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Chapter 301: After Their Night
The sun began to make its presence known to the world, its rays illuminating the land. For many, it was a signal to begin the day’s activities. However, in one corner of Flamecrest City, a pair of lovers remained entwined, oblivious to the outside world. Beneath the blanket, their naked bodies still bore the marks of their passionate night together.
Aldrian was the first to wake, his eyes slowly opening to the soft light of morning. His gaze immediately fell on Sylphia, who was nestled against him, her arms wrapped around his body as if seeking comfort.
However, he raised an eyebrow in surprise when he noticed her sleeping face. She appeared even more beautiful than before, her skin smoother, and her aura is more refined. From his perspective, she seemed almost like an entirely different person, leaving him puzzled about what could have caused such a change.
Did their dual cultivation cause all of this? He thought it might have, but he hadn’t expected the effects to be so drastic. He had already anticipated that Sylphia’s cultivation would improve significantly, and he wasn’t disappointed—he could sense the change even now. However, for it to also enhance her appearance, refine her aura, and make her seem as though she had undergone a complete metamorphosis overnight was entirely beyond his expectations.
He didn’t dwell on it too much and simply attributed it to his unique energy transforming her in this way. Instead, he chose to enjoy her peaceful sleeping face and the feel of her alluring body pressed against his. Gently, he stroked her hair with love. At that moment, Sylphia began to stir, moving her head closer to his chest and hugging him tighter.
A warm smile spread across his face as he continued to stroke her hair. In a soft voice, he asked,
"How do you feel? Did you sleep well?"
"Mmm, it’s the best sleep of my life, and right now, I don’t want to wake up yet," she murmured, keeping her head buried in his chest. He smiled at how pampered she seemed, choosing to indulge her. Without complaint, he stayed by her side, holding her close for over an hour after they woke. Only then did Sylphia finally, albeit reluctantly, rise from the bed.
As she stood up, revealing her stunning, naked form, Sylphia froze when her gaze fell upon the full-length mirror nearby. The reflection staring back at her left her utterly stunned. Her face appeared more beautiful, with some of her features seeming sharper, more refined, and exuding a newfound maturity. She also noticed she had grown taller, and her skin looked as smooth and flawless as white jade.
Sylphia was shocked by the drastic changes in her appearance after her intimate night with Aldrian. Could it be that he caused this transformation? She moved her body from side to side, then turned to inspect other changes. A smile spread across her face as she felt more confident in her new change. However, as she admired herself, she suddenly felt a heated gaze from the side. Turning her head, she met Aldrian’s eyes, his gaze burning with intensity.
She smiled as she wanted to ask what was going on, but before she could, Aldrian suddenly pounced on her and penetrated her from behind. The next moment, the sounds of moaning and slapping echoed through the entire room. Only after Aldrian had released his load into Sylphia twice did he finally stop, and they left the room after tidying themselves up.
As they walked together, Sylphia couldn’t help but comment, her voice carrying a slight sulk through her voice transmission. "Truly, you’re a beast. You’ve come so much inside me—what if I’m pregnant now?"
"It can’t be helped when you have that voluptuous and sexy body that always stirs my libido. If you’re pregnant, then there’s no other choice but to go back to the Ivory Empire and ask His Majesty, Emperor Ladwin, to formally ask for your hand in marriage," he replied.
Sylphia felt happy when he said that. However, she knew she wouldn’t get pregnant. She knew that Aldrian must have been aware that this wasn’t a good time for them to have children, so he must have done something during their intimate moment to prevent his seed from fertilizing. She could sense it as well.
There is still much Aldrian needs to do before they can think about having children. And let’s not forget, Aldrian is still only 15 years old! Though, that can be set aside since Aldrian is not ordinary 15-year-old. He’s more like an adult than a young boy, with how tall he is and how he acts in front of others. And as the mysterious woman said in her dream, he has a great origin or past, so he might not be just a 15-year-old after all.
What Sylphia thinks isn’t false, as it aligns with Aldrian’s own thoughts. Every time he releases his seed inside Sylphia’s womb, he makes sure to control it so that his seed can’t fertilize, ensuring she doesn’t get pregnant. This technique, which he learned from the Lust Devil, is quite convenient for him. When the time is right, he can make his seed fertile, and even one shot will be enough to make her pregnant in the future.
They walked down to the lower floor and met Baek Ji-Min, who seemed to have just come from the restaurant. Baek Ji-Min noticed how they walked together, appearing more intimate with each passing day. At that moment, her woman’s intuition picked up on something different about their relationship. She looked at Sylphia, whose face was flushed, as Sylphia, in turn, looked at her.
Since they already using a disguise technique, Baek Ji-Min didn’t notice any changes in Sylphia’s outer appearance, but she could still sense that something was different about her—something that wasn’t there before Baek Ji-Min observed how their hands were affectionately connected, and suddenly, a feeling stirred inside her heart. She knew what kind of feeling it was.
Envy.
She didn’t understand why she felt this way, especially when she should be happy for her friend, who had found happiness. She knew that Sylphia had feelings for Aldrian, as they sometimes talked when they had time together. Seeing them so close should have made her happy, not filled her with envy or negative emotions toward Sylphia.
She showed a knowing smile at them while hiding her true feelings, which, unfortunately, were clear to Aldrian. He was someone very sensitive to others’ emotions, and Baek Ji-Min’s negative feelings were easily sensed by him, even though she tried to mask them with a playful smile.
"It looks like I need to keep an eye on her in the future," he thought.
"Sylphia, what did you do last night? Why is your face so flushed?" Baek Ji-Min asked in a teasing tone. Seeing Baek Ji-Min like that, Sylphia’s face flushed even more.
"Shut up, stop asking about that!" Sylphia said, trying to close Baek Ji-Min’s mouth. The two of them acted like best friends, and just watching them gave Aldrian happiness. Their first meeting could be described as thorny, with them not getting along well, but as time passed, their relationship grew much closer. Now, they could joke around like normal best friends.
He only hoped that this kind of relationship would last forever. To ensure that, he needed to make sure there were no issues and prevent any potential threats to their bond, like negative feelings. If Baek Ji-Min’s negative feelings grew and became more intense, he would step in to prevent it, but for now, he would simply observe her.
"Aldrian, I’ll borrow Sylphia. You can walk on your own. You’re not planning to follow her everywhere, are you?" Baek Ji-Min asked.
Aldrian smiled at her and answered,
"Go ahead, I won’t disturb you girls."
Baek Ji-Min grinned and dragged Sylphia away from him. Sylphia could only surrender as her friend pulled her along, heading back toward the direction of their rooms. Aldrian shook his head with a smile and continued walking toward the exit of the inn, thinking about what he wanted to do for the day. Truthfully, after the trouble with the Flamecrest family had been resolved, he didn’t have anything left to do in the city.
The only thing he needed to do right now was wait for Carol to do her work. Once the time was right, he would step in. Until then, he basically had free time.
"Well, I might as well take a walk and see how things have developed since yesterday’s events."
He strolled around the city with no particular destination in mind. Occasionally, he would stop to observe people going about their activities before continuing on his way. From what he had gathered, everyone considered the Flamecrest family to be the true heroes, having attacked Boraz Fortress without anyone knowing. The information brought by the captives Aldrian had saved the day before had been confirmed, and now there was an uproar throughout the empire.
To think that the Flamecrest family could take down Boraz Fortress with their strength alone was beyond anyone’s expectations. Many knew how formidable that fortress was, having become a thorn in their path toward the devil territory. Even with the combined strength of several families, it wasn’t guaranteed that the fortress could be taken down. So, it was easy to imagine the reaction of the empire’s people once the news spread.
The name of Flamecrest was cheered by the entire populace, even by those who had criticized and condemned the family just days before. Now, they shouted their name in admiration. The contrast was striking compared to only a few days earlier, when many viewed the Flamecrest family with doubt and negativity.
Aldrian smiled at this and kept walking. However, unbeknownst to him, someone spotted his figure and narrowed their eyes.
