Help! I'm in Another World and the Dragon Man Want Me To Get Pregnant!
Chapter 70: Fevered Longing

Chapter 70: Fevered Longing

"We’ll take it from here. Get him cleaned up and have him take medicine," the guild master ordered.

A blanket was draped over Shen Xinghui’s fragile frame, and Ignatius cradled him gently.

No matter how intoxicating the scent was, it did nothing to cloud his mind now.

There was no indulgence, no pleasure—only sorrow, guilt, and an unbearable hatred.

He wanted to apologize, over and over again.

Holding Shen Xinghui’s exhausted, fevered body close, he carried him back to the inn.

After returning to the inn, Shen Xinghui was carefully cleaned.

The lingering aphrodisiac on his skin alone was enough to make his body ache.

While he remained unconscious, his body was gently held, and even the inside was thoroughly cleaned with careful fingers.

Once he was dressed properly, a detoxifying potion was administered.

Another dose was applied internally as well, he coating it on his finger and gently rubbing it in.

Shen Xinghu’s body that was still affected by the aphrodisiac, easily accepted even just a single finger.

"Ah..."

Despite the overwhelming scent, there was no temptation—only a crushing guilt.

If only he had stayed by his side.

If only he hadn’t foolishly assumed that leaving him with the Guildmaster would be enough.

He should have ignored the political consequences and simply transformed into his dragon form to fly back immediately.

For a Dragon Man, transforming into their true form in another country was only permitted in extreme emergencies or when escaping a danger zone.

Otherwise, it could be seen as an act of aggression, risking an international incident.

Rescuing Yiazmat’s child had qualified as an emergency, so there had been no issue—but now...

"I’m sorry."

Shen Xinghui’s body was still feverish and trembling at even the lightest touch.

The aphrodisiac had clearly been mixed with something else—it wasn’t pure.

Some merchants created such mixtures to intensify pleasure.

Those kinds of drugs were resistant to antidotes, making their effects linger longer.

"I’m sorry, Xinghui."

He must have suffered terribly.

He must have been so afraid.

Even just seeing the room fill with smoke would have terrified him.

Humans were so fragile.

Unlike Dragon Man, whose thick scales could repel fire, or the Sky Man, who were blessed by all spirits, or the Demons, who could escape into the abyss of darkness, humans had no such defenses.

Among all species, they were the weakest.

Both humans and Beast Man bore many children, but they also faced countless dangers.

A small fire could kill them.

A sword could pierce their bodies with ease.

Just a few centimeters of water could drown them.

Even a simple fall from the second floor could mean death.

They were far too fragile.

Ignatius understood that better than anyone.

That was why he must have been terrified—his body reacting involuntarily to the effects of the drug.

How many times had he screamed?

How many times had he called out his name?

And yet... he hadn’t been there to answer.

With a trembling hand, he touched the warmth of Shen Xinghui’s body, his head bowed in shame.

All he could do was apologize.

Shen Xinghui finally woke up about an hour after being brought back.

His mind was still clouded by the aphrodisiac, but the moment he saw him, relief washed over his face.

Tears welled in his dark eyes.

As if to confirm his presence was real, he reached out, wrapping his arms around his neck and clinging tightly.

Caught off guard, Ignatius hesitated for a moment before he gently holding him in return.

"Ignatius..."

"I’m sorry. I was too late."

"Ignatius..."

Only words of apology left Ignatius’s lips, yet Shen Xinghui called his name with a delighted tone, his voice soft and sweet.

The intoxicating scent of Shen Xinghui clung to Ignatius’s senses, making his body burn with heat.

Disgusted by his own disgraceful reaction, he silently reprimanded himself.

"I’m sorry, truly. I got delayed and arrived late. To think I let them lay their hands on you..."

He had to apologize.

As soon as the words left his mouth, Shen Xinghui, despite the tears streaking his cheeks, shook his head.

Though relieved by the lack of reproach, Ignatius couldn’t stop berating himself.

Shen Xinghui’s body was still warm—his black eyes glistening with moisture, lips slightly parted, flushed skin trembling at the slightest touch.

Most of all, his lingering scent was so thick it was almost intoxicating, making it seem as though he were in heat.

The Dragon Man could conceive and go into heat even outside their usual breeding season, but when that time came, the effects were even more severe.

The scent of a desirable mate would cling to them, keeping their body in a constant state of feverish longing.

Shen Xinghui’s scent was exactly that, and it pounded through Ignatius’s head like a hammer.

"...Is it unbearable?"

At the question, Shen Xinghui’s trembling body froze.

He pressed his lips together in hesitation, but his eyes betrayed the heat pooling within him.

His reaction was unmistakable, just as much as the way he looked at Ignatius, silently pleading.

Even as he fidgeted, rubbing his thighs together, the evidence of his state was clear for anyone to see.

"I gave you an antidote earlier, but it hasn’t taken effect yet, has it?"

Releasing would likely bring relief.

A body caught in heat wouldn’t settle easily—it was only natural that finding release would ease the torment.

However, could he really touch him after failing to protect him?

That was the one thing he hesitated over.

However, Shen Xinghui had already reached his limit.

Tears welled up in his black eyes, and he lifted himself slightly, fingertips grazing Ignatius’s cheek before brushing against his lips.

A clumsy, fleeting kiss—yet even that was enough to shake the last of his restraint.

"Shen Xinghui—"

"Mm... ah..."

As he gasped for air, Ignatius called his name, and a sweet, fevered voice escaped in response.

That pleading, needy tone sent a shiver through him, making him falter.

He ran his tongue lightly over Shen Xinghui’s lips, and the other accepted him without hesitation.

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