Under Natasha's welcome, Nalant returned to the castle and enjoyed a comfortable hot bath.
After that came another bout of intimacy, leaving Nalant clutching his aching waist and crying that he could not take it anymore.
Though he was very powerful now.
Natasha was also an extraordinary knight, especially after reaching the strength of an Earth Knight with Nalant's help.
This meant Natasha was not the slightest bit "weaker" than Nalant.
Even a bull like him would grow tired.
"Nalant, I'll have Head Chef Rose prepare some stewed soup for you."
"Those other races have sent over quite a few rare mid- and high-tier Magic Beasts lately!"
Natasha gave Nalant a sweet smile, her eyes brimming with allure.
Radiant with vitality, she immediately went to prepare a nourishing tonic soup for Nalant.
Nalant, meanwhile, went to the hall to hear Thomas and Mario report on Storm City's recent affairs.
Naturally, there had been no great upheaval in Storm City.
Ever since arriving on the Sacred Continent, Nalant had grown accustomed to being a hands-off shopkeeper.
The civil administrator and steward managed things well on his behalf, and they were utterly loyal.
The only matter Thomas and Mario mentioned, one that left them puzzled and worried, was this.
The managers in Sacred City had recently reported that something seemed to have happened over on the Aio Continent.
Starting a month ago, the quantity of goods ordered had plummeted.
The two worried that some upheaval might have occurred on the Aio Continent, perhaps one aimed at Storm City.
Nalant laughed when he heard this and reassured them.
What had happened on the Aio Continent?
Wasn't it simply that the various god kingdoms and the Sun God Kingdom were about to go to war?
With such turmoil brewing, luxury goods like Grape Wine