Chapter 1092

〈 Chapter 1092 〉 1092. Spirit’s Atlantis

“…Federica. I messed up earlier, but it was just ’cause I was all loopy from your crazy-awesome potion. Your skills are too legit, ya know? I couldn’t help myself. But now I’m fine! Totally back to normal. It was an accident, so don’t be mad, alright?”

Santa Nu’s voice was super cautious.

It was both surprising and disgusting that this guy could even pull off such a tone.

“Shouldn’t you apologize instead of spewing excuses?”

“Ahh, sorry about that. I meant to apologize anyway. Federica, you’ll forgive me, right? This won’t ever happen again. I swear!”

“……”

Federica nodded stiffly with a frozen expression. Santa Nu’s squished-up face immediately lit up like a firework.

“Thanks, Federica!”

His voice got all cheerful.

I barely managed to suppress my urge to smirk. Santa Nu, you clueless moron, can’t even read the room. From where I’m standing, Federica has completely lost interest in you.

“Federica, gimme a potion. My limbs aren’t moving right, and my molars feel loose.”

“Your limbs will work if you just rest for a bit. As for your molars… tough it out. I’d help, but there’s no healing potion left.”

“No healing potion, huh? Guess there’s nothing to be done then.”

Santa Nu reached out to touch Federica’s shoulder with a sly little glance. I knew exactly what that look meant. My brow furrowed hard. I seriously considered whether or not to just straight-up kill him before Federica even noticed.

Luckily, Federica slapped his hand away.

“Focus on recovering. Can you walk? We need to move fast. We gotta treat your severed arm soon.”

“Oh, right, the arm. Yeah, gotta fix it quick before it gets too late. But hey, Federica, how much longer do we have to drag around this loser? We’re almost there anyway. Just off him already.”

Santa Nu shot me a glare. Acting all innocent at first, but now showing his true colors. I saw Federica let out a quiet sigh.

“We still have two more days. And right now, we need his strength. He’s the one who took care of those monsters when you passed out. You know his power is useful.”

“Useful or not, I don’t like the way he looks or acts. Besides, knowing you’re messing around with this guy… How am I supposed to just sit here and take it?”

“Don’t be jealous. I’m the one playing with him. His life is firmly in my grasp. You know that.”

“Federica, this isn’t okay.”

“Santa Nu, I kept quiet when you were fooling around with other women. After all, they were just toys to you.”

“That’s different…”

“It is different. He’s not some cheap hooker. He’s strong. In our current situation, his power is invaluable.”

Federica stood up. She began walking ahead again. Santa Nu, still not fully recovered, limped after her.

“Federica! Federica! That guy’s dangerous! We need to take him out right now! He’ll stab us in the back!”

“Enough, Santa Nu.”

Having heard their entire conversation, I confidently walked beside Federica.

“Get lost! You’re supposed to keep your distance while walking!”

“It’s better for me to stay close in case monsters show up and I need to protect Federica. If you don’t like it, you can be the one to walk far away.”

“I can totally protect Federica without someone like you around!”


“Since you’re here, just disappear already!”

He outright mocked us. The bastard gritted his teeth and raised his fist. Federica sharply turned her head. Santanu brought his fist down.

That night, we ended up homeless again.

As usual, Federica handed Santanu a single rose-drug pill. Leaning against the tree and swallowing the drug, Santanu closed his eyes peacefully.

‘This brat… He didn’t swallow it, he’s still awake.’

Next, Santanu half-opened his eyes and pretended to be high.

His acting was incredibly convincing. Even I, who was watching him closely, wasn’t sure if he had swallowed the drug or not. In the end, I activated my Heavenly Eye to confirm the drug was still in his mouth.

‘Damn drug addict… His fake-high performance is absolutely amazing.’

I could guess what the bastard was up to. He probably wanted to see what Federica would do while he’s “high.” He might also suspect that she’ll abandon him.

Federica seemed unaware of Santanu’s act.

I deliberately approached Federica. While massaging her shoulder, I flirted with her.

“Federica, our time has finally come.”

“Hold on. Do you want to keep doing this? Aren’t you tired?”

“I’m tired, which is why I need to relieve it. But if you don’t like it, I’ll stop.”

“…I don’t dislike it. I’m just surprised by your monstrous stamina.”

I gently stroked her hair. Her rose-red locks always look stunning every time I see them.

Federica didn’t resist my touch. In this stress-filled fugitive life, the pleasure of sex rivals even drugs. Especially tonight, considering all the stress from dealing with Santanu.

Swish.

Her black dress slid down. Her soft, curvaceous figure shimmered under the moonlight.

“Ahn… Ah…”

The moans mixed with pleasure were enchanting. She undressed me skillfully with her hands as I caressed her. Once naked, we collapsed onto the fur laid on the ground. She lay beneath me, her snow-white legs wrapping around my waist.

Squish.

Once again, her pussy welcomed my dick after nights of constant teasing. My glans embraced her cervix, and her plump pink labia snugly wrapped around my shaft.

I moved my hips back and forth.

Squish squish squish.

“Aaah! Ahn! Aaaah!”

Federica’s red lips continuously emitted pleasure-filled cries. Her bouncing breasts looked incredibly lewd.

“Federica.”

“Hnn… What is it? You’re not going to cum already, are you?”

“It’s definitely not that. I’d like an answer today though.”

“To what?”

“Between my cock and that drug addict’s cock, which one feels better? Though I think the answer is obvious from how wet your pussy is… Hearing it directly is different though.”

“…”

Federica glanced at Santanu. Santanu was still pretending to be high.

“Is that important?”

“It is to me.”

A question she hadn’t answered until now.

“…Yours is better. Both length and thickness, you win completely. Your technique is also superior. Honestly, I never knew sex could feel this good until I met you.”

“Better than drugs, right?”

“…Yes. Much better than any drug.”

“Ohh. Your pussy’s squeezing tight… I’m about to cum?”

“Mm… Haah… Yes! I’m about to cum…! Aaaaaaaaah!”

Federica’s back arched. As I nibbled on her nipple, I checked on Santanu. Given his personality, it wouldn’t be surprising if he suddenly got up and attacked me.

‘…Not planning to attack? Quite obedient.’

I saw his Adam’s apple move. Looks like he finally swallowed the drug. The clenched fists he had relaxed.

“Aaaaaaaah, Aaaaaaaaah!”

Federica’s pussy was sticky and tight.

•••

The next day.

Unlike usual, Santanu walked silently. Although Federica found it slightly strange, she didn’t ask the reason. I maintained my expressionless face beside Federica, but inside, I couldn’t stop laughing. The relationship between Federica and Santanu was practically broken. Now, it was just a matter of how things would conclude.

In the afternoon, we reached our destination.

「Chapter 1…」


「We have entered Sector 471, the City of Whistling Winds.」

Sector 471 was a place where the wind howled incessantly. Smaller in size compared to the City of Roses but still a fairly developed urban area.

There was no leisure time to sightsee, however. As soon as we entered the city, soldiers greeted us—not with smiles, but with weapons drawn.

Federica, who had initially worn a bright expression upon spotting the city, now stared ahead with eyes filled with despair.

“Dremi… Are you betraying us?!”

At the center of the soldiers stood a middle-aged man clad in armor. He looked at Federica with calm indifference.

“Betrayal? When did trust ever exist between us? We were merely temporary colleagues working together for a while. The memories we shared aren’t even worth calling ‘memories,’ and they’re fading anyway.”

“…Dremi. I need your strength. You know what kind of woman I am, don’t you?”

“I do. Among all the alchemists I’ve met, none compare to your skill. Given even a small base, you’d quickly rebuild your power.”

“I’m not one to forget debts.”

“I’m aware of that too. But it’s too late.”

Dremi’s gaze shifted behind us. We turned around to see what he was looking at.

There stood Master Kang Myung-jin of the Eoplan Legion along with his combat team—Ji Yeong-bin, Rilsne, Ju Seo-hyun, and dozens of mercenaries, most of whom glared at Federica with open hostility.

“I’ve decided to side with them.”

“……”

Thud.

Federica collapsed onto her knees.

It’s over. There’s nothing left to do. That’s what she must be thinking. I moved behind her, calculating our next move.

‘Forget taking Federica to Heukju Faction or Chonma Sect. Kang Myung-jin won’t let her go easily. In that case…’

Just as I reached my conclusion, Santanu made an unexpected move. He suddenly dashed forward and snatched Federica’s potion pouch.

“Santanu?!”

“Federica, you damn bitch. We’re done. Go rot with that bastard or do whatever you want. I’m getting out of here.”

He grabbed a random potion from the pouch and swallowed it without hesitation.

“It’s insane! Even healing potions can cause side effects if overused! Stop this immediately!”

“Federica, your skill in making potions is unmatched. I trust your alchemy. Hahaha! I feel unstoppable!!”

Santanu’s joyful laughter quickly turned into a grimace of agony.

“Fuuuuck! My stomach hurts… My eyes feel like they’re going to explode… I need more medicine…”

He flipped the pouch upside down, shattering several potion bottles. Rose Narcotics spilled out, and he scooped up a handful and swallowed it.

“This feels slightly better… Wait… What? My body… Aaaargh!!!”

Santanu’s body began to swell rapidly, resembling something irradiated by nuclear fallout. Within ten seconds, he transformed into a monstrous blob of flesh—a grotesque parody of humanity.

“…Santanu. You were foolish until the very end.”

Federica shivered, her tone cold and devoid of any lingering attachment.

“It’s just a lump of flesh. Don’t hesitate; attack it!”

Kang Myung-jin shouted loudly. Spears flew first, initiating the assault on Santanu. Arrows and spells rained down on him. I picked up Federica and retreated further back.

Despite his appearance as a boss-level monster, Santanu was dispatched effortlessly. It seemed he was indeed just a mass of flesh, as Kang Myung-jin had said.

“…It’s over. To think it would end so anticlimactically…”

Federica muttered dejectedly. I stepped in front of her.

Kang Myung-jin retrieved something from his pocket and hurled it toward me. It was a bead that instantly transformed into a pure white mist upon touching my skin.

「The purest dawn mist sweeps through your body.」

「Rose Domination (S) has been lifted.」

Dawn mist is apparently the ultimate cure for curses. So Rose Domination (S) belongs to the curse category. This is news to me.

I turned back to face Federica. She gave me a sorrowful smile.

“Are you going to kill me now?”

I glanced at Kang Myung-jin again.

“Kang Myung-jin. Let me handle Federica’s punishment.”