At the End of the Hidden Greenery - Chapter 209

“…”

“You’re right.”

What should she do with these fools?

They’ve been married for quite some time now, and they still don’t understand this.

“Should I call Solmih now? We need to solve this.”

If the ingredients used by the alchemist to make this are clear, there must also be neutralizing ingredients available.

Jiwoo and Arven couldn’t leave here, but since Lanset hadn’t entered yet.

“Wait.”

“That’s… um…”

But again, there was an opposing opinion.

“Why now?”

“Solmih really can’t be involved.”

“I’d rather have Helka involved, but…”

Both Lanset and Arven shook their heads, looking awkward.

Thinking about it, they were the closest to being the responsible figures among the brothers. If something like this had happened, they’d surely be angry.

The husbands respected Helka, but often teased him and treated him more casually. Even though Helka was a man of few words and seemed somewhat intimidating when he kept silent, he didn’t act any differently when angry. He was more the type to gently scold.

In contrast, Solmih always had a soft smile and, despite being the eldest, addressed the husbands with a polite tone. She had never seen him get angry.

‘Does Solmih handle things more strictly?’

So, maybe that’s why they’ve been pacing here, unable to get out until Jiwoo arrives.

“Alright, then let’s keep it between us.”

Jiwoo said that, then added a few more words.

“And don’t worry too much. Even if it’s a bloodthirsty plant, it probably won’t harm me. I’m more worried about Arven…”

It seemed like Jiwoo was gradually becoming less concerned about safety, but at the same time, she could feel the strength of her Akarna powers growing, so she felt alright.

“I, I’m fine… It’s just… too much…”

Arven couldn’t finish his sentence, but Jiwoo understood.

He had been in this water for quite a while now. The bath salts they added were still stimulating him. If it was a bloodthirsty plant, then it was a predator among plants. Even though the dangerous parts had been removed, it seemed like some similar effects were still left.

For instance, she had heard that to feed off someone, the plant would leave a kind of pleasure to mask the pain.

As proof, through the clear water, Arven’s p*nis was visibly stiff.

“Uht…”

“It’s a bit much, isn’t it?”

“Yes…”

Truthfully, she had been trying to get out of here for a while now, but it was as if she was trapped in a sticky snare, she couldn’t lift herself up. The more she struggled, the tighter the embrace seemed to coil around her, clinging to every curve of her body as if trying to cover every inch of her skin.

“So, since you don’t want to call Solmih, we’ll have to deal with this here.”

“I, I guess so.”

Arven hesitated before making an offer.

“Then should I show you what I can do with… my hands?”

“Do I have a choice? At this point…”

“What are you two talking about without me?”

Lancet, who hadn’t fully entered the water, somehow picked up on their private conversation and asked back.

But there was no time to respond to Lancet’s words from outside the water.

Jiwoo and Arven had been at opposite ends of the pool, keeping some distance. But the moment the topic of ‘hand skills’ came up, the water rippled and coiled around their bodies.

Honestly, the thought had crossed her mind the second she saw Arven’s e*ection. After all, if this was that kind of fluid, there were only so many possibilities. 

And bath additives like these were meant to be used while bathing together naked. Wasn’t the intended outcome obvious if things got more intimate?

The rapid pounding of her heart seemed to echo through the water. Even beyond the gentle waves, she could feel Arven’s heartbeat that was just as frantic.

The currents wrapped around them, forcibly pulling them toward the center of the pool. The transparent walls seemed to melt away, closing the distance until their bodies were nearly pressed together.

“…Are you sure this thing isn’t reading our minds?”

“It probably just reacts to movement.”

The water trembled faintly around them. It was thick like honey yet slick as it merged between their bodies. 

Even staying still, the shifting currents made it feel like they were grinding against each other.

“Ah…”

“Uht…”

Arven’s breath brushed against the nape of her neck. The water was definitely amplifying the tension, as his exhales felt scorching even while submerged in warm water.

“At this point… haa… it’s better to just go along with it than force our way out.”

“Yes….”

Arven, who had been listless with his ears drooping lifelessly, suddenly straightened his back with a serious expression. It was a change the moment permission was granted.

His usual neat demeanor had completely vanished. He panted heavily with a red face. His long turquoise hair clung messily to his damp skin.

The viscous fluid between their bodies moved as if to heighten desire. Their bodies were pressed tightly together. Though his fully erect length was poking against Jiwoo, Arven focused first on his pleasure.

“Then…”

Arven’s hand, which had been stroking Jiwoo’s waist, slid lower, tracing his hip before exploring between his thighs. His delicate fingers quickly found their place.

“Huht…”

Guided by Arven’s touch, Jiwoo rested her chin on his shoulder and relaxed into him. A large palm covered her inner thighs, while the middle and index fingers began rubbing.

“Uht, ung…”

It seemed Arven was eager to prove his skill as she responded acutely to every reaction. 

The liquid around them, as if sensing Arven’s urge to melt Jiwoo, had already heated Jiwoo’s body in just those short conversations.