THIRTEEN: Magnificent, Indeed

Loud gasps filled the room as Kel and Lucy emerged in their new Pandreian attire, and not all of them from the maids.

"Don't you dare gasp at my woman!"

Calix noticed the suspiciously masculine gasp as well, and he wasted no time scolding Thane. His eyes however, remained on Kel.

Thane, equally dazed, responded, "Huh? Lucy isn't your-"

He cleared his throat, suddenly ducking his head in embarrassment.

"I mean, of course, Your Majesty. I understand."

It was no wonder Lucy's dress had elicited such a dramatic response from the knight. Aside from a single sleeve over her left shoulder and slightly less revealing slit, her clothes were similar to Kel's.

In other words, both women had the majority of their chest, abdomen and legs in full view.

After leaving Kel and Lucy to stand awkwardly for several moments, the Emperor finally approached them. He stopped in front of Kel, and reached out a hand.