Chapter 44:AN UNEXPECTED TEMPTATION

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Chapter 44: An Unexpected Temptation

After agreeing to go on a date with Retina, Rio couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and nervousness. But before that, he decided to take a short nap to regain his energy.

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A Peaceful Rest… or So He Thought

The room was cozy, with soft sheets and a cool breeze coming in through the window. Rio lay down on the bed, closing his eyes, letting the fatigue from the past battles melt away.

"Just a quick nap…" he murmured as his body relaxed.

Minutes passed, and the quiet atmosphere lulled him into a light sleep.

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Retina and Iris Return

Meanwhile, Retina and Iris had decided to indulge in the inn's luxurious hot spring to wash away the exhaustion. The warm water and the soothing atmosphere had done wonders for their tired bodies.

"That was refreshing," Retina sighed, stretching her arms as they walked back to the room.

"I feel like a new person," Iris chimed in, her ears twitching playfully.

As they approached the room, they exchanged a knowing glance.

"Rio's probably still asleep," Retina whispered with a mischievous smile.

"Should we wake him up?" Iris asked, her tone playful.

Retina's eyes gleamed with a hint of mischief. "Not yet… let's change first."

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A Situation Rio Didn't Expect

Rio, half-asleep, sensed movement in the room but didn't open his eyes. He assumed it was just Retina and Iris returning quietly.

But then…

Rustle.

Whisper.

Soft fabric sliding against skin.

Rio's eyes shot open ever so slightly, his heart pounding as he realized what was happening.

Right in front of him, both Retina and Iris were changing their clothes.

Retina's bare back was turned toward him, her long hair cascading down gracefully as she slid into a silk dress. Her curves were impossible to ignore.

Iris, on the other hand, was effortlessly slipping into a light outfit, her playful movements making Rio's face heat up even more.

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Rio's Internal Struggle

"D-Don't look… don't look…" Rio's mind screamed as he clenched his eyes shut, trying to control himself.

But despite his efforts, his face was turning redder by the second.

"Why… are they doing this right in front of me?" he panicked internally, his breathing growing unsteady.

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A Dangerous Moment

Seconds felt like hours as Rio lay completely still, hoping they wouldn't notice that he was awake. But his heart pounded louder with every passing moment.

Just as he thought the situation couldn't get any more intense—

The lights suddenly went out.

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Darkness Falls…

"Eh?!" Retina's surprised voice echoed in the dark.

"Why did the lights go off?" Iris murmured, her tone curious but calm.

Rio, still frozen in place, felt his situation become even more dangerous.

"Oh no…" he thought, beads of sweat forming on his forehead.

In the complete darkness, Rio's senses were heightened, and the tension in the room was undeniable.

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To Be Continued…