Chapter 105 Chapter 106 Relentless
The next day, early morning.
Dressed neatly, Ji Ma squatted by the riverbank, gathering her damp hair and tying it with a hair tie.
When she stood up, a spicy, painful sensation spread from below, as if a whole bottle of chili water had been poured in, but the stinging pain was followed by a refreshing feeling. It resembled the slight pleasure one feels after being whipped.
Ji Ma couldn’t help but recall the sensation of being filled with holy water last night. Her face flushed slightly, and a desire blossomed within her, fluttering like a first-time experience, akin to a craving.
It had nothing to do with hunger; she was clearly full.
Ji Ma easily suppressed this impulse.
Remembering the moment she got out of bed, she couldn’t help but indulge herself for a moment longer. Sighing softly, Ji Ma opened her personal information system and wrote “failure” in the task labeled “Addiction Relief.”
Then, she opened the “Hero Plan,” which involved deceiving George to inflate the lie that “Ji Ma is kind.” She happily ticked it off, as she had seen in her dreams last night, the lie was thriving and growing strong.
The river reflected George’s figure. He reached out to touch Ji Ma’s damp black hair, loosening her hastily tied hairstyle and helping her arrange it properly.
“Thanks.”
George wanted to kiss Ji Ma’s cheek but was stopped by her finger on his lips.
“No need,” Ji Ma said, “I’m full.”
George replied, “I want to kiss you.”
“I don’t want to.”
George’s blue eyes looked somewhat sad as he asked, “Did I hurt you last night?”
“I felt pain, but that’s not the reason.” Ji Ma replied, “To be honest, you did pretty well. You were only slightly worse in technique; it’s not that you aren’t good, it’s just that I’m too strong.”
George couldn’t help but think of someone begging on the ground last night and wisely chose to remain silent.
“… Can’t we just maintain a pure physical relationship?” Ji Ma said, “In the future, I might even get drunk with you.”
“Can’t we go any deeper emotionally?”
“No.” Ji Ma had a heartless demeanor, “Only physically, not emotionally, brave hero.”
After saying this, she turned around and walked toward the castle, pricking up her ears to listen. As expected, George didn’t chase after her immediately. If he were a desperate admirer, he would mostly have run after her, continuing the sweet talk, just like in her past life.
Before long, George came alongside with the heavenly warhorse, his expression turning cold, as usual.
Indeed, he was a proud person by nature.
Ji Ma felt relieved; if George had been acting like an eager admirer, running up to fawn over her, she genuinely wouldn’t know how to deal with it.
As they passed the oak by the river, seeing a patch of wet grass reminded Ji Ma of the shameful moment she had experienced last night. She couldn’t help but feel a bit unsettled and asked:
“George.”
“Hmm?”
“Did it hurt last night?”
George furrowed his brows slightly and asked, “Hurt? No.”
“As a man, you shouldn’t cling to that ridiculous pride.” Ji Ma said, “I have plenty of real combat memories in my head; a little loss doesn’t matter.”
“You cried last night.”
“Ha ha, that was just a normal response of a succubus; I’m just so young.”
The more Ji Ma spoke, the more she felt she had a point; it was clearly because her body was too soft and weak that she had been dominated almost throughout.
Otherwise, with her rich combat experience, it should have been George begging for mercy on the ground.
That she could confront George with her slender body and even strike back with her teeth was already an extraordinary performance.
Noticing a strange look of pride on the succubus girl’s face, George asked, “Did you treat the wounds I gave you?”
“You mean the bite on my shoulder?”
“Yes, consider it a marking from you.”
“No.”
“Don’t be stubborn; if it hurts, treat it fast… Why are you smiling?”
“Nothing.” George said, “It’s just a bit funny.”
“Ha ha.”
The former Demon Lord and former Hero walked side by side for a while, and Ji Ma said, “It’s too slow; let’s ride together.”
They mounted their horses and rode towards the city.
Twenty minutes later.
Near the city gate, they met Jenna.
“Hi, Jenna, good morning.” Ji Ma looked at Jenna, who seemed to have had a bad night, showing some fatigue on her face. Behind her were three horses and two mules. Upon seeing George and Ji Ma, she smiled and said, “Good morning! I’m ready and can set off anytime.”
What a good wife.
Ji Ma sighed.
George dismounted and asked, “Did you wait outside the city all night?”
“I didn’t sleep well last night, so I got up pretty early.” Jenna said as she led her mount, looking unbothered.
But when the three of them mounted their steeds and rode until noon, leaving the city,
Jenna said, “Let’s dismount and prepare for lunch.”
“It’s still early.”
Jenna insisted, “Not early.”
The three dismounted.
Jenna looked around to confirm there was no one nearby before quietly asking, “What did you all do last night?”
“What are you talking about?”
“Nothing.” Jenna said, “I went looking for you last night but couldn’t find you. I was a bit worried; it kept me awake.”
George said, “I drank too much last night and forgot to tell you. I’ll definitely remember next time.”
“Make sure to.”
“Hmm.”
Ji Ma pricked up her ears, greatly disappointed. Was that it? Jenna was entirely unhelpful; did that outburst from the other day drain all her aggression? Now her personality was even softer than a steam bun.
Ji Ma had initially wanted to stir things up, but then she thought, isn’t this just the common behavior of female antagonists in novels? All the goodwill she had painstakingly built might just vanish, so she held back her temper.
It seems today wouldn’t have any good drama.
Thinking this, Ji Ma stretched lazily.
“George, why do you smell like Ji Ma’s perfume?”
Hey, I didn’t put on perfume. Ji Ma suddenly perked up, immediately turning her head to watch.
“Really?” George asked, “There’s no way.”
Jenna smiled gently and said, “I think too much. Usually, when we hug each other, it’s easy to mix scents.”
Girl, your self-deception skills are too impressive.
Ji Ma disappointedly lowered her tail.
Why did George have such good luck with a beautiful fiancée who didn’t stir up trouble? Why didn’t this little harem explode?
George sensed something strange about Jenna today but didn’t say anything. Could it be that he had a bad smell? That was why Ji Ma didn’t want to kiss him today, and Jenna also mentioned a strange scent.
George tugged at his collar and sniffed. Sure enough, the red bite mark left by Ji Ma was visible on his shoulder.
To Jenna’s eyes, the red bite mark looked like flames, burning her gaze. She could not ignore it and asked, “George, who bit you?”
“Ji Ma.”
“Did you two have a fight?”
George spoke directly, “No, we made love; she bit me because it hurt.”
Jenna, the holy maiden, looked as if she had been struck by lightning, frozen in place.
Ji Ma couldn’t help but almost burst out laughing.
“What they said is true.” Jenna murmured, her green eyes void of life, “How could this happen?”
Look, what a pitiful girl. Quickly raise your hand and give that detestable face of George a slap.
Ji Ma, meanwhile, was enjoying a piece of honey bread, watching with great interest.
However, Jenna turned her face towards Ji Ma, who was reveling in mischief, and said, “Ji Ma! He was drunk, but you weren’t; as a lover, you should’ve informed me, the lawful wife.”
Ji Ma nearly choked, shrugging with a mockingly expressive face, “What can I do? He just hugged me, and while hugging, he groped me; I couldn’t even scream.”
Jenna seemed to have gotten an explanation, locating the culprit, and said, “It’s all the alcohol’s fault.”
Ji Ma retorted, “Besides, why should I have to inform you?”
“I’m his legitimate wife.”
“Legitimate wife? What a joke. Are you playing house?” Ji Ma flicked her hair, saying, “I’ve never acknowledged your position as the rightful wife.”
“The Sanctuary has recognized our betrothal; all the paperwork is done.”
“That’s because I have a profound sense of justice and resolutely gave up my title; otherwise, a bunch of old men from the Sanctuary would explode.”
“I grew up with him, and we even sneakily stole ducks together.”
“That just proves you’re in a mere buddy-buddy relationship.”
George looked confused, raising his hand and saying, “Can you both stop arguing?”
Jenna said, “I’m not jealous; I just want to confirm the rules; without rules, there’s no dialect. As George’s legal wife, I should’ve been informed in advance about what happened last night.”
“Ah, I see; you’re so flustered because you missed out on last night’s events.”
Jenna feigned dignity, sporting a smile: “There’s nothing I can do; as George’s wife, I have to consider his personal image constantly. If word gets out, everyone will laugh at George.”
Ji Ma was determined to teach the holy maiden Jenna a good lesson so she’d stop adding drama to her life. Clearly, she was just someone to give George a green hat, merely a toy for Ji Ma, so why was she acting like the rightful queen? She placed her hands on her hips and said:
“What are you talking about? Were you there when we slayed the dragon?”
Jenna was momentarily at a loss for words and said, “I was in a rage then.”
“Speaking of which, I was the one who saved you during your rage from the green dragon’s scheme.” Ji Ma said, “At that time, George faced a tough choice; it wasn’t for me turning the tide. If you don’t believe me, ask George?”
Jenna looked at George, who nodded.
Ji Ma took deliberate steps towards Jenna and said, “You should just handle the logistics properly, Sister Jenna.”
She didn’t expect Jenna to respond, “So, you’re planning to marry George openly?”
Hearing the word “marry,” Ji Ma jumped up and shouted, “Of course not! I’m not getting married.”
Jenna smiled slightly, grabbing George’s arm and saying, “We are a legal couple. In the future, there will be an official wedding, and we’ll have little babies; you don’t oppose that, right?”
“Hum, it has nothing to do with me.”
“So, do you have any objections to me being the rightful wife?”
“Of course.” Ji Ma said, “I seriously doubt you can fulfill the responsibilities of a wife.”
“Responsibilities of a wife?”
“Meaning in bed, you aren’t capable.” Ji Ma stated, “Marriage is a responsibility, and if I remember correctly, the female party can take the male party to court for not being able to perform.”
Jenna proudly puffed out her chest and contemptuously glanced at Ji Ma’s slightly heaving chest, saying, “Seems like you’re the one who can’t.”
“Just talking without action.” Ji Ma moved to George’s side, tugging at his clothes and pointing at the nearby woods, “That place would be good; how about a round? Whoever fails first admits defeat. Ha ha, last time you were a complete dead fish; don’t think I didn’t see.”
“Nonsense.” Jenna was getting angry, also tugging George, “Let’s do it!”
“You two stop it, cool down.”
Ji Ma twisted George’s waist and said, “You shut up! Benefiting while playing the victim.”
After saying this, she looked at Jenna and said, “Today, you’ll learn what a succubus is, and what it means to have diverse skills.”
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In reality, there was indeed a case like this in the medieval period. In the end, the husband was required to prove himself in court; well, he didn’t hesitate to demonstrate his capabilities on the spot.
I’m feeling quite unwell today; sorry for that.
