Chapter 123: A Honorable Maiden Or Not?

Still trying to grapple with the shocking turn of events, Olivia could feel a wave of dizziness washing over her. She was battered, vulnerable, and naked before a man who had just shown he was leagues beyond her in terms of strength. She felt the reality of her situation pressing down on her, rendering her knees weak and shaky.

She never stood a chance at all and he was toying with her the entire time.

He was a monster in the body of a human.

Slowly, she came back to her senses and hastily moved her arms and hands to cover her nakedness. Her eyes widened with apprehension as she watched him descend from his sword, landing softly on the ground. His eyes held that same charming smile, and as he approached, she unconsciously limped backwards, attempting to put some distance between them.

"Young fairy," he said, his voice was soft, almost soothing, "There's no shame in asking to be saved. It only proves your will to survive," He paused and his smile grew wider, "Now, I believe it's time for you to honor your word, don't you think?"

His words rang in her ears, stoking the dying embers of her anger and defiance. She had indeed asked for his help, but at that time she wasn't even thinking and the words just escaped out of her mouth even if she didn't want to.

To let some stranger kiss her...Olivia bit down on her lip as she thought about it. No man had ever kissed her and she didn't like to lower herself.

The man let out an amused sigh, his eyes twinkling in the soft light of the glowing sword, which still hovered in the air behind him. "Well, it seems you are somewhat hesitant," he observed, his voice lightly laced with mock disappointment. "I must admit, I never thought a pretty fairy like you would renege on her words. Are you perhaps a maiden without honor?"

Olivia's eyes flared, "I... I am not! I... will keep my word. Just get it over with quick!" There was a tremble in her voice, her cheeks flushed with a mixture of embarrassment and anger. She turned her cheek towards him, averting her eyes, an implicit invitation for him to kiss her cheek.

He paused, lowering his gaze, as if in search of the right words. "You have to understand, I was... captivated," he continued, his eyes meeting hers again, filled with a sincerity that seemed to unsettle her even more than his previous audacity. "Your beauty... it ensnared me. I desired to make my first kiss a memorable one, and I couldn't think of a better person to share that moment with than a fair maiden like you."

He glanced at the debris around them, the aftermath of their confrontation, "I did try to warn you," he admitted, his gaze returning to her, "I didn't want to fight, and I certainly didn't want to see you hurt. But you left me with no other choice, and for that, I apologise again. It was never my intention to strip you of your dignity."

His words hung in the air, an admission of guilt and an offer of a peculiar kind of respect. Olivia found herself blinking at him in astonishment, the harsh glare in her eyes fading slightly. Could it be that he was sincere? Could it be he really meant it.

She found herself entranced by his gaze, his eyes reflecting a depth of emotion she didn't expect. She had expected a beast, but instead, she found a man, apologetic and sincere.

He was powerful enough to do anything to her and had no reason to apologize since they were alone here as well with nobody to stop him.

Olivia's expression softened in realisation as she cleared her throat and said while looking to the side, "It's...It's fine. I...argh!" Olivia grimaced as she suddenly fell to the floor.

"You have been bitten by one of the demonic serpents..." The man said with a grave look as Olivia looked down with teary eyes and saw two bloody spots on her soft inner thigh.

"No..." Olivia mumbled in a shaky voice, wondering if she was going to die.