From cannon fodder to sweeping across thousands of stars.

Chapter 801: Time Alone with Agnes
[What a poor excuse.]
Amber closed the door and couldn't help but sigh inwardly. She could only say that Agnes's excuse was really unimaginative.

But he also had to admit that judging from Agnes' current appearance and temperament, at least this layer of "sugar coating" was indeed much sweeter than he had imagined.

But Amber still managed his facial expression and didn't let Agnes see any clues - although he knew in his heart that Agnes was probably also guessing what he was thinking at the moment.

This is the state of two calculating people communicating with each other with their own hidden agenda. Both sides are using all their minds to test each other.
"I didn't expect that Your Majesty would also be unable to sleep. Since you came to drink with me, it is naturally my honor~"

Amber walked to the bar on one side of the room, took out two glasses, and was about to choose a suitable bottle of wine when she suddenly stopped and looked at Agnes.

"I wonder what kind of drink your majesty likes on weekdays?"

"Mr. Amber, are you giving me the choice?"

Agnes walked forward slowly, looking at the fine wines from different origins in the wine cabinet in front of her. Although she still had a nice smile on her face, she had already gritted her teeth in her heart - in her opinion, Amber was really rude and really treated the Crown Fortress as his "private property".

"Of course, it is up to your Majesty to decide."

"Then I'm welcome, Mr. Amber~"

Agnes looked carefully at the wine cabinet in front of her. She really didn't intend to be polite at this moment. She was ready to pick out a bottle of her most precious wine to make Amber feel sorry for it.

And she soon found her goal.

When Amber saw Agnes's fingers as tender as green onions sliding towards the bottle of familiar elf fruit wine, the corners of his eyes couldn't help but twitch, and this micro-expression at that moment was naturally captured by Agnes.

This also made her more determined to take out the bottle of fruit wine that was obviously from the Thousand Star Empire.

"Mr. Amber seemed a little heartbroken when he saw me choose this bottle. Was he reluctant to share it with me?"

Amber immediately controlled her expression and shook her head: "Of course not, I just sigh that Your Majesty has a good eye. You took a fancy to this bottle of fruit wine from the Thousand Star Empire at first sight. To be honest, this kind of elven fruit wine is indeed very precious, and it also has the effect of nourishing spiritual energy. If Your Majesty drinks it, it will surely have some effect on your 'Dragon Power'"

"In that case, I'd like to try it even more~"

Agnes showed a sly expression. For her, seeing Amber's pain was already a small victory.

She carried the bottle of Elf Fruit Wine and walked straight to the sofa, sitting down in an aggressive manner, her long legs crossed, exuding an indescribable temptation. "Just be casual, I trust Mr. Amber's taste."

Amber didn't say anything else. She walked to the sofa with two wine glasses and another bottle of elven aged wine for blending.

Agnes showed a hint of doubt on her face as she watched Amber dilute and blend the elven fruit wine she had chosen. After all, in her opinion, Amber didn't seem to be such a stingy person.

"Mr. Amber, are you reluctant to part with this bottle of Elf Fruit Wine? If you really like it, it's okay for me to exchange it for another one. I will then try to find a way to collect a few more bottles for you."

"Ah, it's not that I'm reluctant." Amber waved her hands quickly, and then explained, "This kind of fruit wine needs to be diluted and blended before drinking. Drinking it directly will cause big problems."

"Oh? It sounds like Mr. Amber has already experienced this 'big problem'?"

"hehe."

Amber smiled and said nothing more, then handed one of the diluted and mixed cups to Agnes, and then he felt his fingers being gently touched by His Majesty.

Amber glanced at Agnes calmly, and saw a sly glimpse in her eyes.

[Ah, this bad woman, she has so many tricks]
On the other side, Agnes took the wine glass after thanking him and took a sip, leaving red lip prints on the wall of the glass.

Feeling the cool wine flowing through her body, Agnes finally asked, "Mr. Amber, what do you think about the visit from the Thousand Star Empire?"

Amber sat down next to her, glass in hand, but keeping a proper distance.

“I think this is a rare opportunity for all three of us to gain a deeper understanding of this mysterious country. Not only can we demonstrate the friendly attitude of human civilization, but we may also be able to achieve deeper cooperation with the elves.”

Agnes nodded slightly, then changed the subject: "So, what about the fleet that left a few days ago? Is their mission related to our trip?"

Amber gently swirled the glass, and the golden liquid formed a small vortex in the glass. "I told you last time that this is just a routine exploration mission. Your Majesty, don't worry, it has nothing to do with this trip."

"is it?"

The expression on Agnes' face was clearly one of disbelief. She leaned forward and deliberately got closer to Amber. From Amber's point of view, Agnes's cleavage was almost completely visible.

"But I heard that the fleet's configuration is quite special. Almost all of them are Atlas Group's most advanced warships. This doesn't look like an ordinary resource exploration."

Amber's expression remained calm: "In unknown areas, it is always good to be more prepared."

Agnes was obviously not satisfied with this answer. She continued to take a sip of the wine gently, then moved her body closer to Amber, so close that he could feel her body temperature and that unique fragrance, so close that he could almost feel that softness.

"Mr. Amber, aren't we close partners? Why are you still holding back from me? Don't you know how I feel?"

Amber had to admit that Agnes did have enough capital and advantages in launching the "sugar-coated bullet".

Whether it was the other party's excellent appearance, figure, unique dragon horns, or the noble identity that made people want to conquer him, they all added too many buffs to her "sugar-coated bullets"
He stared into Agnes's bright eyes, her red pupils flashing with cunning and curiosity, and a hint of charm, but in the end Amber remained calm. After all, he was still a long way from being able to "charm" a psychic of his level.

"It is precisely because we are partners that I do not want Your Majesty to worry about some things. Just be at peace as your queen, and leave other matters to other important officials and me."

Agnes chuckled after hearing this, her voice as clear as a silver bell: "You are always like this, Mr. Amber always has a way to avoid my questions."

The next moment, Agnes moved closer, almost pressing her whole body against Amber. Her fine and slightly messy bangs and slightly red cheeks made her look dizzy.

Agnes put her lips close to Amber's ear, and her warm breath brushed his earlobe: "It's okay on normal days, but tonight, Mr. Amber, I will not let you go easily."

This intimate posture made Amber's heart beat faster. Although Agnes did not do anything out of the ordinary, just the action of sticking close to him and whispering in his ear was enough to cause considerable damage. Perhaps if someone else did this, it would be basically useless to Amber, who was already an old hand.

But Agnes is different. When she performs the same action, the effect is immediately different.

It was at this moment that Amber suddenly realized that the empress of the Star Dragon Empire in front of her, the descendant of the "biological combat weapon pilot" who had been transformed by the Forerunner civilization, was using "Dragon Power" on her.

Yes, 'Dragon's Might' does not just mean coercion and intimidation in the literal sense. As a variant of psychic power, it can also affect the target's mind under the control of the caster, achieving the effect of 'charm'.

After realizing that this was not a simple conversation, but a confrontation involving psychic energy, Amber suddenly became serious and on guard. He took a deep breath to keep himself calm.

"Your Majesty, I am flattered by your curiosity, but some things are indeed..."

Agnes interrupted him, and even put one hand lightly on his knee, and gradually began to "invade" his thigh.

"Mr. Amber, do you know that there are rumors throughout the empire that we are about to get married?"

Amber raised an eyebrow. "I heard that. It's obviously a ridiculous rumor."

"is it?"

Agnes' fingers gently stroked Amber's thighs, which made the latter feel a little bit stimulated, and at the same time, she became more and more curious about where the ruler of the empire learned these "little tricks".

"Mr. Amber, my personal opinion is still the same as last time. I think this is a good idea. After all, as I said before, consolidating the relationship between the two major forces through marriage is very common in history."

Amber's eyes flashed with surprise. Agnes's persistence obviously exceeded his expectations, but he quickly regained his composure: "Your Majesty, are you serious?"

Agnes raised her head and met his eyes, with a teasing look in her eyes: "It depends on how much truth you are willing to tell me, Mr. Amber. After all, I don't want the partner who will accompany me for life to be as defensive to me as an enemy."

Amber didn't know how to respond to Agnes's words for a while, although he wanted to tell her that not every couple can be honest with each other after marriage, especially those like them who have so many secrets.
The atmosphere in the room began to become increasingly tense and ambiguous because of the topics raised by Agnes and her actions.

Amber could feel the heat radiating from Agnes, smell the scent in her hair, see the twinkle in her eyes.

The attitude displayed by the ruler of the empire at this moment was indeed a bit overwhelming for him.

"Your Majesty, what exactly do you want to know?" Amber's voice was a little lower than usual.

Agnes smiled triumphantly, knowing that she had successfully broken through some of Amber's defenses. "First, tell me the true purpose of that fleet."

After hearing what Agnes said, Amber fell into deep thought.

In fact, in his original plan, he was going to exchange some information with Franklin, Agnes, and even the Phoenix King of the Thousand Star Empire in the future.

Information about the Forerunner civilization, the mysterious prophecy, and the "big event".

After all, judging from the information he currently has, if a "big event" occurs, it will affect the entire universe. The Atlas Group alone will definitely not be able to cope with it, and it must unite all the forces that can be united to fight together.

Therefore, he had no intention of hiding anything from Agnes. Instead, he planned to wait until the situation stabilized before discussing these things with Agnes. At the same time, he would be able to better convince the latter to complete the transformation plan of the Star Dragon Empire.

And his hesitation at this moment was keenly captured by Agnes.

She had long regarded Amber as the only partner worthy of her in the universe, and naturally did not reject some "interaction" with Amber. It was only a matter of time anyway.

Agnes even viewed these "interactions" as a way to escalate the situation, or as a bargaining chip for exchanging interests.

So when she sensed the opportunity, the empress licked her lips nervously, then slid towards Amber like a dragon, and boldly straddled Amber's legs.

"Is this appropriate, Your Majesty?"

"It's consensual, what's inappropriate about that?"

Agnes rested her head on Amber's shoulder, and the hot air she exhaled brushed over his cochlea, while her two hands began to work restlessly on the 'unlocking work'.

"And I know exactly what kind of person you are, Mr. Amber. If you were against this kind of behavior or were still on guard against me, we wouldn't be in this state right now."

"Your Majesty, you are quite good at judging people."

Amber was blocked from saying the next word. He had originally planned to discuss serious matters with Agnes and ease the current ambiguous atmosphere.

After all, no one knows when Isabel will finish the "intelligence exchange meeting".

But Agnes's bold and proactive attack immediately disrupted his plan.

"what"

After a moment, Agnes raised her head again, and as she moved, a silver thread was pulled apart, flickering with a blurry light under the automatically dimming light in the room.

Agnes, who originally planned to "just taste it", suddenly found herself getting high.

She didn't know whether it was the effect of alcohol or the outburst of long-suppressed emotions in her heart. This was the first time she had such an intimate "interaction" with a member of the opposite sex since she was born.

Amber also quickly discovered that something was wrong with the empress. He was very familiar with the red face and panting look.

[Wait, I've already diluted it, why is it still having this effect? ​​? ? ]
As soon as this thought flashed through Amber's mind, she noticed that Agnes's lips curled up into a thrilling smile, and then her whole body suddenly sank.

"Fuck, it's not supposed to be this exciting."

(End of this chapter)