Night had already fallen.
The two decided to rest in separate houses, though the cabins were right beside each other. Each was built entirely of wood, their designs nearly identical. Every house spanned about 36 square meters, with sturdy wooden walls supported by solid stone pillars. The sloped rooftops were crafted from thick timber, and even the floors inside were wooden—sanded smooth and faintly fragrant from age.
In the far-right corner of the room sat a simple bed draped in clean white sheets. Just to its right was a compact kitchen space—minimal but functional, with a small cooking range and some shelves for utensils. Immediately to the right of the main door was a tiny bathroom, fitted with a narrow standing shower. The toilet, however, was on the opposite side, neatly separated to the left.
The walls bore beautiful paintings—tranquil sceneries of towering mountains and lush green forests, their brushstrokes capturing a sense of peace. Across from the bed stood a sturdy wooden study table, positioned directly in front of a small window. The table held some parchment sheets, a glass inkwell, and an elegant quill. A drawer was built into its side, and a wooden chair with a cushion was tucked underneath.
Outside, the night air was crisp. It was around 8 or 9 PM, and a soft, cold wind brushed through the village. Gentle snowflakes drifted down, light and silent. There was no sign of a blizzard—just a calm, wintry hush that covered everything like a blanket. Most villagers had already returned to their homes; the few that remained outside were huddled in groups of three or four, quietly drinking and talking in low voices.
There was perfect silence. No nearby beasts. No distant howls. Nothing unnatural stirring in the dark.
Inside the house, Julius lay on the bed, his body wrapped in bandages.
He muttered softly:
"Maiden Summon: Serena."
A soft shimmer lit up the room, and Serena materialized beside the bed—kneeling, just like Saya used to. The moment she saw him, her eyes welled with emotion. She instantly embraced him tightly, her arms locking around his neck.
Julius's face was buried in her ample chest.
"MASTER, I'M SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU ALRIGHT!!!"
"Okay, Serena… I understand. But you're suffocating me."
"Huh!?" she gasped, voice laced with concern. "But… don't you love my breasts?"
"Yeah, I love your breasts— but I will be suffocated if you won't let me breathe."
"Okay," she said sweetly.
She let him go, and Julius gasped, taking in a long breath like he'd just been underwater.
"I really thought I was going to die…"
Serena smiled warmly, her eyes closing as relief filled her heart.
Julius looked at her and asked, "Can you heal my wounds?"
"Of course."
Serena reached back and took hold of her bow, which had been resting against her right shoulder. Without hesitation, she drew a glowing arrow from thin air—one brimming with radiant energy—and fired it directly into Julius's right chest.
"Ouch!" he flinched.
But the pain quickly vanished, replaced by a soothing warmth. Every wound across his body began to close, the swelling faded, and even the bruises disappeared without a trace.
For a few moments, they simply gazed at each other in silence.
Then Julius asked softly, "Don't you want to ask about Saya?"
Serena tilted her head and replied with a gentle smile, "Nope. Saya isn't dead. You can summon her again after a 24-hour cooldown. Same goes for all maidens—if they fall in battle, they can still be summoned again after a day."
"WAIT! YOU KNEW THIS!?"
"Not just me—Saya knew too."
She looked at him and burst into a mischievous laugh.
"Don't tell me you didn't know that. HAHAHA!"
Julius looked away, clearly embarrassed.
"Yeah, yeah… alright, alright."
Then, Serena leaned in.
She moved closer, placing both her hands on the bed beside Julius. Her knees rested on the mattress as she hovered above him, her face now inches from his. The angle of her body made her cleavage impossible to ignore—it was fully exposed to his line of sight, her skin glowing softly under the dim lantern light.
There was something undeniably seductive in her expression.
She whispered, voice low and sultry,
"You see, Master… Saya isn't here tonight.
Can you let me have you to myself… for just one night?"
But before Julius could speak, his boner was already there and Serena saw it.
She placed her right hand on it and said, " I'll take it as yes. "
She leaned forward and both did the french kiss.
Serena was on top of him while Julius layed on bed, his hands on her ass cheeks and both going wild with the french kiss.
He slowly moved his right hand to her pussy and used his middle finger to touch it.
"Uhmm~" Serena moaned while kissing him.
And then, both stopped.
This time, Julius pushed her on the bed and got on top of her.
He said, "Your armor is coming in the way. "
Serena said, "Sorry, let me remove it. "
They both smile and Julius went for another french kiss.