I could hear the gentle chirping of morning birds as I lay there, my eyes still closed, surrendering to the comforting sensation enveloping my body. A lingering fragrance danced near my nose, and the sensation of hair tickling my neck made me gradually open my eyes. And there, before me, was the beautiful face that had been by my side throughout the night. We had indulged in each other's passionate embraces to the point of exhaustion.

I took a moment to admire the exquisite form of the woman I had embraced the previous night. Memory of her every single movement, moaning, kisses, and whispered word of affection felt like a profound expression of her love, as if she was revealing the depth of her affection she bestowed upon me. I was an inexperienced man, she guided me with grace and tenderness, much like a holy maiden taming a wild and untamed dragon.

I longed to immerse myself in the comforting warmth and intoxicating scent that enveloped her. If this was heaven, then I welcomed its embrace. If it led to damnation, then I was grateful to have tasted such forbidden pleasure. For far too long, my mind had been preoccupied with profit and losses, consumed by the worries of tomorrow. But now, all thoughts of the future faded away. The serenity etched upon her face only deepened my affection for her. Oh, how I yearned for time to stand still forever frozen in this enchanting moment.

"Uhm..."

Her voice gently escaped her lips, indicating her return to consciousness from her peaceful slumber. Her face, previously nestled against my right chest and sheltered by my arm, now turned towards me with drowsy eyes seeking mine. As our eyes locked, a radiant smile graced her lips, illuminating the room and captivating my very being. In that instant, it felt as if I had been blessed by the goddess of beauty herself.

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"Good morning, Takahiko," she greeted, her cheeks tinged with that warmed my heart.

"Good morning, Cordelia," I whispered, closing the distance between our faces and granting her the first kiss of the day. She welcomed my affectionate gesture, and our lips lingered, savoring the intimate connection. The weight of her naked body pressed against mine as she shifted, positioning herself on top of me, as if proclaiming to the world that I belonged to her. Strands of her long, red hair cascaded over her body, adding to the allure, and I couldn't help but admire her divine form. It was evident by the response of my own desire, which surged and transformed, becoming as fierce as a dragon once more.

As she whispered those words playfully into my ear, a mischievous glimmer danced in her eyes. "One more time?" she asked, though it was clear that the question was unnecessary. We succumbed once again to the passionate embrace, our bodies intertwining like two animals consumed by desire.

Afterwards, as we lay there, catching our breath and regaining our composure, we became acutely aware of the disheveled state of her room, evidence of the passionate night we had shared. It was a moment of realization that cleaning up after our passionate encounter would prove to be quite a challenge. We needed to find clean water to cleanse our bodies, and the task ahead seemed more troublesome than we had anticipated.

There was a public bath located near the building, as Cordelia had mentioned. We decided it would be the perfect place to cleanse ourselves for now. Walking side by side, we ventured outside the building, greeted by the dawning of a new day. The streets were sparsely populated at this early hour, granting us a sense of privacy as we made our way. We passed by the Rusty Dagger tavern, and to our surprise, the tavern master caught sight of us walking together, as he was sweeping the front of his store. Understanding the nature of our connection, a wide grin spread across the tavern master's face. Without uttering a word, he raised his right thumb in a gesture that seemed to say, "Well done!" It was a moment that caused both Cordelia and me to blush with embarrassment and happiness. We continued to the public bath.