Veronica gazed at the slightly youthful face before her, lost in thought.
Before her was the supreme head of their Interstellar Human Military Junta, Grand Marshal Xi Yan.
He was also a young man who had only just turned twenty-seven.
He had already lost the vigor of youth, lost that vitality.
In the radiant years of his youth, he had dedicated everything he had to the Empire he loved.
As Veronica realized all this, she felt increasingly sorry for him, increasingly certain he deserved better.
The Marshal who loved all humanity needed someone to love him, too.
All right, then. I'll take responsibility for the rest of his life!
With Beta's encouragement and some soul-searching of her own, Veronica had already made up her mind.
She really did have a very high opinion of the Marshal... whether it was his handsome face, his calm composure when commanding battles, or the reassuring presence he displayed as Marshal, Veronica wholeheartedly approved!
Marshal, I like you!
Her warm breath brushed Xi Yan's face, bringing a faint blush to his cheeks. As though rooted in place, his eyes slowly widened, and he watched helplessly as Veronica's face drew closer and closer.
"Xi Yan..." Veronica softly spoke the Marshal's name, without adding any title.
"You... you've done very well. We're all grateful for everything you've given, so..."
"So...~ it's my turn, as your big sister, to comfort you after everything you've done for the Empire-"
Veronica closed her emerald eyes and leaned toward Xi Yan's lips.
Hehe~ this is so exciting! Just thinking about kissing him and claiming his lips, carrying out that fine tradition of defying one's superior from their Japanese neighbors, left her excited, her whole body unbearably hot.
Fuck, this is exactly what I wanted!!!
That strange sense of transgression and tenderness