God Ash: Remnants of the fallen.

Cain didn't think he had ever felt this way before.

With his access to his mana and spirit revoked, it felt like a portion of his senses were sealed away.

Perhaps, because of this, his other senses were extraordinarily heightened, so much so, he became completely overwhelmed from simply things such as scent and touch.

His eyes were no longer that of a mere mortal, so they had adjusted rather quickly.

That way, be was able to appreciate all of the beauty that was before him.

Susan still wore a worried look on her face.

"If you really aren't okay, I'll perform a healing ritual."

Cain pursed his lips, not sure what to say.

He was... alright in that sense. It was just that some parts of him were disturbed.

Trying his best to act natural, he shifted her attention away from himself with the first thing that came to his mind.

"We haven't spoken since that day..." He started with, saying every word with caution whilst gauging her reaction.

Susan's cheeks turned pink and she turned away,

"Why do you choose to bring up things that aren't important right now?" She muttered.

Her expression gradually fell and she turned back to face him,

"Plus, it's clear as day that I'm not the only one you..."

A bead of sweat rolled down his face,

"That..."

'Why do I feel like I've dug myself into a pit?'

He sighed and shook his head.

No. At times like this, it was paramount that he owned up and addressed what needed to be addressed.

"Susan. I like you."

Susan's eyes widened. The flush that had been gradually seeping away returned, this time, spreading to her neck and the rest of her face.

"You! What are you saying now?!" She stuttered.

Cain sighed in relief and leaned back with a small smile on his face,

"In case it wasn't obvious before, I'll say it out now. I like you a lot."

'In more ways than one, even...' A flash of near beastly carnality flashed in his eyes as he ran his gaze over her.

Susan's head dropped,

"But..."

Cain sighed, "I've a real idiot. I've done a lot of stupid things in my life, but taking so long to say this might just be the most stupid one,"

He rose from the bed and leaned forward, taking her chin in his hand.

Her eyes softly glistened as her lips trembled.

At this point, Cain was speechless.

In his mind, he couldn't help but lament,

'What was I so hesitant about?' he thought to himself.

So what if he ended up dying on the battlefield? He was destined to die one day regardless.

Was that why he was so hesitant? Surely not.

'So stupid...'

"I..." Susan started to say.

Cain smiled, "You don't need to say anything for now. Just take some time to think about it. Considering my current circumstances, I'll understand your decision regardless of what it is."

One of the benefits of having a high control stat was the ability to regain one's composure quickly. Since he no longer had to worry about controlling his mana and spirit, that means he could expend those points of control over other things.

He softly dulled his senses back until they had reached a reasonably comfortable level. Still, that didn't mean the sensations were dulled out completely.

In fact, they felt just as intense as ever.

He let out a sigh.

Now that he had laid everything bare, he felt his guilty conscience ease up a bit. Although it wasn't his intention, it did seem like he was trying to play his hand multiple times as a womanizing demon.

So instead of having it appear in such an uncouth manner, he would rather reveal everything himself and lay it all out, regardless of how embarrassing it was.

In other words, he was leaving the choice in her hands, even though it did seem a bit manipulative and cowardly.

Seeing Susan remain silent for some time, he nodded,

"I thought so as well. We will always remain comrades in arms, but if you ever need anything, I'll—"

"Just shut up."

A pair of soft lips slowly descended on his, making Cain feel like he had just ascended right into the palace of Tian himself.

The next feeling that enveloped him, was the sensation of a body so soft and plump, it was practically begging him to devour it, collapse onto his own fiery, hard frame.

His eyes locked with Susan's.

Her gaze told him all he needed to know.

She had absolutely no intentions in leaving him alone.

Their lips seperated for a moment.

Susan's whispered words wormed their way right into the depths of his being,

"You are such a bad guy, making me feel this way... How are you going to make it up to me?"

Cain, for the life of him, didn't think he had ever heard anything as provocative as this in his life.

In that moment, every other thing didn't matter.

With a single swoop, he had her back pinned to the bed, his hands whipping up a storm as he began undressing the beauty laying beneath him.

Susan bit her lips,

"T-take it easy."

Regaining his composure for a moment, Cain wrinkled his brows,

"Sorry." He tried to say.

However, in the next moment, something happened that turned him wide-eyed.

In an outstanding display of strength and dexterity, Susan flipped out from under him. Positioning herself on top of him, she straddled his waist.

Feeling the heat from their point of constant melting into his body, Cain found it hard to restrain himself.

Coupled with the teasing look in Susan's eyes, he finally couldn't take it.

Pieces of clothing flew around, and in the blink of an eye, they were both naked.

Positioning herself right above his member, Susan slowly sat on it.

His entire girth slowly slid into her, eliciting a breathy moan.

Finally, he was completely in.

The warmth enveloping him, Cain slowly started to thrust upward.

Susan bit her lips, then moved in to snag his lips. Cain readily engaged in the deep kiss.

But that was not enough to satisfy him.

He paused for a moment. With a single maneuver, he had the soles of his feet touching the ground.

Breaking away from the kiss for a moment, a wolfish grin appeared on his face as he stood up, still completely in Susan.

Eyes widened, she barely had any time to register what was happening before her back was placed on the door.

Susan trembled. A moan escaped from her lips as Cain delivered a barrage of sensual love bites all over her neck and breasts, even running his tongue over her nipples.

Finally, she couldn't take it anymore.

Her hips wriggled as she tried to force him to move.

Feeling the fluids gushing over his member, Cain held her up even tighter...

And began pounding like his very life depended on it.