After pacifying my friends for now, I attempted to shoo Alex away, as I wanted to have some girl time with my friends, though I should've known better. Alex may have been able to notice my hints, but my friends? If he noticed, he downright ignored them. With fake innocence, Fas, Naolia, and Kale insisted that Alex stay, prompting him to sit beside me as they asked him questions while munching on his delicious snacks. 'Seriously, why can he cook so well?' It was a bit confusing how a man could be so, well, perfect, but I wasn't complaining, especially not when said man would be my future husband.
"So, sir Alex, Chloe has told us much about you, it's just… we never could've imagined the person she talked about looked so handsome." Said Fas with a faint smile as she took a sip from her cup while ogling Alex's body, causing me to roll my eyes; she was even more forthright than I was. I could never say such things to a man I'd just met. "Hehe, that compliment means quite a lot when it's coming from a beautiful woman such as yourself." Said Alex with a soft chuckle and a charming smile that made the ever-so-brazen Fas blush slightly, a sight that I quite enjoyed. "Though, if you find me to be handsome, I wonder how you'd react to seeing Vanimo." Alex spoke just loud enough for me to hear, and I, too, was interested in seeing their reactions, but that could be saved for later.
"You're a B-rank Adventurer, right, sir Alex?" "Yep, I've been one for six years." "What is it like being an Adventurer, sir Alex?" Naolia asked curiously as she, Fas, and Kale gazed at Alex, who awkwardly smiled, while I quietly listened. "Ah, well, don't tell me you three are interested in being an Adventurer?" "Of course not!" "My Mother would ground me." "I'd be kicked out of the house." "I'd experience both." My words caused Alex to chuckle as he knew I was speaking nothing but the truth; if Mother discovered I wished to be an Adventurer… 'Ugh, the thoughts scare me.' Shaking my head, I tossed a deviled egg into my mouth and let its delicious taste wash away my thoughts.
"In that case, being an Adventurer is quite fun, honestly; you get to meet new people, experience new things, get into a bunch of mischief, and most of all, it's lucrative." Alex remarked with a faint smile as he listed several pros of being an adventurer, not once mentioning cons, and his words seemed to have tricked Fas, Kale, and Naolia. "Eh, that does sound fun." "Not to mention, you also get stronger." "I'd also like to experience what a dungeon is like; I'm really curious what monsters look like." Hearing how innocent my friends sounded, I couldn't help but grab my head and sigh, though I couldn't blame them, as I once had similar thoughts.
A few years ago, I told Alex I wanted to experience a dungeon, he surprisingly took me, no questions asked, though despite only going a mere three floors deep, it was one of the worst and terrifying things I could've ever done; staring into the eyes of viscous monsters that wanted nothing more than to rip you to shreds while ignoring the other monsters that had been killed by Alex had left a deep and lasting impression within me. 'Worst of all, when I returned home after being traumatized, I got grounded!' Grumbling under my breath, I ate two more deviled eggs, calming me down.
"I understand your curiosity, but I highly advise against it; the life of an Adventurer, even more so a dungeon, is not for you three. If I can help it, I'd like to prevent three needless deaths, or a fate worse." It was rare for Alex to speak with such seriousness, and whenever he did, it was like there was an invisible power that forced you to listen; even I subconsciously took note of his every word. 'It's quite hot.' "O-Oh, o-okay." "W-We were just joking. Well, I-I was at least." "Yes, I apologize for my words."
Watching Naolia, Fas, and Kale apologetically lower their heads, Alex promptly smiled, causing that invisible force to vanish while he stood up. "No need to apologize, you three were just ignorant… The life of an Adventurer is fun, but it's just as dangerous, if not even more so." "Now don't let me further intervene; have fun and enjoy the snacks." Smiling, Alex uplifted the atmosphere before promptly vanishing, something I was pretty used to.
"Hey, Chloe." "Yeah?" "Is Sir Alex looking for a Mistress?" "Kale!" "I'll happily settle for a bedmaid." "Naolia, wherever Alex is, he can definitely hear you."
After listening to my friends spout their lust-filled fantasies with Alex, we finally managed to shift to a different conversation, though after a while, I went to use the bathroom, leaving them to continue speaking as I headed upstairs, though I took a detour to Alex's room as the door was open. "What are you doing up here, Chloe?" Alex asked curiously as he raised his head and glanced at me while he wiped his swords. "I came to use the bathroom, but I saw your room was open… Sorry about my friends." Stepping into the room, Alex simply chuckled at my apology and shook his head, seemingly unbothered by my friend's behavior.
"Heh, it's fine, not the first time I've been lusted after, and when you're as handsome as I, it damn sure won't be the last." Rolling my eyes at his narcissistic remark, I used this chance now that we were alone and closed the door before approaching Alex, who raised an eyebrow at my actions, though I didn't give him the opportunity as I pushed him onto his back and mounted him. Grabbing his collar, I leaned down and sealed our lips together, enjoying every moment as I passionately kissed the man I loved. However, rather than resist, I was taken aback when I felt his muscular arms wrap around my waist, pulling me into his embrace, breaking the kiss.
"Eh, A-Alex?" Glancing at him in confusion, he sat us upright while lightly smiling. "Well, you see, Michelle gave me a bit of a talk and made me realize that I didn't want another man to have you… Do you find it pathetic?" I couldn't help but lightly chuckle at his words as I promptly shook my head. "Pathetic? I find it sexy that you're so possessive, Alex." With a grin, I passionately kissed Alex before retracting my face and licking my lips. "Yuki sure rubbed off on you, huh, Chloe?" "Well, Yuki is fun to be with." Smirking at Alex, I was about to kiss him again, but before I could, his face suddenly hardened, and the next thing I knew, I was sitting alone on his bed.
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Jasmine POV
"Michelle, did we need spices?" Tapping Michelle's shoulder, grabbing her attention, I pointed at a shop in the bustling marketplace, causing her to shake her head. "No, Alex got some a few days ago, we're still good. But we did need some eggs, venison, pork, and a LOT of beef." Nodding, I flexed my non-existent bicep and smirked. "Hehe, I'll carry it all, Michlle!" "Fufu, good luck, just the beef alone will have you on the ground in a matter of minutes." Chuckling alongside Michelle as I didn't doubt her for a second, considering we went through food like no other.
Alongside Michelle, we spent an hour shopping, spending nearly one gold on meat alone, and by the end of it, I was extremely grateful to my past self for being smart enough to bring along a space pouch, since without it, we would've been helpless. 'The amount of food we bought is enough for a royal banquet! Well, at least this will last us for a month.' Stuffing the last bits of pork into the space pouch, I strapped it to my waist and followed Michelle, laughing together as we left the marketplace and aimlessly walked through Cassandra.
"Tell me your secret, Michelle! How are they so big!?" Grabbing Michelle's arm, I pleaded while staring fixedly at her breasts, causing her to blush faintly. "Alex always kneads my breasts, so maybe that's why?" Pouting at her words, I heaved a sigh of defeat as I slumped my shoulders; however, before I could shift the topic to Michelle's massive butt, six dark figures suddenly appeared before us, forcing us to a stop. Feeling my heart drop, I quickly stood in front of Michelle, though just as I did, I saw two figures approaching, one was a familiar woman, and the other was a person I never expected to meet again.
"Heh, well, it's been some time, Saintess; excited to see your Hero?" With a nasty grin, Chase stepped forward, donned in silver armor, and a sword attached to his waist; remaining silent, I protectively stood in front of Michelle while glaring at Chase, who just scoffed. "You've grown into a FINE woman, Jasmine, I'll enjoy using your pussy." "She's married, young man!" Hearing Michelle, I turned around and tried to tell her to be quiet. "Tch, who gave that thing a mouth to speak to the Hero like that!?" Sash said furiously, and faster than I could react, one of the six dark figures lunged forward, stabbing their dagger into her back through her heart. "M-MICHELLE!"
"Tsk, what a shame, she was smoking hot." Ignoring whatever they said, I clutched Michelle and swiftly used [Saintess's Blessing] on her, increasing her rapidly dwindling life-force. Following that, I used [Saintness's Pray], allowing me to communicate with anyone no matter how far away. 'Alex, help!' Not even a second later, out of the corner of my eye, I saw the head of the figure that stabbed Michelle roll onto the ground while a familiar purple greatsword scraped against it.