Raising My Trash Ability into a Broken SSS+ Rank Skill Chapter 554 Sorry and Thank you

Throughout the rest of the day, the Yate realm became a destination for assassins, various factions, and all manner of individuals.

While some attempted to infiltrate the territory in secret, many arrived seeking to establish positive connections or hoping to purchase mystical treasures from the witch.

It was a truly exhausting day for Gunter and Psyche, as they were both occupied managing different departments and handling the influx of visitors.

Vritra, meanwhile, simply took pleasure in spending time with Teresa, assisting her as she settled into their new temporary residence.

The day concluded without any significant interruptions for Vritra; the pair shared a peaceful night's sleep, held closely together beneath the blankets.

Teresa showed less bashfulness this time as she embraced him, resting her head upon his arm while they chatted about various trivial topics.

Because the bed lacked sufficient space for four, Fiona and Yasmine arranged their own sleeping quarters and stayed within the same room.

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Vritra rose early the next morning; he could sense that Psyche was still occupied with the task of eliminating trespassers.

Simultaneously, Gunter remained engaged in negotiations with powerful figures representing influential organizations.

"Good morning, Tess." Vritra placed a kiss on her cheek as the stunning woman in his embrace fluttered her eyes open, a smile forming as she woke to such a tender greeting.

"Good morning, husband," she whispered back, before tucking her face into the crook of his neck and squeezing him tighter.

She required just a couple more minutes of rest.

"Don't forget we are visiting the Star realm today. We should start getting ready," Vritra remarked after a moment, gently stroking her hair.

"Mhmm," she murmured, finally pulling back. Following a brief moment of shyness, she returned the gesture by kissing his cheek, her soft, dark lips pressing lightly against his skin.

She then stood up and turned away, a warm, sweet sensation blooming within her chest.

The moment she stepped into the bathroom, Fiona and Yasmine revealed their presence.

"Darling, where is my morning kiss?" Fiona asked with a playful pout, stepping toward the bed.

She leaned down and joined her tender lips with his. After the kiss lingered for several extra heartbeats, she finally stepped away.

Yasmine followed her lead, offering him a brief and gentle kiss.

Both ladies were already fully dressed and prepared; Yasmine had no intention of missing the upcoming events.

...

Before long, Vritra and Teresa were both dressed in matching attire that had been coordinated by Ava.

"Tess, you look stunning," Vritra remarked, admiring the lovely sight she presented.

"Thank you, husband," Teresa replied with a wide grin. She, too, took a moment to admire her husband's appearance.

She was equally captivated; he looked even more handsome than she had ever envisioned.

As Teresa moved to cover her features with a veil, Vritra stopped her.

"Tess, there is no need to wear a veil. Let's head out just as you are," he suggested, stepping directly behind her to rest his chin on her shoulder as they viewed their reflection in the mirror.

"But wouldn't that cause too many problems...?" Teresa tilted her head back slightly, her gaze becoming somewhat hazy.

"Everything will be fine. Remember that I possess the Misty Essence mythic halo. They won't even be able to truly see you. I'll use an illusion to mask your appearance," Vritra explained, his arms sliding around her waist.

"Oh, alright. Thank you, husband," Teresa said with a bright smile. She wasn't fond of wearing the veil constantly, yet she knew that if ordinary people saw her true face, they would likely lose their minds.

He seemed to understand her desires without her saying a word, even recognizing things she hadn't realized she wanted. She found herself falling deeper in love with him.

"You are my wife. There is no need to say thank you or sorry. Instead, you can provide something in return—a reward for thanks and compensation for an apology," Vritra said, slowly turning her to face him.

"W-What?" Teresa's heart began to race. Her focus shifted to his lips for a second before her senses started to swirl.

"I'm waiting. Come on, give me my reward." Vritra leaned in closer. His arms remained firmly around her waist; if they weren't, Teresa felt her trembling legs might have given out.

"Uh, O-Okay..." Clenching her fists, she shut out her surroundings and slowly leaned forward.

As her heart hammered against her ribs, her body temperature began to rise.

After a tense second, her moist black lips met his warm ones, though her aim was slightly off-center.

Her lips only brushed the left side of his, yet the contact was enough to send a shiver through her entire frame.

Just as Teresa moved to pull away, Vritra's hand moved to the back of her head to hold her in place.

Vritra tilted his head, softly rubbing his lips against hers until they were perfectly aligned.

He didn't push further, simply pressing his lips firmly against hers; the sensation was nothing short of extraordinary.

The kiss continued for nearly half a minute before their lips finally parted. Her dark lips clung to his for a final moment before pulling back.

Her lips tasted so sweet that Vritra had to exert immense self-control not to lose himself in them. He licked his lips while observing her crimson face.

"Mm, delicious... So, you understand how to express your apologies or thanks from now on, don't you?" Vritra questioned, the ghost of her touch still lingering.

Teresa had her head tilted back. She had thoroughly enjoyed her first kiss; she never imagined that something could feel this incredible.

"Hmm," she nodded, biting her lower lip gently, a move that only served to entice Vritra further.

"Very well. Let's depart. I want to see what the Star realm has to offer." Vritra finally stepped back, breaking the contact with her warm, soft form.

Teresa turned around quickly, her face feeling as though it were on fire. She pressed her hands to her burning cheeks.

Vritra was patient. He intended to slowly nurture their relationship and strengthen their connection.

The two soon exited the room together.

Gunter had been declining meetings for a short while. He was currently conversing with Yasmine and Fiona, who he assumed had just arrived to see Vritra.

"Please, come inside. I will have my finest chefs cook breakfast for you while we wait for Art," Gunter said with great deference.

These two were by far the most significant figures to visit the Yate realm; everyone else had merely come to haggle over deals.

"That won't be necessary," Fiona declined, her expression remaining entirely stoic.

'Just as the rumors said, the Phoenix Empress is quite intimidating. She has slain so many lords. It is a relief we are on the same side,' Gunter thought, exhaling a breath of relief.

He made a mental note to ask his son later how he had become acquainted with such powerful women.

"You two are here? Excellent. Let's set out after we've had breakfast," Vritra said as he appeared with Teresa. She wasn't wearing a veil, though to everyone except his wives, it appeared as if she was.

"Alright," Fiona agreed immediately.

'Wait, didn't she just refuse?' Gunter looked at them with confusion, but quickly hurried to order the chefs to prepare a feast.

"You two seem to be in high spirits. Did something happen?" Yasmine asked Teresa with a mischievous glint in her eye. Since Fiona was now an adult, she wasn't as entertaining to tease anymore.

"... " Teresa's face instantly turned a deep shade of red. The memory of the kiss made her feel as if his lips were still pressed against hers.

"Yes, she gave me her thanks," Vritra chimed in.

Shortly after, the group of six gathered around the dining table. Ava and Gunter sat together on one side.

The other four sat opposite them.

A variety of dishes were soon served, though the meal was quite substantial for a breakfast.

They treated the meal as both breakfast and lunch combined before finally setting off toward the Star realm.

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