Leaving the dungeon

"Now come on, let's shower and head out; we've lost enough time in this dungeon," Alex said as he straightened himself and extended his hand to Amelia.

"Mm," Amelia nodded, grabbing onto Alex's hand to steady herself.

"We'll just shower, though, nothing else," Alex stated firmly.

"Understood," Amelia agreed with a nod.

By the time they finished cleaning themselves, they had ended up making love twice more. It was difficult for them to resist each other.

"Let's hope the storm outside has stopped," Alex sighed as he retrieved a new pair of clothes from his space ring.

"Wait!" Amelia called out. "Wear this instead," she said, handing Alex another set of clothes. "Here, try this on."

Alex glanced at the set of clothes, then back at Amelia, and nodded, beginning to dress himself. When he finished dressing and looked down, he couldn't help but whistle in appreciation. The clothes Amelia had chosen for him were far more striking than the ones he had originally planned.

The outfit was magnificent. He wore a long, silver robe that nearly reached the ground, featuring a high collar made from rich, silky fabric. The robe fastened at the front with a diagonal wrap-style closure, reminiscent of traditional Asian garments. A wide, matching silver belt cinched the robe at the waist, accentuating his strong, muscular build. The sleeves were long and silver, blending seamlessly with the robe to create an elegant look.

Decorative gold elements adorned the collar, chest, and sleeves, adding a touch of opulence. These elements, possibly buttons or ornamental clasps, stood out vividly against the silver fabric. The edges of the sleeves and other parts of the robe featured intricate gold trim or embroidery. The fabric had a slight sheen, suggesting it was made of silk or a similarly luxurious material.

As he admired the ensemble, he noticed how the color combination of silver and gold perfectly complemented his silver eyes, making them shine with even more brilliance.

"Those clothes are really great, whe—" Alex began, but his jaw dropped as he turned and took in the sight of his sister, who looked absolutely gorgeous. She was wearing a similar outfit, and their clothes matched perfectly. If Alex had thought his attire highlighted his features, Amelia's look left him speechless.

The silver and gold outfit clung gracefully to her sinuous curves, accentuating her ample chest and slender waist. The silver fabric made her gray eyes shine with mesmerizing brilliance, while the gold accents created a striking contrast with her flowing black hair. Every movement she made enhanced her breathtaking beauty, leaving Alex in awe.

Just standing there and staring at her, Alex felt his heart race. His sister was too beautiful, too enchanting, too divine!

An indescribable pride surged within him, knowing that the irresistible woman before him was his wife, his and his alone.

"Good, this outfit suits you perfectly," Amelia said, her eyes practically devouring Alex. Just like him, Amelia felt that Alex was the most handsome man she had ever seen and was practically giddy that he was her partner. Her cheeks flushed pink, and she looked almost ready to drool. At that moment, Alex took a step toward her and wrapped his arm around her waist in a gentle embrace.

The two of them gazed into each other's eyes before slowly leaning in, their lips meeting in a gentle but passionate kiss.

Seconds later, they pulled back slightly but kept their foreheads touching, staring into each other's eyes with unconditional love. "You are gorgeous," Alex managed to say after a moment. "If we didn't need to leave right now, I would have stripped you naked and made love to you until we both collapsed."

"Mmm~" Amelia moaned softly. "You don't know how wet you're making me right now," she said, her breath warm against his skin. "How about one last round~?"

Alex felt torn by her proposition. He wanted more than anything to bend her over and make love to her again, but he knew they needed to leave—they had wasted too much time.

However, all his logical thinking flew out the window the moment Amelia sealed his lips with another kiss.

Without hesitation, he scooped her up and began to strip her down. Amelia wasn't idle either and quickly worked to remove Alex's clothes. In a matter of seconds, the siblings were lying on the ground, exploring each other's bodies as they became one once again.

****

"What's wrong with you? Why are you so quiet today?" Amelia asked Maya, who was walking beside her with her head lowered and a pensive expression on her face.

It was after she and Alex had regrouped with Maya. They had ended up spending around two hours making love, only stopping because Alex insisted they leave. If it had been up to Amelia, they might still be at it. Her desire was so overwhelming that one might wonder if she was the true carrier of the Lust Sin.

After regrouping and deciding to leave the dungeon, Maya had been unusually silent, which worried Amelia.

"Ah!" Maya exclaimed, startled. "I-I mean, it's nothing," she said, waving her hand and forcing a meek smile.

Alex, walking ahead of the two women, glanced back at Maya and said in a calm tone, "I guess she's like that because she saw us having sex."

Both Amelia and Maya tensed, coming to a stop for different reasons. Amelia was shocked that Maya had seen them, while Maya was surprised that Alex had revealed it. Since he didn't say anything when he noticed her at the time she was spying on them, she had hoped he wouldn't mention it!

Amelia and Maya exchanged glances before turning to Alex, who was calmly looking back at them, a light smile on his handsome face.

Maya blushed and hesitantly nodded, confirming Alex's earlier claim.

"Thought so," Alex chuckled before turning to look ahead and continuing to walk, leaving the two women behind him.

He would undoubtedly tease Maya about being a peeping Tom, but later. For now, he decided to let them have their conversation.

After a moment, Amelia shook her head and sighed. "I guess it's understandable that you saw us. We've been at it for hours, so you must have woken up and stumbled upon the scene."

Maya nodded and said, her voice barely above a whisper, "W-Why are you doing this?"

Amelia blinked before chuckling. "I mean, it's obvious. It's because we love each other."

"B-But siblings aren't supposed to love each other that way," Maya replied, her tone shy.

"But we do," Amelia retorted, her voice colder than she intended, startling Maya.

"S-Sorry, I shouldn't have asked. Alex is already leaving us behind; let's continue—"

"Wait," Amelia said, reaching out to grab Maya's arm to stop her.

She took a deep breath and sighed. "Sorry if I sounded a bit upset," she said with an apologetic smile.

"Mm," Maya nodded and stopped.

"Where was I? Ah, yes. I was saying that it's because we love each other, not just like brother and sister, but as a woman and a man."

"Isn't that forbidden?" Maya asked, then hurriedly added, "I mean, it's forbidden elsewhere. Here in Imperion, it's legal."

"Well, forbidden or not, we're already engaged," Amelia shrugged.

"But..." Maya seemed to hesitate, almost saying something but then holding back. Amelia raised an eyebrow in curiosity.

"Go on, you can ask me anything," Amelia encouraged.

"Well, doesn't he already have two wives? Do they—"

"Do they know about us? Of course," Amelia nodded, feeling amused that the first question people always asked was whether Alex's wives knew about their relationship.

"Also, you're mistaken about something," Amelia said suddenly. "He doesn't have two wives; he has three. I'm also one of his wives," she said with a proud smile and stars twinkling in her eyes.

"I...see," Maya nodded absently, watching Amelia smile and giggle to herself.

"In any case, you can count on me to keep your secret!" Maya said enthusiastically, her small hands balled into fists and a determined expression on her face. Despite finding their relationship unusual, she was not going to betray them. They were her saviors and the only ones who had shown her kindness, aside from her mother and a few family members.

"T-Thanks," Amelia said, coming out of her reverie. 'Though I doubt it will remain a secret for long,' she thought to herself.

With Alex's increasing carelessness about secrecy, their relationship would likely become known soon. 'Perhaps it's for the best,' she mused.

"Come on, let's catch up with Alex," Amelia said, pulling Maya's arm.

Soon, they caught up with Alex and walked together towards the dungeon's entrance, chatting and laughing on the way.

Since they had completed the dungeon, the entrance, which had disappeared when they entered, had reappeared. However, they still couldn't exit due to a translucent white energy barrier blocking their way.

Immediately recognizing the barrier, Alex stepped forward, placed his hand on it, and sent a pulse of his mana inside.

As soon as he did, the translucent barrier cracked and shattered into multiple shards. In the following seconds, the shards shot towards Alex!