The wind rushed past them, cool and clean, threading through Selena's hair as clouds parted like drifting curtains.
Below, the world unfolded in layers of city lights fading into forests, mountains rising like dark spines against the horizon.
Currently, Axir could fly at a maximum speed of 750 kilometers per hour, and at 1000 if he flew straight for five seconds, as Rocket Wings' speed was related to his Arcane stat.
At the moment, Axir was flying at a speed of 400 kilometers per second.
Selena rested her head against Axir's chest, arms wrapped around him. "Where are we going?" she asked.
"We are going to a heavenly place." Axir smiled.
"A heavenly place?" Selena blinked, curious.
"I read about natural hot and cold springs in one place. We are going there." Axir kissed her. "I have some food from the game in my inventory, so we can eat as well. It will be our first date, but the best one ever."
'He is really in love with me.' Selena smiled, her eyes glinting. 'I have to maintain this illusion.'
"It's here."
Ahead, nestled between two towering cliffs, was a hidden valley untouched by anything artificial.
Steam curled upward from parts of the valley in slow, lazy spirals, glowing faintly under the moon.
Axir descended smoothly, landing on a flat stone platform naturally carved by time.
Selena's eyes widened.
A vast spring spread before them, divided into over ten ponds. Some shimmered with misty warmth, the water glowing a soft amber. Others steamed sharply, frost forming on black stone edges, their surfaces crystalline and pale blue.
"Axir…" Selena whispered. "This is beautiful."
He took her hand and guided her closer. The ground was warm beneath their feet, not burning, just comforting, like the earth itself was welcoming them. Fireflies drifted through the steam, their light reflected endlessly in the water.
Axir waved his hand, and a blanket unfolded from his inventory, thick and dark, spreading itself neatly over a smooth rock near the springs.
"I want to get thoroughly cleaned first and then eat. What do you say?" Axir looked at her, tucking a lock of her hair behind her ear. "Shall we bathe?"
"Together?" Selena blinked.
Axir chuckled. "Why, are you shy?"
"We are partners." Selena smiled. "So no, I am not shy."
"Then are you happy? Because I am happy to be with a gentle and beautiful soul like you." Axir kissed her. 'Cold and rotten.'
He removed his T-shirt and pants, getting buck naked instantly by putting them into his inventory.
Selena's eyes moved below automatically, looking at the dragon that was visibly rising.
"Ahem. I am going in first."
Axir turned around and jumped into the moderately hot spring.
"Ahh. This hits the spot after all the fighting and moving around."
Turning around, he grinned at Selena. "Come on."
"You want to see me naked, right?" Selena said teasingly.
Internally, Selena gulped. 'Shit, I have to get naked… but this is important. I am his girlfriend, so act like one. If he demands more than just bathing together, I'll act it out.'
"Of course. Who wouldn't want to see their girlfriend naked?" Axir said cheekily. "You already saw me naked. How was my body? Pretty awesome, right?"
"Ten out of ten." Selena removed her baggy T-shirt as well, revealing her breasts held by her white bra.
She then removed her shorts, leaving only her underwear.
Her white skin, with pink and red spots of blood circulation, was highlighted in the sun, and she looked like an absolute angel.
Beautiful cascading white hair and ocean-blue eyes were the final ingredients, completing this nature's cake that Axir was going to eat completely and leave no crumbs.
"Wow…" Axir visibly gulped. "You are like a goddess."
Selena giggled at his reaction.
Putting her hand behind her, she unclasped her bra. "Then… how about this…"
It fell, revealing her juicy, perky breasts of around a D cup and pink inverted nipples.
Axir took a deep breath and closed his eyes briefly before opening them again with a grin. "Let's wash each other. That's normal, right?"
"What?" Selena was taken aback, her cheeks turning even redder. "W-Well… yeah, fine, I guess."
"Then come on in."
Selena hesitantly removed her panties as her shaved pussy became visible, then quickly jumped in afterward.
She felt a wave of comfort wash over her as the hot water enveloped her.
"Wow, this is really amazing," she breathed out.
"Yeah." Axir grinned as he faced her, grabbing her hands and pulling her in. His dick brushed her thigh and pussy once, causing Selena to tremble slightly, but he maintained distance.
"Let's swim first, so we can get used to each other being naked." Axir laughed.
"Mhmm. Good idea." Selena nodded.
They swam around and played with their superhuman strength, empowered by the game.
After fifteen minutes, they floated on their backs side by side, holding hands while looking at the mountain that hid the sun.
"Selena."
Selena looked at Axir. "Yes?"
"I love you."
Selena smiled. "I love you, too."
"You know, you are my first girlfriend." Axir grinned. "When I saw you for the first time, I was blown away. I thought, how could someone so beautiful exist? I thought I would win the world for you if you just became my partner for life."
"Axir…" Selena didn't know what to say, her eyes sparkling. 'He is too in love with me, hehe.'
"I want to soak in your presence forever. I want to touch you, hug you, and have kids with you. That's my ardent desire," Axir said as he looked at her. "I know we just started dating, but to me, it's the same as marrying you. You are my one and only."
Selena couldn't help but feel moved, even though she was faking her relationship with Axir.
After all, if someone loved you like this, you would feel something. Even if she was pretending, her experiences with Axir were real. Kissing, bathing together, and hearing his words were all bullets piercing her mental defenses and igniting physical instincts. And this was the age when hormones were most active.
"Axir… to be honest, I found you attractive at first and thought I would date you and see how it goes. But you are leaving a lasting impact on me." Selena smiled. "I also feel the same as you."
"Really?" Axir's eyes lit up. He pulled her toward him and hugged her, her breasts pressing against his chest and his dick sliding against her pussy. "I am so happy."
"Ahh…" Axir breathed out as he hugged her tightly. "This exchange of heat, this touch… Selena, I can't live without it."
Selena's face turned red as she looked at him, their gazes burning.
Axir began kissing her passionately, their chests pressed together, his hands roaming as one pressed her back and the other grabbed her butt.
One of Selena's hands messed up his hair while the other roamed his back as she let herself be absorbed in the kiss.
After the intense kiss, both of them were left catching their breath.
"Let's go to the cold spring and cool down. What do you say?" Axir smiled.
"Haaah. Good idea." Selena nodded.
Axir carried her like a princess and used Librated Drift to arrive at the cold spring.
"Ah, so cold!" Selena yelped.
Axir laughed. "Don't worry. I'll keep you hugged."
"I won't let you go. Ever."
'Not before I make you feel like dying every day while keeping you alive for some time.'
'This time, I am the wolf and you are the lamb.'