Under Soraya's gaze, Stelle unhesitatingly took off her coat and shoes, then slowly lay down on the bed.
It wasn't that Stelle hadn't enjoyed services similar to massages before; for instance, Cloud Retainer had once let her experience one.
However, that experience was hard to describe as good or bad, as it wasn't a proper massage, and the massaging location was also very strange, making Stelle feel both comfortable and uncomfortable.
The massage Soraya mentioned, however, seemed to be a unique technique from Sumeru; at least, from Soraya's introduction, it should be completely different from Cloud Retainer's method.
Since she had already agreed, Stelle decided not to overthink it and just enjoy herself.
"I'm counting on you," Stelle turned her head and said to Soraya, who was still in a daze.
It seemed Soraya hadn't expected Stelle to agree so readily; for a moment, she looked somewhat disbelieving.
"Then, if you'll excuse me..." Soraya swallowed, slowly approached Stelle's bedside, and hesitantly extended her small hand.
Although this was a request she had finally mustered the courage to make, even as Stelle agreed and she was about to begin, Soraya still felt a sense of unreality.
She had even been wondering what she would say if she were rejected.
Soraya's small hand first came to Stelle's back, gently pressing.
Her entire palm rested on a spot on Stelle's back, pressing gently at first, then gradually increasing pressure, holding for a few seconds before releasing.
Afterward, Soraya's movements changed from pressing to rubbing, and the area her hand slid across on the back became much larger, as if drawing circles.
Stelle squinted; although Soraya's strength was a bit too small for her, these soft, boneless little hands moving back and forth on her back still made Stelle feel very comfortable.
Compared to where Cloud Retainer massaged, Soraya was clearly much more normal.
Of course, whether things would escalate afterward... Stelle couldn't guarantee.
Or rather, Stelle already had an answer in her heart, and was even looking forward to it happening.
But at the same time, she felt that even if Soraya had been charmed by her, and it had been less than a day, even with such intimate contact, there shouldn't be any deeper interaction between them—right?
"How is this pressure, do you think?" Soraya asked Stelle, taking a deep breath and trying to calm herself as she continued her movements.
"It's fine, a bit more strength is also okay," Stelle mumbled, having almost failed to suppress a comfortable sound.
"Okay, then..." Soraya slightly increased her strength.
To be honest, Soraya wasn't very skilled at massaging; after all, she was a scholar, not a professional masseuse.
She had only observed the techniques of those masters when she went out to relax before, and was just imitating them here.
So when she actually started, she was a bit worried if she would hurt Stelle, or if it wouldn't have a good effect.
But once she actually started, such concerns disappeared.
Recalling the massage techniques she had seen and adding her own understanding, most importantly, the wonderfully exquisite sensation in her hands, instantly plunged Soraya into a peculiar feeling.
Stelle's body was too soft; Soraya had never imagined that anyone's skin could reach such a perfect state.
Unfortunately, there was still a layer of clothing, so she couldn't experience it very well.
If only this bothersome clothing could be removed...
Just as Stelle was squinting and almost falling asleep from comfort, Soraya's small hand came to the back of her neck.
This time, the technique changed to something like a caress; Stelle felt a tingling sensation at the back of her neck, a little itchy.
A moment later, Soraya's hands gradually slid down to her shoulders, but it didn't feel like she was continuing the massage; instead, it seemed like she wanted to take off the only remaining piece of clothing on her upper body...
Stelle instantly opened her eyes; Soraya's actions immediately made her react.
Thinking, 'No way,' Stelle slowly turned her head and looked at Soraya, who was sitting there.
"Miss Stelle, to massage better, you'll need to take off this clothing first," Soraya noticed Stelle's gaze and said very frankly.
Although the blush on her face and her evasive eyes still betrayed her, Soraya still spoke her mind.
"Even this one has to come off?" Stelle asked with a strange expression.
She also knew very well that once this clothing was removed, everything would be irreversible.
What would happen afterward was self-evident; although she was happy to accept it, they had only known each other for less than a day, and Stelle always felt it was a bit too fast...
"Yes, after all, it's impossible to get the maximum effect through clothing," Soraya didn't know what she was saying; her consciousness felt as if it had been possessed by someone.
Clearly, she wasn't a masseuse, and whether the clothing was on or off, it should be the same for her.
"Well, alright," Stelle slowly sighed.
Sure enough, something happened tonight.
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Early the next morning, Wangshu Inn's proprietress, Philgoated, was already up.
After all, today was an important day for apprehending the Treasure Hoarders suspects, and according to the battle plan they had formulated yesterday, the Millelith had to prepare in advance.
Even though Philgoated would not personally participate in the arrest operation, she still chose to get up early to prevent any unforeseen circumstances from leaving no one in charge.
"I wonder if Miss Stelle is up yet," Philgoated stretched and slowly walked towards the second floor of Wangshu Inn.
She had left Stelle's room quite early yesterday, and after that, she had deliberately waited outside for a while, realizing that Soraya had no intention of coming out.
She thought they must have chatted for a long time again; she hoped they hadn't chatted too late last night, causing them to be tired today... Hmm?!
Philgoated suddenly widened her eyes.
She saw Stelle's room door open a tiny crack, and Soraya furtively poked out her small head.
Philgoated immediately hid, taking cover in a dark corner.
From here, she could perfectly observe the situation in Stelle's room, but people coming out of that room wouldn't see her if they didn't look carefully.
Soraya was like this; she didn't notice Philgoated, who was already hidden, and after seeing that no one was around on the surface, she turned her head and said something to the room inside, then tiptoed away, holding a bundle of clothing.
"No way..." Philgoated whispered in surprise.
Soraya, she... slept in Stelle's room last night??
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