Several years later.

The door opened with the knock, and Uriel entered.

“Archpriest, there’s a request for additional support.”

“For the fence zone? Everyone except three people went there today. Has something happened?”

Uriel had applied for assignment to Norton’s territory. Having worked together since their time in the volunteer group, they coordinated better than anyone, and Uriel also assisted the Archpriest.

“No. From the forest where monster traces were found.”

“I understand. I’ll go now. Please check the healing center for me instead, Uriel. Noel should be there.”

“Yes, Archpriest. The carriage is waiting. Take care.”

The territory’s temple, built on the site of the demolished annex within the castle grounds, was uniquely tall, splendid, and beautiful among the old and sturdy castle buildings. 

The surrounding garden was brilliantly adorned with all kinds of flowers, and the white, polished stone exterior walls sparkled with reflections from the embedded high-grade magic stones, famous for their costliness.

While some initially frowned at the temple being the most splendid building in the northern territory rather than maintaining modesty, the healing temple, open to everyone year-round, was always crowded regardless of social status.

The Archpriest, dressed in a simple and clean priestly robe, left the magnificent building and boarded the prepared carriage.

“Please take me to the western forest.”

“Yes, madam. The road isn’t good, so I’ll drive slowly.”

“Yes, please do.”

After traveling for quite some time, they arrived at the forest where a squad of knights and one healing priest were guarding the area.

“It’s here, madam!”

A knight rushed out to escort her. The deeper they went into the forest, the more palpable the demonic energy became. The demonic energy concentrated on the ground was so heavy it made walking difficult, too intense for just a few low-level monsters.

“My lady.”

Perhaps because she wasn’t a trained knight, she staggered with each step sinking into the ground. Norton emerged from among the knights with long strides and took her hand.

“You’re here too. What exactly is going on?”

“The priest says the affected area is too large. It seems we’ll need your help, my lady.”

The healing priest who had been examining the ground rushed to her when she reached the center of the forest.

“Archpriest. I apologize. The contaminated area is so wide that my power seems insufficient, so I requested support.”

“Please don’t say that. If I can lend my strength, it’s my duty as a priestess to come.”

Norton supported his wife’s arm and led her to a spot under a tree where sunlight shone through well.

“I don’t need this much support yet. It’s embarrassing with people watching.”

Norton burst into laughter at her quickly whispered voice.

“Bear with it, my lady. I’m always anxious you might blow away with the wind. Walk carefully.”

“Pfft. You should be careful in bed.”

Norton lowered his head to whisper in his wife’s ear.

“Well, you enjoy it so much that I don’t have time to be careful…”

The Border Count’s wife hit her husband’s chest. The man grinned at the impact, which felt like being hit with a cotton ball.

The knights following behind had various expressions. Some still couldn’t adjust to the couple’s affectionate behavior and made sour faces, others sighed and turned their heads, and some had finally adapted to their lord’s cringe-worthy actions and smiled along.

The long northern winter had retreated, and all life was sprouting. Thanks to this, monsters had also come down to the forest, but the northern knights feared nothing except for the Border Count’s new mistress of the castle.

It wasn’t just the Border Count who worried about her falling.

The knights busily examined the ground to check for protruding stones. Among the dark knights, the white and delicate lady was dazzling by her mere presence, and she was also the only person who had a firm hold on the otherwise fierce Border Count.

The knights liked her. She showed them their lord’s besotted side and loved Norton’s territory just as much as they did, so it was natural.

From their respective positions, called by various titles, Norton’s wife had become the undisputed mistress of the north, recognized by everyone.

“Everyone withdraw from the forest. If even one person remains in the forest, I will consider it treason.”

A stern order was immediately issued, and the knights paid their respects to their lord and withdrew.

“Archpriest. I’ll wait at the forest boundary just in case. If you feel any dizziness, please call right away.”

“Thank you, Father.”

Even the healing priest joined the knights and moved away.

“They’re all making a fuss. What are they doing when I’m right here?”

“Put me down. When you carry me around like this, they think my feet are made of cotton.”

Norton, who had somehow picked her up like a baby, set her down on a sturdy branch that had split into two because of the thick tree trunk.

“You must understand, my lady. The first child of Norton’s territory is in this belly, so everyone is moved. I still can’t believe it myself.”

Norton placed his hand on her lower abdomen. Though it would be a while before her belly showed, the thought that a tiny life existed in this small womb made him feel like he was floating on clouds.

Now that her morning sickness had ended and she had started eating well, she had quickly gained some weight, making her look prettier than ever.

The spring breeze carrying warmth gently blew. Though the ground absorbed with demonic energy was turning dark and k＊lling newly sprouted buds, the breeze remained mild.

She swung her feet in the air in the breeze, then saw the Border Count kneeling beneath her as he lifted her priestess robes.

Norton, who had put his head under her skirt and spread her thighs to bury his face, was hidden by the priestess robes fluttering in the gentle spring breeze.

“Haaah.”

She placed both hands beside her b*ttocks to maintain her balance. She closed her eyes and moaned at the movement of his tongue licking her after pushing aside her underwear.

“Evelyn.”

From under the bulging priestess robes, Norton called his wife’s name.

“Hah. Yes.”

“Evelyn Norton.”

“Mmmm.”

While sucking her cl*toris forcefully, he opened the front of his pants and took out his beginning-to-er*ect manhood.

Seeing it, Evelyn trembled with excitement.

He spread her soaking hole and stirred it with his thick fingers, causing her fluids to flow down his fingers and wrist.

“How long have you been excited? You seem a bit eager today.”

“Ugh. I don’t know. Hah.”

While inserting his fingers into her wet entrance, Norton rubbed her cl*toris with his tongue again. When Evelyn writhed and raised her hips, the droplets flowing down his wrist drew a long line along his arm and pooled at his elbow, which moved up and down.

“Mmmm. Uh… Your Excellency.”

Drip.

A formed droplet fell onto the firmly er*ect gl*ns below.

“Aaahh! Da… Darling!!”

“Yes, my lady.”

Norton answered from inside her wet private parts while exploring her womanhood.

A small drop of love juice that had pooled at his elbow fell to the ground with a drip.

A circular golden border slowly formed on the earth that had absorbed the clear fluid.

“Haaah!! Ugh. It feels so good. Ah.”

Carried by her small whispers, the shining border expanded very slowly. Moisture gradually formed on the withered black ground, and as it was purified, new sprouts began to emerge.

Greedily devouring the Archpriest’s womanhood, Norton stood up. Aligning his menacing manhood, veins protruding, with his wife’s entrance, he lowered his lips to Evelyn’s forehead as she was already trembling from org*sm.

“I love you. Evelyn Norton. My priestess. My wife.”

“Haa…. I love you too.”

Norton carefully inserted his manhood slowly, being careful not to go too deep. Evelyn trembled with her eyelids fluttering.

The golden aura moistened the ground and spread beyond the forest, passing under the feet of the waiting knights and healing priest, past the carriage and coachman, and into the village.

Seeing the sacred light, people everywhere offered prayers for peace.

Far away, the leaves of the forest that had been dying and turning black began to sway with a rustling sound, taking on the colors of spring.

In the forest, Evelyn’s moans echoed softly.

fin.