In the silent Witch's Mansion, strange sounds echoed continuously.
In a relatively spacious room, under the drapes, two figures were intertwined, their silhouettes flickering and swaying in the candlelight, making it impossible to distinguish their outlines.
“Mmm—”
It was unclear how much time had passed, but eventually, Erika's dazed eyes stared at the ceiling.
Her originally clear eyes had now turned into a vacant gaze.
Moreover, her fair cheeks had turned as ripe as a mature apple, and after a moment of daze, she finally regained her senses.
Embrace~
“Stop, stop it.”
“Are you sober now?”
“……”
This question left her at a loss for words.
Originally, she just felt lonely and wanted him to stay by her side.
Whether it was to chat or simply to have someone there was enough.
However, what Erika didn't expect was that it was unclear whether her intentions were misunderstood or if the guy beside her had ulterior motives.
Then, without giving her a chance to react or explain, she found that he had swiftly breached her defenses when she came to her senses.
At that moment, Erika's heart naturally accepted it completely.
Especially when she looked at the handsome face illuminated by the candlelight, filled with affection and tenderness as he gazed at her.
In Erika's heart, all those defenses immediately felt like mere illusions.
Then, her mind heated up, and she went with the flow; after all, she was drunk at the time and didn't actually dislike him.
Moreover, the die was cast, and she couldn't deny her feelings for him, so she half-heartedly acquiesced to his wishes, surprising even herself with how bold she had become.
Since it had already become a fact, there was no point in regretting it; besides, she felt an inexplicable joy in her heart!
Although it wasn't love at first sight, her feelings and impressions were definitely not low, especially since he had saved her in a heroic manner, which naturally boosted her affection for him significantly.
Then, having drunk too much and being influenced by the atmosphere, she couldn't help but make a "mistake."
But the problem was that she was sober now!
Even though she didn't regret what had happened, looking at Luo Chen beside her, Erika suddenly felt embarrassed and shy.
What the heck?
Why did it seem like she had developed feelings for him?
Clearly, just a moment ago, she had no such intentions, even though she did have a good impression of him in her heart.
But wasn't this a bit too fast?
They had only just met on the first day, having spent only a few hours together, and after going through some hardships, how could she have so casually given herself away?
“Ugh—”
Thinking of this, Erika felt utterly embarrassed and decided to play "ostrich"—pulling the blanket over her head.
At this moment, her flushed face was red with embarrassment, and she didn't dare to look at the person beside her.
Worried that he might misunderstand or look down on her.
“What's wrong?”
Shaking her head~
“Uh, aren't you feeling stuffy like this?”
Shaking her head~
“Did you get hurt somewhere? Do you want me to take a look?”
“You still say that!”
“……”
After all, they had already crossed that line, and Luo Chen was naturally very concerned about her, especially since they were still in that state.
So, seeing Erika's actions, he comforted her while resting and recovering.
But at that moment, where was the usual imposing "lioness" image of Erika?
After all, she was just a sixteen-year-old girl who had just gone through an important transition in her life.
However, despite her embarrassment, she didn't resist or reject Luo Chen's actions; she just kept her head covered to avoid letting him see her.
Faced with the girl's quirky behavior, Luo Chen could only comfort her while also being surprised by this cute and vulnerable side of her.
As for their relationship?
Well, he hadn't expected it to progress so quickly.
After all, just a moment ago, when Erika had held onto him, her eyes filled with anticipation.
In that instant, Luo Chen felt a flame surge in his mind, as if he had been ignited.
Then, naturally, there was no need to say more.
With such a good opportunity before him, if he let it slip away, he would definitely regret it later!
At that moment, it was like dry tinder meeting a raging fire.
Especially after seeing Erika's "consent," their progress naturally advanced further, making the Witch's Mansion more lively than ever.
However, the Witch's Mansion was secluded, and there was no one else inside, so neither of them paid any attention.
In fact, Luo Chen even suspected that Erika was "provoking" Lucrazia?
“Alright, I won't say anything more. Come on, why are you so shy? This isn't the Erika I know.”
“Eh? Then what kind of 'Erika' do you know?”
“Cheerful? Strong-willed? Lioness? Hummer?”
“Mmm~ I can understand the first two, but what are the last two?” (Puffed cheeks)
“Hehehe~”
Since their relationship had already reached this point, the dynamics and atmosphere between them had changed.
For instance, upon hearing Luo Chen say that, Erika immediately popped her head out, her face half-exposed as she asked.
Then, knowing the answer, she pretended to be angry and lightly tapped his shoulder, gradually starting to embrace their partner-like relationship.