Editors: sleepchaser, con
We stopped at the spring as usual, taking turns to wash up.
I sat at the side of the spring in nothing but my underwear and burned the scene of the waterfall striking Sig’s glorious back deep into memory. Okay, I remembered it. Let’s sketch it later on.
But I couldn’t just come out and ask him that, so I continued to observe him, just like a pervert. Super shameful. Even though I’d already done more intimate things as his “wife”… My face started burning all of a sudden, so I dipped my head in the water.
Light red scratches littered Sig’s back and shoulder blades. Although only minor scratches, his skin was pale enough that they stood out.
They were probably the scratches I made last night.
“…They became bruises, huh…” All of a sudden, Sig’s voice had sounded from right beside me.
When had he returned to shore? I was wondering why he wasn’t meeting my eyes, when out of nowhere, he reached out and stroked my neck, my shoulders jumping at the sudden touch.
Continuing on from there, his fingers trailed down to my collarbone, across my shoulder, and along my inner arm. A circlet of bruises ringed my upper arm, dark with blood. Perhaps they were from when Sig held me last night. Of course he hadn’t been violent. Rather, he was the kind of person who put some power into his grip while engrossed with something…
Flustered, I once again experienced heat spreading over my entire face. Would recalling what we did last night during broad daylight would always be this unbearable?
“T-they’ll disappear straight away, so please don’t worry about it. Besides, I hurt your back as well, so we’re even.”
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“My back?” Sig stopped rubbing my shoulder, peering into my eyes. Seemed I’d said something unnecessary. I told him about how I had scratched his back with my nails, and Sig smiled. “So that’s what you meant, huh?”
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“Can’t I? …I want to do something with this feeling of guilt…”
“R-rather than can’t… That…” Staring into Sig’s anxious eyes, I grew more and more embarrassed.
After all, if he wanted to “lick” every bruise that resulted from last night’s activities, it wouldn’t just be on my arms and collarbone. Even my ankle had a few, and there were many more hidden beneath my underwear.
I was well-aware that Sig didn’t have any of those so-called “ulterior motives.” I was the only one conscious of it, and I was scared that he would notice the wild thoughts I was harboring.
“…First, let me heal the scratches on your back.”
It sounded like a good plan. He wouldn’t be able to see what I was thinking while I was healing his back.
Sig’s eyes went wide for an instant, then crinkled into a smile. “That’s right. Married couples lick each others wounds after all.”
That smile that slowly carved its way over his face was overflowing with masculine charm. Somehow, recently, Sig’s smile had managed to agitate me.
He was in the middle of healing me with his rough lips, like usual, when I tilted my head in confusion. How strange, shouldn’t I be licking his back first?
Oh well.
I grew completely obedient, circling my arm around his burly neck.
Just being together like this filled my chest to the brim with warmth. Was this feeling what they called happiness, I wonder?
The sun was well past the horizon when I woke up in bed. I took a deep breath of the fragrant air drifting in from outside.
Apparently I fainted in the middle of doing it again, and Sig carried me back to our room.
It couldn’t be helped that we got excited. I meant, Sig licking my body formed the right mood. We were a “young married couple” after all… or so I wanted to believe. I also didn’t have to worry about other people, no matter what we did or where we did it.
…No, as I thought, doing such a thing outside wasn’t a good idea. Let’s hold back more in the future.
The moment I decided so, the door to the room swung open, and the scent of crab grew thicker in the air
“Are you able to get up?” Sig asked.
I nodded immediately, but he came to the bedside and helped me up regardless.
“I was going to stop before you fainted, and yet… I’m really sorry,” Sig apologized, his face full of guilt.
“No, it’s not your fault, Sig. Rather, it’s mine…!” Panicked, I waved my hands in denial. We’d repeated this exchange far too many times in the last few days.
As usual, I fainted in the middle. That was because my “Energy” capacity wasn’t high enough.
It really wasn’t Sig’s fault. In fact, he was worried about my body. He was the one who tried to stop at the last second. But I prevented him from doing that, pleading, “Don’t stop.” I felt bad for giving him blue balls right before “eating his fill” every time, but I wanted to know what my limits were.
The results were clear. My energy had increased to 210 all at once, thanks to the huge energy consumption of “Tender Care Rank A.” It was just a little off from the needed value of 250.
At that moment, my stomach rumbled. We shared a look, laughter spilling from our lips.
“It smells like… crab? Smells really good.”
“Ah, it’s ready to eat anytime… But before that, there’s something I want to show you. Come with me.”
The moment Sig had stepped through the doorway, a premonition had already struck me.
As he reached out to help me stand, I grabbed his hand and assured him that I was alright as I stood up on my own.
We headed to the Eastern forest, where the God’s tree stood.
Sig pointed to where a pure white flower was blooming. Full of happiness, he told me how a fruit would eventually replace the flower.
I wonder if I was able to laugh properly as I took in that flower swaying in the gentle wind. Faced with the rapid approach of reality, my mind went blank.
Aa so happy baby coming soon!😍💕💕
I want to say, congrats for being pernant! But we have a child bearing tree xD
This reminds of the twelve kingdoms
Oohh..
They’re progressing.
Thanks for the update ❤️
Really glad that Minoru now is more accepting towards Sig.
Thank you for the chapter 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪
OwO Minoru taking in the view of hubby’s super hot back. Fufufu. Don’t worry. He’s all yours! Eat him for life~ Thanks for the chapter 😊😍
Wait! I noticed something! They have been forgetting to use ‘Kacha’!
Ehh, they can’t even do the THING to the end and the baby is almost ready?!
Hahaha, those two are so eager to consumate the marriage. Blue balls for everyone.
Thanks for the chapter!