Chapter 160:Rudebeckia’s Resolution #5

“The sound of birds chirping softly came from beyond the window. Gentle sunlight streamed through the curtains, warmly illuminating the room.

Awakened, Rudbeckia gently opened her eyes. However, it was far from a refreshing morning.

“Ugh.”

Not only did her back ache, but her entire body was stiff. It felt like her muscles would shatter with the slightest movement. A groan escaped her lips as she tried to sit up.

“You’re awake.”

A steady, low-pitched voice spoke. Rudbeckia startled and turned her head. Yohan was sitting on the edge of the bed, leisurely holding a teacup.

“Oh…”

As she met Yohan’s soft smile, the events of yesterday flashed through her mind her own lewd moans and desperate yearning. Rudbeckia’s face flushed, and she quickly averted her gaze.

“Ahem, ahem. Good morning…?”

Her tone was subtle. Why was she so awkward, even though it wasn’t her first time with Yohan? Rudbeckia felt inexplicably ashamed.

‘No, there’s nothing strange about it…?’

It was the first time she had received genuine love from Yohan, not just simple affection.

“…Was it not good yesterday?”

“Huh? What do you mean, suddenly?”

“You seem uncomfortable.”

“Ah.”

Rudbeckia then realized what Yohan was talking about.

“Th-that’s not what you’re thinking, Yohan. I enjoyed yesterday too. So much that I don’t think I’ll ever experience such bliss again…”

She said, subtly averting her gaze. Her cheeks were faintly red. Had she been too honest? Saying it made her feel somewhat vulgar…

‘What if he thinks I’m a slut?’

The sudden worry struck her. She had to become a woman worthy of Yohan…

“That’s a relief. I was worried Rudbeckia might dislike me.”

Clink. Yohan carefully set down the teacup and slowly closed the distance. Rudbeckia instinctively flinched.

“W-wait a minute! Don’t come any closer than that…..!”

“…Why?”

Yohan blinked, his face blank. He was taken aback by her sudden rejection, as he thought the atmosphere had been good.

“W-well, if we get too close, I feel like we’ll do it again…?”

Rudbeckia shuddered, remembering the previous night. Of course, she wanted to be with Yohan, but it was too much for her right now. Her whole body would surely break.

“I guess I pushed you too hard for your first time. Sorry.”

Yohan smiled awkwardly. Rudbeckia quickly added, afraid he might misunderstand.

“No…!? I loved it!”

She widened her eyes as she continued.

“So much that I wish Yohan would do that to me every time! That’s how happy I was…? It’s just that my body is too sore right now. My back feels like it’s going to break…”

It was only natural to be sore after the first time. Although she had been with Yohan before in her previous life, it was technically her first time with this body.

One reason was tension. The muscles in her body would have contracted excessively during their first time, causing her to unconsciously tense up. Fatigue was inevitable.

Moreover, Yohan had almost lost his mind last night. He hadn’t considered Rudbeckia’s condition and had relentlessly desired her.

Of course, Rudbeckia had liked it.

“…I was too aggressive yesterday, wasn’t I.”

“You were. I even lost consciousness a few times, you know?”

“I think you fainted a few times.”

Yohan chuckled. They had been intimate a total of six times. After the third time, she couldn’t withstand the overwhelming pleasure and lost consciousness.

“Do you usually do this much with other women?”

“Usually, it ends around three times. Yesterday, Rudbeckia was so alluring that I couldn’t help myself.”

“Hmph.”

That meant he was greatly aroused by her, right? More than Francia Ferbache and Rudella Bismarck! Rudbeckia nodded with a satisfied expression.

“Ahem, it seems you did it because you like me so much? I’ll make an exception and forgive you.”

“I appreciate that.”

Yohan smiled faintly. Then, he slowly closed the distance and moved next to Rudbeckia.

“I’ll give you a massage.”

“…A massage?”

Rudbeckia squinted. Her gaze was full of suspicion.

“This much is okay, right?”

“Hmm…”

Rudbeckia wasn’t naive enough to believe that. She was sure he would touch her here and there and they would end up doing it again…

“Rudbeckia, I’m not a sex maniac.”

Yohan chuckled lightly, seeing the suspicion clearly written on her face.

“Then I’ll trust you.”

“Good choice. Lie down comfortably.”

Rudbeckia closed her eyes and relaxed her entire body. Yohan slowly began to caress Rudbeckia’s thighs with his fingertips.

“Ah.”

With her eyes closed, she could feel his touch even more intensely. Was it her who had been hoping for a sensual atmosphere? Rudbeckia’s face was already burning.

Stroke… stroke…

Yohan’s touch gently massaged Rudbeckia’s skin. Judging by his focused expression, it seemed he really intended to only give her a massage.

“Hmm…”

Rudbeckia subtly parted her legs. Her long, bare legs captured Yohan’s gaze.

“…”

Yohan cleared his mind and desperately resisted. It was her first time yesterday. He shouldn’t overdo it.

When he didn’t respond, Rudbeckia provoked Yohan even more. She slightly twisted her body to reveal her cleavage, while also loosening the straps of her clothes to expose her white skin.

The visual stimulation was considerable. His heart was pounding like crazy. Yohan asked her to reduce his desire.

“By the way, can I ask what day it was yesterday?”

“What do you mean, what day?”

Rudbeckia tilted her head.

“…Your fertile period.”

“Ah.”

He was asking about the possibility of pregnancy.

Of course, pregnancy wouldn’t be a problem. The Demon Nest purification was nearing its end, and all that was left was to return to the Lahart territory. That’s why he wasn’t using contraception with Francia either.

However, if Rudbeckia became pregnant before Francia, it would be a bit of a problem. Francia was already on edge because Rudella had gotten pregnant the fastest.

Rudbeckia gave a meaningful smile.

“Hmm? What day could it have been?”

“…Don’t joke around.”

“Hehe.”

Yohan’s heart pounded for no reason at her deepening smile. He had to hold on to his reason somehow, but he had lost  his judgment, blinded by the pleasure before his eyes.

“Hehe, why do you think I invited Yohan to my house yesterday?”

“Just because you wanted to spend time with me…?”

“Of course, that’s part of it, but I had a purpose.”

Rudbeckia smiled brightly.

“It was my fertile period.”

“…”

“And the optimal day for getting pregnant.”

“…”

Yohan slowly closed his eyes. This was why men had to control their lower bodies. Hadn’t he been blinded by a moment’s pleasure?

Rudbeckia gently touched Yohan’s thigh with her toes.

“I think once or twice is the same… I think it’s okay for Yohan to do whatever he wants?”

It was a subtle provocation. She was right. She was probably pregnant. It was her fertile period, the best day for getting pregnant, and they had done it inside her six times.

“Damn it.”

“Kyaa?!”

Thud!

Yohan covered Rudbeckia’s body.

“Rudbeckia, you seduced me.”

“Hehe.”

Rudbeckia gave a faint smile and wrapped her arms around Yohan’s neck.

Lahart Imperial Capital Mansion.

A cold air lingered in the dining room.

It wasn’t simply because the weather was cold. Winter was coming to an end.

The reason was-

“You stayed out last night without saying a word.”

Francia was very upset. Yohan felt her cold gaze and focused on moving his utensils. He had nothing to say.

“And you didn’t come back until this evening, not this morning.”

Yohan was a heinous criminal. Not only had he spent the day with his concubine without telling his legal wife, but he hadn’t returned to the mansion until the evening of the next day. Yohan was aware of that as well.

So he said nothing.

“Did you have a good time?”

Francia asked with a sweet smile. Her face was smiling, but it wasn’t a smile.

“…I have nothing to say. I’m sorry, Francia.”

There was no other way here but to apologize.

“Well, I’m not angry with Yohan. That woman deserves to be loved as she has become Yohan’s lover. But I’m really disappointed this time.”

She had every right to be disappointed. She had not only allowed polygamy but had also forgiven most of his wrongdoings.

“So, did you do it inside?”

“…”

“Did you do it inside?”

“Yes…”

The sin was getting heavier and heavier.

“Hmm… You must be completely smitten.”

Francia nodded a few times and put down her utensils. There was still food left on her plate. She had always been a light eater, but she had left even more than usual.

“If it’s that woman, she must have been in her fertile period. That’s why she seduced Yohan. Tsk, she played her cards right.”

Francia’s eyes narrowed. Her red eyes sank low and flickered. That sly woman. She didn’t expect her to make a move here.

“Anyway, don’t even think about sleeping tonight.”

“I should. Hahaha…”

Yohan forced a laugh.

Honestly, today was too much. He had done it with Rudbeckia several times, and now he had to do it again. But he couldn’t say it out loud. He anticipated Francia’s anger.

“By the way, we’re going to the North now.”

Francia changed the subject to ease the atmosphere. Yohan nodded.

“Yes. How is the Duke doing?”

“He’s doing well. He had no aftereffects at all.”

“That’s a relief. I was worried.”

“Hehe, it’s all thanks to Yohan.”

All those detestable men were dead, and there were no more factors holding them back. Francia felt that the end was near.

Now, all that was left was to purify the Demon Nest in the North and go down to the Lahart territory to live happily.

“Thank you, Yohan. Do your best with the last remaining purification in the North.”

*    *    *

A snow-covered mountain in the North.

Each time a demon beast wandered nearby, a crunching sound could be heard underfoot. But the cold there was severe and harsh, not fitting for such sounds.

Inside was a cave where the chill permeated to the bones. In the center of a space filled with thick, dark blue mana, an ancient shadow resided.

It was in the form of an old woman.

She slowly gave a meaningful smile.

‘She’s coming, the Obsidian Saintess.’

The old woman, who had been sitting on the ice, rose from her seat and slowly wandered around the cave.

‘You can’t have everything with regression.’

The old woman’s blue eyes flashed.

“Obsidian Saintess… Did you think you would have it all? No, like me, you will lose everything…”