Chapter 658: Right in the head?

The downpour didn’t stop until shortly before dusk, and even then, the rain didn’t go away entirely. A gentle drizzle remained, so Elion created a dome of water above them while Nora prepared their food.

They had eaten dried rations in the morning on their way to the ruins, so this would only be their second meal of the day.

Since they already knew that the tentacle monster’s flesh was edible, they cooked that first before eventually roasting some of the wolf meat over the fire so that they could try it out.

The wolf meat wasn’t so bad in the end, though it was rather tough, just as Cole had expected.

They ate everything while gathered around the fire, chatting among themselves as the sun disappeared beyond the horizon, after which Elion let the curtain of water he had been holding above them fall.

The light drizzle began to reach them once again, drawing an excited exclamation from Yaana.

"Wow! Big Bro Elion is amazing! He can do everything, literally, and he’s so strong too!"

Her enthusiasm brought a smile to his face as usual, and of course, he didn’t miss the opportunity to give her a small pat on the head, which she happily accepted.

Elion hadn’t noticed until now, or rather, he hadn’t paid much attention to it, but Yaana seemed to have abandoned her three-coloured hair dye, instead going for a dull green all over.

He had never seen her natural hair colour, but judging by what his eyes could pick up at the roots, it had to be white, just like Uta’s.

Those matters aside, they followed the same watch schedule as the previous night, and once again, Maya suggested that Nora rest.

She had cooked for them, and since she was also the most exhausted out of everyone, it was only right.

Nora didn’t seem particularly pleased about that, and judging by her expression, she probably felt as though she was being a burden to everyone else. Elion, however, agreed that she was doing plenty already.

Such was the fate of a utility mage.

Their abilities meant they rarely got to stand out in battle, since they generally couldn’t fight directly and stayed well away from the front lines, but only fools would speak badly of them.

Not only were they rare, but their value couldn’t be overstated, especially in a small cohort that valued efficiency and the long-term survival of its members.

Their abilities were not for themself, nor were they overpowered, but they elevated the overall firepower of the whole cohort

The fact that Nora was also a healer on top of that, well... that only made her all the more valuable.

Time ticked by as the night wore on. Once his and Cole’s watch ended, Elion spent some time training with his sword before eventually retiring to the comfort of his tent.

The drizzle had stopped by then, but he didn’t feel like sleeping, so he simply passed the time meditating while lying on his back.

It was during this leisurely moment that he felt a presence approaching his tent.

A moment later, someone quietly pulled the zipper open before going still at the entrance. He didn’t move or open his eyes, since he didn’t believe this person posed an immediate threat.

’At least, I don’t think she does...’ Considering the system’s warning, perhaps he shouldn’t have been so certain.

Regardless, he pretended to sleep while Nora crouched silently at the entrance.

Half a minute passed, during which she must have been checking whether anyone had noticed her, before he felt her enter the tent, brushing against his feet as she moved.

The fact that she didn’t seem to realise how obvious she was being was rather astonishing.

Anyone attempting to sneak up on a sleeping person should have known that bumping into their feet was likely to wake them.

In fact, with his senses, he should have woken the moment she approached his tent, but either she was ignoring that possibility, or she simply wasn’t aware of how much noise she was making.

Elion waited to see what she intended to do, listening as she closed the zipper behind her before turning back toward him. Once again, she went quiet, and he could feel her remaining near his feet.

’She must be contemplating her actions,’ he thought.

If she had intended to wake him, she would have called out to him, but instead, she had snuck over and checked to make sure no one had noticed her, despite two of their party members being outside keeping watch.

With how poorly she had managed to sneak into his tent, Elion was becoming increasingly convinced that whoever was on watch had simply pretended not to see her.

There was little chance they had actually missed her moving through the camp.

A moment later, his thoughts came to an abrupt halt, his eyes opening wide in shock as his trousers were suddenly pulled down.

His hand moved quickly, catching Nora’s wrist before she could drag them and his underwear any farther.

The fact that she had managed to grab both waistbands at once was unsettling.

He had removed his bodysuit after entering the tent, opting for loose trousers and a shirt instead, but he certainly hadn’t expected this to become a problem.

"What are you doing?" he whispered, a frown settling over his face as he looked up at the shocked Nora.

She froze beneath his gaze, her wrist still caught firmly in his hand. It seemed she hadn’t expected him to suddenly wake up, which, considering how much noise she had made, was rather stupid.

She was kneeling over his legs, with one knee on either side of him. The nightdress she wore was incredibly loose and almost transparent; compared to it, Maya’s outfit from earlier looked like child’s play.

He could easily see through the thin fabric, his gaze peering at the pair of pale mounds on her chest and the rosy pebbles adorning their fleshy peaks.

The straps of her gown hung loosely around her shoulders, giving him an unobstructed view of the upper swell of her cleavage.

Considering that the lower half was equally transparent, she might as well have been naked.

Her hair fell around her face in its usual loose curls.

The initial shock in her expression did not last nearly as long as Elion had expected.

Nor did she panic as he had assumed she would. Instead, a crazed look of wonder slowly crept across her face, and it took Elion only a moment to realize what had caused it.

His sleeping shaft and pair of jewels were feeling rather breezy, after all. What Elion had not expected was for Nora to ignore his question entirely and stare at his resting cock instead.

Given the situation, the veiny rod slowly began to harden despite his attempt to suppress the stimulation. As it did, it gradually grew thicker and longer beneath her fascinated gaze.

"It’s so big," Nora murmured, sounding openly delighted.

Without the slightest concern for Elion’s question, she reached out, intending to grasp the treasure she had discovered.

Elion caught her hand before she could touch him, his frown deepening as he seized her other wrist as well. Now he held both of them firmly in his hands.

’Is she right in the head?’

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