Chapter 492

Chapter 499: Sealing a Lifelong Promise with a Kiss (Please Subscribe!)

Question: How big can the lung capacity of a high-level adventurer be?

How long can one hold their breath without inhaling?

Izay himself didn’t know the answer to this question.

But now, with Ryu’s help, he was exploring it.

“Mmm…”

Indescribable sounds began to spread through the alley, sounding like a kitten’s soft purr.

The little cat sitting on the edge of the wall nearby quickly covered her eyes with her tiny paws.

Waah…!

Content like this!

Shouldn’t it cost money for someone as young as her to watch?!

She must record every detail in her mind!!

“Mmmh…”

When Ryu could barely hold her breath any longer, the two tightly embraced figures finally parted lips.

After separating, Izay instinctively licked his lips and quickly steadied Ryu, who was about to lose her balance.

Looking at the elf resting in his arms, Izay understood.

Ryu was indeed a novice, not even knowing the technique of how to breathe during a kiss.

But that was fine.

Even Ais herself could teach her, so teaching Ryu wouldn’t be an issue either!

For that…

Let’s do it again!

Ryu placed her hands on Izay’s chest, still dazed from his aggressive questioning, unable to catch her breath when immediately another kiss came her way.

The situation grew intense. Facing Izay’s relentless offensive, Ryu couldn’t even manage a proper defense.

Fortunately, she soon realized that Izay wasn’t aiming to completely overwhelm her. Instead, he took control while gently guiding her, like a father teaching a baby how to walk.

Following Izay’s rhythm, Ryu gradually found her method, and the two began exchanging back and forth.

As the sole viewer of this encounter, Cat watched intently.

Previously, her old man would only let her see the beginning before kicking her and her sister out. Never had there been a case where they entered such a state and completely forgot about her presence!

This was the first time!

She had to observe clearly and then share everything with Xiao You later!

After a long while, the two finally separated, with Izay displaying a satisfied smile while Ryu continued panting heavily, her blush still not fading.

Heaven forbid…!!

She actually kissed Izay!

A storm raged in Ryu’s mind.

Only after parting did she belatedly receive the memories exchanged during the kiss.

That possessive attitude… was really her?!

In the Elf Race, kissing someone of the opposite gender was almost equivalent to sealing a lifelong commitment!

Her future choice… was Izay!

Yay… oh no, that’s wrong… How could Ryu have such lewd thoughts?!

Lady Astrea hasn’t even agreed yet!

Astrea, once and still currently a revered deity, held a position akin to a mother in Ryu’s heart.

Finding love is something that, no matter how fearful one might be to meet the other person, should still involve notifying her!

While lost in thought, Ryu hadn’t noticed.

Her legs were trembling nonstop, and if Izay hadn’t been supporting her, she wouldn’t have been able to stand at all.

Taking advantage of the moment, Izay gently stroked the elf’s long hair: “Received a wonderful sentiment~ Shall I escort you home, Ryu?”

Regardless, Izay still possessed some rationality.

Though he wanted to take things to the next level,

this place was an empty alley.

How tasteless would it be to go all the way here?

Definitely not the first time.

As for later…

Perhaps he should find an opportunity to try?

An audacious idea arose in Izay’s mind.

“Hmm… hmm.”

The elf, not paying attention to what Izay said, nodded absentmindedly.

In a daze, Ryu didn’t even know how she returned to The Bountiful Mistress tavern that night.

Even the next day, during work, she kept zoning out, unable to focus.

Seeing her condition, Aunt Mira sighed, considering whether to give the child a day off.

Meanwhile, Izay returned to Twilight Manor, feeling quite content.

The entire process went unnoticed by anyone.

Back when he first became an adventurer, there were instances where he snuck out and got caught.

But now, it was absolutely impossible for such things to happen again.

Not even Finn and the others could detect his outings.

Growth was evident in this aspect.

……

Lying back on his bed happily, he brought back the cat who had been temporarily forgotten during his intimate moments with Ryu.

But the little one immediately returned to the elf realm.

Eager to share her newfound knowledge with Xiao You, the cat was thrilled.

Perceiving the excitement of the two little ones, Izay felt somewhat helpless.

This was why he didn’t want kids watching adult content.

Damn, he had been careless this time; next time, he mustn’t give them the chance!

“But tonight was definitely worth it… Just one more step and our relationship with Ryu will break through, everything we needed to do has been done~”

What a profitable act of heroism this was!

However, Izay didn’t revel in this joy for too long.

On the contrary, he unconsciously fell into deep thought.

“Regarding Ryu… Can I help her bring back Goddess Astrea? If that girl could reconcile with Goddess Astrea again, it would be perfect…”

Sometimes, Izay was practically a half-perfectionist.

This name, Goddess Astrea, had appeared both with the Thorn couple and at the grand casino.

As the one closest to Ryu, Izay could clearly sense the disturbance the girl felt whenever this name was mentioned.

The same went for Ted.

Especially during their meeting, why could Ryu instantly see through Ted’s disguise and reveal his true identity?

The answer lay in the past when the Astrea Familial Group still existed. Back then, the young Ted and illegal organizations wreaked havoc everywhere.

They were eventually rounded up by the Astrea Familial Group. At that time, Ted knelt before the goddess, repeatedly bowing his head and pleading for forgiveness, promising to reform.

With compassion, Goddess Astrea ultimately accepted Ted’s repentance, hoping he would mend his ways.

Faced with the dwarf who betrayed the goddess’s kindness and returned to a life of evil, Ryu simply couldn’t treat him normally.

If Izay hadn’t been right there beside her, that dwarf would’ve surely received a severe beating!

Of course, things weren’t great now either.

Nothing hurts more than losing hope; mental wounds are far more painful than physical ones!

Izay was well aware of the knot in Ryu’s heart.

It seemed like she had moved past it,

but the scars were always there.

Yet, Izay had no perfect way to erase them.

The best option before him now was to invite the Goddess Astrea, who had distanced herself from the city, back to guide Ryu again.

With Goddess Astrea, himself, and the girls from The Bountiful Mistress tavern, Izay was confident he could help Ryu completely let go of that event!

“If only the Astrea Familial Group still existed… I wouldn’t have to think so hard about this…”

Staring at the night-shrouded sky outside the window, Izay couldn’t help but sigh.

“If there was a chance to save…”

The Star Child’s murmurs faded into the night sky.