Volume 1 Chapter 10-2 Approaching Time
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
She’s awake.
Well, I was moving so hard, like I forgot someone else was sleeping there. No surprise she woke up. Honestly, I wondered when it would happen. Deena didn’t say a word—she just stayed quiet, not pushing back at all.
Was she too scared to speak up? Just waiting quietly for it to end? Or maybe she was okay with it?
Either way, I was sure I could handle it. This wasn’t my first time being with someone new. I’d been through this before and knew how to take care of even the hardest moments.
Being with someone who doesn’t respond can feel like using a doll for relief. But if they only pretend to sleep—that’s different. That’s a kind of game.
I decided to see how far she’d let me go.
”I’m close. I’m going to come inside you, Deena.”
I said it clearly, no hiding.
She didn’t panic, didn’t wake up, didn’t stop me.
Instead…
She started tightening around me.
This was turning me on more than I expected.
The way she held me made it clear she was feeling something. Like she was glad to be part of this, even if she had almost given up. She moved gently with me. It seemed like she would let me finish inside her.
She let me be with her, without saying no. A quiet kind of trust.
This was only once, but I would finish like she wanted.
I moved slowly, pushing deep with soft sounds—”uh, uh”—trying to be as close as possible, gently nudging.
Here it comes. When I felt it start, I held her close, locking her in place, making sure she stayed still.
”Huh?! …mmm… uh…”
”Plop, plop.” I finished inside her.
Since Elide, I lost count how many times I’d done this. My strength was less, but hopefully, it was enough.
Deena, with what I left inside her.
Her eyebrows bent in a way that made it clear she wasn’t pretending anymore. Her face was tense, focused on taking it all in.
That felt right.
I wasn’t acting out of wild desire—just needed to feel this once.
Afterward, I pulled out and looked down at the small wetness sliding back out with a soft sound. I didn’t look at Deena again. I got up and headed for the door.
”Oh, I almost forgot. Deena, I’m going out for a while. Take care of Adelina.”
I spoke plainly, no extra words.
Funny—I was the one she helped, but I talked like I was the boss, without thinking.
What a bother. I need to wash my face and get ready.
As soon as I left, I pushed Deena from my mind like she was just a weight. I’m not proud.
I cracked my neck and went back to the room Deena gave me.
Adelina was already up, sitting quietly on the bed.
”You’re awake. I’m going out for a bit. Stay here until I come back.”
I gave her quick instructions and grabbed only what I needed from my bag.
I took my weapon, just in case. The rest I left with Adelina.
Then I noticed Adelina looking at my groin.
My skin was still exposed, and a little messy after what I just did.
”Adelina, clean that up.”
It felt like too much trouble to go wash up. Honestly, it just seemed like a bother.
Thinking that, I decided to let Adelina help with the cleaning.
As usual, she quickly moved over and knelt down—though this time, she hesitated for a moment.
Probably because of the scent of what had just happened with her sister, and the faint trace of blood from breaking Deena’s first barrier.
Still, as expected from a loyal servant, she didn’t refuse. To avoid being cast aside, she offered herself again and kept serving without running away.
Steeling herself, she took care of the task quietly.
Wow… today’s… even more intense.
Her movements were quick and sure as she worked carefully, using the slight remaining hardness to clean thoroughly.
I could tell she wanted to get the unpleasant smell gone as soon as possible.
It seemed a little against her own wishes, but when I saw the tears in her eyes and how hard she tried, I didn’t scold her. Instead, I gently ruffled her hair.
* * *
”Ugh—hey!”
”About time, Klock! I thought you weren’t coming back!”
No greeting, just a sharp shout right from the start.
I’d spent most of the morning washing up and getting ready, so it was late by the time I returned.
Getting scolded for being late was only fair.
”So, what do you want me to do? Carry stuff?”
”Yeah. Use our slaves to load the cargo. I can’t manage all by myself.”
”Ah, so that’s how it is.”
From what I’d heard, there was plenty of work, but Boit was the only one giving orders, so everything was slow and inefficient.
When I showed up and mentioned joining the ship, he was more than relieved.
”What about the other workers?”
”Later. No time now, for either of us.”
I nodded, understanding. There seemed to be something going on, but I didn’t care about Boit’s business, so I let it drop.
”These slaves understand speech, but they don’t talk themselves. That’s how it is set up. You handle giving orders well. I’ll deal with bringing the rest of the cargo inside. You load it on the ship.”
In front of Boit’s merchant ship stood several young slaves, both men and women.
All looked young and healthy—good workers, it seemed.
”Okay. But after loading all day yesterday, there’s still more? How much stuff do you have?”
”Can’t help it. It’s mostly things we can’t just throw away. I’ll share some with you later.”
…Share? What was he talking about? Weapons? Food? No, if it was stuff that couldn’t be thrown away, what could it be?
I couldn’t think of what Boit meant by “things that can’t be discarded.”
Even if it was people, they could always be left behind. So what was it?
Looking at the ship I was about to board, I felt a little uneasy. Was it really okay to ride with these people?
”…Alright, let’s get to work. These boxes—are they cargo? Just leave them here and load everything onto the ship. Make sure to spread the weight evenly, not all on one side. Come on, move it. If you don’t hurry, the pile will just keep growing.”
I decided to play my part for now.
Carrying cargo and watching over the work wasn’t exactly what a thief usually did. But as long as I didn’t have to do the hard work myself, I didn’t mind.
Character Notes:
• Deena – A 21-year-old unmarried woman. Her appearance is that of a beautiful woman wearing black mourning attire. She is grieving the recent loss of her father in a maritime accident. Deena is the older sister of Elide and is initially mistaken by Klock for a widow.
• Elide – A 19-year-old woman, Deena’s younger sister. Her appearance is described as cute with a youthful, innocent face. She is engaged to a man who is currently away on a long-term fishing expedition and is expected to return in three months.
• Adelina – The slave girl.
• Boit – A merchant involved in human trafficking, with a villainous face and a loud, obnoxious voice. He is pragmatic and willing to help Klock escape the country in exchange for something. His relationship with Klock is business-like, though both are aware of each other’s illicit activities.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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