Chapter 536: Accept My "Affection"

Duke was baffled. "Huh?"

Could there be any perks for him in this situation? But something seemed off.

The queen's voice became soft and seductive, almost a moan. "I feel so light-headed. There's a warmth rising within me. Is it because I just lost a beloved that there's a void in my heart? Am I like the wicked women in human novels who, after their lover's death, quickly move on to another?"

"Hold on! What trashy novels have you been reading?" Despite his peril, Duke couldn't help but criticize such misleading literature.

Alexstrasza looked up, her golden eyes cloudy with confusion. "The Chronicles of the Holy Light!"

Duke cursed, "Nonsense! How could The Chronicles of the Holy Light contain such trashy tales? I swear, I'll have a word with the Archbishop about this!"

"Umm..." The queen hiccuped, trying to recall. "Well, there was another cover underneath... Something like 'The Scandalous Tales of the Beastly Duchess and Stableboy'?"

Good grief! The old switch-a-roo with the book covers? That's an old trick, used by many of his college seniors! And they'd even buy special mobile cases designed like English-Chinese dictionaries to fool others.

In this moment, Duke wished he could throttle all the authors of trashy romance in Azeroth.

It was clear that the queen was becoming delirious, intoxicated beyond reason.

"No! I can't control it!" The red in her cheeks deepened, her voice breathy. "There's a burning passion rising within me."

Duke's heart raced, realizing the impending disaster. "Wait, is that..."

In a few seconds, he felt the full weight of the situation. He was pinned beneath the queen, completely helpless.

"Stop! Please! Wake up, Alexstrasza! No! Your Majesty! Not there! Not like this!" Tears filled Duke's eyes.

She slurred, "Could this be my affection for you? A passion hotter than dragon's breath?"

As Duke was about to object, he was silenced by the overpowering smell of vomit. Alexstrasza, in her drunken state, had thrown up all over him.

The worst part? She passed out afterward, leaving Duke in a very compromising position.

"Help! You can sleep, but don't sleep there! And please, no dragon breath!"

Outside, the diligent paladin, Gavinrad, after hearing Duke's distressed cries, finally decided to intervene. But upon entering, he was left utterly shocked.

From his perspective, it looked like Alexstrasza, the majestic red dragon queen, was doing something very intimate with Duke, her head resting on his lap.

"Sorry! My mistake!" Gavinrad retreated instantly, fearing repercussions.

"It's not what you think! Help me..." Duke's plea was cut off as the door closed.

Desperate, Duke prayed for salvation, a rare occurrence for him. Just then, a familiar silhouette appeared at the window.

"Duke?" It was Vereesa, the silver-haired elf.

"Save me..." Duke's voice was filled with relief.

After her initial shock, Vereesa broke into laughter. Taking in the entire scene, she couldn't help but find amusement in Duke's plight.

"Alright, I get it," she said. As a ranger, Vereesa attempted to appease Alexstrasza using her calming techniques. To Duke's immense relief, they worked.

Free at last, Duke shot Vereesa a grateful look, but the ordeal was far from over.