I underestimated Nero. I thought he would be just another typical playboy with a bit of experience in sex, but it turns out that he's much more.
Unlike when I did it with Fin, where we rested between sessions, Nero did not stop doing me for hours. He controlled the pace for the entire time, and he did not let me fight back at all. I naturally became submissive towards him in the process.
He's a bit of a sadist. In the end, I let him do whatever he wants. Now I'm feeling a bit embarrassed, thinking of how I acted back then.
"What are you doing?" still lying naked on the bed, Nero asked.
"You're awake?" I said with a slight smile on my face.
"I just woke up," he nonchantly said, before staring seriously at me and asking again, "So, are you going just like that? I wanted to spend some more time with you."
"I have more important things to do."
"Hmph. Is it your job?"
"You can say that."
"Whatever your job is, I can get you a better one. Work for me."
"Thank you, but I'm already quite happy with the one I currently have."
I want to keep my work as an adventurer. It's the only job I can do where I can freely move anywhere in the world as I want. It's not a difficult job for me as well, I'm strong after all.
Although, I must admit, his offer is tempting. Working for him doesn't seem so bad. I think I might have considered it if it was only temporary.
"I see. Well, you can just ask me any time. I'll give you a suitable job. Perhaps you can work as my personal maid so you can take care of needs?" he mused.
"That doesn't sound bad," I casually replied, going along with whatever perverted thing he was talking about.
"How unserious."
"Not at all."
Again, I might actually consider his offer if he meets a few of my criteria. One of which is if it's only temporary, and another, if it's only for a few hours a day. I would have negotiated with him, but since he's already positive that I would completely refuse, I refrained myself from doing so.
"Well then," I said as I finished putting on my robe.
"Wait a minute," Nero interrupted before I could open the door and leave.
"Hm? What is it?"
"I understand that you're in a hurry, but could you do me a favor?"
"A favor? Sure."
"Ah. I'm sorry, it's my mistake to call it a favor," he laughed, disregarding his previous words. "I just want you to take care of this," he said as he stood up and presented me his crotch.
"Heh? And I just put on my clothes," I sighed.
Although I was reluctant, I still followed through his request and gotten on my knees.
A few minutes later, I was back on the road with my usual self.
"Still... For him to do that at the last moment..." I inwardly complained.
Against my protest, Nero had splattered his cum on my face as he reached his climax. Annoyingly, it resulted with an odd shine on my skin, even when I later washed it off. Now, I can only hope that no one would take notice of it.
That Nero... What an asshole...
Well, even still, I don't hate him. After all, he's the reason I now feel fulfilled. With only a short amount of time, he managed to satisfy me completely.
I'm lucky I was able to meet him in that tavern.
Hmm... Now that I think about it, is Nero an adventurer as well? That tavern is close to the guild, so most of its costumers are. However, I don't think he is one at all. Although he speaks like a commoner, his demeanor suggests that he isn't one of them either. He's too arrogant and brash.
So, he's probably a rich merchant's son or a noble. Either could explain his superior attitude. Either could also fit the context behind his offer of a job to me.
If only he was an adventurer, then I could've asked him to form a temporary party with me. That could've been fun. Unlike Fin, I'm sure he wouldn't have any problems with us doing it in the wild.
Too bad he was not...
Even so, it's not like I won't ever get to meet him again. I'm pretty certain that our meeting won't end with a one-night-stand. After all, he already knows where I'm currently staying at. Apparently, he had seen me leave the inn before. With that knowledge, he told me that he would come visit me some other time in the future.
I'm a bit uncertain whether to feel happy about it or not, but I'll just see how it goes. Nero could prove to be a bother, or he could serve as an important outlet for my bodily needs. The thing I'm afraid of happening however, is that he might step out of line and act too domineering towards me. I let him dominate me in bed after all.
"Sigh..." I signed in resignation.
Troubled but still appearing entirely satisfied, I continued on to my destination. Since it's nearby, I decided to stop by the guild. There might be a few new quests I'll be able to tackle now that I'm free again. I just defeated another powerful monster a few days ago, but it wouldn't hurt to go for another one.
"Are you Eria-sama? The A rank adventurer?" as I look at the boards for a quest, an old man wearing a butler uniform came over to me and asked.
"Umu... Do you have any business with me?" tilting my head, I curiously asked back.
"Indeed. If you would be so kind," he bowed his head as he discreetly handed me a letter.
"Isn't this Baron Muro's?"
The letter was marked with the Muro Barony's seal. I can clearly recognize it from the time Fin and I visited his mansion. They stuck with me as they were chiseled on his guards' weapons.
"It seems you're well-informed. It would be rude for me to spoil the contents of that letter, but... " he showed a regretful expression on his face, before he continued, "My master wishes for you to participate in the daily training of his knights. He heard of your exploits and he became interested in seeing if you could improve their abilities."
"Teaching, huh? That's not exactly my specialty..." I whispered the latter part of my words so he wouldn't hear.
"Yes. And he's willing to pay you a large sum for it," he confidently affirmed.
Baron Heldrick... So me killing all the stronger monsters near his territory got his attention? It's to be expected.
"But I can only tell you so little about the details, so please read my master's letter."
Just like that, the old butler leaves.