Chapter 36: Intense Exercise Begins

Anyway, since neither of them seemed like the type to ignore Caine’s wishes and force him into anything, his worry only lasted a moment before he quickly let it go.

Caine had originally intended to ask Altina where in the Royal Capital was suitable for a nighttime visit. However, since Vita was there, he decided to ask her directly instead. After all, compared to the busy Altina, Vita—who clearly looked like she had plenty of free time—likely knew more about how to enjoy herself.

Surprised that Caine would proactively ask her such a question, Vita naturally offered several suggestions with great enthusiasm.

However, because none of them were particularly respectable places, Altina immediately vetoed them on Caine’s behalf before he could even respond. Of course, this was exactly what Vita had expected. She had intentionally suggested places unsuitable for the three of them to go together first, only planning to get serious now.

As for why she went through the trouble of suggesting things she knew Altina would reject? That was simply because it fit her current ‘persona.’ If she weren’t frivolous and fond of joking, she wouldn’t be ‘Vita’ at all.

Ultimately, Vita’s serious suggestion was a private club. It wasn’t an illegal or unsavory establishment, but a perfectly respectable one. Members could go there for low-intensity activities like bowling or darts. Since Altina had heard of the club’s name and knew it wasn’t an illicit venue, she didn’t object.

Thus, the three decided to spend the rest of the day relaxing at this entertainment venue.

At approximately 5:30 PM, Caine and Altina followed Vita through the doors of the club. The moment Vita stepped inside, the sharp-eyed receptionist recognized her identity immediately. She put on a 200% professional smile to welcome the Princess’s visit and instructed a colleague to quickly fetch the owner.

Although Vita declined, stating she didn’t want to draw attention, a small stir was inevitable. As a result, Caine and Altina were also scrutinized by the others, who tried to guess their identities.

This was especially true for Caine. As a man flanked by two stunning beauties of entirely different styles, the onlookers assumed he must be a person of great wealth or noble status. Some even wondered if there would be a chance for a deeper conversation, hoping to acquaint themselves with such a prominent figure.

Just as Caine began to feel a bit uncomfortable, a professional server arrived to lead the three of them away from the lobby and toward a private room.

It was a room larger than Caine had anticipated, with a ceiling much higher than a standard room. The space was quite vast and empty, with high-end tables and chairs placed along the edges, seemingly leaving the center open on purpose.

As for what the room was meant for, the high-quality racket bags hanging on the wall seemed to explain everything.

“This is an indoor room specifically for badminton. Well, Little Altina, how about we get some exercise? The loser swaps out for Lady Sister, or were you planning to play against Lady Sister from the start?”

Vita acted as if she were well-acquainted with the layout. After casually grabbing a racket bag from the wall, she offered the invitation to Altina with a smile.

Despite how natural and friendly her smile appeared, Vita actually intended to use this sport to show off and capture Caine’s attention. Her motives were far from pure.

“…Since Your Highness has personally invited me, I naturally accept.”

Altina, also realizing this was an opportunity to prove herself, naturally agreed. In fact, she had no reason to refuse.

“Ahaha, you certainly have a lot of fighting spirit. My apologies, Lady Sister, but please sit and wait while Little Altina and I settle this.”

Seeing that Altina had taken the bait, a flash of craftiness crossed Vita’s eyes as she looked at Caine with a bright smile, hoping he would sit for a while.

“…I don’t have any objection, but do you two plan to play in those outfits? It doesn’t look very convenient.”

Caine was essentially there to relax, so he wasn’t in a hurry to start playing himself. However, looking at their current attire, he had some doubts. Whether it was the high-heeled short boots Altina wore or the laced high heels Vita had on, neither seemed suitable for sports.

Since this was a private club, were there no specialized flat boots available?

“I don’t mind. My balance is very good. What about you, Little Altina?”

“…Thank you both for your concern, but my current boots are more suitable for my performance.”

Faced with Caine’s concern, both Vita and Altina insisted they were fine.

This left Caine to silently marvel to himself. As expected of an Isabella world with magic and magical beasts, their physical fitness was so high that they could play sports in high heels.

‘If they took off their heels and changed into flats, wouldn’t that reduce their charm? Not to mention, the other one hasn’t changed either.’

Naturally, Caine was unaware of Vita and Altina’s true thoughts. After listening to Vita’s brief description of the rules, he sat on the sofa in front of the center wall. He sipped the black tea that a server had recently brought in and watched the two of them exercise.

Before they started, Caine had prepared himself mentally. But once they actually began, he couldn’t help but feel impressed.

How should he put it… just looking at them was a feast for the eyes.

The fact that Altina and Vita’s private attire looked so different from their usual style already provided a sense of contrast. Now that they were moving like this, Caine felt he was getting quite the eyeful.

Although their outfits weren’t revealing, both possessed exceptionally fine figures. Even though they were covered by their clothes, Caine could clearly feel the swaying of their generous chests.

Then there were their beautiful legs in black silk. As they moved, Caine found it difficult to look away. Whether it was Altina’s darker black tights or the lighter black over-the-knee socks Vita wore under her skirt, both had a powerful presence.

In particular, when Vita jumped to strike the shuttlecock, the slight glimpse of her sexy thighs being pressed by the elastic of her over-the-knee socks made Caine feel a bit of a sense of guilt.

…By the way, had they forgotten he was a man? Why were they showing no regard for potential wardrobe malfunctions while playing?

Or was their desire to win simply that strong?

In terms of athletic skill, both were incredibly capable. They played back and forth according to the rules, and ten minutes later, they were still locked in an intense battle of offense and defense.

Caine really began to wonder if they had forgotten his gender.

He was Caine, a man, not the female Corellia.

This was far too defenseless.

What if he mistakenly thought they had feelings for him?