Hot shower. [R17]

During the dark hours of the night, following the brutal conflict that had recently concluded, numerous lifeless bodies could be observed scattered throughout the city, with no signs of the enemy they had engaged in combat with.

Once their adversaries had perished, their bodies transformed into dark sludge before ultimately evaporating in a matter of minutes. 

The survivors, mourning the loss of loved ones and comrades, were filled with sorrow and anguish; witnessing the aftermath of a war is always a somber experience. 

Ayaka navigated through the dimly lit city streets with Kaylessa securely on her back. It took her an hour of walking before she caught sight of the crimson knights' barracks. Without hesitation, she continued on until they arrived at their shared bedroom. 

Upon entering the room, she gently seated Kaylessa on a chair by the small table. She then positioned her bow and Kaylessa's spear against the wall before heading to the bathroom to set up the shower. Inside the bathroom, there was a compact shower stall and a wooden bathtub.

Afterward, she took off her worn leather armor and soiled garments, revealing her flawless physique and silky skin glistening in the moonlight, creating a captivating scene. Without delay, she approached Kaylessa and escorted her to the bathroom, stripping off her damaged armor, which was pierced with holes and slashes. 

Upon seeing Kaylessa's slender figure, Ayaka observed the multitude of wounds and dried blood covering her body. A sense of relief washed over her as she noticed the gradual healing of Kaylessa's wounds.

Ayaka did not waste any time and began to cleanse Kaylessa's body, softly running her fingers across every inch, starting from the neck down to the chest and abdomen, then to the slender legs, and finally tending to her lengthy hair, ensuring thorough cleanliness. 

Ayaka attempted to maintain a stoic expression while touching Kaylessa's body, but her emotions for Kaylessa and her captivating beauty made it challenging. As a result, Ayaka found herself blushing profusely as she touched Kaylessa. 

After removing all the dirt from Kaylessa's body and hair, she placed her in the bathtub filled with warm water and then proceeded to clean herself before joining Kaylessa in the bath. Taking a seat behind Kaylessa, she allowed her to lean against her ample chest. 

While in the bath, Ayaka embraced Kaylesas, nuzzling her cheek against Kaylessa's shoulder and enveloping her in the warmth of her tails. In a fleeting moment, Ayaka sensed a gentle touch on her face, prompting her to gaze into the captivating purplish eyes of Kaylessa. 

Ayaka blushed deeply as she watched Kaylessa approach her with a warm gaze. Without a word from Ayaka, Kaylessa pressed her lips against hers. For the following few minutes, the only sound in the room was the sound of their kisses, until Kaylessa finally pulled away from Ayaka. 

Kaylessa rose from the bathtub and extended her hand to help Ayaka up, who accepted the gesture. Holding hands, Ayaka followed Kaylessa to the bed. Kaylessa guided Ayaka to sit on the bed before moving closer to her. She then began kissing Ayaka's neck, causing her to lay down on the bed.

After Ayaka lay down on the bed, Kaylessa climbed on top of her and admired her blushing face before leaning in for another kiss. As they kissed, a purple smoke began to emanate from Kaylessa's body. 

"Mhm, let's pause here for now, Ayaka. Come closer to the head of the bed. Let's embrace and rest together."

Kaylessa observed the purplish smoke and let out a quiet whimper. She made the choice to halt her movements, as for beings like her of a spiritual nature, the purplish smoke signified the process of reproduction. In their unique way of procreation, they absorb their partner's essence in order to conceive. At that moment, the timing was not right for such a significant event to occur. 

Ayaka's face was still flushed with embarrassment, but she followed Kaylessa's instructions and approached her. Kaylessa then wrapped her arms around Ayaka's waist and rested her forehead against hers. Before going to bed, Kaylessa planted one final kiss on Ayaka's lips, and Ayaka returned the gesture. 

At dawn, Ayaka's ears perked up at the sound of footsteps echoing outside the room. She understood it was time to get up and prepare for the tasks of cleaning and fixing the walls. 

"Hey, rise and shine, my lovely beauty; it's time to prepare ourselves for our responsibilities."

Ayaka attempted to wake Kaylessa from her slumber, but Kaylessa simply puckered her lips in anticipation. Ayaka chuckled softly before bestowing a lingering, tender kiss on Kaylessa. 

"Good day, Ay. Give me another kiss, and I assure you, I will get out of bed."

Kaylessa innocently taunted Ayaka with a playful demeanor, raising her hands and anticipating a kiss. Ayaka responded with a gentle smile, tenderly kissing Kaylessa's crimson lips for the final time.

After the kiss, they began preparing their armor, with Kaylessa salvaging what was left of hers from the battle. Once fully equipped, they exited the room and made their way to the training grounds, anticipating forthcoming instructions from General Benedict. 

When they arrived at the training grounds, they noticed that the general hadn't arrived yet, indicating they were not running late. As more time passed, the training grounds became crowded, and at that moment, ten individuals fully equipped with weapons made their entrance, with Dareldrin being among them. 

A towering man in gray armor embellished with a crimson cloak and a large mace strolled confidently to the forefront of the practice area. 

"Attention soldiers! Gather with your captains; the general will be arriving soon." 

The commanding man spoke loudly and seriously as he gave instructions. Kaylessa and Ayaka could tell from the murmurs of the soldiers that he held a high rank in the Crimson Knights.

The soldiers were organized after a short time, starting with shield warriors at the front, then archers, warriors, and mages. General Benedict made his long-awaited entrance, greeted by a respectful bow from the ten heavily armored soldiers.