[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-bear-school-astartes":3,"chapter-bear-school-astartes-bear-school-astartes-chapter-1004":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Bear School Astartes",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1620734,2087,"Chapter 1004 - 986: Temptation, Seduction?","bear-school-astartes-chapter-1004",1004,"\u003Cp>Suddenly, Triss curiously asked amidst Lann’s silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If at that time, I was in so much pain that only sleeping with you could slightly alleviate that dying feeling, would you have accepted me with my whole body covered in burns?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I would have given you some highly effective anesthetics, the kind mixed on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann silently thought to himself, as Mentos playfully listed out many different anesthetic formulas he had developed before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the biochemical brain was quickly suppressed by Lann.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann was no longer the inexperienced novice he once was; he could clearly sense that the atmosphere between Triss and him today was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t the warm, slow pace they used to have. Instead, it seemed like... an eager fire ready to blaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve had a bit too much to drink, Triss. This wine may be sweet, but it’s strong and not suitable for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann tactfully avoided the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The brutality of war typically brings about some level of mental problems in participants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since, in the end, Triss had her whole body severely burned by her out-of-control magic power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pain of the burns, the fear of death, the delirium from fever, the mental torment of war... In Lann’s eyes, who cared for her then, Triss was almost like a mental patient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Triss had indeed made such a request at that time, Lann would have only thought that she had lost her basic ability to think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t possibly have had relations with a mental patient in a fit, right? What would that be? Taking advantage of someone in distress?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I’ve had a bit too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Triss chuckled softly with a hint of intoxication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t mind Lann’s topic diversion at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she stretched without concern, as the silhouette of emerald green lingerie became clear under the translucent silk shirt as she stretched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What I mentioned earlier was just a hypothetical that never happened, and now I don’t have a single burn mark on my body, thanks to your crystal cultivation technology.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, the cultivation of skin tissue was already underway before I went there...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann was about to explain, but Triss didn’t give him the chance, clinking her glass with his and gulping it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Hunter pursed his lips and also downed his glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Triss wobbled as she picked up the bottle, and after pouring for herself, she tried to lean on Lann to fill his glass as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But halfway through pouring, she seemed too dazed to get up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned on Lann’s shoulder, exhaling warm breath tinged with the sweet scent of alcohol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rita told me to ’take care’ of you. Don’t you understand what that means?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Hunter’s eyes slightly widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She said you’ve been through a lot, during times we couldn’t be there for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The breath Triss blew on Lann’s neck was warm, and her eyes were dreamy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hand lingered over the exposed skin of the Demon Hunter, reluctant to part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve encountered things in other worlds, things and people we can’t imagine... She felt a sense of crisis because of that, do you understand? That fear of losing you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s afraid that in the future, you might find this world... boring, and then never come back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, she opened a ’door of convenience’ for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have permission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann heard this meaning in Triss’ words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, Triss. This is a bit too... ridiculous! What’s Rita thinking?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether it’s ridiculous or not can be discussed later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Triss propped up on Lann’s shoulder, lifting her upper body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the glass that was once filled was poured over herself as she smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amber-colored expensive wine dripped onto the equally expensive clothing. The already translucent silk shirt made the emerald green contour underneath more apparent under the dim, ambiguous candlelight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The style of that lingerie could only be described as... trendy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have the same worries as Rita, even more so. Don’t you think you have an obligation to make us feel at ease?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can only say... your worries won’t happen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Triss acted as if she hadn’t heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A promise is not made with words, but with actions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Actions’ she pronounced with emphasis, and with her words, Triss was already kneeling on Lann’s lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Crack’ went the sound, as the wood-framed, velvet-covered bench made an unsound noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann’s height decreased by a notch with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, wait, Triss, this bench isn’t sturdy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It doesn’t matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Female Warlock’s soft breaths were like that of a starving beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today, even if we crash through these floors, it doesn’t matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Comfort me... I beg you... don’t leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Triss knelt on Lann’s lap, her hands holding the Demon Hunter’s head tightly to her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Triss! This thing isn’t right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the next morning, the voice of the Demon Hunter rang out from a luxurious villa near the Master’s Square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann was wearing breeches, with a bare torso, his wet hair draping over his shoulders while he rubbed his head with a towel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood before a chaotic, split-in-half, and well-tossed-around velvet-covered bench, nudging the remains with his toe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his head turned upward, yelling to the upper floor, Lann’s tone carried disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The break on the bench was smooth and neat... it was made with magic!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, Lann thought the bench collapsing was because Margaret had provided outdated body data of Triss when she told Triss about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, his body contains not only strong bones and muscles but also a whole lot of metallic cables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steel wires of Valerian Steel, mixed with the bones of the Extinct Dragon, are fixed and spread across his every tendon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Inner Steel] provides him with a great increase in power and enhances the defense beneath his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s gained almost dozens of kilograms in weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And all this weight grew within less than a month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Margaret didn’t count this weight in, which is completely normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But looking at it now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann put the towel around his neck, bent over, and effortlessly lifted the entire two-piece woolen couch as if raising a piece of straw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mature yet youthful voice of Triss came from the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was still pretending to be clueless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With wet feet stepping on the floor, Triss stood at the staircase looking down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her signature red hair was wrapped in a smaller towel, while a larger towel covered her from the collarbone down to her thighs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No doubt, this half-wrapped state is the most enticing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A female warlock always knows how to master the art of allure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Triss, with a cheeky and confident mischievous smile, looked down at Lann from upstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She saw the couch being lifted like straw by the Demon Hunter and remained unfazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s such a pity, I really liked this couch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waved dismissively, leaving a few wet footprints on the wooden floor as she turned away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Put it there, darling. It’s quite memorable, I’ll find a craftsman to fix it sturdier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she finished speaking, Triss poked her head out from the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, if you plan to break it every time, I won’t fix it too sturdily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Triss~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann elongated his voice in dissatisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this only elicited a more joyous, crisp laughter from the female warlock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good morning, Meow, boss!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rong Buqiu scampered down from the third floor, landing on all fours with its big, clear watery eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last night, it was directly placed on the third floor by Triss’s magic, and it seemed completely unaware of what had occurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann put down the remains of the couch, pinched his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by this spellcasting ability, Triss didn’t get drunk last night either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s this supposed to be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A psychologically traumatised elder sister tricking an innocent youth?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann mentally flipped the table, while smacking the passing bio-computer, leaving the Mentos who was advancing the Curse Fire analysis task, completely dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet outwardly, the Demon Hunter maintained a mature and steady image in front of the little cat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann’s armor and inner clothing were completely torn apart last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The armor was still okay, tough in itself, but the clothes were entirely ripped to shreds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the benefits of Margaret providing Triss with Lann’s body data paid off; Triss had prepared a whole wardrobe of backups for Lann here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female warlock looked particularly radiant today; she even skipped a lot of steps during makeup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last night, the Qilin seemed to have gotten tired of seeing human cities, so it went out to play beyond the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After following Lann for a long time, it seemed to have roughly learned how to avoid attracting human attention; after all, the wisdom of Ancient Dragons isn’t diminished by the Qilin’s laziness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The radiant Triss went downstairs not just ignoring the resistant look from the Demon Hunter but even close enough to pull him down for a kiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann shook his head, Triss did seem even more lively than Margaret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He donned the hooded cloak again, this time without the Qilin, he was at least less conspicuous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tall, noble-like creature, clad in a Magic Horse Harness, would be too eye-catching even in Novigrad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a hooded, cloaked man, lurking in the streets of Novigrad wouldn’t stand out much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This city, due to its unique and independent status, spies, scouts, private detectives, fugitives... there are many people on the streets who don’t want to show their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sales of hooded cloaks are pretty good in this city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cheerfully spirited Triss accompanied Lann out, while Dandelion and Geralt were already waiting at the Master’s Square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The woodland dryad!\" Dandelion eagerly grabbed Triss’s hand upon approach, air kissing her palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Skyborne elf! Fairy of illusions! A saintess with eyes like lake water, as beautiful as dawn. Your slightly parted lips, stir the heart...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An already good-spirited Triss giggled, only retracting her hand after Dandelion finished a verse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone wasn’t a child anymore, from just the atmosphere, it was clear what happened last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Dandelion kept blinking at Lann.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, the Demon Hunter had now entered work mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Dandelion. You can put this aria into your new song, Triss would surely support you. But now, lead us to the Alchemy Master, alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling it was unlikely to require a fight, both Geralt and Lann appeared very relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Geralt was still holding a sandwich and munching on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bard slung his lute behind his back, full of confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I could link up Dudu, so of course I can link you guys too. My alumni are still sticking close to the master now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Alchemy Master’s name is Karkstan, but what’s your alumni’s name again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shanni,\" Dandelion said nonchalantly, \"A freshman from Ossenford’s medical department.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1803,"2026-06-06T10:40:38.499Z",1,"novelbin.me","fc5b9fe7f4b25a361da4dad4ad23a1f8abc9a98b6487ad451042fb39026feb11","bear-school-astartes-chapter-1005","bear-school-astartes-chapter-1003",1043,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbear-school-astartes-cover.jpg"]