Chapter 135: Bonds Forged in the Holy Empire
Even after that steamy date with Elaine, I kept rotating through dates with the rest of the party members.
It was pretty ironic that I was getting to enjoy proper dates here in the Holy Bishura Empire—a place I'd never really explored back in the Palania Kingdom. Still, everyone was thrilled despite the limited spots and time in this fresh new location.
Elaine had been over the moon guiding us around the capital, but the others were just as quirky in their own ways.
"This is really gonna cut it?"
I eyed Hildear dubiously, but she gripped her sword tighter and shot back.
"It's more than enough!"
"Alright then…."
A "date" that boiled down to sparring with real swords? I stared at her awkwardly for a second before settling into a serious stance.
The sharp prick of her bloodthirst tingled against my skin.
My earlier question felt ridiculous—she was dead serious.
Thinking like this might be rude, but damn, she's gorgeous.
The knight with light blue hair gripped her sword in both hands, poised perfectly.
No helmet for sparring, so her ponytail swung free, exposing the elegant line of her nape. Beads of sweat glistened on her flushed skin from the warmup—sexier than sin.
After this wraps up….
Just as my mind wandered, Hildear lunged.
Her blade hummed with ferocious intent.
I blocked it on reflex with my own real sword.
"Siu."
"Yeah, Hilde?"
"Be a little more serious, please."
Her voice carried a hint of anger.
But I had plenty to say right back.
"Sorry."
"Pardon?"
"Turns out I just can't go all-out sparring with my own woman."
"Eut…."
The knight, weak to pullbacks, flushed crimson and let out a moan.
Back to being a girl in a flash.
I gave her a light shove, then swung my sword moderately to keep the spar going.
My swordsmanship was still crude compared to hers anyway. My skill wasn't superior either—just more real combat experience, and even that she'd catch up to soon enough.
"You're a genius, Hilde."
"Y-Yes? Pardon?"
Clang!
Hildear blinked in surprise, her sword wobbling from the sudden praise.
"That's why I said don't hold back. I told you before, remember?"
"…You knew."
"How could I not know about my own woman?"
She beamed at my words but looked a touch downcast too.
"Genius… I used to think that myself, but lately I've been feeling so impatient."
The young knight Hildear, daughter of the royal guard captain back home in Palania Kingdom, had always shown prodigious talent.
Never spoiled, she'd diligently honed her blade, climbing the ranks steadily.
Sure, there was that dark history where she caught me jerking off and pounced in excitement—but what virgin girl wouldn't lose it at that sight? I'd forgiven her gladly.
"Too many amazing people around you. That's all it is, right?"
"…Yes."
I let out a small sigh at her reply.
I'd thought our casual chat had fixed her insecurities before, but they were flaring up again.
The cause was obvious.
Probably 'cause I got promoted to saint.
It hadn't even been a few months since she'd dedicated her virginity to me and pushed her training to new heights. Now I'd snagged the massive title of Saint and shot even higher—naturally, it shook her.
I wanted to help, but since I was the trigger, it was tricky to butt in. Push too hard, and it might backfire, making things worse. Comforting someone ain't easy.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
"……."
"……."
Only the clash of steel filled the training grounds.
The man and woman sparred in silence.
Swords weren't great for hashing out deep stuff—too many gaps words couldn't bridge.
But as the quiet dragged, my patience snapped first.
"Hya!"
"S-Siu…?! "
I tossed my sword aside outright. Hildear, not wanting to hurt me, dropped hers too.
I seized the opening, yanked her into a hug, and threw us both to the ground.
"Kyaaah…!"
The dirt floor was padded for safety and footwork, but I didn't care.
I'd rolled in worse than dirt—hell, with burly dudes, not fragrant babes. This was nothing.
"Siu, what are you—"
"Hilde."
"Y-Yes!"
Her voice tensed up.
Armor kept some distance, but it was close enough for her. Still a maiden at heart, her pulse raced the nearer I got.
"The Saint guarantees it. You're the real deal—a genius."
"Siu…."
"So quit pushing yourself so hard. That's just gonna make it worse."
"Eut, y-yes…."
Hildear ducked her head, face beet red.
Suddenly realizing I was on bottom, I worried about my weight being rude and shifted—then it hit me. He was a hero, Siu.
We'd done this before, but nerves made me fumble. The abrupt stop caused another slip.
Slip.
"Ah."
Her hand skidded; she toppled forward into my arms.
Even knowing it was a mistake, I flashed a mischievous grin.
"Pouncing on me now?"
"…I-I wanna… pounce, haht… ♡"
"Ah."
The face of a knight in heat.
Irresistible.
Mwah.
I kissed her right there.
She twitched at my big hand cradling her light blue ponytail and the musky male scent overwhelming her lips.
Mmwah, smooch. Kiss. Sluuurp….
Sluuurp, slurrrp… haah, hnnngh… ♥
Hildear, who'd been agonizing moments ago, melted into the kiss, sucking at my lips.
The pair who'd clashed blades fiercely minutes before now devoured each other's mouths earnestly. Their hands naturally roamed to buckles, pieces of armor clattering off one by one.
Slurrrp… haah.
"Not as mad as I thought?"
"Huh? Why would I be mad…."
"Jumping you mid-serious spar?"
Hildear, half my armor off already, giggled.
"Sparring's fun, but haht, you feel better… ♡"
"…Yeah. Me too. Rather have Hilde than—eut."
Slender, soft fingers gripped my rock-hard cock.
Hildear beamed seductively.
"You know, Siu."
"What?"
"You did it outside with Elaine before."
"Oh? You saw that—ah."
"…And again?"
"Hahaha…."
An awkward laugh escaped.
Technically, outside a building? We'd done it in a dungeon too. Magic circle instead of wall, but pounding that plump ass stuck in a hole? Pure temptation for any man.
No, wait—that's not the point.
"When I was on lookout?"
"Changing the subject… Yes, exactly. Back then… I wanted outdoor so bad… ♡"
"Looks like your chance came."
"Yes ♥"
She kissed my cheek with a grin.
Gazing at the clear sky above, I mused.
Outdoor sex… Did it with Rozalin too. Might get hooked.
Hildear, lighter now, straddled my waist.
Her workout-heated pussy was tighter and hotter than usual.
"Ah, no, that… S-sorry."
"…Haah, it's fine. I'll pretend I didn't see this time. But be more careful."
"Y-Yes! Thank you!"
The holy knight on guard bowed gratefully. Hero Ariel Grande nodded and stepped away.
Best hiding spot, but getting caught mid-secret masturbation by a subordinate? Awkward for man or woman.
Especially your boss. Better to give space—for both their sakes. The root cause was elsewhere anyway.
Really. Way too into it. Or bad timing on my part?
Ariel pondered seriously.
Even when she'd first met the now-Saint to greet him, he was mid-sex.
Hiding in the bushes with 3rd Saintess Elaine.
She clearly remembered the lookout knight from then—the same woman now entwined with him on the training grounds. That embarrassed, mortified face stuck with her.
And now she's doing it outside too… Knowing there's a guard.
The Hildear in Ariel's memory was unusually shy about sex for a woman.
Surprisingly common, but not even a month had passed since.
Innate nature? Or… did that man change her?
Outside the building ringing the training grounds.
The Holy Empire's sole SS-grade hero watched the distant lovers, then whipped her head away.
"Mm."
Ariel twisted the ends of her silver hair around her finger, cheeks burning.
Nearing her thirties and still a virgin, the sight of Siu and Hildear was too much.
Came to check on the spar… Better head out today.
Before leaving, Ariel glanced back instinctively.
A split-second she barely registered.
But the man's massive cock and the woman's lewd hip-grinding etched clearly into the silver-haired hero's mind. Not envy, exactly—but a nagging discomfort lingered.