Chapter 1280 - The Sharp Blade that Struck from Behind (1/2)
It finally ended.
Stepping out of the room and looking at the same, gloomy sky, Rhode let out a helpless sigh. Following behind him quietly was Lesa, who held her usual silver staff. Even though it seemed like nothing changed, Rhode learned from the system that the projected players had restored all their strength. After receiving the ‘presence of God’ (in Lesa’s language) through consciousness from Rhode, Lesa exploded with great power, replenishing the players’ strength immediately. Fortunately, they didn’t face any attacks from strange Chaos creatures. At least for now, everything seemed normal.
But…
I will never do this a second time.
Looking over his shoulder at Lesa, Rhode couldn’t help but swear in his mind. It wasn’t that Lesa didn’t satisfy him enough. As a matter of fact, the seduction and pleasure he felt from her youthful body were rather evocative. But the problem was that they weren’t actually enjoying the fun, but were carrying out a ritual instead—and a very rushed one.
A very rushed one.
It was so important that it had to be mentioned twice.
Rhode always controlled his pacing to cater to his partners’ needs, so both of them could reach the pinnacle of joy at the same time. This required a process of control, but the problem was that Lesa didn’t demand any blissfulness on her part. In addition to the lack of time, Rhode had no choice but to gather and drive all his strength into the young lady’s soft, tender body. This led to him feeling like he was suffering from premature ejaculation. If this repeated a few more times, perhaps he would need to conceal his identity and visit a specialized hospital for specific male diseases after transporting the Dragon Soul Continent to the solar system…
But then again, Lesa did give her all. After all, this was her first experience and yet, she had to withstand Rhode’s ‘violent storm’. But even so, she displayed her professionalism in ‘devoting’ herself to him. In the midst of his unbridled rampage, she suffered from blackouts several times, returned to her senses under the intense sensations of pleasure, and rolled her eyes again unconsciously under the fierce excitement. There was a period when Rhode suspected that he might get her killed… But even so, she insisted in completing the ritual, and Rhode was also aware that this was the critical period, so he also gnashed his teeth and persevered.
It wasn’t enjoyable at all, but more like a torture instead. I will never do it again!
As this thought cropped up in his mind, Rhode turned to Lesa. Even though the young lady seemed really calm from her expression, as though nothing happened, it was apparent from her limping that something was wrong. If she weren’t holding onto the silver staff for support, perhaps she would have a hard time walking.
“She sure is spirited…”
Rhode shook his head, staring at Lesa who didn’t seem to have any intention of stopping for a rest. He stooped over, extended his arms, and carried the limping young lady.
“M-Master?”
Facing this unexpected move by him, Lesa widened her eyes in bewilderment. It was apparent that she was at a complete loss. She looked at him in astonishment, her azure eyes glinting in doubtful flashes. Upon catching sight of her gaze, Rhode stretched out his arm and tapped her head.
“Alright, you can’t walk in this state now. Have a good rest before the battle commences later. Stay still and don’t move about. Dot it?”
“Yes… Master.”
Upon hearing his answer, Lesa nodded obediently and responded plainly. After hearing her reply, Rhode nodded in satisfaction, carried her in his arms, and sauntered across the corridor. Meanwhile, Lapis and the rest were still busy.
When Rhode and Lesa arrived at the site, they saw the perspiring Lapis setting up the Plane Destruction Bomb. According to Marlene and Lapis, they eventually decided to use the Dark Hall in the Darkness Palace as the core location of the explosion. At that moment, Lapis, Icy Snow, and the rest were busy completing the final installation.
The Dark Hall served as a venue for sacred ceremonies in the Country of Darkness, including national day celebration, the Dark Dragon’s inheritance ceremony, etc. That explained why this splendid and majestic hall with a capacity for 10,000 people was luxuriously decorated in every area. The floor was covered with marble tiles and bright red carpet. Sparkling crystal chandeliers and various black, sinister-looking obsidian sculptures added to the already oppressive, heavy, and solemn atmosphere. The pressure from standing in the center of this hall was enough to leave one breathless.
Well, it used to be that way…
But now…
“I just realized that Lapis has a talent for demolition too.”
Gazing at the dismantled and messy Dark Hall, Rhode couldn’t help but lament. The formerly solemn hall was now completely torn down beyond recognition. The thick, bright red, and luxurious carpet was ripped and tossed to the side. The exquisite sculptures were smashed into bits, while the crystal chandeliers hanging on the ceiling had fallen to the ground and were shattered into pieces. And the one who started it all lay beside the debris, extended her arms, and arranged the Plane Destruction Bomb with all of her attention.
“Ah, Big Brother.”
Upon seeing Rhode, Icy Snow, who stood guard in alertness, called all of a sudden. Then, she glanced at Lapis before approaching Rhode quietly.
“Why did it take so long? But it’s alright since everyone’s powers are restored. I wanted to ask you what exactly was going on, but I heard from Mirror that you blocked off all spiritual communications with you…” Icy Snow said, shooting a glance at the calm psychic in his arms. “… Is Lesa alright…?”
“The ritual was a success, but her body can’t handle the pressure and will need to rest for a while.”
Rhode couldn’t be considered to be lying. After all, that was indeed the truth if one only looked at the essentials without learning the details, wasn’t it? If it were Canary and Mini Bubble Gum, they would definitely pester further. But Icy Snow wasn’t as mature as Mini Bubble Gum, after all. It could also be said that Icy Snow was so ‘innocent’ that she was almost like a national treasure. After hearing Rhode’s explanation, Icy Snow nodded and didn’t ask any more questions. She was only curious to begin with, and now that she knew the reason, she wouldn’t pester him endlessly like Mini Bubble Gum.
“How is Lapis doing? What about the barrier on the outside?”
After laying Lesa down on a bench for her to recuperate, Rhode asked in a lowered voice. Even though no one mentioned it, they subconsciously stayed out of Lapis’s way. After all, she was carrying out a really dangerous task. If she were startled by something, perhaps Mini Bubble Gum’s disastrous premonition would turn into reality.
“Big Sister Lapis is doing fine. I was worried, but I didn’t expect her to be this serious when carrying out the task. The progress is smooth and already halfway through. As for the situation outside, it should be fine with Bubble and Big Sister Canary around. Earlier on, they faced ambushes from Chaos creatures, but most of them were driven away. The situation was rather tough when they relied upon Big Sister Lapis’s potions. But after recovering their strength, there haven’t been any more issues with our defenses.”
“Good to hear that. Continue to be wary of your surroundings.”
After hearing Icy Snow’s answer, Rhode heaved a sigh of relief, lifted his head, and scanned the surroundings in an odd expression.
“But I feel rather complicated… looking at that…”