Chapter 56 - Am I overlooking something again?
Consciousness sank into an endless emptiness, with only a slight tingling and numb sensation flowing through the skin, allowing her to still be aware of her existence.
But the expected burning pain did not come; instead, she was embraced by a somewhat thin and hard body.
Someone saved me?
It might have been ten hours, or it might have been only a few seconds.
When Ryu regained control of her body and her consciousness returned, the first thing she smelled was not the peculiar, pungent odor that should accompany the devastation of lightning.
It wasn't a fragrance, but a pleasant aroma.
Its clear, elegant, gentle, and serene scent reminded her of her long-lost hometown....
Beneath the lush foliage of the sacred tree, a clear stream flows through the deep forest, and pure white flowers sway gently.
I wonder if the lilac I planted when I left has bloomed yet?
Such sorrow gently rippled through her heart, and Ryuu opened her eyes. She met the gaze of a pair of blue eyes. Then, there was the unfamiliar sensation that appeared around her waist.
"Um?"
"You, again!"
Noah always had a strong sense of déjà vu when he saw the elf in his arms open her eyes, revealing her innocent, sky-blue gaze.
Is she alright?
Why is she staring at me like that?
Did she get brain damage from another explosion?
....
Why did you say again?
Fortunately, the blonde elf quickly regained consciousness.
Noah was able to be certain of this primarily because the other person's eyes suddenly widened, focusing entirely on his face. Secondly, the soft, slender waist in his palm suddenly became unusually stiff. It should be said that the elf's entire body became stiff, rigid as a board.
At that moment, Noah felt a sudden burning sensation on his back, and a sense of unease arose in his heart. He knew that this was the warning signal from his skill.
Am I overlooking something again?
A monster?
Noah glanced around instinctively.
The long hall, originally made of pale white rock, had mostly turned charred black, with large patches of amber-colored sand and gravel remaining on the ground, showing signs of melting and crystallization.
The scattered flames created a mysterious, otherworldly beauty.
A strong wind whipped up a scorching heatwave that scalded the skin, and the intense heat distorted the light and shadow. Without a doubt, the massive floor boss had vanished in the bombardment and explosion.
He didn't see any other monsters either.
After checking around, Noah turned his gaze back to the elf in his arms.
Then he saw the elf's fair cheeks turn red at a speed visible to the naked eye!
"Hey! Are you hurt somewhere?"
Could it be an internal injury?
Startled, Noah placed his right hand, which was holding a sword, on the elf's waist, while his left hand carefully explored her body.
Although his movements were very light, the strange sensations coming from her waist, legs, and stomach made Ryu feel like she was going to die.
Damn it, you bastard!
Don't touch me!
Despite the roar in her heart, Ryu felt all the blood rushing to her head, her cheeks and ears burning red, and her heart pounding so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of her chest.
She felt dizzy and lightheaded, and she couldn't exert any strength from her thighs to her fingers.
Why is this happening?
Hit him!
My damned, troublesome elven instincts!
Why, at this crucial moment, did they fail me?
No matter how much Ryu scolded herself in her heart, her body seemed to deliberately rebel and simply wouldn't obey her commands. Her legs gave way completely, causing Ryu to fall forward and bury her face in Noah's chest.
She was doomed.
As her eyes widened, Ryu desperately tried to hold her breath, but it was too late.
The fragrance, which was originally only faintly perceptible with each breath, suddenly became richer and stronger as it entered her nasal cavity, accompanied by the body heat of the opposite sex.
Then...
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