Chapter 278
Chapter 278
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 278
Chapter Title: Winter Love Song
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The shop wasn't too crowded, already stocked with all sorts of seasonal winter items.
I bought a gray cloak with a hood that covered from my shoulders down to my thighs, a warm-looking muffler, and leg wraps to strap on my calves. All together, it came to 80 copper.
While I was at it, I picked up some oil and rations too.
Fuck, prepping for winter really costs a shitton. Still, things were about two hundred times better off than last winter, so I didn't sweat it.
That time... yeah.
It had been hell.
I'd learned the hard way what happens when a guy gets dumped naked into another world and winter hits. My first winter here had been a real eye-opener. Good thing I'd never have to go through that again.
"Hey, boss. Any chance you'd buy this old cloak of mine as used gear?"
"What kinda crazy talk is that?"
"Tch. No dice, huh?"
"Who'd buy that, sir?"
"Yeah, figured as much."
I'd thought about selling my old cloak secondhand, but it was caked in kusari shit. It was rags at this point anyway... Guess I'd keep it for cleaning rags.
I equipped my new gear right away and headed back outside. With the cloak covering my body, it felt pretty warm. The muffler did its job perfectly too. Couldn't wear the leg wraps over my greaves, so I just carried them as I walked.
During winter, you had to ditch the greaves and go with leg wraps.
Snow getting into your boots could lead to frostbite in a heartbeat. I'd seen plenty of guys lose toes to it.
Before heading back, I figured I'd swing by and see Karin's face, so I made for the Swordsman Guild.
Even with snow falling, people looked insanely busy. Watching the gray city turn white twisted my guts.
My steps felt a little heavier because of it.
Before I knew it, I'd arrived at the guild.
Groooan.
The courtyard was empty when I pushed open the main doors.
No footprints anywhere—just pristine snow.
They closed for the day already?
I headed straight into the guild building.
"Karin sis?"
I locked eyes with Karin lounging on the sofa the moment I stepped in.
She had a blanket draped over her shoulders. Tea cup and book nearby—she was clearly enjoying some wholesome downtime.
Crackle.
No wonder it felt toasty; the fireplace was roaring.
Karin grinned happily, stood, and came over to me.
She was dressed pretty lightly.
"My love. Came to see me?"
Ever since that 4P last week, Karin and I were like a real married couple—no holds barred. She'd come to my place sometimes, but I usually visited her like this.
She hugged me like a wife welcoming her husband home from work and planted a kiss on me. What a smothering big sis type. We stayed like that for a good while before breaking apart.
Felt like we were keeping two households now, somehow.
"Guild closed for the day?"
"First snow fell, and not a single bastard showed up. I was bored out of my mind when you showed—perfect timing."
Karin helped me shrug off my cloak and unbuckle my gear as she talked.
"Now that you're here, how about a quickie, hubby?"
"Right off the bat?"
"...Sleeping alone lately's been so lonely. I love snuggling up with my husband most. Let's head upstairs."
She started coquettishly clinging to me, and I got seriously turned on.
Better late than never with this firecracker—Karins sex drive was insane. We went up to her room and stripped each other bare.
"I'm on birth control, so no worries about knocking me up. Fill me up like always."
"Thanks for that. But sis... uh, keep the long boots on."
Long boots were key.
Black long boots contrasting with her black ponytail? Sexy as hell.
"Kyahaha, you perv. You like me naked except for long boots that much?"
"Fucking love it."
"Got it. Anything else you want?"
"That attitude's plenty."
Karin, naked save for black long boots, flirted as she pressed against me. Among my three wives, she was the most playfully affectionate. Honeymoon phase, I guess. I scooped her up into a standing carry position.
"Nngh... This is kinda embarrassing."
"Don't like it?"
"No. Pound me just like this♥"
Slap slap.
"Kyaa, kyaahh! Hii?! Hngk...! Haaang!!"
I thrust upward, shaking her, and her moans exploded. Knowing Karin was mine to do with as I pleased got me way too fired up.
We fucked until the chilly room turned steamy hot.
About two hours later?
"Haa... haa... Love you, my husband. Thanks for coming today."
"Just visiting my wife—no need to thank me. Love you too, sis."
Karins affection was aggressively sweet, leaving me in a great mood. We lay in bed hugging, sucking and nibbling at each other for a rest before getting up.
Time to head back.
Lunchtime yet?
"Leaving already?"
"What, want more?"
I stood to dress, and she grabbed my hand.
"Keep asking like that?"
"Heh, gotta go. See ya. Catch you next time."
"Sigh. No one's coming today, so fucking bored... Wish we could spend the whole day together like last time... Can't we?"
Thinking about it, we hadn't had a proper one-on-one overnight since then. She looked genuinely wistful.
"Winia'd get pissed."
"...The more I think, the more it sucks being third. C'mon, let's shower together at least."
Damn, I was lucky as hell.
We showered together. Washing each other led to groping, and soon my dick was standing at full mast like a steel rod.
"Want me to suck it?"
Her eagerness to please was adorable. I nodded, and Karin took me in her mouth, sucking slow and thorough. The pleasure was so intense I bucked my hips quick.
Gulp.
I came straight down her throat to finish.
We dried off, dressed, and left the room.
"Bye, my love."
"You too, sis."
Said our goodbyes, then I grabbed a smoked fish sandwich on the way back to the inn.
I'd barely walked, and snow was piling up on my shoulders already. Should've been cold, but Karins hot loving had me warmed up—no chill at all.
Heavy snow this year too, huh.
Fucking bullshit snow. Fuck.
"I'm back."
Back at the inn, both were in bed.
What? Still sleeping?
Beauties love to sleep in—old saying held true.
So I channeled the ancient sages' wisdom from Confucianism, refined for modern times. Knowledge passes on. That's how humanity evolves to higher beings.
Case in point: just came from Karins.
"What're you two doing, Winia? Claudia? Still sleeping?"
I got close and saw them huddled together. More like Claudia cradling Winia.
Smiling Claudia stroked Winia's back and gave me a small wave.
"It's cold... Can't get out from under the blankets..."
Winia cracked her eyes open, mumbling weakly.
Room air was definitely frigid.
And she looked wiped out.
"Hehe. Winia begged for cuddles 'cause it's cold?"
"Didn't..."
"Oh? 'Sis, it's cold—come quick.' You said it."
"Don't care... Darky's here now. Don't need you."
"Got dumped. Harsh."
Anyway, I stripped down.
Winia looked ready to burrow fully under the covers.
"Never seen Winia like this before."
She had that feisty side, so this was new.
"Darky, I'm fire major, y'know? Weak to cold."
With those tits, weak to cold? Didn't add up. But fire affinity... yeah, probably hates the chill.
I slipped under the covers and hugged Winia as requested.
"Ah, fuck. Darky's body is freezing."
"Been out. Oh, Claudia, Winia—at the Adventurer's Guild, Kobson was there. Chatted, and he's got a good gig."
I stroked Winia's hair and brought up the winter hunt. Probably scouring the snow mountains this time.
They reacted after I explained.
"Mmm... Katt, I hate the cold."
"Dunno about messing around mountains in this weather. Mages hole up in the Magic Tower winters, learning new spells with saved cash till next year."
Claudia hated cold; Winia too.
"Yeah... Makes sense to chill at home when it's freezing. Gig won't take long, so I'll handle it."
"Katt, such a breadwinner. Hot."
"Guess I'll head back to the Tower when weather clears."
Time to party with Kobson and new faces. Winia turned toward me, starting things naturally; Claudia joined in.
"Oh, Claudia. Got any winter plans?"
"Nothing specific. Activity drops naturally when it's cold."
"Species trait?"
"Kinda? Anyway, Katt—warm me up."
"Heh. On it."
Claudia seemed to want some leisure. As husband, I oughta make sure my wives could relax, right?
"Right, Darky. I'm super into winter spirits, so tell me if you spot any. Bonus if you snag winter herbs too."
"Winter spirits? Spirits kinda scare me."
I had a thing about spirits.
"Just let me know if you see or hear anything."
"Will do."
And so, the three of us had a blast like usual, spending the day in bed.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ Next morning.
I geared up fully bright and early to link up with Kobson in front of the Adventurer's Guild. Snow had lightened since yesterday, but wind picked up, making it feel even colder.
Still bearable, though.
Inside, I had beer, jerky, and dried fruit for breakfast when someone clapped my shoulder.
"Ba. Ba. Ri. An. Shak."
What the fuck?
"You drunk already, you fuck?"
"Can't take a joke?"
It was Kobson.
Rocking winter gear too.
"Good, you made it yesterday. Others?"
"Well... Only snagged one."
"One? Who?"
Three-man party was iffy.
"Saw Meria at the guild last night. She was job-hunting, so I recruited her."
"Oh. Meria?"
"She'll be here soon."
Meria—felt like forever since I heard that name.
One of my few friends, right?
Three-man was shaky, but Meria? Solid.
Her shieldwork was pro-level.
Waiting by the entrance with Kobson, in came a brown-haired woman. Shield on her back—had to be Meria.
Our eyes met; she waved both hands excitedly.
"Yo, Meria? Been fucking ages."
"Haha, hey hey. Long time. First since we cleared those cultist bastards in the sewers?"
"That was forever ago."
Last seen her after purging those underground sewer cultists. We greeted warmly.
"New shield? Gear looks upgraded too."
Meria sported veteran-level kit now.
Quilted armor under chainmail, topped with a light but warm fur-leather jacket.
Shield looked higher quality than I remembered.
"Been grinding hard. You look leveled up too, Katt."
"Same here. Just us three?"
Kobson answered.
"Yes, Barbarian Shak. Meria. Planning to head out now—good?"
"Of course. Let's go. Great seeing you all again. Match breaths one more time?"
"Heh heh heh, naturally! Onward, Barbarian Shak! And Meria!"
"Ooh! Let's roll! No mercy for snow worms hiding in the mountains!"
Fired up, we cheered thrice and headed out.
Snow turned to sleet.
Wind howled, but with trusty comrades, this was nothing—fuck all! Meria's sturdy shield!
Finally had a tank!
"Oh, Katt. Where's your girl?"
Heading to the gates, Meria asked.
"Too cold to come out."
"Haha, gotcha. Kobson, you got a girl yet?"
Casual as hell, but that was taboo for him.
"Meria! You've just asked the forbidden!"
"That kinda reaction? Just kidding."
"What joke is that!"
Kobson wailed as I arm-linked Meria to the gates. Eskimo-geared guards waved us through no hassle.
Beyond the gates: a winter wonderland.