The Bloody Serenade
The woman lay sprawled on the floor, her strength completely sapped after our session. "Haa… haa…" Her breathing was ragged. Her thighs trembled uncontrollably, as if they could no longer support her weight. The pussy that had been receiving me just moments ago remained parted, still leaking traces of our intimacy. I looked down at her and extended a hand.
"Were you that exhausted?" I pulled her up by the arm. Her body went limp, leaning heavily against me. "Ah… wait… please, just hold me for a moment…" I supported her, guiding her out of the terrace and onto a nearby chair. She slumped back, gazing at me with dazed, unfocused eyes.
"Haa… just who… are you…" Her loosened pupils were filled with awe. "I’ve never… had sex like this before…" The corners of her mouth curled up slowly. She looked completely satisfied. "I don’t even know… how many times I came…" Her hand traced the line of my thigh. "A man like you… I’ve never met…"
"……"
"This kind of fantastic sex… it’s my first time experiencing it…" She tried to push herself up, attempting to cling to me again. "I want to keep… going… more… more…" I pressed down on her shoulder, stopping her.
"That’s enough. I have to go now."
"Ah… why…"
"You should rest." She pouted, clearly displeased, but she lacked the strength to hold me back, still lingering in the afterglow of her climax. I looked down at her one last time before leaving. I felt satisfied. Having mastered the Earth Yin-Yang Copulation Art, ordinary women were no longer a match for me.
"If fate allows, let’s meet again." With those words, I turned my back on her. A small, quiet voice followed me from behind. "Please… come back again…" I didn't answer. I just smiled and kept walking.
By now, the orchestra’s music had faded. People were bustling about, preparing on the stage set up inside the banquet hall. I pulled my baton from my bag and exchanged a few words with the musicians. In the midst of this, the lights on stage brightened, and Edwin stepped into the center. His face was etched with nervousness; he took a deep breath before the crowd and opened his mouth, his voice bright.
"Everyone, please, your attention." He gave a light cough. "I would like to borrow a moment of your time today." The banquet hall fell silent.
"Today, I have prepared a stage for my beloved wife, Helena. It’s nothing grand… just a song. To be honest, I’m not used to this kind of setting, so I’m quite nervous. My singing is still lacking in many ways, too. But I wanted to sing this for Helena, no matter what. I would be grateful if you would all listen." Edwin looked at his wife. "Helena. This song today… is dedicated to you."
Cheers and laughter erupted from the crowd.
"Ooooooh!"
"Let’s see how good Edwin’s singing is!"
"A song for his wife, how romantic!"
Helena, who had known nothing of this until now, widened her eyes. "…Honey?" She placed a hand over her heart, looking surprised yet wearing a joyful smile. Yes, the atmosphere was perfect. Edwin pointed at me and added, "And we have a special guest with us today. The guild leader of the Legato Gear bard guild of the Edelan Kingdom, Sir Han Seru. The reason I am able to stand on this stage at all… is entirely thanks to Sir Seru. He meticulously polished my lacking singing skills and even agreed to conduct for me tonight. If I had been on my own, I wouldn't have even dared to attempt this. Thank you, Sir Seru."
All eyes in the room turned toward me. Applause and cheers poured out. I bowed in greeting, then raised my baton and stood before the orchestra. The banquet hall went quiet. As my baton, held high, began to move through the air—the orchestra started a beautiful prelude.
Edwin looked at Helena and began to sing.
"Your smile is what makes me live♪"
At first, his voice trembled slightly. But just as we had practiced, just as I had taught him, he controlled his breathing and poured his emotions into the notes.
"Your touch gives me hope♬"
The sections where he had stumbled during practice were all flawless now. Edwin’s eyes were filled with sincerity. It was the heart of a husband who, even amidst the grief of losing their unborn child, wanted to give hope to his wife. That heart was conveyed, and Lady Helena seemed moved. Her gaze was tender. Tears welled up in the corners of her eyes as she watched her husband from right in front of the stage. The guests listened quietly, savoring the moment. Sir Ronald sat with his arms crossed, listening with a smirk, while the young merchant lord named Vesperion continued to sip his drink with a cold, distant smile.
I continued to conduct, watching Edwin. 'You're doing well.'
Edwin’s voice grew stronger as he entered the chorus.
"My beloved…! Forever by my side…!"
When the song finally ended, the entire banquet hall erupted in warm applause. I lowered my arms, which I had been holding up, and smiled contentedly. Edwin had done it. To my eyes, it wasn't perfect, but for the average person, he had done incredibly well. Above all, the heart of a husband who cherished his wife had been deeply conveyed.
"Honey…!" Helena ran onto the stage and hugged Edwin tightly. Edwin patted his wife’s back, his own eyes glistening with tears. The banquet hall was once again filled with cheers and applause.
"That was a wonderful song, Edwin!"
"I can feel the love between you two!"
"*Sniff*, it’s so moving!"
I clapped with all my might. "You worked hard, Edwin!"
After the serenade ended, the banquet hall grew even more heated. The guests seemed deeply moved by Edwin’s sincere song, talking of nothing else. Laughter burst out in every corner, and the sound of clinking glasses never ceased. Even the nobles who had been reserved earlier now had voices raised a notch. I packed my baton into my bag with a proud expression. 'It’s good to see a couple doing well.' I felt a sense of accomplishment. The party seemed as if it were just getting started, but I glanced at the clock on the wall. It was already 9:00 PM.
'I need to leave quickly.'
I was late. My daily training of the Earth Yin-Yang Copulation Art with Queen Regina. Under normal circumstances, we would have already started. Usually, I would begin training with Regina around 8:00 PM, but today I was delayed by the party. I had told her in advance, so it was fine, but I still wanted to rush to Regina this very moment. Seeing the sweet display between Edwin and his wife made me think of Regina, and my cock stirred. Honestly, my lust was boiling over; I wanted to have sex with Regina all night long. There had been a woman I’d shared a moment with earlier, but I wasn't drawn to her enough to spend the night. Right now, my mind was filled with thoughts of the Queen’s pussy.
"If I leave now, it’ll be past 10:00 by the time I reach the palace."
I moved quickly. Before leaving, I had to say goodbye to the host of the house. I hurried to find Edwin to tell him I was heading out. However, he was nowhere to be seen in the banquet hall. He wasn't near the stage, nor was he among the guests. His wife, Helena, was missing as well. I grabbed a noble standing nearby.
"Have you perhaps seen Baron Edwin?"
"Ah, Sir Seru. Great job with the conducting."
"Thank you. I’m looking for Baron Edwin. Do you know where he is?"
He giggled. "He went into that room with his wife a while ago. They must be excited." He pointed toward a room in the corner of the banquet hall. The door was closed.
"Thank you." I gave a light nod and walked toward the room. I knocked briefly and opened the door. Fortunately, it was unlocked.
"Sir Edwin, I’ll be taking my leave now—"
The moment I peered inside, my eyes widened. In the room, Edwin and Helena were completely immersed in each other.
"Hnnng, huff!"
"Ahhh… it feels good, honey. Aang!"
In a room without even a bed, Edwin had Helena pinned to the desk, thrusting his hips violently. Helena’s dress was hiked up to her waist, leaving her slender lower body completely exposed. "Haaang…! Edwin…! Harder…! Give me your wonderful cock!"
"Honey! Honey! Honey!" Edwin was gritting his teeth, thrusting like a madman. *Slap, slap, slap!* It felt like watching a beast. Was he always such a passionate man?
"Honey! I love you! I love you!"
"Haa-eugh…! It’s good…! It’s so big today… Aaaang!"
It was a passionate session, as if everything they had suppressed had burst out at once, as if they were the only two people in the world.
"……"
I blinked, then closed the door. I let out a sigh in front of the shut door. "…What did I just see?" Then, I smiled faintly. "I should just go." I’d send my farewells in a letter tomorrow. Anyway. 'Congratulations, Edwin.' I hope you have plenty of sex tonight. I immediately turned to leave. I needed to hurry back to the palace. Queen Regina would be waiting.
"Sir Seru, are you leaving already?"
"Yes, my work on the hymn isn't finished. I have much to do tonight."
"Oh, what a pity! At least take one last drink before you go!"
It was just as I had managed to fend off the people trying to keep me there and reached the exit of the banquet hall. 'I need to get to the carriage quickly.' That was when it happened.
"Kyaaaaaaaah—!"
A sharp scream tore through the banquet hall. I instinctively turned back. The sound had come from in front of the room where the Edwin couple had gone just moments ago. The door was wide open, and the women gathered in front of it were pale, screaming in terror.
"Th-that… what is that…!"
"Oh… God…!"
Voices filled with horror tangled together. '…What is it?' At that moment, I saw a woman slowly walking out of the room. Helena Tudor. The front of her dress was soaked in blood, and her blonde hair was disheveled, plastered to her face. Her lips were stained red. A thick, crimson liquid dripped from her chin. "Hehe… hehehehe…" In her right hand, she held something—Edwin’s head. It felt as though she had bitten through her husband’s neck and severed it with her own teeth.