"Alicia doesn't seem to be here yet. Let's wait for her outside the city first."

We'd agreed to meet at half past, but I hate being late, so I logged in early. To my surprise, the Guild Leader was already there.

"Hmm, perfect. The three of us can practice our coordination together."

Pushing through the crowded streets to reach the wilderness wasn't easy. Bumping into people was unavoidable.

Seriously, having a seasonal event like 'Elven Dance' in one city was overkill. No wonder the whole game's player base flocked here, making the city packed.

"S-sorry!"

"Stop shoving!"

"Don't you have eyes? With so many people, why push forward?"

"Shut the hell up! You're ruining my view!"

Amidst the constant clamor, I shielded the Guild Leader in front, ignoring all the insults.

"Thank you."

I wrapped one arm around the Guild Leader, using my shoulder to push through the crowd. Occasionally, I'd accidentally brush against something soft—but it was purely unintentional.

I was secretly thrilled, but I kept my cool.

"Are you okay?"

"Mm, I'm fine."

Right now, the Guild Leader's cheeks were flushed like sunset clouds. She kept her head down, her voice barely a whisper. With so many people, she probably wasn't used to it.

After squeezing through for ages, we finally made it out. Thankfully, we didn't get separated like in some drama—otherwise, the Guild Leader might have cried. With her delicate nature, in such a huge crowd, logging out was her only option.

Standing in the wilderness, breathing fresh air and feeling the cool breeze was incredibly refreshing.

"Finally, back in the light of day."

"Mm."

I lay spread-eagle on the cold ground, gazing at the sky. It was hard to believe this vivid world was just a game.

"You look tired?"

Sitting beside me, the Guild Leader asked softly, brushing a strand of hair from her temple. Her profile alone was breathtakingly beautiful.

"Aren't you tired too? It'd be weird if you weren't. Pushing through that crowd wasn't easy."

"Hey, want to... try a way to relax?"

"What?"

"Fan service."

Tilting her head, the Guild Leader smiled—a sly, devilish grin that seemed to lure me into hell.

"What's that?"

In an instant, my mind raced with possibilities. With the rare city scenery drawing players, the wilderness was deserted, leaving just the Guild Leader and me alone. So what was this 'fan service'? It meant perks in Japanese slang, but what perks could this game offer?

Grope her chest? The feel would be nice, but with her personality, she'd never be that bold. Show panties with a disgusted look? No way. Someone as pure as the Guild Leader would never do that. In my memory, the only thing fitting her character was probably a lap pillow.

Resting my head on her soft, tempting thighs, the silky skin sensation flooded my brain. Her delicate fingers gently stroked my cheek. Closing my eyes, I caught a faint, alluring scent from her. As I relaxed completely, it felt like stepping into heaven—utterly dreamlike. This must be the reward. I didn't dislike it; in fact, I was a little excited.

But after waiting a while, my head wasn't lifted. When I opened my eyes, the Guild Leader was straddling me.

"I-I've never tried kissing before. Will you... practice with me?"

She whispered this, her cheeks flushed crimson from sheer shyness.

"Me? Are you sure? Was this a dream? Or had I never woken up?"

"With you, I might be a little bolder. A first kiss in-game doesn't count as a real first, right?"

As if reassuring herself, she brushed her hair aside, closed her eyes, and slowly lowered her head.

"Games and reality are different. In games, you should let loose, do what you love, try things you'd never dare in real life."

Silently, I closed my eyes. Though it wasn't my first kiss, my heart pounded wildly—excited, eager, with a trace of unspoken guilt. Gradually, her citrus-scented breath brushed my face. Her hesitant heartbeat echoed, imprinting her image vividly in my mind. Closer now, I felt the soft pressure against my chest and her rising body heat. Even before the kiss, a tingling current ran down my spine, making my whole body tingle.

Zap—

"Owwwwww—"

A sudden surge of electricity jolted through me, making my whole body convulse.

"A-are you okay?!"

Startled, the Guild Leader covered her mouth with her left hand and cautiously touched me. But each touch sent another shock through me.

"I-I'm fine."

Like hell I was. That was a 9000-volt shock! Luckily, it was just a game—a protective measure for female characters. In real life, I'd be convulsing, paralyzed, and defenseless.

"So... want to try again?"

Tapping her lips with her finger, the Guild Leader tilted her head, blinking as if she didn't understand what happened.

Hey! I just got electrocuted once. Give me a break, miss. Lately, I've been sensing the Guild Leader's innocent-yet-sinister side growing stronger. Still, I had to admit, I was a little eager to kiss her. Staring at those criminally tempting cherry lips, I paused, then made the decision a man should make. Better to die under the peony than live as a coward. No backing out now.

"Continue."

"Mm."

Sitting beside me, the Guild Leader closed her eyes, her left hand resting near me as she slowly leaned down.

"Wait!"

"What's wrong?"

She opened her eyes, looking puzzled.

"Uh, Guild Leader, can we turn off the protective measures first? You want to shock me again? Are you doing this on purpose? No, you definitely are!"

"Huh? Is there such a thing? I didn't know."

The Guild Leader tilted her head, tapping her finger on her head as if thinking. But after a long pause, she seemed to draw a blank.

"It's in the settings."

I gave her the right hint. After the numbness in my limbs faded, I covered my forehead with one hand and sighed. I really couldn't tell if she was airheaded or innocent-yet-sinister. Truly, as the guild's mascot, she was perfect for the role.

"Oh, really? Hmm, found it. Turn off... done. But it's only for ten minutes."

Ten minutes isn't enough? A kiss won't take that long. Or are you planning something else? After finishing, the Guild Leader beamed with joy.

Seriously, is something this simple really that exciting...

"Hey, let's continue."

"Mm."

As we both closed our eyes, ready for our first in-game kiss...

An unwelcome voice called out from afar.

"Guild Leader, Xue Xue, I'm here! Sorry, the city was packed. It took forever to squeeze out."