Free Web NovelChapter 26: Being Honest
Rieka nodded sleepily, nuzzling closer to him with a content sigh. "Mmm... goodnight."
Wrapped in each other’s arms, the scent of sex and sweat still lingering in the air, they drifted off into a peaceful, satisfied sleep.
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The night passed peacefully, and morning arrived with gentle sunrays streaming through the window, bathing the inn room in a brilliant warm orange glow. Inside, the bed bore clear signs of the passionate strain from the previous night — sheets tangled and rumpled.
Nova lay naked on his back, his powerful body relaxed in sleep. On top of him rested Rieka, her voluptuous, curvy figure completely bare and pressed snugly against him.
Her soft breasts molded against his chest, her fluffy tail draped lazily over his thigh, and his right hand rested possessively on her plump, round ass as if holding her there even in slumber.
Nova’s eyes slowly fluttered open. As the warm sunlight touched his face, he realized morning had come. His gaze softened when he saw Rieka still sleeping peacefully atop him, her silver hair scattered across his chest and her cute hybrid ears twitching faintly.
A soft, warm smile bloomed on his face. He gently caressed her flushed cheek with the back of his fingers, savoring the silky smoothness of her skin.
"Mmm... Hemmm~" Rieka made an adorable, sleepy sound, nuzzling closer into his chest for a moment.
Not wanting to wake her, Nova carefully lifted her off his body and laid her gently on the bed beside him. He tucked the blanket around her curvaceous form with care, then rose from the bed.
Completely naked, he walked over to the open window and let the cool morning breeze wash over his skin, carrying the fresh scent of the outside world.
{How does it feel to lose your virginity to such a hot woman, Host~?} The system’s voice suddenly resounded in his mind, playful and teasing.
Novalet out a quiet laugh, staring out at the glowing horizon. "It feels fucking great, you know? In my past life, I was just a pathetic virgin loser. In this life, I’m going to achieve every fantasy I’ve ever dreamed of... Hah."
{Well... you aren’t wrong. You are in a fantasy world, after all. But if you want to fulfill those fantasies without any obstructions, you’re still pitifully weak compared to the truly powerful figures in this world.}
"I know that," Nova replied calmly, his expression turning serious yet determined. "And I’m not in any hurry to get myself killed. I’ll just focus on getting stronger, step by step."
After their conversation, Nova stretched lightly and headed toward the bathroom. He took a long, refreshing shower, letting the warm water wash away the sweat and traces of last night’s passion.
He cleaned himself thoroughly, feeling refreshed and energized as he stepped out of the bath. Just as he was about to leave the bathroom, a sudden realization hit him like a brick.
What the fuck should I wear now? I don’t have any clothes... How the hell am I supposed to go out like this? I still have so much work to do, damn it!
{You could always buy clothes from the System Store, Host. They’re quite cheap.}
"What!? Really?" Nova grumbled, running a hand through his damp hair. "Why didn’t you tell me sooner?"
{Now I’m telling you. It’s a newly unlocked function, so quit whining and just pick what you want.}
A sleek blue holographic screen instantly appeared in front of him.
[System Store]
*Clothing (Available)
*Food ( available)
*Potions (Available)
[Rest options are locked. Upgrade the System further to unlock them.]
"Oh, so only three categories are open right now," Nova muttered. "And I need to upgrade you to access the rest? How do I do that?"
{It’s very simple, Host. You just need to become stronger. According to my calculations, once you reach your second evolution, I should receive my next upgrade.}
"I see..." Nova nodded thoughtfully. "I’ll worry about that when the time comes. For now, get me something good to wear — but make it cheap."
{Hmph! Cheapskate...Coming right up!}
{Here is the best option for you.}
Nova focused on the floating blue system screen.
"System Store — Clothing."
Two complete sets instantly appeared. He selected the Basic Adventurer’s Garb for himself and the Adventurer Girl Set for Rieka.
"Buy both sets," he commanded.
A soft flash of light filled the room as the clothes materialized neatly folded on a nearby chair. The total cost was surprisingly low — only ten Evolution Points were deducted.
Nova dressed quickly. The dark brown tunic hugged his broad shoulders and muscular chest perfectly, while the tough leather pants fit snugly against his powerful thighs. He rolled his shoulders, pleased with the comfort and range of movement the outfit provided.
He then walked over to the bed and sat on the edge. Gently shaking Rieka’s shoulder, he murmured, "Rieka... wake up, sleepyhead. We need to get going soon."
She stirred with a soft, adorable murmur, her hybrid ears twitching cutely. The moment her eyes opened and met Nova’s face, a beautiful, radiant smile bloomed on her lips.
Without a word, she sat up and threw her arms around him, pressing her warm, naked body against his as she gave him a deep, loving kiss.
"I love you," she whispered against his lips.
Nova smiled warmly and kissed her back, holding her close. "I love you too, honey."
He glanced toward the folded clothes. Rieka followed his gaze, but she didn’t ask where they had come from. She simply accepted it — Nova now had many hidden talents and mysteries, and she loved every part of it.
"These are for you," he said with a gentle smile. "Go take a shower and get changed. We’ll head out once you’re ready.
Rieka nodded shyly. After her bath, she stepped back into the room wearing her new outfit. The fitted leather vest accentuated her generous curves beautifully, hugging her big breasts and narrow waist while leaving just enough cleavage to look alluring.
The practical short skirt swayed around her thick thighs, the tailored opening perfectly accommodating her fluffy tail, which swished excitedly behind her.
The thigh straps and soft leather boots gave her a capable, adventurous look, while the lightweight cloak draped elegantly over her shoulders.
She looked stunning — a perfect mix of cute, sexy, and ready for whatever the world threw at them. Her silver hair, still slightly damp, framed her flushed face, and her cute ears stood perked up with shy confidence.
Nova couldn’t help but stare, a hungry spark flickering in his eyes.
Once both of them were fully dressed and ready, Nova turned to Rieka with a calm expression. "We should head to the guild hall first to collect our reward."
Rieka tilted her head slightly, her fluffy ears twitching. "Shouldn’t we also report what happened in the dungeon? We almost died in there. They should at least compensate us for the danger."
Nova gently took her hand, intertwining their fingers. He looked into her eyes with a serious yet apologetic gaze. "I know... and I should have told you this sooner. "
"The strange phenomenon that occurred in the dungeon — the one that nearly got us killed happened because of me. I possess a unique innate skill ranked above S , which I told you about yesterday. That’s what triggered everything."
He didn’t want to hide the truth from her anymore. They were far too close now for secrets.
Rieka stared at him for a long moment, then softly placed her hand on his handsome face, her touch warm and forgiving. "It was wrong of you to keep something so important from me... but I understand. At that time, we were still strangers. "
" Even I wouldn’t have revealed such a big secret to someone I had just met." A gentle smile bloomed on her lips. "But now you are my husband, and you chose to tell me the truth. That makes me very happy."
The word ’husband’ carried deep affection and commitment, showing just how close she now felt to him.
A warm, tender expression spread across Nova’s face. He leaned forward and kissed her forehead lovingly, lingering for a moment as he breathed in her scent. fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm
{You should take the Hunter Wolfang’s core and a few fangs from the lesser Wolfangs. That will be enough to prove you completed the mission, as indicated in your quest.}
Following the system’s advice, Nova pulled out the corpses of several lesser Wolfangs and the Hunter Wolfang from his inventory.
Rieka helped him carefully extract the glowing core from the Hunter Wolfang and collect sharp fangs from the others. She worked with quiet curiosity, occasionally glancing at him.
"Where did you take these corpses from?" she asked, tilting her head.
"I have a spatial storage skill," Nova replied simply. "It looks like normal space magic from the outside, but it’s actually very rare." Rieka’s eyes sparkled with admiration. In her eyes, Nova became even more mysterious and impressive.
After storing the necessary proof, the two of them left the inn together and headed toward the Frosthall Hunters Guild, hand in hand.
When they reached the Frosthall Hunters Guild, the hall was in complete chaos. Adventurers rushed frantically in every direction, shouting over one another with panic written clearly across their faces. Some were checking their weapons, others were arguing loudly with staff, while a few simply stood frozen in shock.
Nova and Rieka exchanged a quick,confused glance. Neither of them understood what was happening. Amid the disorder, Nova spotted the beautiful receptionist Rose standing behind the counter.
Her usual calm and professional demeanor was gone, replaced by visible panic as she tried to manage the frantic crowd. He moved toward her, with Rieka walking closely beside him, her hand still linked with his.
Rose noticed two figures approaching through the chaos. Her eyes widened in surprise when she recognized Nova. "Handsome adventurer...? Is that really you?"
She looked genuinely stunned. While his face hadn’t changed drastically, his entire physique had transformed — broader shoulders, more defined muscles, taller stature, and an overall refined, powerful presence that made him stand out.
Rieka heard the word "handsome" and immediately snorted softly, her fluffy tail flicking with clear displeasure as she shot Rose a side glance.
"Ah, yeah... it’s me, Nova ," he replied with a small nod. "Rose, do you know what’s going on here? Why is there so much chaos?"
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