Chapter 61: Chapter 61: Breakthrough Under the Stars
Another day.
David and Reina got off work together.
The two walked hand in hand on the path.
The moonlight poured over them, creating a dreamy beauty.
Just a moment ago, they once again confirmed their resolve to fight against their enemies together. No matter who the opponent is, they will support each other and move forward together.
Whether it’s the Second Prince that Frost Wolf Ridge is about to face, or the Duke of Ice Crown’s power struggle that the Jingge Kingdom must confront, they will defeat them together.
At this moment, Reina felt incredibly content, wrapping her arms around Lord Duke’s arm and leaning her whole body against him, feeling extremely secure.
David glanced at Reina’s expression and had a sudden thought.
Based on his experience, in such a situation, Reina would likely agree to anything he suggests, even if it’s a rather excessive request with a high success rate.
"Reina, do you want to become stronger?" David suddenly asked.
Reina paused, nodded seriously. Naturally, she wanted to become stronger.
"I can help you."
David leaned closer to Reina, "Using that method."
Reina was taken aback.
She glanced at the nearby woods, and her mind suddenly recalled that day when Liya broke through as a Tier Two Knight, and what Lord Duke said.
Instantly, her face turned red.
David glanced at the completely darkened sky outside, chuckling, "The weather’s nice today, want to come to the rooftop to watch the stars?"
"Sure, sure."
Reina felt her face burning intensely and agreed inexplicably.
Hearing Reina’s agreement, David picked up Princess Jingge and ran toward the castle, jumping a few times onto the rooftop.
Indeed, the starry sky today was very beautiful, even David, whose mind was elsewhere, felt a moment of peace looking at the sky full of stars.
"It’s so beautiful," Reina murmured.
It was also the first time she seriously looked at the sky over Frost Wolf Ridge.
David hugged her from behind, "Do you like it?"
"Yes."
"Thank you."
"Thank me for what?"
"Well, thank you for giving me a home."
Reina looked very sincere, feeling that she had indeed fallen in love with this place and had a sense of belonging here. This was truly her home now.
That was also why she so hoped to protect this place.
"Then we need to keep working hard."
David began to misbehave again, placing his hand on Reina’s lower abdomen.
Reina blushed but did not refuse.
She had long known that the man behind her couldn’t possibly just watch the stars with her quietly, but she had already been prepared for it.
Thinking of this, her face turned even redder.
At first, she thought Liya was indulging him too much, and she would never agree to doing such things in such a place.
But now, she found herself going along with it, and thinking about it made her blush.
With Reina’s tacit acceptance, David’s spirits lifted.
The castle’s back garden.
...
"Your Highness, Princess."
David whispered, biting lightly at Reina.
Reina softly answered, adjusting her posture again.
[You have completed a cultivation session, Snow Demon Spirit +131]
"Come, lift a bit more..."
...
And so, until dawn.
On the castle rooftop, the two were still embracing.
The distant sky was already showing the first light of dawn, the fiery sun rising over the mountains, turning the entire sky red, transforming into a magnificent sunrise.
"Good morning, my princess."
"Good morning, Lord Duke."
The two smiled at each other, feeling even closer.
This time, they truly did all the things that should and shouldn’t be done, the feeling of having no reserves or secrets left them completely relaxed.
"Once more?"
"Ah? It’s... it’s daylight now."
Reina’s face looked a bit unnatural, "Let’s... go back to the room."
"Okay."
David carried Reina back to the room.
After another round of pleasure, Reina leaned in his strong arms.
The several continuous sessions of dual cultivation yielded effects beyond David’s expectations.
Originally, David thought it would take several days of effort to break through the Snow Demon Spirit, but surprisingly, it broke through in just one night.
Reina also seemed to greatly benefit from it; during their last dual cultivation session, they even felt an illusion of soul fusion.
Evidently, with the enhancement of the Snow Demon Spirit this time, Reina also managed to condense a trace of spiritual power, allowing her to begin early mental aspects of the Snow Demon Breathing Technique cultivation.
"Lord Duke, I think I’ve made another breakthrough."
A glint flashed in Reina’s eyes; she also felt that soul fusion sensation.
Indeed, Lord Duke seemed to possess some legendary power akin to that of an Enchanting Demon, capable of helping her enhance her strength through such means!
And since then, she could keenly sense certain changes in her body, and her cultivation speed also became increasingly faster.
Last time she was just suspicious, but this time she was somewhat convinced.
"Congratulations, Reina," David smiled.
Reina squinted slightly, feeling that Lord Duke was too calm, as if he had anticipated this outcome.
This was clearly an answer as well.
Or rather, on their way back, when he said he could help her become stronger, it wasn’t just a joke, she certainly had become stronger now!
However, being a smart woman, she did not ask directly, but instead wanted to verify it herself, resting her head once again in the gentle embrace.
"I still want..."
...
The two continued to linger on the bed for a while longer.
When David opened the door, Fire Dance was still waiting outside with the bedding.
"Master."
Fire Dance saluted respectfully, her ears tinged with red.
But her expression remained calm; after hearing it so many times, she was now able to manage her expressions quite well.
"Yes, sorry to trouble you again," David nodded.
When he brought Reina to the dining room, Liya and Amy were already seated, but both of their faces were somewhat flushed.
Yesterday, David and Reina were right on their rooftop, and both of them completely heard the sounds and couldn’t believe how openly the two were able to act.
Especially Amy, the innocent Little Witch found it really hard to accept. If it were her, she could never agree to the Lord’s such shameful request!