"Originally, your reward could have been more 'generous'," Silver Lamp said with a smile, "but you've already advanced quite a bit when you crossed the Sky Gate."
"Ash, Liss is asleep," the witch reminded, "you can start now."
"No starting!" The Sword Maiden knocked on the witch's head, "Tonight is for sleeping only, no other activities allowed!"
"Ugh...it's not like I'm the one doing anything, just reminding Ash to—"
"Ash won't do anything either!"
A moment later, Ash suddenly felt a kiss on his left cheek, followed by a sweet whisper in his ear, "Can we sleep now?"
"Hmm." Ash let out a soft nasal hum.
