Hello once again folks and today is going to be the start of my long holiday!
Banzai!, Yeepee!
I finally finished my Exams T_T, and I did decent enough.
Enough about me and so I hope you enjoy this chapter
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Sherah's POV
Did-Did I-I-I just got kissed by him... on the cheeks...
Am I supposed to be happy or confused as to why did he do that.
Well it doesn't matter as for the first time aside from my parents, someone kissed me.
His warm and wet lips can never be forgotten even if I live through my life.
I'm shocked to the bone and still in the ground on my knees as I burn up entirely from embarrassment.
I could not do anything but watch Saladin lay down on his bed and then stares on to the ceiling while being lost in the trail of thoughts.
Darn that bastard, he is making me like him more and more everyday...
But I still don't know if this feeling is truly love or something that hit me after he saved me.
I felt my red hot cheeks while shrieking slightly from remembering him kiss me.
This made him giggle which then I told him that it is not funny while also shouting as to why did he kiss me.
Though it was hard to pronounce the word kiss in front of him as it sounds quite embarrassing.
Well he just replied back stating that I was cute and it was some sort of repayment for trying to care of him.
I tried making an excuse to as to why did I actually took care of him by telling him
"I just did-did that because... without you, I can't taste your food which is... not bad..." - Me
I knew that this didn't make him convince from his laughter which made me pout as I stood up from the ground.
I was feeling hot in the room or is it just me but anyways, I opened the windows and let the night breeze in.
The moon was quite beautiful with its magnificent glow as I stare into it behind the window.
Sometimes when I watch the sky I got this feeling to fly through those empty untouchable plains while not giving a damn about this world.
I still wonder if there are more worlds similar to this, it was one of my dreams before that I wanted to see all those glowing stars in the sky closely.
But that was a dream for a young child that doesn't know the true hardship of this world.
Strength, will and trust is the things that can make people survive through this lands.
Innocent individuals are killed in numbers as we speak which consist of children and woman that doesn't know how to even slash a sword.
The scent was fresh but gave this slight tinge of smoke in them.
I noticed that the kindling flames in the room were blown off by the strong gust of wind.
Saladin was already sleeping while I am still feeling butterflies in my stomach from seeing his face especially the lips part.
Quite unfair of him to catch me off guard but never the less, it doesn't mean that I didn't enjoy it.
One thing that makes him glow in front of my eyes is that of his kindness, as ever since I properly spoken with him, his personality towards me opened up more and showed traits that are likable even by me.
My red sleeping attire was really similar to Saladin's but are only meant for girls as the waist is thinner and the upper part is loose.
Though I don't know what is the use of the upper part being looser as my breast are nothing special... unlike Yurnixa's which in truth kind of made me jealous before.
I don't know what sort of magic would make this average pieces of mine to be plentiful for my age, but it doesn't matter as I am satisfied from being called cute by Saladin.
Speaking of him, what is up with that sudden headache of his as it sounded like it pains a lot from his agonizing voice.
At those moments, I didn't know what to do but slowing rub his back carefully while telling him in a hush voice to calm down.
His back were showing signs of his scars but I still felt the lean back of his which in truth... I could get used to touching.
I made my way beside Saladin and was now staring into his sleeping face.
He is facing his right while inhaling and exhaling slowly.
I then came close to his face while placing the bangs in front of my hair behind my ear and gave him a kiss on the cheek.
Don't ask as to why I did that..., it doesn't mean I like him or anything...
I even gave him my first kiss though its not the lips...
The thing that made me startle and shriek loudly was when Saladin's eyes open while he forms a grin with his mouth.
He then looked into me who was getting redder than a tomato and then he said
"I kissed you, and you kissed me, tell me one reason as to why we aren't a couple by now?" - Saladin
I couldn't utter my words as to how embarrassing it is for someone like him to have caught me red handed.
Finally I could say to him
"No way we can be lovers!, you're a sly bastard!" - Me
He got up and then sat on the bed which he then says to me while making a mischievous smile.
"If I'm that, then that makes you a sly bitch? or do you prefer 'person who kisses guys when they sleep' title?" - Saladin
I placed my hands on my ears while yelling out 'shut up' repeatedly as I don't want him to remind on what I did.
Saladin stood up and was now in front of me.
This made me stop closing my ears as to why he started looking into my eyes much more carefully than ever before.
I could only stare into his also, which shows the true meaning of a man who suffered greatly through out his life... but there were hints of beauty to it as to how the violet like iris resembles the lily dyed moon.
There was nothing for me to do but ever so slightly raise my head as to how is taller than me and watch his mouth say
"We both already got a taste of our cheeks with our lips, why not this this then" - Saladin
Before I could even blink again while processing the words he said, I was... kissed on the lips which left my eyes wide opened.
Nothing like those instant kisses from before, nothing like my caring parents good night sleep kiss, this was different... as not only can I taste him but I could also feel his warm lips.
He kept it going as I also close my eyes like him and helplessly not resist anymore as he turns my thoughts to blank.
After he finished, my eyes were stuck to his while fixating the redness on his cheeks.
I then was asked
"Was that your first time?" - Saladin
His acting like some cocky play boy right now... but I still like his attitude.
Don't tell me..., that he kissed those girls from before.
I replied then
"Well... it is, but it looks like it wasn't for your case..." - Me
He sighed then said
"Well, this is my first time that I engaged on when I want to kiss someone" - Saladin
When he said that, it made em happy and I can't deny the anxiety if he were to tell me that this wasn't his first time.
I then told him
"But why would you do that to me..." - Me
"Didn't you enjoy it as you were not resisting at all?" - Saladin
My cheeks were burning red the entire time.
"Its not like I don't not enjoy them or anything... its just that I never understand as to what do you feel about me" - Me
He then rolled his eyes which he then said
"I would not be kissing random people for no reason if I didn't have strong feelings for someone" - Saladin
"but..." - Me
"Sherah, I'm not dense enough to not notice your cliche personality change towards me while even though it is quite common in the books I read, it was still cute enough to make even me to start liking you. Don't spout some bullshit stating that your just a normal girl as I know that your more than that."
"That still doesn't answer my question..." - Me
"If you are talking about if I love you or something..., then I can just say that I don't know if I'm in the level of that still as it still haunts me as you might reject me is still lingering inside" - Saladin
"You really want to kill me with embarrassment don't you?, do I really have to say the words, even though the male is supposed to say it usually... than fine.." - Sherah
I then inhaled while I grab onto Saladin's hand tightly and told him onto his red cheeked face
"Saladin..., I might have wanted to kill you before... but this past weeks, it changed me entirely and so-" - Me
"I love you." - Saladin
He interrupted the words that was so embarrassing to say and told me those words before me...
I then hit his shoulder while telling him that he is cruel for breaking my sentence and telling me that before I could.
But I didn't care much as I was happy, not only was I blessed by him saving and giving light to my life, he made me happy and sad while making me fell in love with him.
even though this was quite fast to develop feelings, it is still better than those love in first sight thingy.
I can't help but try rub my eyes as tears were flowing down, I then was hugged by Saladin which was really comfy.
He asked if I were to deny his confession which made me shook my head then told him
"You... truly are a sly person..., but I still love you anyway" - Me
I was hugged by him for a while then we kissed more later...
This might be the happiest day in my life, though it was unexpected for me to be loving someone that is supposed to be killed by me before.
After some time, he then told me that we should really sleep now and so I agreed to his words.
But before he could hop back into his bed, I asked him one thing
"Could... I perhaps sleep beside you in your bed Saladin?..." - Me
He looked at me then said while smiling
"You may, if I could call you by a different name from now on" - Saladin
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"And what that may be?" - Me
"Does Sher sound good to you?" - Saladin
"If you were to all means to enjoy calling me that then I'm fine with it but then I have to call you Sal than" - Me
"I agree, but please no intercourse until marriage or sometime in the future" - Saladin
This made me flustered badly and then I replied
"Who you think I am!, and-and why are you thinking about the future which is quite ahead right now..." - Me
He smiled then said
"I was just joking, so don't get that serious about that subject"
Saladin, I mean Sal laid down on the bed and so do I, while being in his right side.
It was a really good feeling to sleep with someone you love, but quite embarrassing at the same time as I can't sleep from the though of him being beside me and on how we are currently a couple...
Though everything went okay and now I know that there is someone beside that loves me and my true self.
He asked if I am still awake which I replied back by nodding my head.
then I felt his left arm wrapping into my body which was really... bashful of him to do something like that to a woman but I enjoyed it.
His face was nearby mine as he hugs me and so do I too.
It was really comfortable being hugged by him.
I then stopped his hugging for a moment as I needed to cover our bodies with the blanket.
Eventually, I slept after what Saladin said which consisted of him telling me 'I will not sleep until you do Sher'.
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Caitlan's POV
Authors note :- I might presume that you don't know who is Caitlan than I'll just remind you that she is Saladin's Mother. Her name was changed from Serrah to Caitlan due to it being similar to Sherah's name.
*Wind noise going through the room.
It has been almost two months since they left me here.
Though it was lonely, I at least managed to struggle my way out of boredom by helping the towns people with their daily needs.
I think its best for me to move out now and travel back to my home country or the home where that man who raped me lived...
The books I read were all tiring out, I can't buy clothes or anything else freely as the amount of money I gain by helping is in small amount.
There was this young lad called Klevine(apprentice of the blacksmith from before) who helped me many times but now he is already gone to what he says 'Derix Mountains'.
Its already the month Orvextrulia(December) and winter is coming fast and so I think this is the best time to travel.
This town is called Saltmar as the precious salt traded here from the nearby sea villages are famous.
I should also return all this books back to the local library but... I don't wanna.
This romance novels are making me jealous as to how their lives are much more enchanting than mine.
Though I still returned the books as their gonna slow me down while traveling.
My home town is not so far from here as it may take only around one month of travel and 5 months of crossing the sea.
No normal individuals are allowed to reach their unless you have the same eyes as I do.
Luckily I am born with the Dwarmura blood as my looks look nothing like my age... hehe.
I don't know if the age 37 is old..., but who cares as I like around my twenties.
Ever since Saladin freed me, I really do feel anxiety as to what may have happened to him while he traveled away.
Its best I move now as the sun is going to set soon.
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Laura's POV
How long has it been since he died... I wonder that thought everyday...
Nyorin was out looking for food ingredients while I'm on top of my bed hugging my legs.
There was nothing to make me laugh in these past week nor anything that would make me go on in life...
Maybe I should... join Saladin to where ever he is up there but I know that he is going to not like what I did and also my goddess forbids the act of suicide.
I don't want to think about that again as I forgotten that I'm the only one with Nyorin in this lone some world.
Oh how I wish he was still alive.
Even if Nyorin told me to not loathe as it will destroy my health, but I didn't care at all.
My hair has grown longer and is almost reaching my waist now but I heed not towards it this whole time.
I'm not as skinny as before from the way I felt my skin which is all because of him entirely.
The aura I see are now improving as they can manifest the form of the people.
Not only that but also the way I can conjure water familiars easily is also dramatically improving.
Well I don't really mind living through out with Nyorin though.
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Kioni's POV
It's been a week since my training started and I'm currently now trying to bind Leth from moving by using my new acquired power.
Though it is mainly related to dark affinity, I can swap the color to red also but it depends on what move I'm going to do.
My lesson now is to try using my power to bind leth from movement by entangling his feet with a small dark vine which comes out from the ground.
It is so cool as to how I'm able to control it but I still need more time until I can properly use them.
That is not the only thing I can do by the way as I can also propel my self in the air for a good solid ten seconds.
It was scary at first but I got used to it from doing it every time.
The crimson haired woman didn't appear anymore which relieved me but I have a feeling that she will return.
Yin told me that when I'm doing magic with darkness, it seems like my iris in my eyes turn red which kind of freaked me out as I'm quite similar to the image that appeared in my head before about my self.
In this past week, I get to know more about Yin and Leth which I can tell you that they are the royal guards of... I forgot what they said..
Never mind about that because today I'm quite excited and you might be asking why... well its because I'm going to meet Saladin and Kioni once again.
Also today is the day were we are going to teleport to Yin's and Leth's place.
I'm so excited that I forgot to release Leth from getting entangled with my power which made him kind of angry...
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Sherah's POV
Oh how did a week fly by so fast... maybe its because of Sal being with me and were a couple now.
The word couple is still making me embarrassed even though its going to be a common word from now on.
Ever since I became his gir-girl friend.. I've been having this jealousy feeling every time he talks to a girl when shopping for food.
The same with him also as I can see his annoyance showing when ever I talk to a man.
Perhaps this is how they always feel when their love one is speaking to a another person which is not you.
Even though we became lovers, we still argue a lot about stuff but maybe that is why our relationship is kind of special.
Today is the day where we would teleport back to the castle and so we made sure that I prepared everything before leaving.
I'm currently on my bed while placing the clothes I used before into a bag which Sal bought for me before.
I don't know why but calling him Sal... feels much more better than calling his original name as if I'm telling the world that I finally got a boyfriend.
The bag I received was really well designed as it is made of black tarnished leather and silver metal.
Currently Sal is downstairs talking with the inn keeper as he finally returned after the catastrophe from before.
We thought that we had to pay tons but fortunately, we didn't as the inn keeper told that this place is supposed to be abandon by now.
I really got a lot of shirt which made me question as to how did half of them get little tighter..., don't tell me that I'm growing right now.
If you are wondering for some reason at all if I did it with Saladin, then... I really don't know... maybe I did without thinking or not.
My hair was annoying me and so I cut it so that it only reaches my shoulder.
I thought that Sal would hate my new hairstyle but surprisingly he likes it as he starting wooing me much more than before.
Don't tell me he has some sort of short hair fetish or something...
Anyhow, I made my left strand of bangs into a small braid and nothing else as I'm satisfied with the silky soft hair of mine.
Sal's been talking with his bag recently which I thought was weird but still I can't think anything more as he is truly handsome to me.
I'm already pretty much prepared as I place the last cloth inside my bag and close it.
The room of mine has been cleaned and every belongings inside of ours has been placed in bags downstairs.
After remembering the times I spent with Kioni and Sal in this place, I left the room while also giving it a farewell which then I closed the door.
Though I didn't forget to bid farewell to Sal's previous room... while kind of feeling sorry for it.
As I went downstairs, I could hear already the voice of Yin, Leth, Kioni and Sal talking to each other.
I really don't know what kind of expression they'll be giving if they knew on what happened between me and Sal...
Especially for Kioni as I know that she is hiding something from us which included for some reason Sal...
But anyhow that is going to be a tale told in a different time.
As I say that, I walked towards the group which I could notice their surprised expression towards my new hairstyle and the smile on my mouth.
Oh there is plenty to talk about with them...
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Thank you for reading and this chapter marks the end of Volume 2.
Wow, almost two months it has been since I started... well I think that's a new record to my daily achievements.
As always folks, i really appreciated your support and feedback for this story.
I know-I know, it is a average story but it is something that I'm going to complete and the next new chapters... I'm going to change my style of writing.