Knock, knock, knock.
A knocking sound rang out.
Not long after, Ingvild opened the door and looked at Rias with some surprise.
"Not asleep yet?"
Seeing that Ingvild hadn't even changed her clothes, Rias greeted her.
"Yeah, I'm having a bit of trouble sleeping."
Stepping aside, Ingvild said, "Please come in."
She hadn't even changed her clothes, clearly having no intention of sleeping.
After all, she had been asleep for hundreds of years, and waking up to find her family and friends gone, how could she possibly sleep in such a situation?
"If you can't sleep, how about a chat?"
Rias took out a cup of tea from her Magical Space and said with a smile.
"Drinking tea at night will keep you awake."
Ingvild reminded her.
"I am a Devil, you know."
Rias smiled, "You're not an ordinary human either, don't forget that."
"Hmm... saying I'm a Devil or something, it doesn't feel real at all."
Ingvild whispered, "Including the fact that this is already an era a hundred years later."
Rias didn't know what to say, so she could only gently pat her head to comfort her.
The two of them drank tea, and the atmosphere was quite peaceful.
They chatted idly, and Ingvild's loneliness lessened a lot.
"It's very late, let's rest."
Rias said.
"Yeah."
Ingvild responded, then looked at Rias with some confusion.
She seemed to be saying: Why aren't you leaving?
"Let's sleep together."
Rias smiled.
After a brief silence, Ingvild nodded.
Since they were both women, she didn't mind.
Especially since Rias was the benefactor who woke her up, and had spent the whole day accompanying and comforting her.
Although she was a bit overwhelmed by Rias's attitude, she still knew her kindness.
Her favorability toward Rias was also very high.
Moreover, she wasn't the type to refuse someone's kindness.
Sitting on the bed, a light flashed on Rias's body, and her clothes disappeared.
Her naked body was wrapped in a sheet, making her look even more alluring.
With distinct curves and an incredibly full figure, she was clearly the type built for childbearing.
However, Rias usually let others do the childbearing.
Watching Rias's actions, Ingvild's face flushed slightly.
She seemed to be tempted by Rias.
As if to hide this, Ingvild hesitated for a moment before starting to take off her clothes.
How strange, even though they were both women, why was she feeling a bit excited?
Compared to Rias, Ingvild's chest was smaller, and her overall figure appeared delicate and exquisite.
With her pure expression and slender frame, she possessed a different kind of beautiful physique.
The two lay down on the bed and turned off the lights.
Ingvild lay next to Rias, leaving a gap between them.
Clearly, Ingvild was feeling shy.
Rias smiled slightly, moved closer, and then pulled her into an embrace.
This made her body stiffen, but feeling the warmth of Rias's bosom, she soon relaxed.
If Ingvild was the slender type, Rias was the type who could provide ample warmth.
No matter who lay in this bosom, it would feel like returning to a mother's embrace.
At this time, Rias's whole being would radiate a maternal glow, different from her usual heroic aura.
Her mind had been wandering, but soon, Ingvild fell asleep in that sense of security.
It was strange; she had thought she would have trouble sleeping all night.
Perhaps Rias's heart had filled her emptiness.
Waking up the next day, Ingvild looked at the sleeping Rias before her with a bit of a daze.
That face was extremely alluring, as if it were radiating light.
"Rias... thank you."
Ingvild whispered softly.
At this moment, she was very glad that Rias had awakened her, and glad to have Rias's company a hundred years later, so she wouldn't be constantly drowned in sadness.
As time passed, she also needed to move past her grief and adapt to this era.
"Are you awake, Little Cutie?"
Just as Ingvild was encouraging herself, Rias also opened her eyes.
Seeing those eyes that seemed to hold a smile, Ingvild's face subconsciously turned a bit red.
Then Rias leaned in slightly and gave her a kiss on the lips.
The kiss, as light as a dragonfly skimming the water, left her stunned.
Meanwhile, Rias stretched and hummed a song happily.
Without even changing her clothes, she walked straight into the bathroom.
A moment later, Ingvild heard the sound of splashing water.
Clearly, Rias was taking a shower.
Ingvild blinked, her fingers brushing her lips in a daze.
She didn't know what the kiss meant, which left her deep in thought.
Friendship? Or the intimacy of an elder toward a junior?
Or rather, were people of this era already so open?
After a long time, her face slowly turned crimson; from her cheeks to her neck, her shoulders, her entire body seemed to be flushed red.
"So strange."
Ingvild muttered to herself. Unable to figure out the meaning of the kiss, nor her own inner feelings, she could only put it out of her mind.
Soon Rias walked out, her body carrying a damp feeling, and a pleasant scent could be smelled.
This scent seemed to have been present since last night, but it was even stronger after the shower.
"Wash up and let's eat."
By now Rias had already changed her clothes. Ingvild didn't hesitate and walked into the bathroom naked.
And during this short distance, Ingvild felt like her whole body was burning hot.
Rias's gaze seemed to have a heat to it, making her involuntarily quicken her pace.
Not until the sound of the door closing did Ingvild breathe a sigh of relief.
"A strange feeling."
Muttering again, Ingvild turned on the water.
Since she had been taught how to use the bath yesterday, she quickly adjusted the temperature.
After washing up, Ingvild returned to the room and put on her clothes.
At this moment, she felt a bit envious of Rias's Instant Outfit Change.
And even though she had just showered, her hair was dry.
"Envious?"
Rias smiled.
"Yeah, it's a very convenient ability."
Ingvild nodded.
"For you, it would be very easy to do that."
Rias said, "You already possess the Leviathan bloodline and have the Sacred Gear that manipulates the ocean. Except for needing a bit of effort on fine control, your control over water can be said to be at the pinnacle of the world."
"Sacred Gear?"
Ingvild asked with some confusion.
Rias explained the concept of a Sacred Gear to her.
"Let me teach you."
Rias said with a beaming smile.
"Hmm..."
Ingvild responded, then hesitated slightly, "Why are you being so good to me?"
"Is it... because of the Sacred Gear?"
"How could it be? Those things are rumored to be formidable, but to me, they're just toys." Rias chuckled under her startled gaze, "Your beauty, temperament, kindness, and beautiful soul—these are all things I like, which is why I'm helping you."
"What's truly important is never the tool, but the person."
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