowing what to do. In the meantime, Endymion arrived, lay her down on the bed, climbed on top of her, and laughed.
"If you don't like it, tell me."
And, annoyingly, he kissed her all over her body. It was as light as a feather, but he only touched her weak spots.
In the end, Julia couldn't bring herself to push him away, tears welling up in her eyes.
"There's nothing that's not your taste anymore, right?"
"Ugh, ugh. This is too much..."
There was clearly a serious problem, but Endymion made it all seem trivial in an instant. She knew it in her head, but why did she let it slide again?
Julia, who was lost in self-loathing, felt empty even amid her hazy state.
"You have to concentrate."
"Ah... huh!"
Of course, that thought soon faded away in the face of the overwhelming pleasure.
***
Hehehe!
The sturdy steed stopped on a high hill. Julia, with a thin layer of sweat on her forehead, gently patted the horse's neck.
"Aria, good job."
Her lightly tied ponytail fluttered in the wind. It felt so refreshing, perhaps because it had been a long time since she had gone horseback riding.
"Your Majesty, it is time to go back soon."
"Yes, I'll leave a little later."
Julia, who had answered the escort knight kindly, stretched out. Her body had been feeling a bit stiff lately, but after a long time of horseback riding, she felt much more relaxed.
'I guess it's because I've been sleeping lately. I'll build up my stamina and start a regular life by riding a horse for two hours starting tomorrow...'
As Julia looked down at the wide open view before her eyes and made her resolution, she smiled at the peaceful scenery under the clear sky, but suddenly her vision became hazy.
"Ah."
The ponytailed hair swayed from side to side. Julia closed her eyes, holding the reins of her horse, and the escort knight asked in surprise.
"Your Majesty, are you okay?"
"Oh, I'm okay. I just felt a little dizzy."
She guesses it's because it's been a long time since she's ridden a horse. Julia smiled brightly and turned her horse's head.
"Let's go back now. We'll be late for our next schedule."
***
"The completion ceremony has also been successfully completed. The list of first-term registrants has been compiled, so all that remains is to form a faculty according to the official curriculum."
Anna reported, with a pencil in her ear. Julia, who was looking around the academy with the wizards, nodded proudly.
"Yes. Since we have a list from the Magic Tower, we can recruit them and make a detailed plan."
"I will do so. Oh, before that, I have a suggestion for you, Your Majesty."
"A suggestion? What is it?"
As Julia turned around with a smiling face, Anna glanced at the wizards who had followed her and opened her mouth forcefully.
"I would like you to take charge of the magic training subject, Your Majesty."
"Me?"
Julia blinked in surprise. Anna smiled and nodded.
"Your Majesty is a high-ranking magician and has a natural talent for handling magic. Moreover, it will be a good opportunity to officially reveal that you are a magician."
No one did not knew magic, but it was an unfamiliar entity to the general public. Furthermore, during the process of killing the black wolves, rumors of hushing spread, and a negative perception of wizards was ingrained.
'Soon the wizards will come out into the world, and that will be a problem.'
So Julia consulted with everyone and decided to reveal that she was a wizard.
If a Queen loved by everyone becomes the representative image of a wizard, the perception of wizards may also change.
If that were the case, it would be easier for wizards to establish themselves in the secular world, and Semele would be able to scout capable wizards and use them to their advantage.
"Your Majesty, your ability to delicately manipulate magic is greater than that of any wizard in history. So if you were to teach at the Academy, you would be able to train excellent new wizards."
"It's truly an honor. I was actually a bit envious of the people who attended the Academy, but now I, too, can have this precious opportunity."
Julia smiled with a blush on her face.
She was sad that she would no longer have the opportunity to use magic. She was really happy that she could use magic legally and freely, and that she could use her abilities to help others.
Julia's acceptance was met with cheers from Anna and the wizards following her. Anna gently lifted Julia up onto the podium in the Academy Hall, where she had just arrived.
"Yes, show me what you've got!"
"Yes? Right now?"
"Haha, the person who contributed the most to all of this is Her Majesty the Queen. As the Queen and a high-ranking magician, please break ground on this academy."
The wizards behind Anna couldn't hide their excitement at those words. Since most of them were low-level wizards, just seeing the skills of a high-level wizard in person was an incredible experience for them.
"Ah. Then just give me a simple demonstration."
"Wow!"
When Julia rolled up her sleeves, the wizards went wild as if they had seen a god. Julia was a little embarrassed, but soon followed suit and laughed heartily.
'Well, should I try scattering some flower petals?'
It would be very pretty to create golden petals fluttering in the wind. Julia, determined, used her magic to create a breeze and fresh flower petals in the windless hall.
Swish-.
'...?'
Julia paused and looked down at her palm. Below the podium, the ignorant wizards were chanting, "Your Majesty! Your Majesty!" in anticipation.
Julia, who saw it in its entirety, hurriedly checked the condition without showing any sign of panic.
'Why isn't the magic moving?'
It was clear that it was full of golden magic, but it did not follow her commands as if it were pretending not to know anything.
"Your Malesty?"
Anna was puzzled by the unusual slowness. However, the golden magic remained unwavering.
'This has never happened before...'
Why is this happening? It was the moment when Julia, suddenly worried, finally asked Anna for help.
Whew!
As if nothing had happened, a golden magical power burst out, and a dazzling magic was performed. In the pleasant breeze, not only moist flower petals but also flower buds were scattered all over.
"Wow!"
Everyone was delighted by the magic that was like an opening ceremony. Anna also clapped her hands enthusiastically, and admired the fragrant flowers fluttering and the magic that sparkled like gold dust.
'Was it just a mistake?'
Julia's uniquely beautiful and strong golden magic filled the surroundings.
Julia tried her magic again as a test. As if the silence from before had been an illusion, the golden magic within her body produced ten golden butterflies as she commanded.
"Oh, even Butterfly! The rumors about Your Majesty's life-specializing magic were really true!"
"This is the first time I've seen this kind of magic. It's truly amazing! Your Majesty, is it possible for me to learn this kind of magic at the Academy?"
The wizards screamed in surprise. Their eyes, burning with learning, were all filled with excitement.
'I guess I was too sensitive. The magic was a bit delayed in coming into effect.'
Julia nodded her head happily, feeling relieved, as if nothing had happened, her magical power in the same state as usual.
"Of course. I'll teach you everything in class."
"Oh, thank you! How lucky I am to be able to learn this!"
"What is luck? It's a miracle. I wish the Academy would open as soon as possible, even tomorrow!"
The energy soared in a situation where everything was going smoothly. Even those who were still worried about this and that who were excited and thrilled.
"Thank you. I will do my best to help you."
Julia, who had gone down to the podium, laughed heartily as she mingled with the wizards.
A dark night.
Julia sat on the bed, humming a tune as she worked out her curriculum. She placed the papers on her knees and wrote diligently with a quill pen.
"Aren't you done with your work?"
Endymion, who had just washed up and whose black hair was damp, approached. Julia turned her head, smiling bashfully.
"Yeah. I got an offer from Anna to teach at the Academy today! I'm taking on the role of instructor for the magic training class."
Julia smiled brightly, saying that she was happy, even though she had a lot more work to do because of that. Endymion congratulated her with his characteristic smile.
"Congratulations. You are the most uniquely skilled person, so of course, you are the right person for the job."
"Thank you! I knew you'd congratulate me. To be honest, studying magic wasn't enough, but now I can teach it myself, I'm so excited!"
Julia was delighted that she would be able to study magic systematically in the future. Endymion responded affectionately.
"If you need anything, please let me know. I will give you my top priority in supporting you."
As expected, Endymion was her strongest supporter. Even though he had already provided everything necessary to establish the Academy, he was anxious to do something for her again.
"Really? Hmm, then can I stay at the academy for a bit until the opening ceremony? I think we'll need some outdoor training, so let's do some rehearsals beforehand..."
Julia chattered excitedly.
Then, Endymion, who had been smiling gently, wiggled his handsome eyebrows. Then, he pushed the documents and quill pen on Julia's excited lap to the side table.
"I guess my wife has chosen the wrong job."
And then he sat down next to her, stretching out his body and leaning back.
"Huh?"
"I think I should send you to the Magic Tower as a researcher, not as a Queen."
Oh, I'm screwed.
Julia noticed that Endymion was giving off a grunt. Julia released her raised knees and turned towards Endymion.
"Why? You don't want to be my husband?"
Julia knew that he was possessive and weak when it came to the words 'my husband'. So she deliberately gave the words some emphasis.
"..."
It was as expected. The corners of Endymion's mouth twitched slightly.
But it seemed that he was not very happy with the fact that she had officially said that she would stay out overnight. His handsome face was just indifferent, without a smile on its face.
"I want to be your Queen, but can't you be my husband?"
Julia gently comforted him, pushed away the blanket that had been covering her, and moved closer.
"I'm pressed for time. I'm only going to stay out for a few days. Is that okay?"
A pale pink silk slip with thin shoulder straps appeared in the eyes that had been pretending not to care. It was a new slip that had been custom-made a few days ago in the latest fashion design.
"These are new clothes."
"Oh, yeah."
Julia, glad that Endymion's attention was elsewhere, pushed back her long hair.
Then, more of her white flesh was revealed, and it matched very well with the light pink slip. It was blinding.
"..."
Endymion frowned slightly. At the same time, his throat moved as thirst began to build.
"You're not upset, are you? Just because I said I was going to the academy?"
"I guess there is no choice but to not go."
"If you want to be perfectly prepared, you definitely need to practice."
Julia said with a bright smile. Endymion sighed and crossed his arms.
"Why do you like sleeping separately from me so much?"
"Hey. When did I?"
"Every time. You're still smiling now."
"That's not true... but I can't cry."
Julia pretended to be sullen with a smile on her face. It was so unnecessarily pretty that it made Endymion even more irritated.
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