It was already starting to get light, so we didn't encounter any monsters on the way back. With the regret of not being able to get free characteristic points, I could only continue on my way.
As dawn broke, we entered the camp, and I went straight to bed to recover from this adventure, waking up only in the afternoon.
Upon waking up, I went straight to training with Kelly, who was at that moment making the rounds of the camp with her group of girl knights.
Just like yesterday, I stood a few meters away from her, waiting for the sparring to begin. But compared to my previous self, I could feel a clear difference: it was not only my increased characteristics, which added to my confidence, but also the real combat experience gained from fighting in the forest.
Immediately after starting, she lunged at me, making several quick lunges with her sword. Parrying them, I could clearly feel most of the nervousness during the fight gone, replaced by calmness. Although it was still far from the level of a seasoned warrior, I would be quite pleased with my progress.
We continued to trade blows, going back and forth between defense and offense until several hours had passed.
This time after the workout, I didn't feel the fatigue and soreness that haunted me last time.
I felt that my increased stats and body gradually getting used to the workout regimen had an impact. Even the scrapes and bruises on my body were many times less and I managed to hit Kelly a couple times, thus surprising her.
"You're progressing incredibly fast, Eden."
With sincere admiration said the girl knight while I was trying to catch my breath after another sparring session.
While some of the credit was on the side of the system, I couldn't help but feel proud when I heard those words.
When I was sitting in my room half an hour later, Kelly, freshly washed up after her workout, walked in.
As soon as she entered, her clean body emitted the faint vanilla scent I remembered from the first time we'd met. Her still damp hair was carelessly pinned up in a ponytail, and her casual clothes couldn't hide her seductive curves.
As usual, she sat down next to me and started reading a book on rune magic, talking to me from time to time.
A couple more hours flew by like that until I felt it was time. I took a quick glance at Kelly's status.
[Affection score: 89]
Putting the book aside I turned to her.
"Have you decided what you're going to do when we arrive in the capital?"
Her joyous mood faded considerably at this question.
"...I will most likely return to the Order and continue my work."
With some forcedness in her voice, she replied.
Kelly purposely didn't think about it, wanting to put this moment off as long as possible.
Although the Order paid well, their work could not satisfy her ambitions. She tried to bury them and forget, but every time she accepted another escort assignment, they woke up again, unable to accept her choices. She had good abilities for her years, but her inability to use her talent closed off many avenues in her life, forcing her to lead the life of a mediocre knight.
That all changed when she decided to take an assignment to escort Eden von Thunderheart, an old friend she often spent time with as a child.
She didn't really believe in meeting him in person, especially because of the filthy rumors about him that had been going around the continent for a long time. To her surprise, not only did he meet her, but he completely disproved all the opinions the public had formed about him.
He could calmly listen to her sometimes crazy stories, he didn't avoid the rigors of training, he wasn't afraid to fight superior opponents and was even capable of defeating them.
The affection and admiration that seemed long buried by the passing years began to flare up in her again. Though he didn't remember her, she always remembered Eden, the boy who had given a lot of color to her childhood and motivated her to move on and hone her swordsmanship.
And even though their little trip didn't last long, it was like a breath of fresh air in her daily routine. She wished she could continue to pursue this busy life, but she knew better than anyone that reality doesn't always obey your wishes.
The realization that things should be back to normal by tomorrow, brought her a painful sense of loneliness.
What bothered her even more were her feelings. Though she didn't know if they were echoes of her childhood crush on Eden or newfound feelings, she realized they were there.
Seeing her downcast mood, I moved closer to her and hugged her tightly.
"Thank you for your help these days."
After saying only one phrase, I fell silent, but I didn't let her out of my embrace.
"It is my duty, young master..."
In a quiet voice she said, then fell silent.
Kelly remained silent, but I could feel her heart pounding harder and harder with each passing second. When it reached its peak, I released her from my embrace, and without letting her say anything, I connected our lips.
I could sense from the stiffness in her body that she was shocked, but despite that, she didn't push me away. I didn't hesitate and brought my tongue into the fray, greedily exploring every millimeter of her mouth.
After a while, the initial shock passed and she adjusted, beginning to respond to my assault with her tongue. Our tongues intertwined in a beautiful dance as my hands roamed her body, eliciting her quiet moans into my mouth.
When we finally broke our kiss, a bridge of sticky saliva remained between us.
"Eden..."
Quietly whispered Kelly with heavy breathing and a flushed face.
Moving closer to her, I used my mouth again, but this time on her neck. Sucking and nibbling on her soft skin, I massaged her breasts through the layer of clothing.
"Mmmmhhh~"
A quiet moan escaped her lips and she wrapped her arms around my neck.
Briefly releasing her from my embrace, I reached up to remove her shirt.
She blushed up to her ears, but didn't interrupt my actions, allowing me to pull down the last barrier separating me from her body.
As soon as I did, her perky breasts bounced, creating a mesmerizing sight. They was large enough that they couldn't be fully encompassed with one hand, with delicate pink nipples that gave the impression of innocence.
Unable to resist, I immediately reached out to feel them. As soon as my palm touched her fair skin, I felt waves of pleasure run through my body, making my little brother harden quickly.
Under the power of sensation, I took one of her nipples into my mouth, tasting it, and began to play with the other with my hand.
"Mmmmmmhhhh~❤️"
Still holding back moans, Kelly continued to wrap her arms around my neck, pulling me even tighter against her.
As I continued to enjoy her, I noticed her body getting hotter and her nipples hardening.
Deciding it was time, I reached for her pants.
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