Chapter 243 – Surviving in the Forest (2)

“Yes.”

Her complexion has improved significantly compared to when they first met. Touching her cheek with a hand, he tidies up the hair that found its way into her mouth.

“…Are you going to touch my cheek again?”
“No, I was fixing your hair.”
“Lies… You always touch me.”

That’s true, but it’s not as it sounds. Anyone would think he spends all day just caressing her cheeks.

As he takes his hand off her cheek, Sansuyu puffs her cheek up once more, then refocuses on sipping her soup.

“What are you going to do now?”

After their meal, Sansuyu inquired.

“We’ll simply clear a few dungeons, build a house, and enjoy ourselves there.”

Now that they had found a team, there was practically nothing left to do. There was the request from the stars to find the Flower, but aimlessly wandering the forest at this moment would render the search nearly impossible.

‘However…’

Of course, there were lingering doubts.

The number of cadets eliminated so far was abnormally high. The Forest Keeper Selection Competition hadn’t been held only today. There were certainly statistics, but in this case, the number of dropouts was excessive.

‘If one were to intentionally search the entire forest, attempting to eliminate all the cadets, it wouldn’t be impossible.’

Yet such actions held no merit whatsoever.

One could attract the attention of the masses, but there was no need to exhaust one’s physical and mental energy. There was a possibility of an ulterior motive at play. And those who could engage in such schemes were, for the most part…

The National Trees.

They were the only ones.

‘Is it possible that the national tree is part of the Flower?’

If so, this could result in an unprecedented upheaval.

Considering the onslaught of criticism that may follow, there’s a chance that even the relationship with the World Tree could become disrupted. After all, the national tree is the rival of the Flower.

In the worst-case scenario, it could escalate to an actual war.

‘I might be overthinking it, but…’

However, bad premonitions tend to be accurate.

* * * * * * * * *

Day 4.

Sansuyu and I cleared several dungeons while exploring the outskirts of the forest.

-Swiftly!

The wolf before her was instantly bisected by her gesture.

[Whining~!]

Since we had cleared the dungeon, the cameras that had gathered for a while captured Sansuyu’s movements. I observed her swordsmanship from beneath the cameras.

‘As expected.’

She had changed significantly.

His power, speed, and mastery of the sword were unlike anything seen before.
As for swordsmanship, it already surpassed mine.

‘This might be difficult even for me.’

The Cornus family’s swordsmanship. I know it because I’ve practiced it, but I doubt I can casually imitate her skills right now.
Perhaps after dedicating several months to intensive training.

I sense that my potential has decreased slightly.

*Clank.*

Sansuyu looks at me as she sheathes her sword at her waist. Her nonchalant demeanor catches my eye.
She wears comfortable athletic clothes tightly clinging to her body, revealing the curves of her buttocks and thighs.
Not a single drop of blood stained her.

“Now… are we going to build a house?”
“Yeah.”

A little further away from the corpse of the wolf, there was a picturesque lake.
An ideal spot for forest bathing.
Though it might be rare for a trainee to engage in such activities openly, it’s fine.

After all, as a mage, one can intercept threats without moving and maintain a watchful eye.

*Gurgle.*

A lake abundant with gravel, and there, I planted my staff to find a suitable spot.
As I set down the three backpacks I was carrying, Sansuyu placed hers down as well. We had plenty of food for the two of us to enjoy.

I could say our luck was quite good.

From the backpack, I retrieved a four-person tent. In addition to that, all the essentials, such as sleeping bags and blankets, were now in my possession.
Having a small Luck of 10 really came in handy.

-Flutter!

I pitched the tent, stowing all our backpacks inside.
Using magic to gather twigs in a place suitable for a campfire, a simple campsite was established.

Now, we could finally rest.

Of course, before that, we’d need to set up traps and such around the area.

“…Sieon.”

Silently assisting in setting up the tent, Sansuyu suddenly gripped my shoulder.
The camera retreated, having observed us securing our spot.

Su-yu stamped her feet and whispered cautiously in my ear.

“I’m in pain.”

In pain?

Ah. Right. It was about time for her breasts to fill with milk.

“Stay inside the tent.”

She nodded lightly and entered the tent, her movements timid. From the outside, I couldn’t see any shadows within the tent, but that would change come evening.

‘Just in case.’

Even if I were to set up defenses later, it was crucial to erase the traces of nearby magical energy.

After finishing my work, I entered the tent to find Su-yu sitting on the floor, staring intently at me. She grinned and tapped her fingers together.

“Does it hurt a lot?”

She nodded gently in response to my question. Before I even instructed her to undress, she lifted her top as I approached.

I didn’t have a container. Should I use magic?

– Slurp.

A sweet aroma wafts over the damp white bra.

It’s a sultry scent.
Like that of a gym or a blacksmith’s forge. The fragrance of a person enveloped in hot air.

The smell of flesh and breast milk emanating thickly, having been held within the stifling clothes, preserving the warmth and aroma.

If one continues to inhale it, lust inevitably surges.

There seems to be a faint scent of sweat as well.

“…Hurry.”

Prompted by Sansuyu’s words, a hand reaches out. With a gentle touch of their fingernails, the bra is lowered, revealing nipples that jut out from the fallen underwear.

The nipples are slightly indented in the center. A white, milky liquid trickles down across the barely visible creases.

The liquid gushes, and the breast milk that had filled the bra cup splashes out, drenching Sansuyu’s clothes.

– Slurp.

Breast milk drips onto my pants.

– Gulp.

Saliva is swallowed.

“Quickly… touch my breasts.”

Gently, I regain my focus as I see Sansuyu’s furrowed brow.

It may seem absurd, but this is a legitimate medical procedure. Still, I can’t help but feel a sense of anticipation.

“Turn around and show me your back.”

At my request, she promptly removes her top and reveals her back to me.

Her collarbone, slick with sweat. A damp body.
As I slip my arm between her armpits, even that area feels warm.

Sweat is slippery, and its scent is intense.

The aroma of wood, reminiscent of Sansuyu, is even more pronounced. She possesses such an alluring elegance.
Gazing down from above, Sansuyu’s rear view is so captivating it’s difficult to describe in words.

I’ve encountered many formidable specimens before, but in terms of sheer appearance… Sansuyu might be the most beautiful.
It’s a matter of personal taste.

– Malkang.

And yet, her nape is as delicate as a baby’s, with fine, soft down.
Like the distinct I-shaped sternum that’s clearly visible even from behind.
Despite her bra being soaked and filled with moisture, her breasts remain tender.

As the face is brought closer, the alluring scent that tempts a man is pleasant.

“…Do wooden people usually not have hair?”
“Hair?”
“Yes.”

Sansuyu lifted her chest with both arms and replied composedly.
Though her face was slightly furrowed, she responded well.

“…I never really thought about it. I don’t know much… about this kind of thing.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes, I haven’t told Siwon, but… strangely, I can’t remember anything like this.”

With her top removed and embracing from behind, how should I react if she displays such an innocent response?

“Once the selection is over… will you continue doing this?”
“This?”
“Yes.”
“…Well, I can’t entrust it to someone else, so I guess I have to.”

I gently grasp Sansuyu’s chest with both hands.
Despite my hands being rather large, they can’t even encompass half the circumference of one side of her chest.

A chest of that magnitude.

The fragrance tempts men more than anyone else’s, and the sensation surpasses even that.
It’s a mystery how she was born with such a body.

The sensation akin to touching a warmed, luxurious Italian pudding.
No, that’s not it.
Words alone cannot explain this feeling.

Indescribable.

“Hmm.”

Her voice, moistening my ears. While listening to it, I savor the soft skin enveloping each of my fingers.

“…Still?”

Don’t rush me.
At this moment, more mental strength is needed than when I’m with Marronnier.

“I’ll be a bit firmer.”

A breast that molds to the pressure applied.

“Ah… Haa.”

My chest compresses like a water gourd.

Sansuyu tilts her head and nestles against my chest.
Gently, I lift her up. My hand moves gradually towards the center of her breast.

Caressing the swollen areola with two fingers and gently stimulating the center of the nipple, a white liquid bursts forth like champagne.

– Flick!

A stream of breast milk stretching to the center of the tent.

I could distinctly feel the liquid seeping out from within her chest.

Sansuyu was grasping my hand with her delicate arms. As if asking for more, she pressed her shoulder against my chest, slightly turned her head, and looked up at my face. She placed her other hand on my thigh. Her tear-soaked eyes glistened even more beautifully when seen from above.

The sensation of her soft buttocks pressed firmly against my groin.

The stimulation was so intense that when I moved my hips back, my head dipped down, bringing my nose close to the nape of Sansuyu’s neck. I had to finish quickly before crossing the line.

As I rubbed her nipples, a sultry moan erupted from Sansuyu’s mouth.

“Ah… mm… oh!”

Sansuyu, not even knowing what she was saying, opened her mouth wide and tightly gripped my arm with the hand that was holding it.

The pain that accompanied pleasure caused her body to tremble as if consumed by fear. It seemed to be an unbearable pain.

I reached out, embraced Sansuyu’s head, and gently stroked her hair.

Then, the trembling of Sansuyu’s body came to an abrupt halt.

Her head nestled against her chest, her long, flowing strands of yellow hair. Much like when one strokes the head of an affectionate puppy, which in response, nuzzles its head under one’s hand with a whimper. Sansuyu gently pushed her head forward.

As I moved my hand diligently, Sansuyu’s breathing gradually steadied.

“Haah… Haah…”
“Are you feeling a bit better now?”
“No, the other side… The other side hurts.”

She took hold of my wrist and pulled it toward her chest.

Though I was caught off-guard, I didn’t let it show and continued to massage her breast.

As I soothed Sansuyu’s battered body, a thought suddenly struck me.

‘Why can’t nobility ever cherish their own children?’

Did my thoughts inadvertently slip out?

“…Huh?”

Gasping for breath, she looked at me. It wasn’t long before an explanation burst forth from Sansuyu’s lips.

“No… Hmph. It’s my fault. Father didn’t do anything wrong.”

That person did nothing wrong. They truly believe it’s their own fault.

The human heart is quite fragile. It can be swayed at any moment, leading to reliance and even creating illusions.

It could also be that the genes of the Cornus family members, as they say, are informing Sansuyu in such a manner.

If the experiment doesn’t help, they might think of themselves as nothing more than a nuisance.

Surprisingly, this thought pressed down on my heart. The excitement seemed to fade. I frowned in displeasure. Seeing my face like that, Sansuyu’s voice trembled, as if disheartened.

As if they had said something wrong.

“Si-eon, do you think that way? That it’s my father’s fault?”
“…”
“Miho has said something similar before…”

Sansuyu spoke to me, writhing in a blend of pain and pleasure.

I still moved my hand. As if searching for the right words to say, my hand moved faster and faster.

“Ah… oh, faster…”

Then, the hand stopped. Drip, drip. Milk fell, one drop at a time, from her nipples.

“Suyu.”
“Hm?”
“I’m not in the best state right now.”

I drew my body closer. Her body temperature transferred across the small gap between us. I could feel her stiffen.

“…why?”

After a moment, Cornus entrusted herself to my chest. I tenderly embraced her.

“Regardless of our families, I’m on your side.”

Cornus might not know, but Seong Ji-ho once said:

– Miss Cornus is also a member of the Cornus family. Since she was born with that blood, it’s her instinct to cooperate with the experiments… Even if it means dying, she might find satisfaction in that.
– So, what if we try to stop the experiments?
– …We might end up being hated by her.

That made it all the more bitter. The secretary murmured over the phone call.

“Why are you suddenly like this?”

“No, it’s just… it escalated all of a sudden.”
“A sudden surge?”

“There’s a thing like that which people like me sometimes do.”

I removed my hands, drenched in the milky white fluid.
Simultaneously, I evaporated the surrounding liquid with magic.
As a result, the air within the tent filled with the scent of Cornus’s milk, but there was no need to be concerned.

“It’s all over.”

As I handed the clothes on the floor to her, Cornus, who received them, cast a sidelong glance at me and murmured quietly.

“What Si Eon does is a sudden surge. I don’t dislike it.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes. It’s comforting when I’m with a friend. Just hearing your voice eases the pain.”

Hearing that felt somewhat embarrassing.

I hastily detached myself from Cornus’s back. Since we had already crossed the line, let’s indulge a bit more.

“You’re not in pain anymore, right?”

– Nod.

“What was the last thing I told you at the academy? Do you remember?”

Cornus, now dressed, seemed to ponder before saying to me.

“If something happens, tell Si Eon.”
“You remember well. Make sure to keep that promise.”

“I don’t know. It’s the same with Miho. When exactly should I say it?”

Up until now, I didn’t know the criterion.
I raised a finger to Sansuyu and provided a clear standard.

“When it’s painful.”
“…Painful?”

Sansuyu, with her mouth closed, contemplated and finally nodded with difficulty.

“Yeah, I’m not certain, but I’ll try.”

This time, I hope the meaning is conveyed correctly.

There are still many people around you who care for you.