Chapter 778: Strengthening Period
Chapter 778: Strengthening Period
“So we’re not going back to the mansion, but staying at an inn?”
“Yeah. I want to save the travel time and focus completely on getting stronger.”
The round trip from the Guild to the mansion wasn’t that long, but it would prevent us from hunting this late into the night. Besides, if we did that for days on end, the accumulated time would certainly be significant.
That’s why I chose to stay at an inn on the 4th floor until I felt I’d grown strong enough. It wasn’t like we were in a position where we had to worry about the cost of an inn.
“Then let’s go.”
Sara, who had accompanied me on my late-night hunt, showed no signs of fatigue. In fact, she even seemed happy, her steps light as she walked toward the inn.
Even though all she did was hang back and draw distant monsters by lightly firing arrows, she’d been doing it all day. You’d think she’d be at least a little tired.
“You look like you’re in a good mood.”
“Hm? Do I?”
“Yeah.”
Sara usually maintained a cool expression that fit the description of a “sophisticated city beauty,” but right now, she looked so bright she might start humming at any moment. Of course, given her personality, she didn’t actually hum.
“I guess I might be.”
Sara didn’t reveal why she was in a good mood, simply saying that before continuing toward the inn with light steps.
Well, I had a pretty good idea why she was happy.
“Hunting together like this late into the night and then heading back to an inn… it reminds me of the old days.”
“Oh, does it?”
Sara feigned ignorance at my words, but a deep smile instantly spread across her lips.
So that’s what she was thinking.
“Of course, back then, you weren’t so happy to go to an inn with me. You even tried to kick me out because you didn’t want to share a room.”
“…A woman has to be that cautious, you know?”
Sara’s cheeks flushed slightly at my playful tone, though she still defended herself. Looking back on it now, she probably thought that while insisting on separate rooms was understandable, she didn’t need to be quite so cold about it.
Well, considering her past, I suppose it couldn’t be helped. Besides, in the end, she shared a room with me from the very beginning. When I think about it, I’m not sure if I should call her naive or what.
No… for her to share a room with me despite her past experiences, could it be that she was surprisingly into me from the start?
“Alright. Then for tonight, let’s go with the concept of a female adventurer who just partied up with a strange man and suddenly has to stay in the same room with him…”
“If you make me do something weird, I’m really kicking you out this time.”
“Tch.”
I was sure that if I pushed it, Sara would eventually give in, but I decided to back down for now. I know how to read the room. We were in a nice mood, reminiscing about the past. There was no need to ruin it by forcing some roleplay.
…Besides, there will be plenty of opportunities for roleplay later. I’ll have to remember this and try it sometime.
“So, what should we do? Guwon, do you want to wash up first?”
As soon as we got a room and went inside, Sara looked at me and asked.
“Eek! You pervert! What are you planning to do, washing me as soon as we get in the room?!”
“Hey. Guwon.”
I hugged myself with both arms as I replied, and Sara’s cold gaze immediately fixed on me. No, that look wasn’t just cold…
“Yes.”
“That tone of yours is really obnoxious.”
“Hey, aren’t you being a little harsh? When you say it with such a genuinely disgusted look on your face, it actually hurts, you know?!”
You already have such a naturally haughty look, so when you make that face, it’s doubly effective!
“Isn’t it your fault for making me make this face?”
But Sara just retorted without a hint of apology.
Next time she makes that face, I should show her a mirror.
“Anyway, it’s fine. You wash up first.”
“Really? But you’re the one who worked hard today… Aren’t you tired?”
When I said that, Sara’s expression turned apologetic as she mumbled. Seeing her like that, a sly grin immediately spread across my face.
“Hehehe. If you really think so, then how about you and I, together…”
“Okay.”
“Huh? Wh-what?”
I thought if I said that, Sara would just storm into the bathroom. That was my intention, but surprisingly, she agreed without much hesitation.
“Why are you making that face? It’s not like it’s our first time bathing together.”
“Well, no, but… you’re not going to say this tone is obnoxious? Huh?! Wait a minute. Was the laugh I thought was just me being sleazy actually cool? Ahem. I guess a man of my caliber can even pull off a laugh like that…”
But I could only indulge in that happy fantasy for a moment. Sara immediately brought me to my knees again.
“No. It was just as obnoxious.”
“Keuk! Gack! Ugh…”
A delayed attack… This Hero… she’s too strong!
“You idiot. I was going to let it slide this time because I thought this might happen.”
No, Miss Sara. If you’re going to be considerate, please see it through to the end.
“So, what are you going to do? Are you not going to wash with me?”
“Haha. How could you say something so disappointing?”
“Honestly, this pervert… Then let’s go, Oppa.”
As I immediately got to my feet, Sara looked slightly exasperated but wrapped her arm around mine and led me toward the bathroom.
“Come to think of it…”
As we undressed and started filling the tub with warm water, Sara looked at me.
“Y-yeah?”
I had been blankly observing Sara’s magnificent backside as she bent over to turn on the water, so I stammered a bit at her sudden call.
“Talking about the old days reminded me. The first day we stayed at an inn together, you were planning to peek while I washed up first, weren’t you?”
Sara said, a resigned smile on her lips, as if she’d noticed my gaze.
“No.”
Of course, I denied it immediately. Without a moment’s hesitation. Speed is crucial in these situations. The slightest delay invites suspicion.
“Really? For someone who says that, you looked pretty disappointed when I told you the inn had a public bath.”
You really remember the little details, don’t you? Were you actually into me back then? How do you remember all that?
“No, really. I wasn’t planning to peek. I was just hoping that after you washed up and came out, you might show a slightly unguarded side of yourself.”
“Pfft. What’s that?”
“Hmph. I was so innocent back then.”
“For an innocent person, you sure stared at my naked body a lot in the morning.”
“I couldn’t help it. Anyone would have done the same. Besides, it was the first time I’d ever seen such a beautiful woman’s body. It’s no wonder my mind went blank and I froze.”
“You and your silver tongue.”
Despite her words, Sara’s smile was even brighter than before as she led me by the arm into the bathtub.
She had me sit down first, then settled herself between my legs, leaning back into my chest. But sitting like that, it was only natural for my Dick to press against her, and it seemed to be quite uncomfortable for her.
She shifted her hips left and right as if trying to find a comfortable position, but of course, that didn’t help. In the end, she seemed to compromise by settling down with my Dick nestled between her butt cheeks. She glanced back at it, then looked up at my face and shot me a glare.
“Can’t you make this thing smaller, at least while we’re washing?”
“Don’t be ridiculous. As if that’s possible.”
Actually, it was possible if I manipulated my mana. Sara seemed to know that, as she glared at me even more intensely, but she soon let out a small laugh and leaned her back against me.
“Besides, it’s better when it’s big like this. We can wash every nook and cranny more thoroughly.”
As I said that defensively, Sara gave my Dick another playful look, and then, as if a thought struck her, she burst out laughing.
“You idiot. It’ll just look like you’re masturbating.”
“It doesn’t matter, since I’m not the one washing myself today.”
“Pervert.”
At my comeback to her teasing, Sara glared at me again and lightly slapped the inside of my thigh.
“What’s wrong with that? I’m going to help you wash, too.”
“Per… Mmph! Hngh… You just want to touch me, don’t you?”
I reached out and began to knead her soft breasts, which fit perfectly in my hands. Sara let out a breathy moan and squirmed slightly. Not that it did anything but send pleasant stimulation to my Dick, which was still wedged between her buttocks.
“Someone has to touch you to get you clean, and it’s not like you get any special feeling from touching yourself. So isn’t it better to let me, who will be happy to touch you, do it?”
“Ahng…! What kind of… ridiculous logic is that?”
“You’ve been conveniently forgetting to call me ‘Oppa’ again, haven’t you?”
“I… haah… already called you that earlier.”
“I told you that doesn’t count.”
“Fine… Mmm…! Fine, just stop touching me, you stupid Oppa! How are we supposed to wash like this?!”
With that, Sara, who had been lightly wriggling her hips and moaning, shot to her feet as if she couldn’t take it anymore.
“So excited you can’t even wash?”
I gave her a playful smile. Sara’s expression hardened for a moment, and then, without a word, she bent down and pressed her chest against mine. She stared directly into my eyes, then plunged one hand into the water and grabbed my Dick.
With an underhand grip, the opposite of how she usually did it.
“Oppa…”
She began to move her hand back and forth, calling my name in a sly, seductive voice.
Honestly, considering her usual demeanor, it was obvious she was up to something. Even without considering her usual self, the fact that this started right after I teased her made her intentions clear.
But even so, Sara’s sweet voice whispering “Oppa” in my ear had an irresistible magic.
“What?”
“You’re too excited to wash now too, aren’t you?”
The moment I answered, Sara let go of my Dick.
“Hey. A little more!”
“Nope. Washing comes first.”
Despite my pleading, Sara was merciless as she stood up completely.
“Tsk. Can’t be helped.”
She wouldn’t give in even if I begged. Realizing this, I lathered my hands with soap and stood up, beginning to knead Sara’s breasts.
“Kya?! Mmph…! Wai… hahng… what are you doing?!”
“You said we should wash. I’m washing you.”
“How is just touching my breasts… Aahng…!”
Taking her words as a request to touch other places evenly, I immediately moved one hand down to massage her bottom. Then, I traced the curve of her hip down the outside of her thigh, lathering it once before sliding my hand up from the back of her thigh to the inside.
“Hnngh…!”
Sara instinctively squeezed her thighs together, clamping my hand tightly between them.
“It’s hard to wash you if you hold on so desperately.”
“Ngh…! You perverted Oppa…”
I managed to wiggle just my fingers, savoring the feel of her firm thighs as I spoke. Sara glared at me with all her might. But she soon turned her head away and muttered in an embarrassed voice.
“It’s dangerous, so at least do it after I sit down.”
“As you command.”
“Honestly, this pervert… Mmm… uhn.”
Despite her words, Sara sat back down in the tub and picked up the soap, lathering her own hands. As I reached out and began to soap her body, starting carefully with her breasts, Sara also reached a hand toward my Dick and began to soap it just as carefully.