Chapter 267
Chapter 267
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 267
Chapter Title: Those Martial Artist Bastards
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The orange sunset hanging in the sky was fading into dusk. I arrived at the guild just as the stars were beginning to twinkle.
There was no one left. The training grounds were empty, the silence filled by the settling darkness. Behind me, I could hear Karin's steady breathing. She seemed to be in a deep sleep, so I hoisted her up carefully and climbed the stairs.
It was scary to think I might trip without any lights.
Creak.
The door to the second-floor room was open.
I'd figured the main gate and everything would be locked, but the security was surprisingly lax. Then again, what lunatic would try to rob the Swordsman Guild?
Even a master thief with balls of steel like the King of Thieves Arsène Lupin would end up as raw beef sashimi stew if he tried to steal from here. No petty crook could strut around in a den of battle-hardened killers.
"Mm..."
I gently laid the soundly sleeping Karin on the sofa. Should I wake her? Nah. I'd find the potion first and then wake her. Better to let her sleep a bit longer.
Rustle, rustle.
I lit a fire with the ignition stone I'd seen last time and rummaged through the shelves and drawers for a potion.
From what I could tell, there were just unknown books, knives, and all sorts of random junk. It didn't feel like a woman's room at all. And with the dim lighting, it was hard to search.
"Where the hell is it?"
Asking a sleeping adult felt awkward, so I kept looking. But no matter how much I searched, I couldn't find it. Finally, I gently shook Karin's shoulder to wake her.
"Guild Leader. We're home. Time to get up."
"Ugh... you're back?"
She forced her eyes open and tried to sit up, only to grimace. She must be in fucking agony. After that superhuman erotic battle, it'd be weirder if she were fine.
"Fuck... it hurts like hell. Hey, not here—my room's inside. Take me there."
"Isn't this your room?"
"This is my office-cum-room... Ah. Can't move."
I scooped her up princess-style right then. Ignoring her slightly flustered face, I kicked the door open.
"H-huh...? Hey, this is kinda embarrassing..."
"Your naked show earlier was more embarrassing. Corner up ahead?"
"Y-yeah... And naked's bullshit. It happens in fights."
"Sure. Both were quite the sight."
An unforgettable scene.
"You gonna shut up or what?"
Sure enough, around the corner was a door.
I kicked the handle down and stepped in. It was a modest-sized room that felt lived-in, with a bed, desk, wardrobe—nothing fancy.
"Not the bed... set me in the chair first."
"Lying down would be better."
"I'd just dirty the bed."
True enough.
We were both covered in dust from the intense fight. I pulled out a chair and sat her down; she let out a groan as she slumped. She looked in pretty bad shape.
"Fucking bitch... she's seriously strong. Thought I was done for, kid."
"It was a fucking scary fight. But you won, Guild Leader. Impressive as always."
"Heh... yeah, I did. Potions are in that drawer. Grab one."
"Can't see shit."
It was too dark; only outlines were visible.
"Glowstone on the shelf."
I groped the shelf as she said and grabbed what felt like a stone.
"Smack it down."
Thud!
Orange light burst from the glowstone. Oh, this is pretty nice. There are so many types of glowstones; this one's worth buying.
Even if it's consumable.
I set it back on the shelf.
"Drawer here?"
"Yeah."
The drawer held several red potions that looked just like potions. Crimson liquid in gold-rimmed glass vials—deep color meant high quality.
How much did these cost?
"Wait, Guild Leader. Instead of wasting expensive potions, can't we just go to a relief monastery for healing?"
"At my level, regular heals don't work. Potions are cheaper."
Heals don't work on her?
Anyway, I uncorked one to hand it over.
"Ah."
Karin opened her mouth.
"Want me to feed you?"
"Yeah."
I chuckled and leaned in, tilting the vial slowly into her mouth. The blood-like drops trickled in. I fed her a bit and stopped. She swallowed slowly, then opened up again. We emptied one vial that way.
"Better now?"
I'd never tried a potion myself, so no clue on the effect.
"Doesn't heal instantly... Ah! Fuck, still hurts like hell. Hey, help me out of this."
"Take it off?"
I asked, surprised.
"Just do it. You've seen my pussy already; what's a tit or two?"
"..."
Well, yeah.
I slowly removed the Quilted Armor I'd draped over her.
She groaned again as she lifted her arms. Seeing that made my heart ache terribly. After all, she'd come to save me and ended up like this.
Once it was off, her elastic, ample breasts were revealed.
Her clothes and shoes had all been shredded anyway; she was down to just panties. Under the orange light, her pale skin glowed.
Her areolae... the color and size were so lewd. Compared to Winia's, similar size, but Winia's tits were so massive they didn't stand out as much. These were perfectly balanced yet somehow emphasized.
I liked how they looked big in a subtle way.
"And you got a good look at mine back then too, right?"
Half-naked, Karin smirked devilishly at me. She wasn't even trying to cover up—clearly teasing.
I had ogled plenty.
"Why say it so bluntly? Embarrassing."
"Hehe. You've already seen 'em—what's the big deal? And you probably got an eyeful of Ritzina's too. Got hard?"
Ritzina swinging her gauntlets with her lower half exposed flashed in my mind. The situation being what it was, yeah, it was fucking arousing.
She'd kidnapped and planned to beat me up, but she was pretty, had a great body... and seeing such a vicious woman's privates? Yeah, I got seriously hard.
"...Yeah, I got fucking hard."
"You're hard now too. My tits or hers?"
"Why keep pushing it!"
Karin shook her breasts teasingly. That serpentine smile was so provocative. She giggled at my reaction.
"So, which is hotter? Compare us."
"Huh? What?"
"Whose makes you hornier."
"..."
Her pussy from before and Ritzina's just now danced in my vision, demanding judgment. Both so pretty, impossible to pick.
"Fuck it, I'll show you properly. Look."
Slide.
Karin spread her legs.
The clear cameltoe through her panties made my heart race.
"...Yours is hotter, Guild Leader."
"Keh heh. Really? Ah, fuck—now I'm embarrassed saying it."
"You're embarrassed?"
"I got shame too, kid."
Her face was flushed red.
"Then why say that stuff! Embarrassing for me too!"
"...It's fine with you. And you take it well."
"..."
A subtle silence.
"...And the trash talk with that bitch earlier? Just habit from my mercenary days."
She added by way of excuse, like she felt bad showing a serious side. I didn't mind anyway.
"It's fine. Kinda cool, actually. When you're pissed, that's how it should be."
"Right? You get it."
Haa...
Karin smiled faintly and let out a slow breath.
Her breasts moved with each breath, captivating my gaze. Impossible to look away. She seemed to enjoy my staring.
Slutty old maid after all.
I approached her.
"No visible wounds..."
I'd been worried sick, but no obvious injuries.
"Internals took a hit. That bitch is surprisingly fucking strong. Got the skills to back her mouth... Won't move properly for days... Fuck."
She groaned as she spoke.
Even talking seemed tough.
"S-sorry. And thanks."
I lowered my eyes, conveying gratitude and guilt.
"Tch. Someone kidnapped my guildmate—of course I'd rescue you. No need to apologize. And I wrecked her dojo in the process. Win-win for me."
"Still hurts seeing you in pain."
She grinned at that.
"Hurts your heart?"
"Yes."
"Kid..."
My heart really did ache. That damn martial artist bitch...! How dare she to our guild leader! I wanted to go chew her out down there.
"It hurts like hell. Thanks for saving me. Without you, I'd be beaten to a pulp and dumped in some alley by now."
She'd talked about restoring the Martial Artist Guild's rep, so Ritzina would've smashed me. Might've won, but no guarantees in that spot.
"Yeah... you're welcome. Anyway, need a wash... Ah. Can't move."
Wash?
Karin called me again.
"Hey."
"Yes."
I answered, a bit tense.
"Shower room back there?"
"...We going there?"
"Yeah."
No way she means...
"Gonna need you to wash me."
Yep.
"No, you're a grown adult. Wash yourself."
"Can't move, dumbass."
"You're hurt—just sleep."
"Sleep like this? Too sticky."
"..."
"And it's your fault I'm like this. Least you can do. Right?"
"Well, yeah, but..."
"Shut up and carry me. Dying of grime here."
True—a patient needs comfort to recover fast.
I shed my gear, picked her up, and opened the back door. Small shower room with a tub. I sat her down gently and fetched the glowstone, setting it on the shelf.
Soft orange light filled the cramped space.
"Panties off."
"..."
"Can't do it myself."
Can't wash with them on, she explained. The narrowness made her heartbeat echo to me.
"Hurry."
Her hot breath grazed my skin... I sighed.
If she asks, gotta do it. My fault she's like this.
"Ugh. Fine. Off they go."
Hands on her hips, fingers hooked in the black panties' strings. Karin made a weird noise.
"Hah...!"
"W-what was that sound!"
"I-itchy..."
"Jeez..."
I slid the panties down slowly.
Her wide hips and curls meant she had to lift her legs to help. She grimaced—moving hurt bad.
As they came down, her bush emerged—the one Ritzina had threatened to rip out.
Neatly groomed.
Well-maintained, pretty...
"Guild Leader, this..."
"What, fuck—got a problem with my bush?"
"N-no, not that..."
"Just finish."
I swallowed. Felt my dick swelling. Damn it...! Daily dumps into Cloudy and Winia, and now this? Superhuman restraint to hold back as I pulled them down.
Shlick.
Down to her thighs, her pussy fully exposed.
I paused, staring.
"Heh."
Karin smirked, enjoying my gaze, and lifted her hips a bit.
"Just for you. Like?"
"...Hot as hell."
"Ugh, fuck. Still embarrassing. Finish up."
"...Yes, Guild Leader."
As I went to, she hesitated.
"Hey. Um..."
"Hm?"
"Don't call me Guild Leader."
"Huh? What then?"
"My name. Add 'sis'."
"Karin-sis... like that?"
Strictly speaking, she was sis-like to me.
Cloudy was mom.
"...Yeah. Drop the formal speech too."
"..."
I slid Karin's panties off.