"Thunder!!"
The thunder from the storm echoed throughout the desolate area, its rumbling reverberating in the eerie silence.
"Now that you guys have finished eating, let's take a rest," John suggested, casting a weary glance at his companions, who mirrored his fatigue.
The trio turned their attention to the two girls sitting alone, Eli having excused himself momentarily for shit.
Yep, he didn't even worry about his image...
Lia, the woman among the trio, approached the girls with a gentle demeanour, softly inquiring,
"Are you guys okay?"
"Huh?"
"What do you mean?" they responded, their brows furrowed in confusion.
"I mean... Do you guys need help?"Lia elaborated, her tone calm and reassuring, her observant eyes reflecting a genuine concern for their well-being. Having observed Eli's dismissive treatment towards them, Lia felt compelled to offer her support.
"Of course, we do need" Arlyne responded, her surprise evident in her expression, finally opening up to Lia's offer of assistance.
Lia offered the girls a warm smile, appreciating their willingness to open up, and was on the verge of delving deeper into their needs when, abruptly, Eli reappeared on the scene.
"What do you need?" Eli interjected, his tone sharp and demanding, causing Lia to flinch involuntarily at his sudden intrusion.
Attempting to explain, Lia began, "I was inquiring if she needed mor--" but before she could finish, Pearl interjected, clarifying, "She was asking us if we needed help."
John, David, and Lia exchanged uneasy glances, sensing a shift in the atmosphere as Eli's presence loomed over them like a dark cloud.
"Help?" Eli echoed, his brow furrowing in apparent confusion as he strode further into the cavern, his imposing figure casting a foreboding shadow.
His steps echoed in the silent cave. John's face turned grim as he knew how strong Eli was.
Standing before Lia, Eli's presence felt imposing, causing her throat to go dry, while John and David discreetly prepared their spells.
Crouching down, Eli lifted Lia's chin and spoke in a soft, almost seductive tone, "Of course, we could use some assistance to escape..." His fingers delicately traced her jawline.... sending a shiver down her spine.
Continuing, Eli explained, "However, our professors are watching, so seeking help from other adventurers isn't an option..." Sensing an ominous presence behind him, he backed away cautiously.
Standing up, Eli addressed the group, "Okay, guys, we'll take a separate cave and see you in the morning," gesturing for the two women, who were glaring at him with uncertain emotions, to follow.
"W-Why are you leaving?" Lia snapped out of her trance, her expression filled with concern.... as if she missing something.
Eli stared back at the two girls, their expressions of concern touching something deep within him. It made him feel an unexpected surge of happiness, almost as if he couldn't help but entertain the thought, 'Should I devoure them?'
However, he quickly shook his head, dispelling such thoughts. They appeared 'normal' and acted 'normal'... that wasn't his taste.
As much as he appreciated normalcy.... he knew that for someone to live with him, being normal was not an option. They either had to be naturally born abnormal, or he would make them so!
"I'm fine," Eli reassured them, flexing his biceps in a display of strength.
Both girls stared at him blankly, their confusion evident as they silently questioned, 'Why are you showing biceps?'.
As their eyes involuntarily trailed down..... His thing appeared normal to them, prompting further bewilderment!!!
"What are you looking at?" Eli asked in an amused voice, noticing their puzzled expressions.
'Cough, Cough'
'Ahem, Ahem'
Catching on to the awkwardness of the moment, Pearl coughed softly while Arlyne cleared her throat, their cheeks flushing with embarrassment as they averted their gaze.
Observing their reaction, Eli couldn't resist the urge to tease them further, leaning in to plant a gentle kiss on each of their cheeks.
"~chu~"
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"..."
"..."
Their reactions were like that of statues, frozen in surprise as they processed what had just happened. Arlyne, in particular, seemed on the verge of losing consciousness from the unexpected display of affection.
"My body can handle this puny aphrodisiac!" Eli declared confidently, wrapping his arms around Pearl's hips while his left hand encircled Arlyne's.
'Small girls... Hmph. My body even tempts the Emperor Rank Cultivator' Eli thought with a smug expression.
Before they could fully process the situation, Eli abruptly changed the subject, asking,
"By the way, do you guys like vanilla?" as he retrieved his phone.
... A sly and vicious smile crept onto Eli's lips as he anticipated their reactions, his eyes gleaming with mischief.
"~AAAHHH~!"