Chapter 520 Unprepared... (2/2)
The door opened gradually. Lize entered the room with an apparent painful, difficult expression as she clasped her palms together before her. Thoughts clouded her mind but she couldn't utter a word. She instinctively refused this responsibility that Rhode appointed her because she agreed that Gillian was the suitable candidate just like the others. Gillian was smarter, read Rhode's mind like a book, and the mercenaries supported her even more. What about herself? Lize had the idea to change herself, especially after she realized the growth of Joey and Randolf, who had joined the guild later than her. But it shouldn't be a gamble where she would be betting on others' lives! A wrong judgment could lead to the death of many and these people were her companions, friends, and men… Could she take this risk? Could she sacrifice them for the sake of her growth and experience?
”M-Mr. Rhode…” Lize stammered and her soft, trembling voice was like a candle in the cold wind. ”I-I feel that I'm not suitable for this position… I lack the capabilities and I think that Miss Gillian is a better choice…”
Lize heaved a sigh of relief even though the unwillingness was still deep down in her heart…
”What are you afraid of?”
”Eh?” Lize stood petrified as though she were glared at by Medusa. Rhode turned towards her. ”Are you afraid that your mistakes will cause the deaths of others and that's why you chose to avoid? Will you hate Gillian if she misjudges the situation and causes the deaths of your friends? Will you treat yourself as a victim and detest her with a clear conscience? If it weren't for her misjudgment, you wouldn't have lost your friends and companions. This way, it wouldn't be your fault because you were only responsible for carrying out the orders and the one giving out orders wasn't you and you don't need to take the blame, am I right?”
”I… I…” Rhode's every sentence hammered the bottom of her heart. She shivered and was stricken into silence.
”What are you afraid of? Are you afraid of losing your companions or them hating by you? You're not willing to accept this possible outcome and responsibilities and that is why you chose to avoid?” Rhode ambled towards Lize while she stepped back innately. She felt the ice-cold wall on her back and Rhode pushed his hand on the wall. This was the first time that Lize felt so frightened as though a beast was in front of her.
”You know that I won't change my decision, so what do you want to achieve by coming here? Lize?”
”I… I…” Lize had never been this nervous before and her mind was in a blank.
”You just hope that I would encourage you, right? But how do you want me to do that?” Rhode caressed her cheek gently and she tensed up entirely. ”It's very late now, Lize. You're a woman and I'm a man. You came into my room alone hoping for me to encourage and console you… Do you know what this means?”
”No… M-Mr. Rhode… I…” Rhode wrapped around her slender waist with his left hand like a slithering snake and yanked her into his arms. She looked into his eyes confusedly and the corner of Rhode's mouth twitched as he scrutinized her body.
It's definitely nothing good when Mr. Rhode smiles without Christie around.
This random thought flashed in her head and before she reacted, Rhode had lowered his head and forced his lips against hers. ”Wu…!”
Her warm, soft body shivered as he pried open her mouth with his tongue, teasing with hers on the inside and the faint fragrance emitted from her body aroused him even further. He slid his fingers across her smooth curves and unbuttoned her top, sneaking his hand into her undergarments.
”Ah…” Lize groaned softly as Rhode fondled her squishy chest. He caressed her buttocks from underneath her skirt and glided his fingers between her upper thighs.
”… Ah! Ah…!” Lize clamped her thighs innately. She widened her eyes in embarrassment as Rhode's kisses and touches stimulated her senses. Then, Rhode forced his left hand deep between her tender upper thighs…
”No—!” Lize plucked up her courage and pushed Rhode away. She moved towards the door instinctively as she trembled in fear while gazing at the man that she could no longer recognize. Rhode wasn't surprised that Lize rejected his advancement and he simply looked at his left hand. ”Do you hate me, Lize?”
”No… Mr. Rhode… I don't hate you, I…” Lize covered her unbuttoned top and held down her skirt. She didn't hate Rhode for doing that to herself and she was even feeling somewhat excited. But why am I so afraid when it happens?
”Sorry… Sorry, I…” She grabbed the cloak beside her and wrapped her entire body before bolting out of the room.
Rhode smiled nonchalantly as he leaned against the wall with folded arms and watched her leave frantically. He twitched his eyebrows and shifted his attention to the shadow on the other end of the room. ”Alright, there's a limit to peeping, Gillian.”
”Aiya, how did I get discovered by you, Master.” The fox-eared young lady walked out of the shadow with a sweet-looking grin. ”Master, I didn't expect that you would actually let her escape. Could it be that your skills have gone rusty? Or perhaps you can't erect anymore? This isn't a good sign, Master~ Do you need me to get Lapis to concoct some potions for you…”
”I appreciate your kindness.” Rhode interrupted her teases and gazed at his finger. ”Indeed, it won't work without sufficient foreplay.”
”Of course, Master. You'll get hurt if you force yourself on her and it will also leave an eternal scare if you leave some bad memories for her.”
”But time doesn't wait for everyone and I'll still get her sooner or later, right?”
”It's important for an experienced bystander to guide you during such times, Master. No matter what, it's still her first time and it's natural that she feels nervous and uncertain. It will be much easier if someone is by her side to set her mind at rest.”
”I think so too,” Rhode nodded. ”So then, Gillian, I will leave her to you. Don't be too blatant and it's fine if she makes mistakes sometimes. You have to give her space to relax and make courageous tries. This girl will truly mature only when she accepts it.”
”I understand, Master. I will support her on the battlefield. But… what about on the bed?”
”Same goes for that. Of course, if you're able to accomplish the mission satisfactorily… I wouldn't mind rewarding both of you. Just like you've said, it'll be much easier if there's someone around to set her mind at ease, right Gillian?”
”Really?” The fox-eared young lady's eyes brightened in anticipation. ”You must keep your promise, okay? I won't let you off if you break your promise so be prepared! So then, I shall go check on Little Lize… Don't worry, Master, I promise to accomplish the mission!”
Gillian scampered out of the room impatiently while Rhode shook his head and shrugged heavily. ”I don't remember a fox being in oestrus 365 days of the year… Forget it, I won't lose out anyway.”
Rhode strolled toward the window and felt the touch on his fingers. ”It felt great…”