Chapter 19: Meeting the Gods
The next day, I woke up a little before dawn. I opened the system panel, which read [5:36]. All my time in combat had accustomed me to waking up early, no matter the situation. I was still a bit sleepy, my mind a little hazy, but I felt something warm beside me, something delicious, soft, and fluffy in my hand.
Manaia’s naked body was snuggled against me, her leg intertwined with mine, and my arm held her firmly against me, one hand cupping her breast. Her hair tickled me a bit, but it was a divine sensation.
Tenderly, I started kissing her, tracing every curve of her body, lingering especially on her backside. I began licking and kissing my way up her stomach until I reached her breasts. I firmly held one and started sucking her nipple with intense passion. Manaia moaned, a mix of pleasure and pain, as she whispered:
"It still hurts a lot from yesterday. Can I just chill out today?"
"Sure, but only if you give me a kiss," I replied.
Our lips met in a sweet kiss. The warmth of her entire body filled me with an indescribable sense of comfort. I wanted, desired, yearned to stay in her arms, but I knew it wasn’t the time. I put on some clothes and left the hut, letting Manaia rest.
As I walked towards the center of the village, I spotted Zyra and Vira. Seeing me, they came running, shouting that they’d wake everyone up. I told them I’d wait for them at the forest entrance to start training.
Upon reaching the entrance, I greeted two women on guard duty.
"Good morning, lovely ladies, how are you both doing today?" I asked them.
"Hehehe, we’re doing great, Lord Jax, and how did you wake up? Did you have fun last night?" they both responded, laughing heartily.
They were Anya and Kareli, a couple of cousins I’d met yesterday. They were around 23 years old and both had a child. I’d met them when they were in charge of cooking for everyone; everything had been absolutely delicious.
"Oh, no doubt, this village’s hospitality is top-notch. Couldn’t ask for anything more," I told them.