NOVEL NEXT Chapter 65: First instinct was to kill?
Medea took a deep breath as she sat up, her gaze sweeping over the clearing with a sense of satisfaction. "Well... It's about time I left that godforsaken prison," she murmured in a mix of relief and lingering irritation.
She stretched her limbs as if she hadn't just been in a life-or-death battle moments ago.
Adrian, still reeling from the intensity of their fight, fell back onto the ground, his chest heaving as he released a breath he didn't realize he was holding.
The exhaustion weighed heavily on him, both physically and mentally, as the adrenaline slowly drained from his body.
He glanced up at Medea, still trying to process everything that had just happened.
"So your first instinct was to kill the first person you saw in sight?" Adrian asked, his voice tinged with both frustration and disbelief.
Medea looked down at him, her expression softening slightly as she considered his words. "I apologize for that," she said, standing up with a fluid motion. "That was more out of impulse than anything else. But I must say, it was a great warm-up."
"Warm-up?" Adrian repeated in disbelief, his eyes widening. "You almost had me killed."
Medea tilted her head, a faint smile tugging at the corners of her lips. "Well, that's why I'm here," she said, stretching out her hand toward him. "To give you the strength you need."
Adrian hesitated for a moment before accepting her hand.
Her drip was firm and steady, pulling him to his feet with surprising ease. He stood there for a moment, his breath still ragged, his body aching from the exertion.
Before he could say anything else, a shaky voice called out from behind a large tree, "Is it safe to come out now?"
Adrian turned to see Zack cautiously peeking around the trunk, his eyes wide with fear and uncertainty.
Lilith, who had been observing the exchange with amusement, sighed and said, "I'll go get him."
As Lilith walked over to Zack, Medea stretched her arms above her head, her movements drawing Adrian's attention once again. He couldn't help but admire her body—her flawless skin, her perfect curves, the way her muscles rippled beneath her smooth flesh.
He remembered how her breasts had felt in his hands, how they had pressed against him during the fight and how that curved ass could hold a bottle standing on it.
The memory was distracting, pulling his thoughts away from the present.
Adrian's gaze drifted over her, taking in every detail—the perfect swell of her breasts, the smooth expanse of her abdomen, the curve of her hips, and the way her long legs seemed to go on forever.
His mind drifted for a moment, imagining how it would feel to touch her again, to explore the perfection that stood before him.
He was so lost in thought that he barely noticed when Zack finally approached, his eyes widening in awe as he caught sight of Medea.
Zack's stare lingered on Medea with an expression that was nothing short of stunned admiration. Adrian's eyes flickered between Zack and Medea, feeling an unexpected surge of anger rising within him.
The way Zack was looking at her, like it was his first time seeing a woman—it grated on Adrian's nerves, though he couldn't quite explain why.
"Stop ogling her like it's your first time seeing a lady naked," Adrian snapped before he could stop himself.
Both Zack and Medea turned to him in surprise. "Naked?" they asked in unison, their voices overlapping.
Zack blinked, obviously confused. "I don't see her naked," he said, his voice almost a whisper.
"What do you mean you don't see her naked?" Adrian shot back, almost in frustration. "She's standing stark naked in front of you, and you're helping yourself to it."
Zack shook his head, still looking bewildered. "No… She's wearing some kind of veil, which is thin but not revealing. I can only make out her shape, that's all."
Adrian was about to respond when Medea interrupted in a curious, almost questioning tone. "You can see me naked? Without any clothes? My breasts, even my nipples?"
"Obviously…" Adrian muttered, his gaze shifting away in embarrassment.
Medea gasped and turned to Lilith, who was now standing beside Zack, a mischievous smile playing on her lips.
"He's been to the underworld, sis." Lilith said, "He can see beyond what a human can see. Like you being naked. Now don't make a fuss about it. Personally, I like the view too."
Medea rolled her eyes in exasperation. "I see you're still a horny little twat," she said, her tone playful despite her words.
"Want to help me satisfy my horny desire?" Lilith shot back, her smile widening. "You should remember I'm insatiable."
"Okay, okay, can we prepare to leave here?" Adrian interjected, desperate to change the subject. His mind was still reeling from the fight and the strange dynamic between the two goddesses.
"Okay, okay, can we focus on leaving here?" Adrian interjected, desperate to change the subject. He was in no mood to deal with Lilith's playful taunts or Medea's lingering annoyance, which was rubbing off on him already.
All attention returned to Adrian as he spoke. Medea's expression shifted, her amusement fading as she regarded him seriously. "Oh yes, but first, you'll need to sign my contract."
"Your contract?" Adrian repeated, "You have your own contract?" He asked, feeling a sense of foreboding creep over him.
"Obviously…" Medea replied, "As a matter of fact, we all do."
She stretched out her hand, and dark energy began to gather in her palm. The energy swirled and coalesced, slowly taking the shape of a scroll. The scroll hovered in the air before it floated over to Adrian, who caught it with ease.
He unrolled the scroll and began to read its contents, his brow furrowing as he took in the words:
CONTRACT OF FURY AND DESTRUCTION
By entering this contract, Adrian agrees to become the champion of Medea, Goddess of Wrath.
In return for her power and assistance in unleashing Adrian's inner fury and exacting vengeance upon his enemies, Adrian will provide his dedication and service.
Terms:
- Adrian will gain the ferocity and abilities bestowed by Medea, including enhanced strength, resilience, and combat prowess.
- Adrian will unleash his wrath upon Medea's enemies and fight to protect her interests.
- Medea will aid Adrian in his quest for vengeance and fuel his fury.
- Adrian will offer sacrifices of adrenaline and fury to Medea during times of battle.
A blood bond binds this contract and can only be broken by mutual consent.
Signature required: Scar of Ecstasy
Adrian stared at the words on the dark scroll he was holding. The texture looked like darkness swirling around each other.
"Scar of Ecstasy?" Adrian muttered, more to himself than to anyone else. "What's that supposed to mean?"