Chapter 50 - In the HOT Spring (1/2)

Soon enough evening fell, and the bright sunlight turned to pale moonlight. Rio was currently soaking in the bath, letting his entire body relax for real since he dived into the true Great Orcus Labyrinth. He'd been on edge ever since he'd fallen into the abyss. The bath cleansed him in both body and soul.

”Haaaah, this feels great!” This kind of carefree tone was a first for Rio since he was resurrected. As he let the energy drain from his body, he suddenly heard the sound of footsteps heading his way. He was curious about who it was. If it was Liselotte, he would pour all his s.e.x.u.a.l frustration into her since Aletia joined them. After all, the vampire was unwittingly c.o.c.kblocking the duo since she joined them.

”Geez… I told you I wanted to take my bath alone!” Rio couldn't help but protest when he found it was Aletia. Then, there was a loud splash.

”Hmm... This really does feel nice...” And then, Aletia was sitting next to him. She scooted over next to Rio, completely n.a.k.e.d. Her beautiful porcelain colored skin glowed enchantingly in the moonlight. That was the first time Rio had seen her do up her hair. The exposed nape of her neck only served to increase her charm.

It seems that she had woken up first before Liselotte. Rio felt aggrieved when he discovered it was Aletia instead of Liselotte. He had so much pent up frustration, but he wouldn't touch Aletia with her childlike body. And yet, he was feeling hot when he realized that he was alone in the bath with a girl.

”...Aletia, I remember telling you that I want to bathe alone, so why are you here?” Rio knew the flush rising up his body had nothing to do with the heat of the water. He scolded Rio more angrily than usual, trying to hide his excitement. He was actually tempted by her, but he was drawing a line in this matter.

Aletia could easily tell what was going through Rio's mind at the moment, so she gave him her most seductive sidelong glance yet as she replied.

”...But I refuse.”

”...…*Sigh*”

Rio heaved a loud, miserable sigh and kept his gaze upwards. He didn't want to lose the last restraint he had. But, he didn't want to leave the bath since he hadn't been satisfied yet. What a dilemma…

”...Rio.” Abruptly, Aletia grabbed his cheeks and forcefully turned him around, facing her. At this moment, Rio unintentionally saw Aletia's glorious n.a.k.e.d figure.

”At least cover your front. I know this house has a lot of towels.”

”I want you to look.”

Rio was at a loss for words. Her unexpected reply left him even more fl.u.s.tered than before. His lower half was raring and ready to go as it peeked out with a ”You rang, master?”

”...See? Rio, don't you want to look?” Aletia followed up with another attack. Her pleading voice was slowly whittling away at Rio's reasoning. If you look at him closely, you will see the furious twitch in the corner of his lips and in his left brow.

”U-Umm, Aletia. I'm not sure I...”

”...Am I not pretty enough?”

Rio tried to reason his way out of the situation, but Aletia cornered him with a very depressed-sounding follow-up. ”Not at all. Trust me, you're really pretty.”

”Then, why have you done it only with Liselotte?”

”Wait! You know about that?”

”Of course, I know. You two weren't subtle at all...” Aletia stated bitterly. Rio felt a pang of awkwardness mixed with guilt When his eyes met hers, he realized the sadness and insecurity in her voice had been real.

”Sorry, it's not because I dislike you or what. You have heard it from Liselotte, about my ambition, but as expected, even I won't stoop so low like doing it with a childlike body.”