…Hmm, how did things end up like this?

Just a while ago, I was thinking it was time to wrap things up after having an intimate moment with the more honest version of Lily, using the so-called “clam soup dish” position.

But here I was, now lying naked on the bed, just like Lily had been earlier. I hadn’t been able to refuse her insistence, and somehow I ended up in the same situation as she had been in just moments before.

‘Take off your pants, Ed. There’s no way I can stand this ending here like this, it’s so unfair.’

Hmm.

Lily’s honesty earlier had been incredibly endearing, but it seemed I might have made her a bit too embarrassed with the atmosphere. I hadn’t expected her to retaliate by demanding that I undress as well… Honestly, I didn’t see that coming at all.

What surprised me even more was that this request came after the effects of the tea had mostly worn off. Even without the tea’s truth-revealing power, she was still saying things like this, which meant that she truly felt self-conscious about showing herself alone. Despite all the time we’ve spent together, Lily still has so much mystery and charm I hadn’t yet uncovered.

‘I thought I might get in a little trouble for being too pushy… Maybe I was being too cautious.’

To be honest, when Lily agreed to grant me a “naughty request,” suggesting the “clam soup dish licking” wasn’t something I had planned. It just slipped out after drinking that strange tea. I pretended it was something I had intended to say all along, trying to act calm, but it seemed like even I hadn’t fully escaped the effects of that “honesty curse.”

Had I not drunk the tea, I probably would’ve asked for something like the “wine bottle gagging” that she did for me last time. Lily had a tendency to be lenient about requests she’d granted once before.

In that sense, this new position we tried together was a significant step forward for our relationship. And though it wasn’t my primary intention, I’d also learned that Lily had no experience with anyone other than me.

‘Who would’ve thought she’d go so far as to show me her hymen to prove her purity…?’

I found myself reflecting on whether my possessiveness had made her feel insecure. Maybe my earlier moments of doubt had caused her to react this way, showing me proof of her purity as a reassurance.

I had rewarded her by bringing her to pleasure twice, but now Lily wanted to undress me. Women’s emotions were still a mystery to me.

It was at that moment that I found myself suddenly admiring the hero who effortlessly handled three women at once. Not that I ever intended to emulate him.

“Wow… I mean… just wow…”

What was I supposed to say in response to her awed reaction to seeing my naked body? I almost asked, “Do you like it that much?” but quickly decided against it. I had a feeling she’d blush and get mad if I did.

Realistically, given our difference in social status, it was absurd that Lily, a lower noble, could demand I undress simply because she didn’t like being the only one naked. Despite being a Saintess, she wasn’t officially recognized by the church, and her title of junior baroness was practically meaningless compared to mine.

But here I was, indulging her whims because I cared about her. I saw it as a sign that our relationship had surpassed the boundaries of rank. Once she becomes my wife, she’ll no longer be a baroness but a duchess. When she acted like this, I imagined it was practice for the future, when we would be equals.

“Are we good now?”

“……”

“Lily?”

“…You know, Ed…”

“Yeah?”

“I-It’s not like I want to do this or anything, but…”

“……”

“If you’re struggling to sleep like this… If you want, I could… take care of you…”

“…Right now? Are you serious?”

“I-I’m saying this again, I’m not doing it because I want to! It’s just that I feel like it’s unfair if I’m the only one satisfied… And you’re, uh, still hard…”

“……”

I knew there was some personal desire behind her offer, but I chose not to point it out.

After all, if I brought it up and she got upset, this precious moment might be ruined. Despite my resolve to treasure her, I couldn’t bring myself to reject her when she offered moments like these.

“All right. Can I ask you, then?”

“…I guess I have no choice.”

With that, Lily leaned in closer to my lower half. I felt her hands softly gripping my member.

—Rub, rub.

“……”

“……”

In silence, she gently stroked my length.

For someone who had no experience with other men, her movements were surprisingly skilled. Of course, I knew from earlier that Lily hadn’t been with anyone else, so I didn’t need to worry about her expertise coming from elsewhere.

How she knew the exact right spots to touch and the perfect pressure to apply to a part of the male body she didn’t possess was beyond me. Maybe it was because I loved her so much that it felt so good.

‘Is she… not going to use her mouth?’

Honestly, I would’ve been lying if I said I hadn’t been hoping for that. Like I said before, once Lily did something for me, she usually didn’t hesitate to do it again.

Maybe this new position, the “clam soup dish licking,” would become a regular part of our relationship. …Though that would probably be after I finally win a serious duel against my father.

As I was silently enjoying her touch and resolving to improve myself for the future, Lily’s voice suddenly broke my thoughts.

“U-Um, Ed?”

“Yeah?”

“…Would you prefer it if I used my mouth instead?”

“…What?”

“I’m just asking. As long as you don’t force my head down like last time, I can handle it….”

…Was she offering this because she was thinking of me, or because she actually wanted to do it and was just using me as an excuse?

Either way, it didn’t really matter. From the moment she said those words, my mind was already focused entirely on that scenario.

“Please, Lily.”

“…Just remember, if you force my head down again, I’m never doing this again. Ever.”

“I promise, I won’t.”

The mere thought that there could be a “next time” was enough to make me feel like I had won the world. As a man, having a woman take your member into her mouth was one of the deepest expressions of affection.

Even though we couldn’t go all the way because of her restrictions as a Saintess, the mouth was still… well, technically, it was a large opening, so it felt like a form of indirect sex.

As I waited for the soft sensation of Lily’s lips around my lower half, something completely unexpected happened.

“Up we go.”

—Slide.

“……?!?!?!”

Even though she had just promised to use her mouth, suddenly, Lily’s hips were above me.

At first, I thought I’d misunderstood who was going to be on the receiving end, but the sensation of her lips and tongue on my member confirmed that wasn’t the case.

—Lick, lick.

“Ahh, ngh…”

—Suck, slurp.

“Nngh, hnnn…”

…Despite Lily having her mouth on me, I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was being ignored.

She had just pushed her hips over my face, and without saying a word, had started sucking and licking my length.

‘Does she even realize what she’s doing?’

I know she can be a bit dense sometimes, but seriously?

She was blatantly showing me her most intimate part right in front of my eyes, and I wondered if she was even aware of it.

Maybe she was trying to tell me that since she was now forgiving me for my earlier mistake and was going down on me, I should show her the same consideration.

‘But if she’s really not aware of it…’

If she was doing this unknowingly, then this was one of the most absurd things yet.

She was taking me into her mouth while completely ignoring the view she was giving me. If she wasn’t aware, I would have to make her realize.

Whether she was doing this deliberately or not, my next course of action was obvious.

In this situation, the only thing left to do was to play along in the classic “69” position.

—Lick.

“Nngh?!”

As soon as my tongue touched the crevice between her legs, I heard a startled moan from above.

Judging by her surprised reaction, she hadn’t expected me to lick her. That meant she really hadn’t been aware of what she was doing by pushing her hips toward my face.

Realizing this made me feel a little mischievous, so I slid my tongue deeper into her vagina, making sure to brush against her “proof of purity” with the tip of my tongue.

—Slurp.

“Ah, ahn?!”

—Slurp, slurp.

“Huuh! Ngh, hnnn…!”

Lily’s muffled moans, coming from around my length, filled me with a sense of satisfaction.

At least in this moment, everything about her belonged to me. That alone was enough to soothe any rough edges in my heart.

—Suck, slurp.

“Haah, hnn… ahh…”

I expected Lily to say something out of embarrassment, but to my surprise, she continued confidently, fully committing to the “69” position.

Maybe she had resolved to finish what she’d started as quickly as possible. Or maybe she had planned to seduce me into this position from the beginning.

Either way, the most important thing was that, right now, Lily and I were sharing an intimate moment, both physically and emotionally. In this position, where both of us were pleasuring each other’s most private parts, it felt just like sex. The only difference was the method of entry, but it was still enough to affirm our feelings for each other.

For several minutes, we remained in that position, our faces buried between each other’s thighs, until finally, we reached the peak together, as if our minds and bodies had become one.

“Hnnngh, hnnngh…!”

“Ahh, nghhh…!”

I could feel myself climaxing from below, just as a warm stream covered my face from above.

Oddly enough, it didn’t feel dirty. In fact, the fact that we had both reached orgasm together brought me nothing but joy.

Usually, I was the one bringing Lily to orgasm, or sometimes, she would take care of me on her own. But this time, we had both shared the experience together, reaching satisfaction at the same time.

…And I had a feeling this wouldn’t be the last time.