Dollmaker in the DanMachi World

It was soft, and her heart raced.

"Before, everyone's figures were reflected in my eyes. Now, my heart beats for you alone."

Hearing her confession and seeing her gentle, watery gaze, Ming Ge's heart began to race as well.

Love was a process of moving toward each other. Ming Ge had shown his resolve, and Meitellia's love was open only to him.

Their eyes could see the entire world, yet their world contained only each other.

Their fingers intertwined as they slowly drew closer under the stirring atmosphere.

Unlike their previous gentleness, this time they delved deeply into one another, wanting to understand each other even more.

Using their bodies as a medium, they let their souls intertwine.

After a long while, they separated.

Meitellia looked at Ming Ge with tender eyes and softly said, "Ming Ge, let's... become true lovers."

True lovers?

Ming Ge paused, then understood the meaning behind Meitellia's words.

Since she had already said it, no matter how many concerns he had in his heart, there was no room left for hesitation.

"Okay."

Hand in hand, they returned to the basement.

Although they had slept together ever since confirming their relationship,

and had naturally done intimate things as well, they had never taken that final step.

Now, there was no turning back.

In truth, neither of them intended to retreat.

Meitellia lived simply and freely.

Ever since receiving her Falna, her life had entered a countdown. She did not know when death might come.

Because of that, Meitellia treasured every moment she was alive.

She loved decisively. Just one month was enough for her to entrust someone with the rest of her life.

In the slightly dim basement, their fingers remained tightly intertwined, their bodies pressed close together.

Then—they completed the ritual of adulthood.

Chapter 13: Fancy Tricks

Having completed the ritual of adulthood, the two nestled against each other, feeling each other's warmth and, through it, happiness.

Happiness was simple, but not everyone could obtain it.

For two sincere hearts to draw close together was, amid such a vast population, actually very rare.

"You're hungry, aren't you?"

Ming Ge pinched Meitellia's cheek and said, "The delivery person has probably left the food at the door already. I'll go get it."

There was nowhere to cook in the church; there was neither a kitchen nor any cooking utensils.

For the sake of convenience, they had always ordered takeout.

If the door was open, it would be delivered inside. If not, the food in insulated containers would be left at the entrance.

"It's still early. I'll get up too."

Meitellia climbed off Ming Ge, revealing her alluring curves.

She was slightly slender, but her figure was excellent, her curves flawless.

"Wipe yourself down first, or you'll feel uncomfortable."

With a smile at the corner of his lips, Ming Ge said, "I'll help."

"Then... I'll leave it to you."

Meitellia wore a mischievous smile.

Seeing her acting coquettishly, Ming Ge's heart stirred intensely.

He casually draped some clothes over himself, and a short while later, he brought over a basin of hot water.

He soaked a towel, then carefully wiped down her body.

He could see that her body was slightly swollen, with quite a few red marks on her skin.

Her body was still too frail. Ming Ge had already been as gentle as possible, yet marks like these had still been left behind.

"I'm sorry. My body is just too weak."

Meitellia spoke shyly.

"It'll get better in the future."

Ming Ge's expression remained calm.

"That's not what I mean... I mean... I definitely didn't satisfy you, did I?"

Ming Ge paused. Looking at Meitellia's shy expression and slightly bashful manner, he could not help but laugh. "Meitellia, aren't you just too adorable?"

"The connection between our hearts and minds matters far more than physical desire. I'm not some beast. What is there to satisfy or not satisfy?"

"If you really think it wasn't good, next time I'll take you through some fancier tricks that involve less movement and won't drain your strength."

He leaned close to Meitellia's ear. His quiet words made her entire face flush red.

"You know too much..."

She murmured shyly, her face red as an ostrich's. If there had been a crack in the ground, she would have crawled right into it.

In fact, she was already hugging Ming Ge, her cheek pressed to his chest, not daring to let him see her expression.

It was too embarrassing.