The soft, golden light of the early morning filtered through the curtains, casting a gentle glow across the room…

“Ugh…”

I groaned slightly, fluttering my eyes open.

My body felt quite warm, probably because of the aftermath of a night that felt like it lasted forever.

“Fuuu… fuuu… fuuu…”

A gentle breathing reached out to my ears, causing me to shiver.

I looked to my side and saw Yara’s peaceful sleeping face. Her ink hair spread out across the pillow, as her chest slowly went up and down.

Well, last night was quite intense…

‘I did warn her, though.’

I leaned in slowly, planting a soft kiss against her forehead, just to feel the warmth of her skin against mine.

She stirred a little, mumbling something incoherent, but she didn’t wake.

I let out a small laugh, feeling the urge to tease her, but I decided not to.

With a sigh, I pulled myself away, careful not to wake her.

My body was sore in places I hadn’t even realized I could feel, but it was a satisfying kind of pain.

I got dressed in the clothes that she had given me before and picked up my things. It was time to get back to the academy.

“Mhm… Still, I should warn her.”

I thought so.

With that in mind, I scribbled a quick note, leaving it on the bedside table where she could see it when she woke up.

[I’m heading back to the academy. See you soon. -A]

Simple, but enough.

I glanced at her one last time, a smile tugging at my lips, before heading out of the room.

The halls of the house were quiet as I made my way to my own room.

I wasn’t sure what I was expecting, but the sight that greeted me was… unexpected.

Chaerin and Lumi were tangled up together on my bed, sleeping soundly, though the position was far from graceful.

Lumi’s slimy green hair was a mess, half covering Chaerin’s face, and Chaerin herself looked almost serene, despite the disheveled state of their bodies.

“Pffft…”

I couldn’t help but chuckle quietly to myself.

“Wake up,” I nudged them both gently.

Lumi blinked up at me sleepily, her bright eyes still half-closed.

She stretched out like a cat, her body shifting fluidly, and before I knew it, she disappeared into the tattoo on my arm, leaving a small green trail.

“Mhmmm….”

Chaerin grumbled a little, adjusting herself as she slowly sat up, rubbing her eyes and glancing around in confusion.

“…We’re leaving?” she asked, her voice husky from sleep.

“Yeah, gotta head back to the academy,” I replied back.

I couldn’t help but notice the way she was squinting at me, still half asleep. She yawned, stretching her arms over her head.

“…Alright, I’ll get my stuff…” she mumbled quietly, slowly standing up and grabbing her things.

It didn’t take long before we were both ready to leave, walking out of Yara’s home together.

The chill of the morning air hit me as we stepped outside, but it wasn’t unpleasant. We made our way down the quiet streets, finally leaving the black market.

The bustling atmosphere of the streets felt strangely calm compared to the chaos of the black market.

But, there was something about the steady rhythm of the crowds and the flickering lights that grounded me.

As we walked through the streets, I felt something tugging at the back of my mind.

Something… was different today.

I couldn’t place it at first, but then it hit me like a brick to the face.

“Shit…” I muttered under my breath.

“I forgot that today is the start of the Snow Festival!”

“What’s the Snow Festival?” Chaerin raised an eyebrow at me, tilting her head curiously.

“I don’t have time to explain it. Let’s go! We’ve got to get to the academy. Now,” I said, grabbing her hand without another word.

We both picked up our pace, and I found myself rushing through the streets.

After all, I had “promised” a date with Violet.

And I’m already late!

When we finally arrived at the academy gates, I was taken aback by what I saw.

The entire campus was covered in a soft layer of snow, and the buildings were adorned with twinkling lights and colorful banners.

It was even more beautiful than I had imagined.

The trees lining the walkways were dusted with white, their branches heavy with snow, and the air was crisp and fresh.

I could hear the laughter and chatter of students, and the distant sounds of music playing from somewhere.

The whole place was alive, buzzing with the kind of energy only a festival could bring.

But I didn’t have time to appreciate it fully.

“Quick, follow me!” I called to Chaerin as I tugged her through the courtyard, dodging students and staff who were already in the middle of the festivities.

I didn’t stop until we reached my dormitory, and opened the door, where I found a beautiful elf waiting for me.

Alaine raised an eyebrow when she saw me, an amused smile tugging at the corner of her lips.

“You’re in quite a hurry, aren’t you?” she teased, folding her arms.

I couldn’t help but let out a sigh at her words.

“Yeah, it’s… it’s the Snow Festival today. And I’m kind of in a rush.”

Her expression softened as she stepped forward, and asked me.

“Why so hurried? You’re not running away for a while, are you?”

I smirked and shook my head.

“Of course not.”

She paused for a moment, her gaze shifting to Chaerin, who stood silently behind me. Alaine raised an eyebrow, giving Chaerin a surprised look.

“Is she… your daughter?”

I froze.

“Wait… how did you know?”

But before I could finish, Alaine’s face

The teasing smile disappeared from her face, and she actually froze, her eyes widening slightly.

Her gaze flickered between me and Chaerin, then back to me.

Her posture went completely rigid, and for a moment, she didn’t say anything, clearly caught off guard by my response.

The playful glint in her eyes seemed to dim, replaced with a flicker of genuine confusion.

“I—I was joking, Aestrea,” she said slowly, her voice unsure for the first time I could remember.

“You really… are a father?”

I awkwardly nodded at her.

“…Chaerin can explain it to you, but right now… I have some kind of date.”

“…A date? Then, you must change your clothes…”

I nodded quickly, still feeling a little flustered.

I quickly cast a cleaning spell on myself, making sure my appearance was up to standard. After all, I couldn’t show up looking like a mess.

I grabbed my best clothes from the wardrobe—a sharp, casual outfit that had the perfect balance of style and comfort—and dressed quickly.

“Oh my.”

Alaine’s voice reached out to me. Next to her, Chaerin also looked surprised.

“When you dress up, the dangerous aura around you disappears entirely…” Alaine complimented me, also gaining a nod from Chaerin.

Before I could respond, she reached out and adjusted my clothes, smoothing down the fabric of my shirt and tucking in a loose sleeve.

She really had a way of making me feel both at ease and slightly guilty all at once.

“Don’t keep her waiting,” she said softly, giving me a look that said more than words ever could.

“Thanks,” I muttered, almost to myself, but she caught it and gave me a playful smile.

“Always, just be careful, okay?”

I nodded, giving her a quick smile before rushing out the door.

I didn’t waste any time, practically running through the hallways, my heart racing with excitement.

The cold air bit at my face as I ran toward the fountain, and as I neared it, I saw her.

Violet Von Luxuria.

She was standing by the fountain, her back slightly arched, her posture perfect, accentuating her long, slender legs.

Her outfit today was simple but elegant—a loose, flowing dress that seemed to shimmer in the morning light, a soft purple hue that matched her eyes perfectly.

Her waist was impossibly tiny, the kind of waist that made you wonder how someone could have such a perfect, delicate frame, especially with the generous curve of her hips.

Her long, toned legs were bare beneath the hem of her dress, leading to a pair of sandals that only added to her allure.

But it was her chest that truly caught attention—massive, soft, and full, they looked like they could almost spill out of the low neckline of her dress, though they didn’t.

“Ah… haaa…”

I panted, finally catching my breath as I slowed to a stop in front of her.

Upon seeing me, she pursed her lips, puffing her cheeks as she looked me over, clearly unimpressed by my tardiness.

“Junior… You’re late,” she said in an annoyed tone.

She crossed her arms over her chest, her breasts pressing against the fabric of her dress in a way that made me swallow hard.

There was no hiding the curves of her body—she was practically sculpted to perfection.

Fuck, why am I so horny?

Is it because I fucked all night?

I immediately cleared all those dirty thoughts away from my mind.

“Thank you for waiting… haa… I had a bit of… a late-night hangover.” I replied to her, taking the time to exhale deeply.

She stared at me for a moment, but then, her eyes softened, and she gave a little sigh, a small puff of air that made her cheeks flush just a bit.

“You’re lucky I like you, Junior,” she said with a playful twinkle in her eyes.

I rolled my eyes at her words.

She raised a hand and flicked a strand of hair from her face, the motion graceful, almost hypnotic.

“At least you made an effort to look presentable for me,” she teased, her eyes scanning my outfit with a critical but approving look.

My outfit was pretty casual, but I’d gone for something sharp—dark jeans and a fitted shirt, a jacket that had just enough flair to be stylish without being too much.

It wasn’t anything over-the-top, but I knew I had to at least put in the effort.

“I do appreciate a well-dressed man.” She grinned, looking a little satisfied.

“I’m glad you think so.”

Violet smiled at my words, her face softening as she grabbed my arm, her massive breasts pressing against me as she pulled me toward the first spot of our date.

“Let’s go!”

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