So, you finally arrived. I've been waiting for you, Paladin. Yes, I've noticed you as
soon as you entered my hideout. Your aura doesn't exactly help with the concealment.
And considering the shiny sword in your hand, I can assume you're not here to have a friendly
conversation. You seem worried. There are no traps in this room, if that's what you're
thinking. But since you'll hardly trust me, you can check for yourself. It's not like
I have anywhere to run, is it? Alright, let's get done with this already. I'll get up from
my armchair.
I have a question for you, Paladin. Why do you wish to fight me? No, there are no tricks
here. I'm only asking you a question. Please, wait. I could fight you now, and one of us
would certainly die. Perhaps even both. My question is, why does it always have to end
like this? Isn't your order the one that goes around preaching about mercy and redemption?
I wonder what you heard about me to hate me so much. Let me guess. They told you I'm
a lich, spreading misery and undeath on this land, that I steal innocent people's souls
for power, that I'm the incarnation of evil itself. You don't need to answer. From the
look on your face, I can see that I'm worried. If I'm not those things, as it has to following
Paladin, can you abandon the single mindness you were thought during all of these years
just for once, and hear my side of the story? That's the only thing I'll ask from you.
Then you can make your own judgement. You accept? Good. You're an educated man, so I
suppose you know your share on history. Caught in the middle of the war zone, this land was
completely ravaged a decade ago. Almost every man was killed, leaving only a few women and
children. We lost most of our defences and labour force, and that meant our people were
either going to starve to death, or get invaded and murdered, whichever came first. I was
young and not the most powerful wizard at the time, but I still had a talent for magic
and some knowledge of the occult arts passed to me by my father. Without many options,
I started raising some of the corpses of those who died in the war as soldiers and farmers.
I'm not the monster you think I am, Paladin. I'm well aware that raising the body of a
dead person to serve you is not an act of good, but tell me, what else could I do? Watch
my people die terrible deaths, knowing that I'm the only one who could help them? Is that
something you would do? I will not pretend I don't have any blood on my hands. Kings
thought a place like this existing would be a threat to their authority, so they started
spreading rumors about me. Knights and adventurers came here to become so-called heroes, and
I had to defend myself. Please, consider all of your eyes have witnessed. Have you ever
seen one of the undead from this land attacking or killing an innocent? I know you won't
believe me. No one ever does. Even though I became more powerful, keeping and controlling
lives like this drains a lot of my life force. That's why my body is so weak and my skin
is so pale. I've never been a lynch in the first place. It even hurts sometimes. I'll
tell you the truth, Paladin. I can't fight anymore. And even if I could fight, I don't
want to. I'm tired. I'm tired of everything. Fighting, being hated like this for trying
to help people, being alone. I can't handle this anymore. I'll kneel with my back turned
to you so you don't have to look in my eyes. Go on with your duty. And me, if you really
have any mercy in your heart, I beg you to make it painless. What? I told you to kill
me. What are you? Why are you hugging me? Do you believe me? But even if you did, I
know your order wouldn't let you spare me, let alone comfort me. You don't care, but
please don't let go. Please. I know I should be afraid of being at my enemies mercy like
this, but it feels so nice. Please stay like this, just for a little longer. What do you
mean I'm not your enemy anymore? I only did what I thought was the right thing, but I'm
glad you see me as a hero. If that's true, it's the first time an outsider says something
like this about me. Thank you, Paladin. You know you'll be putting yourself at risk, and
yet you're still doing this for a woman you always saw as an enemy. You truly are a kind
man. Please, Wraith, don't look at me. I'm sure I look pathetic, full of red spots on
my skin and tears running down my face. I don't want you to pity me even more. And you
ignored my advice. Well, this is me, a hideous, broken mess. How can you say I'm beautiful?
Aren't you supposed to never lie? I know I look pitiful. All right, if you insist so
much, the least I can do is trusting you as well. Paladin, can I ask you a question? When
do you return to the capital? Tomorrow? I see. No, nothing important. It only came to
my mind that you could spend the night here. Other people might want to harm me, so I was
wondering if you could protect me and maybe keep me warm, like you did just now. The nights
here are very cold. Sorry, that was a wild request. It's not something I should have
asked. You will? Really? Thank you. You can close the door and come properly then. Oh,
wait, I'm not sure if the door will close after you, well, kicked it open. Don't worry,
you don't need to apologize for that. I can transmute another door later. And you can
also remove your armor if you wish to. All this metal must feel really uncomfortable.
Is it fine if we lie in bed together? I know it's not the most comfortable bed in the
world, but I hope it's enough. Also, as you can see, my blanket wasn't made for two people.
It barely covers us at all. That means we'll have to sleep very close together, right?
It's the most logic thing to do. Yes, put your arms around me as you did before, please.
This feels even better without all that cold metal. Your body is so, so warm. This feeling
is so different. Odd, even. But in a good way. My body always felt cold and lifeless,
but for the first time I feel warm and safe. And the closer we get to each other, the more
I notice something paladin. You're so handsome. Your warm body, your skin, your gorgeous eyes.
They're all so perfect. May I ask a question? Are you taken? Do you have a life? No?
That's surprising, honestly. I only ask because I don't want to do anything wrong. And with
the way we're so close and caressing each other, I think we might end up. That was wow.
Do you want to keep going? I certainly do.
Your lips are so soft and your hands so gentle. I could keep doing this forever. And I'm like
this with you paladin. It all goes away. The coldness, the pain, the sadness. I only feel
happy. Do you think we can go a little further?
This feels good. So good. Hey, why are you drifting away from me? Did I hurt you? What's
the matter then? I hope you didn't regret doing this with me. Oh, I see now. Your body
is having reactions. Look, there's no need to be ashamed. I'm actually flattered knowing
to make you feel like this. Would you like to touch me? I mean, touch me in other ways?
Yes, I am sure I would love that. Can you sit at the edge of the bed then? I need to
get up and take my robes off. I'm sorry. I wish my body wasn't so small and frail. You
still think I'm beautiful? I know it's not a hard task with this ghostly skin, but you're
starting to make me blush. Oh, you're untying your shirt too? And the blushing just got
worse. Of course, it's not a problem. I just think you're really... How do people say this?
Hot? I'm sorry. I've never been intimate with anyone. And the little I know about it
comes from books. I think I should maybe... Is it straddling you now? Of course, you can
touch me. I... I'm on your lap, completely naked and vulnerable. You can do whatever
you want to me. Your hands on my bare skin, on my breasts. It feels so good. And I love
the way you hold me firmly, but touch me ever so gently. Can I rub your chest too? I know
I've said it before, but you're so perfect. Yes, you are. Oh, hey. You should tell me
before touching my womanhood like this. Oh, God. I'm getting so wet down there. That means
I'm ready, right? Ready to be taken. Yes, I want to do that. I really want to. Please,
can we make love tonight? Is it fine if I go on top? I'm still a virgin after all, and
it might be easier to control the pace this way. Thank you. I think it's better if you
lie down on your back. But I still want you to guide me, okay? You look just as ready
as I am. So stiff and swollen. It's even hard to believe this is going inside me. No, no,
no, it's fine. Even if it hurts a bit. I've never wanted something so much before. Can
I do it? Please put your hands on my hips and help me move. I'll just slowly lower myself
on you and let you take my first time. You're right. It's bleeding, but it also feels so
good. I want to feel more of this. Yes, I can take it. I promise. I'll keep sliding you
deeper, okay? Until you're all the way inside me. I love this. I love these sensations.
I love being close to you like this. I tried to convince myself I didn't need to feel love,
but I was so wrong. This is much better than anything I've ever felt. I want you. I want
to feel every bit of you. Yes, you're going so deep. If I sink in just a bit more, I think
you'll go all the way in. Work my hips. I can try. You mean like this? You can help
me. Come on. Use your hands too. Yes. Oh, yes. Keep thrusting into me. Yes. Yes. Keep
holding me tight, please. I can feel all the feelings building up. I can feel it. My body's
grooming, getting tighter and tighter around you. Tell me you feel the same. I don't know
how long I can hold this back. You do? Then please, please, let's go inside of me. Let's
feel good together. Please. Yes. Yes. I think I'm...
I feel amazing. That was so good. It was really...
I can feel your seat dripping out of me. Do you know what that means, right? Your soul
is mine. Hey, did I really scare you? I was joking. I'm sorry. It's fine. Good. I don't
want to scare you off after all of this. Thank you for everything, for making me feel all
these things that I never thought I could. Hey, do you think you can maybe come back
someday? I don't want this to be the last time I see you. You will. I'm so glad. I'm
definitely a little bit tired after all of this though. Can I lie down and be held by
you again? I'll just snuggle up to you. You're so nice and cozy. Put your arms about my
knees, please. Just like that. I could really stay like this forever. This is so perfect.
Before I sleep, can I ask something? If you wake up before me, can you wait a bit before
getting up and leaving? I really want to wake up in your arms tomorrow. I'd be the happiest
woman in the world if I could. Thank you. Thank you so much for everything. Good night,
my hero. Good night.