Episode 312. Preparation for Sortie (2)

“Just in case, I should leave a message.”

Scarlet seemed like she’d go back to her dorm, but just in case.

• Me: Scarlet. Go back to your dorm and play with Liliana.

After leaving a message for Scarlet, I headed to Alice’s dorm.

I hadn’t been there myself, but Scarlet had told me the location.

The Iris Guild’s main building itself wasn’t grand, but the guild grounds were quite spacious.

Was this for defense too?

It was around the time the sun was setting behind the mountains, painting the sky with a red sunset, and I quickened my pace towards Alice’s dorm.

“What’s with this place looking so fancy?”

The building, adorned with lavish decorations, had a large gate installed.

Standing before the gate, I sent Alice a message.

• Me: I’ve arrived, how do I get in?

• Alice: I’ll open it now.

Jiiiiing-

“Nice facilities.”

As I entered through the opened gate, Alice’s residence came into view.

The building inside was similar to my dorm; they probably had these security measures for safety.

“Excuse me.”

The front door was already open.

Cautiously stepping inside, I understood why Alice had called my room small.

It was a spacious dorm, like Alice’s home in the homeland had been transplanted here.

No wonder she was surprised when she saw my dorm.

“You’re early?”

After waiting a moment at the entrance, Alice came out to greet me.

This was the first time she’d worn such a pleasant smile since I first met her.

“Yeah. I didn’t have anything else to do, so I came right over.”

“Thanks. Come this way.”

Following Alice down the hallway, I started a conversation.

I had a rough idea, but I still had to ask why she called me.

“Why did you call me here?”

“Since we’re deploying soon, I wanted to get my body’s condition up beforehand.”

“Right. It’s a real battle, so we have to prepare as much as possible.”

“Yeah. Sorry it’s so sudden. I only heard the news today. Can I ask you for a favor?”

“Of course.”

Thankfully, it was exactly what I thought.

Following Alice, I entered what seemed to be her bedroom.

A pink lace-covered bed sat amongst furniture made of high-quality wood; this place also felt similar to a Korean home.

It was a feminine room, decorated with pink accessories.

It was slightly different from Alice’s outward appearance, but that made it even cuter.

Thump-

Alice sat on the bed and looked at me.

What was I supposed to do when she looked at me so intently?

Was she suggesting we just do it right away?

“Is it okay to do it here?”

“Yeah. Is it not okay?”

“It’s not that it’s not okay… but wouldn’t it be uncomfortable if you got sweaty?”

Sweat was one thing, but the sheets would get soaked from the fluid coming from between her legs.

Even if magic could clean it up, wouldn’t it still feel sticky?

“Let’s just do it. We’re short on time.”

“Hmm. How much magic power do you have left in your body?”

“It’s not low. But just in case, I want to fill it completely.”

Alice replied, taking off her outer garment.

If the customer wants it, I have to provide.

Actually, I had thought about it a bit before coming.

It was about what attitude I should take.

It was good that Alice had gained confidence, but honestly, since I was in France, I also wanted to leverage my relationship with Irene.

In the end, I needed to increase Alice’s affection level too.

Or maybe, I could get rid of my inferiority complex towards Irene with this opportunity?

“Can you turn around for a second?”

“Ah, okay.”

Alice started undressing without even asking me to leave the room.

Wait, has her confidence grown in this area too?

Swoosh-

Listening to the sound of Alice’s clothes and skin brushing against each other behind my back, I continued to ponder.

Honestly, seeing Alice’s attitude yesterday made me think I needed to play hard-to-get a bit too.

In relationships with heroines, I absolutely must be the one in control.

This isn’t a matter of considering the heroines.

It’s unavoidable due to my situation of having to date multiple women.

“I’m ready.”

Turning my head at Alice’s words, I saw her lying face down, wearing only her underwear.

Her skin was smooth like a baby’s, and her curvy figure had just the right curves in all the right places.

Looking at Alice’s body, overflowing with sexual appeal, I slowly approached the bed.

“Is it okay to start right away?”

“Yes.”

Alice had turned her head away from me and closed her eyes.

After admiring her slightly flattened side breast and luscious behind, I placed my hand on her back.

“Let’s just do a little today. We might have a battle tomorrow.”

“Will that be okay? I’ll be a little anxious if I don’t reach full condition….”

Alice replied with her eyes closed.

She still gets nervous, huh.

Even though she’s found confidence, it seems the fear of her first real battle still lingers.

“It’s fine. We have the Guild Leader, and we have me. And Irene too.”

“…Right. Everyone will protect me. Actually, that’s why I dislike it even more.”

Press- Press-

I gently pressed her soft back, listening intently to Alice.

“I feel like I’m just a burden. I can handle things fine on my own, but too many people worry about me. …But at the same time, I’m anxious.”

I think I understand how she feels.

She wants people not to worry about her, but if they don’t, she feels neglected.

It’s a selfish attitude, but what can you do?

Everyone is selfish like that deep down.

They just don’t show it.

Being able to speak so honestly like this is possible because our relationship has deepened.

“I’ll help you a lot. Since I’m not on the pursuit team anyway, it doesn’t matter if I step aside.”

“Yeah. Thank you.”

After finishing with Alice’s back, which now showed a slightly more relaxed expression, I placed my hand on her shoulder.

I wanted to touch her butt too, but it seemed like the conversation would continue.

“…Come to think of it, don’t you feel anything when you look at my body?”

Alice asked another strange question.

I hope she hasn’t become a pervert instead of just gaining confidence?

“No. I’m a guy too. But I’m holding back with professional integrity.”

“…That’s a relief.”

Wait a minute. Isn’t this less about increased confidence and more about her just liking compliments?

★ Heroine Status Window

[Alice]

• [ Affection: 92 ]

• [ Lust: 85 ]

• [ Appetite: 30 ]

• [ Fatigue: 30 ]

Current Status: If she can stand it, does that mean she’s less attractive? There’s no way someone could resist with so many women around.

“….”

What on earth does she think of me?

There aren’t many guys as good as me, yet the heroines are starting to see me strangely.

I need to put a stop to this trend. Tsk.

“Hngh?!”

I gently spread Alice’s buttocks sideways, tinged with a hint of disappointment.

Alice tensed her butt, seemingly startled, and I held back my laughter as I spoke.

“Sorry. I misjudged my strength.”

“I-it’s okay.”

“I’ll try a bit harder. Want to turn around?”

“…Yes.”

Watching Alice turn around, I released my fingers.

In the end, the only hard-to-get move I could pull was massage, so I had to take the initiative here.

*

“Thank you for your hard work!”

“Yeah. You worked hard-.”

Irene, the leader of Iris Guild’s first team, was preparing to leave work for the day.

Unusually, no Centaurs had appeared this week, so the pursuit team had been relatively relaxed.

Of course, this break would end today.

Starting tomorrow, we were scheduled to provide support for anti-terrorism operations.

This sudden deployment was probably for Alice’s combat experience.

Her father, having been persuaded by Lee Hoyeon and Alice, wouldn’t listen to anything she said.

‘Still, it’s a relief.’

She was simply grateful that no Centaurs had appeared.

It meant Alice didn’t have to be taken to dangerous places.

The only downside was that Lee Hoyeon had decided to stay at the Iris Guild until the weekend.

She welcomed the trouble of bringing Alice along for the pursuit team, but having to bring Lee Hoyeon too was another matter.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

“Sebastian! Are the preparations for tomorrow’s sortie complete?”

Irene smiled warmly upon seeing Sebastian, Alice’s secretary.

He was quite a capable man, and since he was joining the pursuit team for the time being, he was working alongside Irene.

“Yes. The information has been relayed to the pursuit team, Miss Alice, and Cadet Lee Hoyeon.”

“Hmm. Is Lee Hoyeon just holed up in his room?”

She didn’t like the fact that he’d had dinner with Alice yesterday either.

He should have just stayed quietly in his room.

Tsk.

“Yes. Ah, I did hear that he visited Miss Alice’s dorm this evening.”

“…What?”

“They’re both adults. It’s quite sad to see that adorable young lady has grown up so fast, but….”

Sebastian nodded, seemingly touched as he thought of the young Alice.

He thought Irene, who had witnessed Alice’s growth like himself, would empathize.

However, Irene’s reaction was different.

“Hm? Miss Irene?”

As soon as she heard Sebastian’s words, she ran towards Alice’s dorm.

Ignoring greetings from guild members she passed on the way, she slipped through the quiet gate and infiltrated Alice’s dorm.

Although there were no obvious signs of recent entry, upon reaching Alice’s room, she sensed a flow of magic.

‘What is this….’

What surrounded Alice’s room was a barrier.

Irene, who was about to break through such a barrier and peek inside, gasped just before channeling her magic.

As the leader of Iris Guild’s first team, Irene was an incredibly powerful individual.

That’s why she knew.

The moment anyone touched this barrier, the caster would notice.

It was that intricate and perfect a barrier.

Irene quickly racked her brain.

‘Should I break this barrier and check inside?’

She didn’t want Alice to hate her.

Teasing Alice while walking that fine line was fun, but being genuinely hated would be quite hurtful.

Whether by misfortune or luck, while Irene was looking for an opening, the barrier began to deactivate.

Irene quickly moved away and hid herself far outside the dorm.

A few minutes later, Lee Hoyeon walked out of the dorm.

His expression looked quite relaxed.

What had he done in there with his sister?

‘No way. It can’t be.’

Irene bit her lip slightly and headed up towards Alice’s dorm.