Chapter 17
Chapter 17
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Translator: Ebonarch
Chapter: 17
Chapter Title: Royal Road Hero Tale (8)
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Sophia had actually suspected it.
That Deok-bae was in love with her.
Ever since that day, the way he looked at her had changed.
She could feel the affection in the way he touched her.
So, Sophia couldn't help but entertain the possibility.
But she pretended not to know.
She refused to probe for the truth.
What if she was wrong? What if, to Deok-bae, she was still just a little sister and nothing more? The thought of that hurting too much...
That's why, when Deok-bae finally confessed, Sophia was truly happy.
What he'd said about her mother wasn't a lie.
Of course, thinking about Deok-bae and her mother together still made her anxious—even though she trusted him, she resented him for still sleeping with her mom. But Sophia knew their relationship was purely physical.
Her mother still loved her father, and Deok-bae always put Sophia first.
Even so, the reason Sophia had yelled was really to hide her own feelings about Siwoo.
The irritation she'd felt was because she hated herself for thinking of Siwoo even in that moment.
Sophia had come to love Deok-bae, but she still loved Siwoo too.
She despised herself for loving two men at once.
That's why she couldn't accept Deok-bae's feelings.
Sophia sank back into depression.
Reflexively, she thought of Deok-bae, but she couldn't go to him.
After wandering aimlessly, she decided to go see Siwoo.
She wanted to meet him and sort out her feelings once more.
Walking to the clearing behind the village, she found Siwoo still training.
As always, he was swinging his sword in the same stance.
He'd gained some insight into the sword after his duel with the militia captain, apparently.
To hold onto that enlightenment, he swung his blade every single day...
'Is that really so important? More than time with me?'
Suddenly, Sophia felt a surge of resentment toward Siwoo.
She was suffering over her feelings for him, yet here he was, mindlessly swinging his sword without a care. It made her affection wane.
'How can he not spare even a moment for me? How?'
If Siwoo hadn't changed in the first place—or if he had, but at least shown some sign that he still loved her—Sophia wouldn't be going through this heartache.
'Even now! He must've noticed me coming... How can he not even say hello?'
As she grumbled inwardly, Sophia realized something.
Looking at Siwoo didn't make her heart flutter anymore.
'...Huh?'
She'd thought she still loved him.
Her heart had always raced at the sight of him.
But not anymore.
'Do I... not love Siwoo...?'
It had been a huge misunderstanding.
She hadn't even understood her own emotions.
But now she did.
She no longer loved Siwoo.
'Ahh...'
The flutter she'd felt seeing Siwoo was actually because of Deok-bae.
If Siwoo rejected her, she could run to Deok-bae and find comfort in his arms. That's why her heart had raced—it wasn't truly for Siwoo.
Now, seeing Siwoo didn't faze her because she couldn't go to Deok-bae right away.
'I see... I'd already sorted out my feelings...'
Her heart grew calm.
With her thoughts about Siwoo resolved, her feelings for Deok-bae swelled naturally.
Sophia left Siwoo to his training and headed home.
Siwoo watched her retreating figure with a look of unexpected regret.
'Sorry, Sophia... It's almost over now. Just hang in there a little longer.'
Unaware that their hearts had already drifted apart, Siwoo resumed his training.
Late at night, when most of the village was asleep, Sophia slipped out of bed and crept from her room. She quietly opened Deok-bae's door and entered.
She crawled under his covers and straddled his sleeping form.
Gazing at his peaceful sleeping face, she saw Deok-bae's eyes flutter open.
"...You're awake?"
"No, actually... I wasn't asleep."
"Heh, I had a feeling."
Sophia let out a soft laugh at his words and snuggled deeper into his embrace.
Her full breasts pressed against his chest.
Deok-bae hardened instantly, his cock pressing against her lower belly.
But Sophia didn't change her position.
"What brings you here this late...?"
"Am I not allowed?"
"That's not it, but..."
Deok-bae was still dwelling on what had happened that morning.
It was the first time Sophia had looked at him with such sadness, the first time she'd yelled at him like that.
But the Sophia before him now was completely different.
She seemed more relaxed than usual, more endearing.
Her changed demeanor left Deok-bae flustered.
"Hey... What you said earlier today... Could you say it again?"
"Sopi, about Aunt... I swear, it'll never happen again..."
"Idiot! You're so dense... Not that. Come on?"
As Sophia flashed a coquettish smile, Deok-bae paused, then realized what she meant.
He looked joyful yet fearful, anxious but smiling.
After gazing at her for a moment, he spoke.
"...From the very first moment I saw you, Sophia, I was smitten.
You were brighter and happier than anyone. Just watching you made me happy.
But you already liked Siwoo, so all I could do was cheer you two on.
Seeing you suffer because of him, though... I couldn't hide my feelings anymore.
Sophia, you deserve to be happy. You're more than worthy of it.
So stop clinging to Siwoo. I'm better for you.
I love you more. More than anyone else.
More than anyone, I'll make you happy. So..."
Unlike his usual composed self,
he was terribly nervous now.
His face was flushed,
his voice trembled,
sweat beaded on his brow.
Yet Deok-bae didn't look away from her eyes.
Even through his embarrassment,
he held her gaze to the end.
"...So, will you go out with me?"
As Deok-bae finished, Sophia reached out and cupped his face.
She pressed her lips to his.
Their first kiss tasted salty.
She was crying.
"...Yes, gladly. I love you too, big brother..."
Deok-bae pulled Sophia into his arms.
She surrendered her body to him.
As he parted his lips, she followed suit.
Their tongues tangled wildly, sucking at each other's saliva,
"Haa♡... *chup*, *churup*, ha♡, *chuup*, *chu*..."
filling the room with lewd sounds of mutual desire.
Deok-bae grabbed her breasts, feeling her erect nipples press into his palms.
Not satisfied with the stimulation through her clothes, Sophia began peeling off her layers from the top, and Deok-bae matched her, shedding his own.
Soon, their naked bodies were fully exposed.
"Sopi... You're beautiful."
"D-Don't stare!"
As Deok-bae devoured her nude form with his eyes, Sophia flushed and pressed herself against him.
They gazed at each other before their tongues intertwined once more.
"Haa... Haaang♡, *slurp*, *smooch*, haa! Aaang♡..."
This time, their hands didn't stop.
Deok-bae teased her nipples with both hands, while Sophia stroked his cock.
His shaft was already slick with precum, and Sophia's pussy dripped endlessly.
As her juices trickled down her thighs, Deok-bae slid a hand lower to stroke her folds,
"Ha, haaaang♡♡! Aaaah..."
and Sophia came lightly.
She naturally brought her face to his cock and began licking.
Deok-bae turned her body around to lap at her pussy in return.
It was the classic 69 position.
"Hng... Ah, no♡! Haaam, haa, *slurp*, haaa♡! Stop! Aaah... Haa♡!"
"Like this... aaang♡! I can't suck... aaang♡! *smooch*, ha... hng♡!"
She tried to lick him as usual, but Deok-bae's cunnilingus left her mind in a haze.
The unfamiliar skill of his tongue made her hips twitch.
Before long,
"Haaaang♡! Nooo♡♡! Hn, huaaang♡!"
she cried out in a massive orgasm.
Deok-bae's face was drenched in her juices, but he ignored it.
He flipped her body over and spread her legs.
Her pussy parted invitingly.
It was the first time Deok-bae had seen Sophia's pussy up close.
Innocent, untouched by any man, it was as pristine and beautiful as she was.
Yet the hairless, pure slit was already lewdly soaked.
At the sight, Deok-bae's still-throbbing cock twitched.
Precum dripped down, falling into her folds.
He laid his cock atop her pussy, and it reached all the way to her navel.
Sophia gasped at the sight.
"I-Is that thing... really going to fit inside♡?"
Even as she said it, her eyes sparkled with anticipation.