Chapter 90: The New Year's Party Around This Time
"A New Year's party, huh..."
Han Siu muttered absentmindedly as he changed clothes with the help of the maids.
"Huh? New Year's party...? Was that letter you were looking at earlier an invitation? Wait, but I thought the invitation came last time..."
Elaine, the saintess getting dressed beside him, looked at him curiously.
A lewd scent wafted from their bodies, which they'd only lightly washed and dressed. The maids attending them had flushed faces just from inhaling it—the aroma alone vividly recalled the previous night's escapades in their minds.
"Nah, the invitation came last time. This is someone letting me know they're coming to Palania's New Year's party."
"Hmm. If they went out of their way to send word, they must be from another country..."
Elaine fiddled with her pink hair, her expression displeased.
"Haha, could be. You've gotta head to the Holy Empire too, right, Elaine?"
"Ugh, that's exactly why I'm worried. Sigh, what grand tradition requires gathering all the saintesses in one place...? It's such a hassle."
She wasn't joking; it was all sincere.
They'd compromised with the main church of the Goddess to only attend the first three days of the five-day New Year's party, but even that felt like too much. Deep down, she wanted to stay with Han Siu the whole time, but as a saintess, she had debts of gratitude to repay to many others.
"Still, I'll be there on the 14th too. Let's meet up then."
"Yeah..."
Han Siu was pretty busy himself.
He planned to visit not just Palania Kingdom, but also the Glazer Empire, the Holy Bishura Empire, and even the Cheonan Empire. The first two made sense, but Cheonan was unplanned—until an invitation arrived, and after some deliberation, he'd decided to go.
If the three empires hadn't scheduled their parties differently from other nations—stretching them over five days like everyone else—this itinerary would've been impossible.
"13th in Glazer, 14th in the Holy Empire, the most important 15th in Palania Kingdom, sticking around till the kingdom-scale party wraps on the 16th. Then 17th in Cheonan... right?"
"Yeah."
"Sigh, you're so busy, Han Siu."
"Fate of a popular guy. What can you do?"
Han Siu gave a wry smile.
Of course, invitations hadn't come only from these three nations. Most countries on the continent had sent them. Some were half-hearted probes, but many were serious.
Attending the three empires gave perfect excuses to decline the rest. Glazer was his fiancée's homeland, the Holy Empire had Elaine the saintess, and for the final day, the mighty Cheonan Empire made a solid pretext—plus Hwang Sa-yeon was there.
"All done, Hero."
Han Siu nodded at the maid's words.
"Alright, let's go wash up."
"Yes, Han Siu. Hehe."
Elaine giggled and took his outstretched hand.
She loved these small gestures from him, but the maids' envious, admiring gazes were a thrill too. Any man who was proactive and affectionate with his woman—hero or not—drew jealousy from all women.
"What's up?"
"Hehe, nothing."
"Jealous of something? If that's it..."
His palm smacked down on her plump ass.
"Hnng...♡"
With a cute moan, Elaine coquettishly leaned into him.
"Han Siu, you're such a tease... everyone's watching...♡"
"That's what makes it better, right?"
Grinning mischievously, Han Siu pulled her close by the arm he'd just spanked. The saintess wobbled on her slender frame, pressing against him. Even after he'd sated her lust thoroughly last night, her eyes already burned with fresh desire.
Real saintesses are something else.
Hildear had a strong sex drive too, but she preferred emotional intimacy through skinship over pure carnal release.
Sharfria could be chalked up to years of pent-up desire as a married woman, but Elaine matched or even slightly exceeded her. A talent worthy of being named the lewd goddess's saintess.
"Wanna do it in the bath this time? We could have a little fun, grab breakfast, then head to Viscount Tungbelt..."
"Ahh!"
"...?"
"Right... we have that morning appointment today too..."
Regret filled Elaine's face as she spoke.
Han Siu worked so hard for Palania Kingdom that he had daily meetings with nobles. On busy days, he'd circle the capital two or three times to fit them in.
"Yeah. Viscount Tungbelt's a key figure in the Romes faction, so we need to put him in his place early. He's got family in Romes Kingdom, so we can't fully cut ties, but still."
"True..."
"...? What's wrong?"
"Um, Han Siu? How about... we quickly wash up, eat breakfast, and before the appointment..."
"Before?"
"A date...?"
Han Siu blinked blankly at her shy question. He'd just been thinking she was insatiable, and now this. Guilt washed over him.
"A date..."
"Ah, if you're busy, it's fine. I know how packed your schedule is..."
"No, no. I'd love to. We did it sometimes at the academy too. Strolling the gardens or hitting a café."
"Hehe. Though it was always the same spots."
He flinched at the pointed jab.
The Hero Academy was decently large, but mostly training facilities. Amenities for hero candidates were limited—just enough for a six-month stay. Not many places to wander.
"...Let's go on that date."
"Huh? Oh, yeah!"
"Guess we'll have to wash separately then."
"What's the problem with washing together?"
Elaine flashed a teasing smile, just like he had, tickling his chest with her fingertip. They'd never bathed together without it escalating, so only one conclusion came to mind.
"That's the problem. How could I see a lewd saintess's naked body and just let it go?"
"Kyaa♡ True. If I see your body... haa, I just can't hold back...♡"
"Right? See you after."
"Yeah♡"
Han Siu waved casually—meaning later—and left the room first.
The saintess beamed at him.
But the moment the door clicked shut—thud—her expression hardened.
Like a soldier before battle. That was exactly her mindset.
"Everyone."
"Yes, Lady Elaine."
"You heard, right? A date. A date. Prep time's about an hour. It's short, but... do your best."
"Understood, Lady Elaine."
The dozen or so maids responded with resolute faces.
Preparing for a date with a loved one was warlike anywhere in the world.
"Hm hm hmm~."
The red-haired mage Belluna hummed as she descended the stairs.
A few days ago, a letter had arrived saying Han Siu would attend the Glazer Empire's New Year's party. Just one day on the 13th, but their first reunion in months. Even better, she could bring her mother along.
He won't have forgotten, but... I should remind him anyway. And check how much stronger he needs to get to break through her hymen.
Belluna's mother, whose virginity membrane had been regenerated by succubus magic.
As time passed, the membrane strengthened while her body weakened. Sudden exposure to strong yang qi could endanger her. They needed to gauge Han Siu's growth too.
It was the perfect chance to get them together. Both parents were retired heroes from her party. Her father, especially, could still be deployed at full power if needed, so invitations kept coming yearly.
Dad's still struggling a bit... but Mom's life comes first.
No rush to resolve it immediately.
For now, just restoring her health with high-quality semen infused with yang qi would suffice.
Haa, hope the 13th comes soon...
"...Huh?"
Belluna's ears caught a commotion amid her swelling anticipation.
It came from the first-floor living room.
What the...?
It was probably just her party members laughing and chatting, but something felt off.
A few steps down the stairs, the sounds sharpened.
"Nng... hngh. H-haa... ah...♥"
"Haa, ah, ahn...♥ This is... intense...♥"
"......"
These crazy bitches?!
Belluna's face twisted.
Five women in the party, all virgins to preserve combat strength—surviving years on manjus potions and semen pills alone.
Sometimes they'd indulge in vulgar, lewd acts among themselves to vent. Belluna wasn't entirely uninterested, so she'd never complained. Same-sex relations were normalized here anyway.
But doing it in the living room? Way over the line.
Time to chew them out!
She stomped loudly on purpose to announce her approach.
But then—more than two voices?
"Whoa, look at their faces. No joke..."
"That good, huh? Belluna never got this into it..."
"...?"
The other two party members—and a hero?
Worse, their conversation.
That good? And they mentioned me?
A thought flashed.
The letter from Han Siu a few days ago.
It mentioned the move, and for the first time, entrusting semen collection directly to an alchemist. The manjus potions' efficiency had improved, so he'd send more sooner.
"......"
No way... right?
Anxious, she hid and peeked down the stair railing.
"Haa, ahn...♥ Ah, there, Runi, touch my... breasts...♥"
"Kyaa, what're you saying, you perv. Take this!"
"Hngh...! Ah, yes. This feels... so good...♥"
The unbelievable scene unfolded.
A large delivery box on the table, unpacked, contents visible. Empty bottles scattered amid gaps. Obvious as hell.
Unable to contain her rage, Belluna bellowed.
"You... you damn bitches!!"
"Whoa!"
"Kyaaak! What, when'd you come down?!"
"Hng...! Haa...! You were supposed to... be on guard...♡"
"S-slipped my mind..."
"You idiots. Dare touch what our Han Siu sent? You're dead!"
"Hey! We share good stuff in the party!"
"Yeah, yeah!"
"L-later! I was gonna share later!"
"Half a year late, hilarious!"
The all-female hero party, bonded for years, erupted in chaos.
In a corner Han Siu didn't know, his semen had been tasted by Belluna's party.