Chapter 83: A Menace In The Forest [3]

Maximus thought back to all the memories of Sable he could recall.

He remembered how she acted around others, both when he was with her and when he wasn't.

"Don't take this the wrong way. Tell me something, Maximus-san, have you ever felt Sable-san is a flirt?"

"What? No, no..."

Maximus stammered, the words catching in his throat.

Even though Maximus denied it, the memories replaying in his mind told a different story.

He saw bits of flirting with others here and there.

He had always thought that was just her being herself and never considered it might be more.

But now, with Kaisen asking these questions, something started to stir in his mind.

Of course, Kaisen said this because he knew Sable was just naturally friendly.

She had a natural allure, and her "ara ara" mommy vibes could easily come across as flirting.

Kaisen grinned mischievously at the knight lost in thought, enjoying the confusion and doubt flickering across Maximus's face.

He had planted a seed, and it was amusing to watch it grow, stirring up a storm in Maximus's mind.

'Yes, yes. Just like that.'

"Just remember this, alright. If she says, 'You don't understand,' while you two talk, that means that she has found someone who understands her. What does that mean? It means that you are slowly getting replaced."

Like a devil whispering sin to the innocent, Kaisen's words did their work, and Maximus's mind was already made up.

Kaisen knew what he was talking about.

He was in a psychological war against the hurdles in his way, and he would wipe these guys out at any cost.

...

A while later, they arrived at their destination.

The moment they saw the ones they were looking for, Maximus was like a lion ready to leap on its prey.

What did they see to ignite such a fire in him?

Well, for starters, they were hiding behind a big tree.

But he wasn't throwing in the towel.

As for the mission, they were coming up empty-handed.

The forest was as quiet as a library in the morning and soaking wet come nightfall.

Meanwhile, Lloyd and Elfie were getting chummy, just like Kaisen had hoped.

The woman even let out a giggle now and then, like a soda can popping open.

On the other hand, Alice and Kaisen fucked like rabbits whenever they had time to themselves, and he made damn sure she was exhausted by nightfall.

Why?

Because he had massage sessions scheduled with the dark elf.

She didn't come back the first night after their encounter, and that same routine continued until the third day.

It was totally expected.

The next day, she stormed back into the cave once more, and he gave her a massage as usual.

This time around, though, he didn't play any cheeky games with her.

After the massage, he just sent her on her way.

He could sense a hint of disappointment in her demeanor. Yet, this routine carried on for a few days.

He'd tease her, flirtatiously close, but never pushing it further.

And she, too stubborn to speak up, kept her desires bottled up inside.

As the sun rose on another day, Kaisen slyly arranged yet another moment for Sable and Alwyn to be left to their own devices.

One might think he's as sharp as a spoon for doing that, but the reality is, Sable would chew Alwyn up and spit him out if he dared to make a move.

Not to mention, Alwyn was sharp enough to realize that if they kicked him out of the group in this forest, he'd be as lost as a puppy in a thunderstorm.

That's also why he wasn't making any moves on Alice.

It was downright frustrating, and Kaisen was lapping it up like a cat with cream.

'Time to let Maximus off the leash and show that idiot elf who's boss.'

Kaisen thought with a devilish grin as he and Maximus settled in to watch their prey.