Even the authors of those third-rate erotic knight novels knew what it meant when a single noblewoman invited a handsome stranger into her study. The Outlander did not read such books, but Dorothy sometimes mentioned similar material when discussing literary creation with him. It was a classic trope, second only to a princess drugged with an aphrodisiac and a female knight bathing in a lake.
"Mr. Watson, why aren't you coming in?"
The beautiful and alluring Countess asked with a smile. Her dress also had a skirt that fell below the knees, and she wore stockings as well. The maids beside her were equally pretty and charming, and their maid dresses were just as improper. If Tifa saw them, she would definitely scold them.
"Sorry, may I ask where Miss Belinder is?"
Shade asked from the doorway, and the Countess smiled and waved her hand.
"Earl Belinder has gone to the washroom to touch up her makeup. Come in and wait for her first. I had long heard that Earl Belinder had a handsome cousin from the Northern Kingdom. The rumors were not exaggerated at all—you are even more handsome than I imagined. It's raining outside, yet you came all this way in person. You must have had a hard time."
As she spoke, she had already walked to the door and even tried to take Shade's hand. Shade avoided her touch without making it obvious, but he still entered the room.
"Then excuse me."
The beautiful Countess gave him a seductive wink, while the maids around them all watched him with strange smiles.
Though candles were lit, the study was still quite dim. Once he stepped inside, a strange floral fragrance filled his nose. Only then did Shade notice several pieces of black lace women's underwear lying on the