Bend her over

'I can't teleport inside or outside of the mansion,' Alex realized after his third attempt. He could still perfectly sense the smoke element both within and beyond the mansion, yet it was utterly impossible for him to use his teleportation. 'It seems spatial movements are forbidden within the mansion,' he concluded.

'I guess that's good news,' Alex thought, 'at least this way, no one will be able to sneak into the mansion using a spatial ability.'

Spatial abilities were exceedingly rare, but that didn't mean there weren't individuals capable of wielding them. Moreover, just as his smoke ability allowed him to traverse space, it was entirely plausible that someone else might have a derivative power enabling similar movement.

"That's all well and good, but now I have to leave the mansion the old-fashioned way," Alex sighed. He would have preferred to keep his absence unnoticed. Earlier that day, a group of level 5 fighters had ambushed him after tracking him without his knowledge. While he doubted that Earl Drickon or his people would dare to act against him directly for the remainder of his stay in Drisidd, he couldn't shake the feeling that they were keeping a close watch on his every move.

'Well, so be it,' Alex thought with a shrug. He exited his bedroom, ensuring the door was securely locked, and strolled through the mansion's corridors until he stood before the grand entrance.

Without hesitation, Alex pushed open the heavy doors and stepped outside. The instant he did so, every pair of eyes in the vicinity turned toward him.

When the numerous guards recognized who it was, they immediately bowed in his direction. They had already received clear orders from the matriarch to treat the man before them with the same level of respect and importance they afforded her.

One of the guards stepped forward, bowing deeply before inquiring, "Is there something Sir Arcanor desires?"

"Just going for a walk," Alex replied casually as he strode past the guard.

"Then, allow us to prepare a carriage—"

"No need," Alex interrupted with a dismissive wave of his hand. "I also won't need guards to accompany me. You can stay here and carry on with...whatever you were doing before I showed up."

Hearing his words, the guards tensed up. Earlier, they had been given strict orders to ensure this Arcanor's safety at all costs, even if it meant sacrificing their lives. Now, the very guy they were supposed to protect was outright refusing their presence!

How were they supposed to fulfill their duty when he wouldn't let them follow him?

"Apologies, sir, but—" The guard who had approached Alex felt his heart leap into his throat when he turned his head mid-sentence, only to discover that Alex was no longer there. His eyes darted around in disbelief, searching for any trace of him, but to no avail.

Looking at his fellow guards for an explanation, he noticed that most of them wore the same baffled expression. Meanwhile, a few who seemed to have pieced together what had just happened had tense, apprehensive looks on their faces as they stared at the spot where Alex had stood moments ago.

***

As the guards reluctantly accepted the fact that Arcanor had vanished to who knows where and resumed their patrol, Alex appeared several kilometers away from the mansion in a dark alley. The narrow passage was thick with smoke billowing out of the chimneys and vents of an establishment resembling a large alchemical workshop.

Pulling out the maps of the city that Freya had handed to him, Alex then set out to pay a visit to Talia. His steps were calculated, his path weaving through the alleys and streets to avoid drawing unnecessary attention.

If not for the fact that he didn't want Arcane to be linked in any way to his cousin and potentially his family, he might have welcomed the presence of a few guards following him. After all, those men could serve as a deterrent against Earl Drickon or anyone harboring ill intentions toward him. Furthermore, some of those guards were far from insignificant; many of them boasted decent levels of strength, sharp observation skills, and combat experience.

'There are also the hidden ones that I can't pinpoint,' Alex mused, his brows furrowing slightly in apprehension.

When he had first arrived at the mansion's perimeter yesterday, Alex had sensed several concealed gazes watching him. Yet, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't pinpoint the individuals behind them. Earlier today, Freya had reassured him that those hidden figures were part of her personal security detail, assigned to protect her. Unless the mansion itself was under attack, they were not to enter. While that knowledge eased his concerns somewhat, it still left him uneasy. The thought of being watched by people he couldn't detect was unsettling, no matter their allegiance.

After a few minutes of scouring the city, his presence concealed by his smoke cloak ability, Alex finally located the place where Talia and the others were staying. That was the good news.

The bad news was that the girls were currently residing in a small yet lavish mansion situated in the noble district of the city—the very area where Earl Drickon and his forces, along with several prominent noble families, were based.

Alex's gaze hardened as he studied the mansion from a distance. 'This is going to complicate things.'

The silver lining in the situation was that the mansion assigned to the Earl was separated from the other nobles' houses, as if to emphasize that his Earl's status set him apart from the rest. Well, in hindsight, it actually did. This separation, while meant to highlight the Earl's importance, also allowed Alex to move more freely around the other noble estates without stepping directly into the Earl's area of influence....hopefully.

Alex didn't hesitate for a moment as he entered the noble district. Half an hour later, he stood on the roof of a building adjacent to Talia's mansion. He could have arrived much sooner, but he had to ensure he wasn't being followed. Only after confirming that the coast was clear did he decide to pay Talia a visit.

Once certain the road was clear, he discreetly sent a wisp of smoke through one of the mansion's windows and used it to directly teleport inside.

The moment Alex appeared in the room, his instincts kicked in, and he immediately scanned his surroundings. But barely a second later, he froze in place.

Without knowing it, Alex had teleported inside Talia's room. However, it wasn't the sudden realization that made him freeze in his place.The reason for his sudden immobility was because Talia was, at that very moment, standing in the middle of the room with her back to him, drying her body with a towel. Her naked glory was on full display for Alex to see, and the sight was nothing short of breathtaking.

Alex had always known that Talia was sexy, but knowing something and seeing it were two entirely different experiences. In this moment, he truly understood the difference.

One word echoed in Alex's mind as he took in the sight before him: "Irresistible." There was no other way to describe a body so flawlessly alluring.

Wet, long, and beautiful blue hair with purple tips cascaded down Talia's shoulders and supple back, clinging to her skin and accentuating her curvaceous and extremely voluptuous body. The towel she used to dry herself was barely adequate for the task, as droplets of water glistened on her skin, tracing the contours of her wide and plump hips. Her body was a landscape of temptation, with every curve and dip inviting exploration.

HerHer breasts were so large that even from behind, one could imagine their delicious contours jiggling enticingly with each movement. The mere thought of water dripping down her cleavage and over her nipples, which were undoubtedly hardened by the cool air, was enough to make any man weak with desir. The towel, damp and clinging to her skin, only served to highlight the allure of her body, making it impossible to look away.

And the cherry on top was her big, round, and bubbly ass, perfectly shaped and begging to be touched. The way the water trickled down her spine and over her cheeks, pooling slightly at the small of her back, added an extra layer of excitement to the scene. Every movement she made caused her body to sway and jiggle in the most tantalizing ways, making it clear that she was a vision of pure, unadulterated lust.

Despite having recently received the lust energy blessing and gaining more control over his desires, the mere sight of Talia's body awakened something primal within Alex. Unknowingly, a raging erection pressed against his pants, straining the fabric with its intensity. His silver eyes flashed a vivid pink as an overwhelming desire to bend Talia over and take her right then and there consumed him.