"Everyone ready?" Kevin asked as he placed the last bag into his space ring. He looked at the four women bundled up in big, furry coats. It was very cold in the early morning, and it would be even colder in the mountains. Kevin could easily withstand the chill, but the women weren't as resilient. Maria and Riya, being cultivators, could tolerate it to sdegree, but their cultivation levels weren't very high.
To keep warm, they were dressed in quite heavy clothing. The morning mist covered the outpost, making visibility so poor that they could barely see each other. To avoid any accidents, they decided to walk instead of using a vehicle, which people usually opted for when camping at Misty Mountains.
Kevin and Keith hadn't used vehicles before because they were for hunting monsters and the trails Kevin now was using is for camping, which were maintained regularly. Any dangerous monsters around the trails were dealt with routinely, so there was no danger in walking.
As they set off on foot, the early morning mist clung to their surroundings, making the path ahead look like a scene from a dream. Kevin led the way, his breath forming small clouds in the crisp air. Maria, Riya, Emma, and Lora followed closely, their heavy coats providing much-needed warmth against the chill.
"Stay close, everyone," Kevin called back. "Visibility is poor, and I don't want anyone getting lost."
Maria and Riya, though cultivators, were grateful for the extra layers. They walked with an easy grace, their steps sure and steady. Emma and Lora, less accustomed to such excursions, took slower, more cautious steps, but their spirits were high, buoyed by the sense of adventure.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"How much farther?" Lora asked, her voice muffled by her scarf.
Kevin had asked scampers and hunters where they could see the most beautiful scenery of the Misty Mountains. They all suggested the top of the waterfall at the far right of the mountain range. It was the perfect place for camping, with flat grounds and minimal danger of landslides or monsters. So he announced, "We should reach there by evening if all goes well."
This made Emma frown, and the others looked at him with concern. They had never traveled this far on foot before. While they were used to traveling up to four hours by vehicle, their usual walks were only about half an hour to an hour. This journey, however, would take at least six to eight hours, as evening was still far off from their early 6 a.m. start.
The journey to their campsite was quite challenging and full of monsters, but Kevin could handle it. Even facing dozens of them posed no danger to him; he was much stronger and a better fighter than the last the chere.
He didn't worry much about the journey, especially since they weren't the only group heading to the campsite. Other groups who also appreciated good scenery would be there too. Kevin had also asked Keyara and Viana to postpone their meeting, and they agreed since they had other things to attend to as well.
As they set off on their hike, the cold air bit at their faces, but the excitement of the adventure kept their spirits high. Kevin led the way, confidently navigating the rocky terrain. The path was steep and uneven, but the group moved steadily, motivated by the promise of breathtaking views at the top.
Maria, wrapped in her heavy coat, kept pace with Kevin, occasionally glancing around at the mist-covered landscape. "It's so beautiful here, even if it's a bit challenging," she said, her breath also visible in the cold air.
"It is..." Kevin said, looking back at the way they had come, now covered in mist. From their higher vantage point, he could see the city shrouded in fog, creating a picturesque scene. He then noticed Riya talking with Lora. Remembering his past encounters with her behavior, he decided to approach her.
After a while, he managed to get her alone. Glancing over to see Lora chatting with Maria and Emma, he asked Riya, "Why are you acting distant with me?"
Riya, taken aback by his question, responded with surprise as she quickened her pace. "I did? When?"
Kevin looked at her with a serious expression and said, "Don't lie. You haven't lettouch you and haven't talked tofor more than a few minutes since I cback. Did I do something to offend you?"
Riya looked uncomfortable and tried to quicken her pace to get away from him, but Kevin grabbed her arm, stopping her. "You can't run away without givingan answer."
Riya glanced at Maria and Emma, then sighed and said, "First, let go of my arm."
"Then will you tellwhy you're ignoring me?" Kevin asked, skeptical but hopeful. When she nodded, he released her arm.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmRiya hesitated for a moment before admitting, "It's because I feel like I'm cheating on Nat whenever I do anything with you."
"But we've only kissed and fooled around as siblings because we are, and we love each other," Kevin said with a genuinely sad expression. "We've done nothing wrong for you to feel like you're cheating on her."
"But it's wrong even as siblings. Brother and sister aren't supposed to lick each other's pussy and dick. We did, and it's way worse than just being wrong," she said, sounding conflicted. "it's a taboo a sin..."
"No, it isn't. We never did the real thing; we never had sex. What's wrong with taking care of each other's desires without any sex?" Kevin said, not wanting to stop being intimate with her.
"I said I can't do it with you, no matter how stubborn you act," she said, standing firm in her decision.
Kevin, seeing her resolve, nodded. He glanced at Maria and then said, "Then don't cause any trouble when I do it with Mom."
Her shock was evident as anger burned in her eyes. "You... you... you are psychopath... it's way more wrong than doing it with me..."
"I don't care. If you won't do it, then I will do it with her. And besides, I love her, so there's no problem there," Kevin said, not bothering to listen to her protests as he walked toward Maria, smiling.