We stepped out of the lodgings into the bright midday sun. I adjusted the strap of my magic bag on my shoulder, trying to ignore how my legs still felt a little shaky, how my throat was raw, how every small movement reminded me of what Dravic had just done to me inside those four walls.
He walked beside me like nothing had happened.
Tall, relaxed, red hair catching the light, that faint, dangerous smile playing at the corners of his lips. His black coat swayed with each step, and every few strides his arm brushed mine — deliberate, I knew it was deliberate. Just enough contact to make my skin prickle.
I kept my eyes on the road ahead, cheeks burning.
"You're walking funny," he said suddenly, voice low and amused, pitched only for me.
I almost tripped.
"I—I'm not!"
"You are." He leaned down a fraction, breath warm against my ear. "Every step… you're clenching. Trying to keep me inside you even though I'm not there anymore."
My face flamed hotter. I shot him a glare, voice a harsh whisper. "Stop saying things like that out loud!"
He chuckled — deep, rough sound that made my stomach flip. "Why? No one's close enough to hear. And even if they were…" His hand brushed the small of my back — casual, like he was just guiding me around a puddle. "…they'd just think I'm being friendly."
"Friendly," I muttered. "Right."
We turned onto the main path leading out of town toward the eastern woods
Dravic stayed silent for a few minutes — letting the quiet stretch — then spoke again, voice even lower.
"You swallowed so well back there," he said conversationally, like he was commenting on the weather..
I choked on air.
"Dravic!"
He laughed — soft, dark. "What? It's true. Felt your throat working around me… squeezing every time I pulsed. Almost made me come again right then."
My cock twitched traitorously in my pants. I pressed my thighs together, trying to ignore it. "Can you… not talk about it while we're walking?"
"Why not?" He stepped closer, shoulder bumping mine. "You liked it. I could tell. Your little moans… the way your hands gripped my hips like you were scared I'd pull out too soon."
I swallowed hard. My voice came out weak. "I… I was just… surprised."
"Surprised," he repeated, amused. "That's why you opened your mouth so prettily when I asked? Why you sucked harder every time I groaned your name?"
I couldn't look at him. My ears were burning. "Stop…"
He leaned in again — lips almost brushing the shell of my ear. "You're hard again already, aren't you?"
I didn't answer. Didn't have to. He knew.
His hand slid down — casual, like he was adjusting my bag strap — and palmed me once through my pants. Just a firm press. Enough to make me gasp.
"Nn—"
"See?" he whispered. "Still so sensitive. Still leaking for me after everything this morning."
I swatted his hand away — weakly. "We're in public!"
"No one's here." He glanced around — empty road, trees closing in. "And even if someone walked by…" His voice dropped darker. "…they'd see you flushed and hard, walking beside me like you belong to me. Which you do."
My breath hitched. I couldn't argue. Not when my body was already responding to every word, every brush of his fingers.
We reached the tree line. The stone road slowly faded behind us, replaced by dirt and scattered roots. The air became cooler, and the forest sounds grew clearer.
"I—I'll make potions first," I said.
I crouched down and pulled out several empty glass bottles from my magic bag.
Dravic tilted his head slightly. "Hmm. Is that a magic bag? Where'd you get it?"
"I've got it from a dungeon reward," I answered while arranging the bottles neatly on a flat rock.
"Oh?" His red eyes narrowed with interest. "You really are full of surprises."
I focused on my task.
Placing my hand over the first bottle, I activated my skill. A faint green glow gathered in my palm before flowing smoothly into the empty glass. Liquid slowly formed inside, swirling gently before settling into a clear emerald potion.
"You're adapting quickly, Renji," Dravic said, watching closely as I filled the next one.
"I got this skill by absorbing monster cores," I replied simply.
"I see…" he murmured, folding his arms.
One by one, I created more potions. The energy flowed more naturally now compared to before. My control was smoother. My breathing stayed steady.
Soon, the small row of empty bottles turned into shining green-filled ones.
"This should be enough for now," I said after filling the last bottle.
I counted them.
Fifteen.
Carefully, I placed each potion back into my magic bag.
Dravic gave a small smile.
Dravic gave a small smile.
Then we began moving deeper into the forest.
The air grew thicker. The sound of insects buzzed faintly around us. I stayed alert, my hand resting near my sword.
Suddenly—
Rustling.
Low growls.
From behind the bushes, a group of goblins stepped out. Five of them. Green skin, crooked teeth, holding rusty daggers and wooden clubs.
They hissed when they saw us.
I instinctively reached for my sword—
"Renji, watch," Dravic said calmly, smiling.
Before I could even react—
He snapped his fingers.
Snap.
For a split second, nothing happened.
Then—
Pop.
Pop.
Pop.
One by one, the goblins' heads exploded.
Not with fire. Not with visible magic.
Just pure force.
Their bodies dropped to the ground lifelessly.
Silence returned to the forest.
My eyes widened.
"A-amazing…" I muttered, staring at the fallen monsters.
There was no struggle. No movement. It was over instantly.
Dravic lowered his hand casually.
"Hurry and pick up the cores," he said as if nothing impressive had just happened.
"A-alright," I replied.
I quickly moved toward the bodies, crouching beside the first goblin. With practiced movements, I extracted the small dark core from its chest.
Even while collecting them, I couldn't stop thinking—
He didn't even move.
He didn't even look serious.
He just snapped his fingers.
And they died instantly.
When I finished collecting all five cores, I placed them inside my magic bag.
Dravic glanced at me.
"See?" he said lightly. "Hunting with me is efficient."
I swallowed.
If this was just him playing around—
How terrifying would he be if he actually got serious?