Sitting on the flat rock, Seiun Sky's lips moved as if savoring a fine dish. She held something in her mouth, gargling with it before finally swallowing.
"Thanks for the meal."
After a long time, she finally vented the frustration that had been building up. Seeing how close the trainer was with Teio, she had outwardly shown no reaction, but inside, she had been burning with a desire to eat him alive. Now, she had done it. So, what was the point of being so strict, Teio? She had gotten her way in the end.
Seiun Sky licked her lips, cleaning the residue from between her fingers. The taste was so rich. A look of satisfaction, tinged with a little wanting, was on her face.
She looked up, opened her mouth. "Trainer, ahhh... see, I ate it all up."
"Oh... good job..."
"Hehe, is the Trainer already hopelessly addicted to Seiun-chan?"
"A little bit."
"The Trainer being so honest makes me not know what to say. How about we put on a little show for Teio next time?"
"That would ruin the team."
"Just kidding. Seiun-chan isn't that wicked. Doing this secretly is much more fun."
Seiun Sky had already received the "Inheritance" and "Stamina +10" effects. Even without the UI, Luo Cheng could tell.
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"The Trainer is now stained with Seiun-chan's scent, and Seiun-chan is also stained with the Trainer's scent. We've both gotten each other's scent on us." Seiun Sky made a V-sign with her fingers.
"Let's eat something first. It's already past noon..."
"Seiun-chan has already eaten so much. Trainer, you're so mean to want me to eat more."
"I meant real food. Did you make sandwiches? And salmon sandwiches at that. What is this... milk?" Luo Cheng rummaged through the fishing box she brought, where their lunch was packed.
"I couldn't bring anything too complicated, so I had to make something simple," Seiun Sky said, stretching. She wanted to rest after the exercise. Looking at her fishing rod, Seiun Sky said, "Oh? Trainer, a fish has already taken the bait, and neither of us noticed."
The main task for the day was still fishing; the earlier events were just an interlude.
A look of pure happiness on her face, Seiun Sky reeled in the fish, put it into a water tank, and cast her line again. Luo Cheng also started catching fish one after another.
"Oh!" Feeling the vibration of the rod, Luo Cheng's eyes lit up. He pulled with all his strength, reeling in a large fish from the pond. Looking at the wriggling fish in the air, Luo Cheng shouted excitedly, "Sky, I got one!"
"Good job, Trainer!"
She immediately grabbed the fishing net and ran over. For the next while, the two of them were busy by the pond.
"What a great haul! It's a really good day for fishing, Trainer. It's rare to see fish come this close to the shore. Looks like it's going to rain soon."
"Huh? It's going to rain?"
Boom!
Without warning, a thunderous boom exploded in the sky, followed by a light drizzle. Seiun Sky quickly packed up the fishing gear and said to Luo Cheng, "Just as I said. Trainer, let's hurry and go. We should have checked the weather forecast today."
As an experienced angler, Seiun Sky had forgotten this because she wanted to spend time with the trainer so badly. Before the rain came down, they had to quickly return to Tracen. No, the trainer said he didn't want to go back tonight. In that case, they could just find a hotel on the street.
That meant there was no need to rush. Seiun Sky's steps slowed down.
"Why aren't you moving?"
"I suddenly feel that just enjoying the rain is also nice."
"I think so too, but that's with an umbrella." Luo Cheng took her hand. "Come on, Sky. It's not good to get wet and catch a cold!"
Although it was Luo Cheng pulling her, with a horse girl's speed, they should have already run back. In reality, Luo Cheng was the one holding Seiun Sky back, but even so, Seiun Sky still followed him one step behind.
Just as the two of them emerged from the forest and saw the street ahead, the rain became heavier, quickly soaking their clothes. The white knee-high socks on Seiun Sky's slender legs were now stained with mud.
Carrying several pounds of fish, Luo Cheng was out of breath. Luckily, there was a hotel not too far away. Luo Cheng pulled Seiun Sky into it.
"A room for us."
"Okay, a double room?"
"Yes."
"A double room," Seiun Sky repeated quietly. Luo Cheng turned his head and saw that she was soaked. Her greenish bangs were plastered to her cheeks, and rainwater dripped from the ends of her hair. Her long eyelashes were also wet, reflecting a beautiful halo in the light.
"It has a bathroom."
"Got it."
After getting the key, Luo Cheng led her upstairs. The sky outside had grown completely dark. Thunder rumbled, a few flashes of lightning streaked across the sky, and the rain came down harder.
It was a good thing they came back quickly.
His phone rang. It was Teio calling. Seiun Sky quickly snatched it, hung up, and sent a text message. [I'm staying out tonight. Don't worry.]
Even at the very end, Seiun Sky was still making her move.
"Take a shower. There are bathrobes in the room."
"I knew the Trainer would say that." Seiun Sky took off her clothes, revealing her fair chest and smooth stomach. Turning to Luo Cheng, Seiun Sky said, "Let's shower together, Trainer. You're soaked, too."
"I'll go later."
"Oh? Is the Trainer still worried about men and women not touching each other? It's a little too late for that. Or maybe the Trainer is too exhausted and doesn't want Seiun-chan to see? I was just teasing you a little, and you've already surrendered and disarmed."
"Huh? I just wanted to enjoy the sound of the rain. If you're going to talk like that, I won't be polite, Sky!"
"How scary~ A weak trainer."
"I'll show you who's weak!"
The two went into the bathroom.
When they came out, two hours had passed. Seiun Sky's skin was glistening. She leaned against a tired-looking Luo Cheng.
"I guess this round is a draw for now. Trainer, you're such an idiot. How could you touch the cold water knob?"
"Because you wanted me to pick you up."
"But my feet were tired from standing on my toes. What were you thinking in the bathroom, Trainer?"
"You provoked me."
"Is that so? Seiun-chan forgot." Seiun Sky giggled.
"How about Seiun-chan makes today our anniversary? What do you think, Trainer?" Seiun Sky stretched her flexible body and lay on Luo Cheng's lap, wrapped in a bathrobe. Un-dried water droplets glistened in her greenish hair.
"Sounds good."
But Luo Cheng felt that what was worth commemorating wasn't being able to hold Seiun Sky, but the fishing. He felt a sense of pure happiness that was unadulterated by any other thoughts for the first time in a long time.
Luo Cheng looked at the clock.
"Trainer, what are you looking at?"
"I might not have much time left... Today was so much fun, Sky. Fishing was a blast..."
"Time?"
Click!
The second hand crossed midnight, and the world turned black.
[Special Event: Fishing. Ended.]
[Speed +3, Power +2, Stamina +3.]
When Luo Cheng woke up again, he was in his office. A water tank sat on the table, filled with the fish they had caught.