Chapter 232: Civil War

Amon and Ambrosia arrived at their apartment in the late morning.

The moment they opened the door, they found Sidney sitting on the sofa with her arms crossed.

Sidney stood and walked toward them, her eyes narrowing suspiciously. "Where have you two been all night?"

Amon blinked before casually taking off his jacket. "Didn’t I tell you we were going to the construction site? We finished late, so we had to stay at a restaurant instead of coming all the way back here."

Sidney studied his face, clearly unconvinced.

She turned toward her mother, who was closing the door behind them. "Mom, is that really what happened?"

Ambrosia met her daughter’s gaze calmly and nodded. "That’s exactly what happened, sweetheart."

Sidney continued searching their expressions for some hint that would expose their story, but Ambrosia remained perfectly composed.

Eventually, Sidney sighed and decided not to press the matter any further.

She stretched both arms above her head, and her suspicious expression transformed into an excited smile. "Anyway, Mom, I have something amazing to tell you! I’ve awakened!"

Ambrosia’s eyes brightened as she looked at her daughter. "Amon already told me about it. I’m really happy for you, sweetheart. You’ve worked hard for this, and I’m proud of you."

Sidney’s face lit up at the praise.

She straightened her back as though she had been waiting all morning for an opportunity to show off her new abilities.

"Then let me show you something!"

A faint crimson glow appeared around her head before two fluffy cat ears emerged through her hair, their reddish tips flickering with tiny flames.

A moment later, two long tails appeared behind her, swaying from side to side as though they had minds of their own.

Ambrosia covered her mouth in surprise, while Amon watched with a smile.

"I’ve already started learning how to control them," Sidney explained proudly. "They’re much easier to manage than they were yesterday, and I can even make them move separately now."

As if determined to demonstrate her progress, she moved one tail left and the other right.

Unfortunately, one suddenly curved toward Amon, brushing his arm before sliding around his waist.

The second tail followed immediately, poking his side as though it wanted his attention too.

Amon looked down at the tails wrapped around him and raised an eyebrow. "Is this part of your training, or have your tails developed a personal interest in me?"

Sidney’s face turned red as she hurriedly tried to pull them back.

One tail reluctantly loosened its grip, but the other continued brushing against Amon’s clothes as though it had no intention of obeying her.

"Stop that!" she snapped at her own tails. "I told you to stay still!"

She grabbed one and tried to force it behind her, only for the second tail to swing around and slap her squarely across the back.

"Ow!"

Sidney stumbled forward, clutching her back while her ears flattened against her head.

The offending tail curled away, looking almost innocent despite the trouble it had caused.

Ambrosia couldn’t hold back her laughter.

"Mom! Don’t laugh! It’s not funny!" Sidney protested, glaring at her.

"I’m sorry," Ambrosia replied, though the amusement in her voice made her apology unconvincing. "I just didn’t expect your new abilities to cause you so much trouble."

"They’re supposed to be part of my physique, not a pair of troublemakers!"

Amon chuckled as Sidney tried to discipline her tails, which continued moving despite her increasingly frustrated commands.

Still, seeing them together made him feel content.

Amon looked at them talking to each other and smiled. ’...Man, i really want to fuck them both together.’

Though, today was not the right time for it.

After watching them for another moment, Amon checked the time and realized he couldn’t stay much longer. "I should get going. I have class today, and I don’t want to arrive late."

Ambrosia turned toward him, and Sidney finally stopped arguing with her tails long enough to look up.

"You’re leaving already?" Sidney asked, her ears rising slightly.

"Unfortunately, yes. I’ll see you both later."

Ambrosia stepped forward and wrapped her arms around him.

Amon smiled and returned the hug before she pulled away.

While hugging, Ambrosia leaned towards his ears and whispered. "Let’s fuck like rabbits next time."

Amon smiled as he let go of her.

Sidney immediately moved in next, hugging him tightly around the waist while her two tails curled behind her.

She also leaned closer and whispered. "Let’s fuck like the world is ending next time."

’Like mother, like daughter.’

Amon ruffled her hair, earning an indignant protest as her ears flattened again.

He said goodbye to both of them, then hurried toward the Vale mansion, knowing Seraphina would probably be waiting.

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By the time Amon arrived at the Vale mansion in the capital, the morning had grown brighter.

He walked out of the portal and was immediately greeted with a loud noise.

"Amon!"

She threw her arms around him and hugged him tightly.

Amon smiled and wrapped his arms around her, enjoying the familiar warmth of her embrace.

He stroked her hair before leaning back enough to see her face. "Did you miss me that much?"

"Of course I did!" Seraphina replied with a small pout. "How was home?"

"Everything went fine back home, so you don’t need to worry."

She studied his face, apparently satisfied, but her expression soon shifted into curiosity. "Wait a minute. Why are you looking so happy today?"

Amon blinked, caught off guard.

He hadn’t thought he was behaving any differently. "Am I really looking that happy?"

She nodded firmly, then rose onto her toes and kissed his lips before he could ask anything else.

"Well, I don’t care why you’re happy," she murmured. "As long as you’re in a good mood, I’m happy too."

Amon smiled, and Seraphina promptly grabbed his arm. "Come on. Aunt Marielle is already waiting in the living room."

She led him down the corridor, where sunlight streamed through the tall windows and illuminated the polished floor.

Inside, Marielle was sitting on the sofa with an open book resting in her lap.

The moment Marielle saw him, her eyes brightened and her expression softened.

She quickly hid her reaction behind her usual composed demeanor.

"Oh, you’re back already?" she asked, closing her book. "What a shame. I was hoping you would stay home forever."

Amon raised an eyebrow, while Seraphina gave her aunt a knowing look.

"You didn’t miss me?"

"I didn’t say I missed you."

"...I see."

Marielle shot him a look before turning toward the window.

Amon chuckled and took a seat opposite her, while Seraphina settled beside him and held his arm.

"Anyway, have things gotten any better since I left?" he asked, his expression becoming serious.

Marielle’s faint smile disappeared, and she shook her head. "Not at all. After the king’s death, I doubt anything will improve anytime soon."

Amon nodded slowly. He already knew the kingdom was heading toward trouble, but hearing her say it so plainly made the situation feel worse.

Marielle placed her book on the table and leaned back. "The three dukes could start a war at any moment. The situation has become so unstable that even a small disagreement could turn into something disastrous."

Amon frowned and leaned forward. "What the hell happened while I was away?"

Marielle looked at him with surprise. "Didn’t you receive the news?"

Amon shook his head. "No. I’ve been busy with other things. What happened?"

Marielle took a slow breath before answering, and the brief pause made Amon’s expression grow more serious.

"The royal palace was attacked last night. A group of rogue vampires infiltrated the palace and injured the queen."

"...No way," he muttered.

Marielle watched him carefully. "Now do you understand why everything is falling apart?"

Amon nodding his head.

His thoughts had returned to the vampires he had encountered before, along with the strange events surrounding the royal family.

He looked back at Marielle. "Is the queen going to address the people?"

Marielle nodded. "She intends to make a public announcement soon. From what I’ve heard, she’s planning to wage war against the vampires, and that decision could push the entire kingdom into chaos."

She paused before adding, "The three dukes will try to stop her."

Amon leaned back against the sofa, his mind racing as he considered the implications.

If the queen truly intended to start a war, the situation was far more complicated than it appeared.

And if the dukes were determined to stop her, the kingdom might soon find itself on the brink of a inner conflict.

’...In other words, a civil war.’