Chapter 7

These past few days, Rain started doing some workouts.

Push-ups, curl-ups, and even shadow boxing – which was simply ridiculous. If a professional saw him, they would certainly laugh at him. His movements are all so amateurish and awkward. However, Rain had seen many martial-arts and action movies and he was sometimes trying to imitate it… which looks extremely silly.

“22, 23, 24…”

As Rain was doing curl-ups, suddenly a ‘Thud’ sound of something being dropped heavily can be heard from behind him. Judging from the sliding sounds prior to it, Rain knew that it was Lafetti who had arrived, so he carried on his workout and ignore it. Suddenly, something encircled around his waist and in an instant, he was lifted into the air.

“Whoa,”

He exclaimed. He turned his head and saw Lafetti with his usual poker face.

“What?”

“Eat.” She spoke as Rain was being pulled towards her embrace. However, Rain cannot move as the tail that coiled around him trapped both his hands.

“Ahm, as you said, I think I’m going to eat first?” Rain, seemingly realized what she wanted to do from the looks of her eyes. But can they do it after he had his meal? He’s somewhat hungry after his intense work-out.

The Lamian looked at him with her distinct beautiful red eyes. The murky smell of blood and flesh coming from her breath, displaying the fact that she, as well had eaten raw meat before she arrived. It’s kinda unnerving and somewhat discomforting, but during these past few days, Rain had somewhat started to get used to it.

It’s not like she had bad breath or something, but the smell of raw meat was just a bit hard to stomach, especially when she just had her meal. Well, he was certain that his own breath was the same as well, so he was not in the position to say anything against it.

“You smell sweaty… you’re sweating hard,” the Lamian murmured with her lips almost pressed against his neck, her warm breath sending Goosebumps along his neck.

Rain managed to keep himself from biting his lip, a light blush flooding his cheeks. "Lafitte, could you let me go?"

As a mischievous grin flashed across her features. Her crimson eyes narrowed for a second with the smirk on her face, “If I don’t?”

Rain’s beautiful azure eyes looked imploringly at her to release him as she gently ran one hand through his short jet black hair. Tracing her free right hand down his cheek, she playfully accused him; "You little slave, I know you love when I do this...", all the while he struggled lightly as her warm breath brushed his lips.

Smelling her as close to him was playing havoc with his mind. More so, amidst the smell of raw meat, her body scent a reminding him of a bakery, the sweet smell making him less inclined to fight her.

Rain rolled his eyes before he let out a sigh.

"If you uncoil, I promise I won't try to escape Lafetti, I’m hungry... Please?" Rain felt his unseen bindings release slightly, still trapped but able to slowly pull his arms out and place his hands on her lower back.

Rain felt out a sigh of relief. However, he still couldn’t turn his attention to the four-eyed deer she brought for him as the Lamian suddenly brushed her soft lips against his softly, giving a chaste kiss.

“You’re trying to order me now? My little slave?”

She murmured then clamped her hands onto the side of his head, making him gaze up at her. She had a look of victory and arrogant demeanor as if she was really his master. A mischievous glint flashed across her eyes. She knew he was fighting to control his reactions, her naked chest pressing against his and he refused to glance down as he tried his best to stay calm and collected.

“Of course not, and you know that… I will do whatever you want me to do. However, before we do things, I just want to fill my stomach for a bit, if I may. I’m quite hungry,” Rain sigh as he reached his finger to her face, and rubbed his thumb on her smooth pale white cheek.

This kind of intimate gesture wouldn’t warrant a violent reaction from her, seemingly getting used to Rain’s overly familiar gesture.

Lafetti tightened back around him with her tail. Her light emerald tail, with dark green diamonds outlined with white beautiful scales streaking down at the middle. Her tail began to coil further down his lower half as she grinned at him.

"Whatever, I want to do...isn’t it?" Lafetti still stared into his eyes with her bright crimson ones, the slit-like pupils gazing intently at him. “…and this is what I want to do… I own you, Rain… I own you. Never forget that,”

Rain smiled wryly. He knew the only thing that would please her and let him be released so he stared at her, slid his fingers into his Lamian lover’s hair, pulling her into a kiss, holding her lovingly as he finally relented and pressed his lips to her sweet ones.

Her lips curled upwards as she closed her eyes and let him take control. She moaned lightly as he lightly massaged the back of her neck as they held the kiss for a couple more seconds. Pulling back to see his slightly blushing Lamian, Rain smiled; "I know… and you own me if that’s what you want.”

Satisfied, finally, Lafetti released his lower half, her coils sliding off from him until he was sitting on her lap. She pressed up against his back, wrapping her arms around his torso under his arms. Because she was not wearing anything, as usual, Rain could feel two soft globes of flesh press against his back while her warm breath hit his neck.

Rain smiled wryly from being treated like a cuddled toy and started dismembering the deer-like creature.

With his increase in strength, the sharpened rock he had made can now easily dismember the hard and tough meat of a monster. Though, skinning and whatnot were still impossible, but not like he needed it or anything.

At this moment;

[Master] Sylphy called out, voice somewhat annoyed.

[It seems like this Lamian was starting to become touchy to Master lately…]

She muttered with a somewhat annoyance in her voice. Though, because her voice still appeared mechanical, it felt as if it was just Rain’s impression of it. ‘Probably…’ he answered within his mind. Well, it’s not like this is an unwelcome development.

For him, it’s extremely a good thing!

Him and her, being so intimate and close—it’s the result he wanted.

[What a perverted monster…] Sylphy’s mechanical voice cursed.

Rain was amused. He really didn’t know why Syphy was so defensive against Lafetti. Although she was indeed a monster, it’s not like she was any evil or wicked. In fact, she was actually sweet. While wondering, he cuts the meat piece by piece and then started eating the deer’s flesh. Though, if possible, he really wanted some fire to cook it. Even if it’s grilled is enough.

Eating raw meat, just the smell and taste is something he could never get used to.

Lafetti continued to hug him from behind. Rain could feel and smell the sweet scent emanating from her body. He really wondered where did that sweet scent come from.

Are Lamians creatures that exuded sexual pheromones without any pause?

They smelled so sweet and addictive no matter what happens. Perhaps this is the reason why the Queen of Libya, was known as a beauty that could destroy a Kingdom?

“Did something happen?” Rain asked softly. Though his voice was low, there was a concern all over it.

Hearing his question, Rain felt Lafetti’s body momentarily trembled. It seems like something did happen. It was not just his misunderstanding.

Rain stopped eating and raised his hand and placed it on her head. He stroke Lafetti’s hair gently.

“You’re gone for two days… If you have something you wanted to say, then go on, I will listen…”

Lafetti’s chin plop on his shoulder and her head leaned on his, in an affectionate movement. Rain continued to caress her head while she was sniffing his scent… Rain felt extremely embarrassed. He had not yet able to wash his body after all. And staying in this terrible place, he must have smelled extremely bad.

“It’s nothing.” She replied with a whisper-like voice.

“Lafetti…” Rain sighed. He turned around and faced her.

Caressing her cheek with his hand, he showed a gentle smile.

“I’m your man now… if you need help, I will try my best…”

“… …”

“…if there’s something you’re worried about, please tell me anytime it pleases you. I might not be able to help out much, but I think just saying something would ease your mind.”

It was quite presumptuous of him since he was extremely weak. But still, he wanted to be of help to her, even if it was the smallest thing.

He was a man… he might be weak now but it's not like he would stay weak forever…

It’s not too late for him…

—or at least, that’s what he wanted to think.

Lafetti didn’t respond and instead grabbed his neck and pulled him towards her. She pressed her lips against his, then opened her mouth and started kissing him. Their tongues swirling around together, mixing with saliva like a delicious cocktail. Her tongue in heat viciously entered inside his mouth, indulging it greedily. Rain noticed that for some reason, Lafetti’s kiss was more aggressive than usual.

Rain closed his eyes as the kiss got more intense, their mouths fully opened and pressed hard against each other. Lafetti entwined her tongue with his, seeking him in ecstasy. Before long, Kissing Lafetti long enough to use up all the oxygen in his lungs, feeling happiness from within,

"──haa……n, fuu……haa……ha……"

In a single breath, Rain separated his lips at once──and just like usual, Rain, and perhaps Lafetti who was looking down at him with a predatory gaze, their reasoning was completely melted by the pleasure. Then, once again Rain was pushed down…

Like watching from a tv screen, Sylphy watching this through Rain's eyes and couldn’t help but sigh. This perverted monster, again and again. She was cursing. If she could curse like a normal human being, she would have done it long ago. His master who was just too kind for his own good and was always getting swayed by her pace.

If Lady Atria was watching this scene, what could she be feeling right now?

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Now lying side by side, Rain pulled Lafetti’s waist towards him. Lafetti suddenly pulled the throw over them and pressed her arched back up against him as if seeking as much physical contact as she could get.

Rain’s left arm was wrapped around her shoulder, his right hand pressed against her belly.

“You seemed depressed… you fine now?”

Lafetti felt his lips on the sensitive skin of her neck. He kissed her there. It was gentle and loving and something she’d never felt before...

And she enjoyed it, responding with a silent, ‘Hmm,’

Her kind has always been a terrible monster in the eyes of man. With just one look, either they became a captive slave, or a subjugation target, men and women always look at them with eyes of hatred, disgust, repugnance and many more.

She had known about their history towards mankind, their evil and wicked actions of their ancestors, has even now, been affecting them and could never get away from it.

No matter how much time passed by, their kind has always been under heavy discrimination. Even if there were some people who tried to accept them, their eyes still say honestly what they felt.

This had been ongoing for so many centuries, that her kind had already lost their hope for being acknowledged by anyone, or even in this world.

Was it because of their terrifying form? Or was it because of the false beliefs about their race that was recorded in historical books? Nevertheless, when they look at us, their eyes are filled with fear, hatred, and disgust. This is something one can deny.

However, in that aspect… Rain, the black-haired, blue-eyed youth Lafetti found accidentally in this Cave was an oddball among eccentrics.

His gaze was clear and full of purity that was impossible to see in this era.

Whenever he looks at her, it’s as if he was not looking at a monster that she ought to be. There’s no hatred, no hidden disgust—and even if there was, it was perfectly hidden behind his beautiful sky-colored eyes. Was he that good of hiding his true emotions?

She thought but as time passed by, she found she didn’t actually care.

Being look at those eyes, like she was normal, was like a treasure that she was longing to find.

In this era of darkness, it was a light that she was greedy to possess.

At first, she just wants him to become her slave. She never trusts humans. However, she found him extremely different.

He accepted her—his gentle touch, his affectionate gaze, his intimate kisses, and his addictive warmth—she had not noticed before but she found herself, falling, and falling into a dark crevice that she could never extricate herself from.

She realized it late, and now… she can never leave him.

She wanted for him to be by her side, forever, even if it means betraying her family.

She wanted to monopolize him…

She wanted him…

She needed him…

She looks at Rain, savoring his worried eyes and physical intimacy which was directed towards her, Lafetti’s heart throbbed violently and her desire of wanting him became even stronger.

“… If it can lighten your load, I can listen…” Rain asked softly but no response came.

Shrugging his shoulders, Rain let it be and closed his eyes.

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Ever since that day, Lafetti’s attitude towards Rain has some obvious change.

She now spoke to him, albeit short time conversation. However, Rain was satisfied as he felt, Lafetti was gradually opening up to him. Even their skinship had clearly increased and progressed. Still, Rain was attacked by another problem.

He stinks!

…or so he thought, at least.

That’s right… ever since he came here; Rain never had a chance to take bath again. He never cared about it since his own smell was covered by the bad stench of the surrounding he was in, and most of all, Lafetti never once mind it nor did she talked about it. She even liked cuddling against him and smelling his scent.

But that is not the fundamental problem. In fact, right now, aside from being stinky, he smells of sex. Due to the constant draining by Lafetti, which for some reason, become even more aggressive and enthusiastic compared to before, Rain can even smell her scent from him.

Of course, not like he dislikes it.

Smelling her from his body was kinda… a bit kinky. Not bad actually. However, the problem is, she was always smelling him and this made somewhat self-conscious. Hence, the moment Lafetti finally returned after quite a while from her usual leaving to somewhere, he immediately asked if there was some kind of water source somewhere for him to take a bath.

He had some high hopes for it since, every now and then, Lafetti was bringing a bowl of water for him to drink.

However, the answer for him was kind of unexpected and at the same time expected.

It was actually by Magic.

Lafetti can generate water using magic. That was where the water he drinks came from…

Well, it’s a world of sword and magic … so I guess that’s to be expected… Rain smiled bitterly.

From Lafetti, Rain found out that she can be considered a Water attribute magic-warrior. She fights with a sword most of the time. However, she was also good at magic. Just not a bit specialized as she was far better in a sword fight, and prefer close-combat.

Well, in any case, finally had the means to clean his smelling body.

Rain finally managed to take a bath after so long, causing him to be extremely happy. He was even able to wash off his clothes, though without any soap or detergent. Still, it made him elated.

Watching him so excited from a bit of washing, Lafetti wondered why it was extremely important for him since she didn’t mind his smell at all, in fact, she liked it…

His smell was so good, it was addictive even. Though she was quite curious about this up until now, his aura and smell alone didn’t seem similar to those humans she had seen before.

Every time she embraced him, cuddle him so closely, the smell drives her so crazy. Especially when he sweats, her eyes sometimes even started to cloud and her primal side showing, making it hard to control not to ‘eat’ him here and there.

As he was taking his time brushing his body with a smooth stone he found, Rain tried asking Lafetti to teach him how to fight as he was reaching his limit with self-effort, but as expected, an immediate response was given. “No!”

Cold and serious… with no chance of negotiation.

Rain protested, saying he wanted to become stronger especially in this kind of place where many monsters roam around. His life is at stake. He wanted to at least have some ability to protect himself but Lafetti completely ignored his pleas, saying no monsters will hurt him since she was here.

“But I want to protect you! I don’t want to stay behind your back all the time. I want to become stronger and fight side by side with you. If you need help, I can—”

“I said no!” Lafetti’s voice was absolute.

Her gaze turned fierce and cold, just like the same when they first met. “I don’t need your protection!”

“But--”

“Can’t you understand? Or what, should I use Human language? Then, NO!!”

Rain felt downcast. Thus, he was back to his alone work-out and the two of them fell into a cold war state. Rain won’t call out to her or act spoiled. He never said any word…

As for Lafetti, she ignored his silent protest. She just glares at him and their skinship gradually decreased, seemingly returning to the beginning.

One day, when she couldn’t finally endure it, she once again assaulted Rain. Forcefully and violently. Although he didn’t issue any protest and just struggled a bit, not like he could, anyway--he never said any word during the process. He never even kissed her lovingly and embraced her affectionately like he used to, in which, Lafetti found extremely discomforting and dissatisfied.

But she was reluctant to give him what he wanted.

She feared something about it…

Rain becoming stronger, leaving her grasp and running away from her…

She doesn’t want it to happen.

Rain was fine the way he is!

If he tried to leave her, she will certainly kill him!

And that is something she doesn’t want to do.

... And so the two continued their ridiculous cold war.

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