Chosen By The Lover's Constellation-Chapter 166: Children of Mana, Part Forty-Nine

Lianna sat at the familiar wooden table in the corner of the tavern, the soft glow of candlelight casting a warm ambiance around her.

As people sang and laughed around her, she poured over the message that had appeared in front of her earlier, the words of the System’s notification flashing before her eyes.

"Love Rush," she murmured to herself, her lips forming the words as she read the description once more.

Instinct:

Love Rush - Passive

{Both you and Enverna gain a buff to all attributes every time either you or Enverna have sex with someone. This buff lasts 1 day. Upon stacking the buff, the duration is refreshed.}

{Note: This buff is gained upon having sex with each other.}

{Note: This buff will not stack upon having sex with the same person multiple times but it will stack upon having sex with different people.}

{Note: There is no limit to how many times you or Enverna can stack this buff.}

The implications of the new Instinct left her absolutely stunned.

It was, undeniably, a very potent ability. One that, as the passive itself read, had no limits.

Lianna had no problem with what the ability entailed, but Enverna could.

[Actually, because this isn’t related to a quest, I can tell her about it, right? Ah, but I don’t want to push her to do anything she might not want to,] Lianna thought, leaning back in her chair. [But, still, she deserves to know. Maybe she’ll be more practical than I think.]

Lost in contemplation, Lianna was drawn back to the present by the sound of footsteps approaching.

Looking up, she met the gaze of the very woman she was thinking about, the familiar warmth of her presence offering a sense of comfort.

Enverna had ditched her armor for the day and replaced it with a backless, side-slit, white dress that nearly made Lianna’s heart stop when she’d seen it earlier, along with sleek high heels.

[Fuck, she’s beautiful.]

"Hey," Enverna said, settling into the chair beside her with a soft smile. "How are you holding up?"

Lianna’s gaze lingered on the System message for a moment longer before she pushed it aside, turning her attention to her friend.

"I’m... I’m okay," she replied, her voice tinged with uncertainty. "Just... processing everything, I guess."

Enverna nodded understandingly, reaching out to place a reassuring hand on Lianna’s arm.

"It’s a lot to take in," she admitted, her tone gentle. "But we did it. We saved the city!" Enverna spread her arms, gesturing at the evidence of that statement, all around them. "We actually did it."

Lianna offered a small smile in response.

"Yeah, you’re right," she agreed, the weight of their recent victory easing some of the tension in her shoulders. "I guess it’s still just... sinking in, you know?"

Enverna leaned in a little.

"Perhaps a drink or two will help it sink in further."

"Maybe," Lianna responded with a smile.

Enverna went and bought a couple of bottles of wine and brought them back to the table. Filling both their glasses, that smile remained on her face as she took her first sip.

The tavern buzzed with merriment and the clinking of glasses as Lianna and Enverna enjoyed their drinks, the ambiance a stark contrast to the recent battleground they had left behind.

Enverna’s cheerful demeanor helped to lift Lianna’s spirits, even as she contemplated the weight of her newfound ability.

As the wine flowed and the evening wore on, Lianna found a lull in the conversation to broach the topic she had been mulling over since reading the System notification.

[Fuck it, I may as well tell her about it now.]

Setting down her glass, she leaned in slightly, catching Enverna’s attention.

"Hey, I... I gained a new ability during the fight," Lianna began tentatively, her eyes searching Enverna’s face for any sign of disbelief.

Enverna’s eyebrows rose in curiosity.

"Really? What is it?" she asked, a hint of intrigue coloring her tone.

Lianna took a deep breath, mentally preparing herself to read out the System description.

As she spoke the words, she couldn’t help but laugh awkwardly, unsure of how Enverna would react.

Enverna listened intently, her expression shifting from curiosity to disbelief as Lianna finished reading. She blinked a few times, processing the information before bursting into laughter.

"Lianna..." she chuckled, taking another sip of wine. "If you want to share the night with me, you don’t need to come up with an excuse like that."

Lianna shook her head, a mixture of amusement and earnestness in her expression.

"I’m not joking at all," Lianna said softly. "I’m serious. You’ll... Probably see evidence of it later," Lianna winked.

Enverna’s laughter tapered off, replaced by a thoughtful frown as she realized Lianna was, in fact, not joking.

"Huh... well, that’s... unexpected," she remarked, still processing the revelation.

"Yeah, it’s kind of bizarre," Lianna admitted, a wry smile playing on her lips. "But hey, it’s not like we have to go out of our way to make use of it, right?"

Enverna nodded slowly, a thoughtful expression crossing her features.

"True, I suppose," she replied, swirling the wine in her glass absentmindedly. "I doubt I’ll get much out of it, anyway. I’m not exactly attracted to many people," she added with a chuckle. "You’re an exception."

Lianna raised an eyebrow playfully.

"Are there, maybe, any other exceptions?" She teased, nudging Enverna gently.

Enverna rolled her eyes good-naturedly.

"Maybe one or two... But, if this passive of yours scales off my feelings toward people, I’ll only get any use out of it when I’m with you," she admitted, her gaze softening as she looked at Lianna.

Lianna’s heart skipped a beat at the unspoken sentiment, her own feelings mirrored in her eyes as she met Enverna’s gaze.

Other feelings surfaced as well, however.

Some that were far, far less innocent.

"How about we go test it out?" Lianna asked quietly. "For science, I mean."

Enverna grinned, wiping a bit of wine off her bottom lip.

"Certainly. For science."

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The flickering candlelight cast dancing shadows across the room, illuminating the tangled forms of Lianna and Enverna as they surrendered themselves to the throes of passion.

The air was heavy with the heady scent of arousal, mingling with the lingering aroma of wine that still lingered on their lips.

Lianna lay sprawled on the bed, her body thrumming with anticipation as Enverna’s lips trailed teasingly down her abdomen, leaving a trail of hot kisses in their wake. Her breath hitched in her throat as Enverna’s mouth found its destination, her tongue delving eagerly between Lianna’s parted thighs.

A low, throaty moan escaped Lianna’s lips as she arched her back, her fingers tangling in Enverna’s hair as she surrendered herself to the pleasure coursing through her veins.

Each flick of Enverna’s tongue sent waves of ecstasy crashing over her, the sensations building with each passing moment.

Suddenly, Enverna paused, lifting her head to meet Lianna’s gaze with a mischievous glint in her eyes.

Lianna’s breath caught in her throat as their eyes locked, a silent understanding passing between them.

Without a word, they leaned in, their lips meeting in a passionate kiss that left them both breathless.

Their mouths moved together in a tender dance, exploring each other with a hunger born of desire and longing.

Lianna’s hands roamed over Enverna’s body, tracing the curves and contours with a gentle reverence as they lost themselves in the heat of the moment.

But soon, their kisses grew more urgent, more demanding, fueled by the primal need that burned within them both.

With a low growl of desire, Enverna shifted her position, straddling Lianna’s chest, her knees on the sides of Lianna’s head, as she pushed her pussy downwards on her stuck-out tongue.

Lianna needed no further encouragement, her tongue eagerly exploring every inch of Enverna’s slick folds, relishing in the taste and scent of her arousal.

She lavished attention upon her lover, savoring the way Enverna’s breath hitched and her body trembled beneath her touch.

As the intensity of their passion reached its peak, Enverna’s cries of pleasure filled the room, echoing in Lianna’s ears as she succumbed to the blissful release that washed over her.

Together, they soared to the heights of ecstasy, lost in the rapture of their shared pleasure.

And in that moment, as they lay entwined in each other’s arms, their bodies still humming with the aftershocks of their lovemaking, Lianna received a notification.

{Love Rush Buff Gained!}

Lianna Velcross

MP: 250/250

RP: 60

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STR: B-

END: B-

DEX: B+

MYS: C

L: A+

As Lianna’s eyes flickered over the System notification, a sense of accomplishment mingled with the fading waves of pleasure.

She paused her ministrations, her lips parting to relay the news to Enverna.

"Envy, I just got a notification! The buff-"

Lianna began, only to be silenced by a hungry, deep kiss.

The urgency in their embrace spoke volumes, a mutual understanding that transcended any digital notification.

Parting with a soft pop, their eyes met and Lianna got chills when she saw the look on Enverna’s face.

"So did I. But, I couldn’t care less about that stuff right now," Enverna murmured. "Just fuck me."

Lianna swallowed.

"Your wish is my command."