Chapter 29: Piggyback (1/2)
At first, Layn's request put everyone on the spot, making them unable to react to it in any way or form. For a short moment, the ancients simply weren't sure how they were supposed to react to his words in the first place. But just a few glances at the pile of treasures later, and some 'knowing' smiles started appearing.
”Since that's the case, I don't think there should be any problem…” Speaking up, Karter turned his head away from Irea. Scratching his chin, he laughed before completely ignoring the girl's stare.
”Leader!” Clearly bothered by the sudden change in the atmosphere, Irea protested to Karter, only to see his face remain its is position. ”And now what?” Spreading her arms, Irea fell to her knees. Rather than tired or terrified, she appeared to be just helpless, clueless about what she should do.
”Now, you will enjoy your ride.” Moving up, Layn approached the girl before rustling her hair with a mischievous smile on his face. Retracting his hand, the archmage then squatted in front of the girl, spreading his arms lightly to the side.
”Uhmm… Are you really sure?” With her face already all red, Irea asked. One of her hands was covering her lips as if she didn't want anyone to see her speaking what she just did.
”I wouldn't use my wish for it if there was any doubt in my heart. Come on.” Shaking his hands, Layn hurried the girl up. Glancing with the corner of his eyes, the archmage could feast on the sight of this clearly embarrassed girl stepping forward before obediently leaning over his back.
'In the end, why not enjoy the moment while working for the future?' Thinking to himself, Layn forced his face to remain still when the soft flesh of the girl's tights rested on his hands. With his fingers sinking into her hot skin, just the stimulus from his arms was enough to go any man crazy.
But then, Irea leaned completely forward, resting her upper body against his back. Instantly feeling the softness all over his skin, Layn shuddered lightly when Irea's breath struck his ear.
”Here we go!” Forcing himself out of the dreamland, Layn activated the reinforcement formation that he prepared in advance, before gently standing up. Now that her legs could no longer support her, Irea sank even deeper on Layn's back, tightening her embrace to keep herself on top of him.
”Aren't I too heavy?” Irea's whisper quickly reached Layn's ear. Given how she didn't ask it with a normal voice, it was rather obvious that she was actually minding her weight.
'I guess some things don't change no matter the historical period.' Shaking his head horizontally in response to the girl's question, Layn fixed his hold over his body before making the first step. After a momentary adjustment to the new centre of weight, the archmage quickly realised that what should be a slight hurdle, even with the reinforcement formation in his pocket, didn't pose any challenge to him at all.