Chapter 187: Practice

The next floors, mainly 29th and 30th, were all too easy with the bloodsaurus and another monster called We got the ultimate Jurassic experience for free. The monsters gave a substantial amount of XP pushed my progress to 21.99%. Satisfied with today's harvest, I returned to the inn.

Saeko and Shiori went to Alise and Ryuu while Grayfia and Nao read a storybook Saeko bought in the Monster Feria's sale. It was about some ancient hero slaying monsters—your typical fairy tale shit.

"Aa-chan, what're we doing now?"

The frivolous young lady was curious. I only had one plan now.

"I'm gonna experiment with some magic spells. I don't know which one might turn out to be better than Diva spells."

Diva spells were strong, but the strongest of them could affect a city at most. It might be plenty useful to have a continent or higher level spell in my arsenal.

I set up a small range soundproof barrier to not interrupt the ladies and brought my palms closer. I drew out the Water element at the lowest temperature possible from one hand and the Fire element from the other. The blue and crimson energy flowed, chasing each other in a cycle. I sharpened my focus on mixing the two, and they did, becoming an orb of bluish flame.

"Pretty."

I swatted Rika's hand before she touched the orb. "Stop being reckless."

"Okay."

I poked the orb instead; a burning sensation enveloped my finger before a wave of bone-chilling cold froze it. I pulled back and blinked in surprise. This spell negated or bypassed my magic resistance.

(My love's resistance to physical and magical attack is exceptionally high, but the effect of two contradictory energies is just that… absurd.)

What if I increased its size? I shook my head. This could blow up or something and harm everyone.

I proceeded to test the fusion of Fire and Darkness. The result was a pitch-black fire flickering on my palm. It reminded me of the word 'Hellfire.'

Life and Fire didn't mix at all. In fact, Life didn't mix with any element. This tsundere element refused to accept others!

The fusion of Water and Darkness created a dark, ethereal puddle that had no wetness of water. Rika couldn't suppress her curiosity and tried to touch it.

Kwaah!

The puddle became alive and pounced at Rika's finger. I quickly smacked it and glared at Rika. She retreated as she scratched her cheeks.

"My bad…"

'Klyscha, what's this venom-like thing?'

(I don't know what to call this creature born with sentience. It has a strong attraction to Life... Living Abyss, maybe.)

This little creature was scary. I had watched enough horror movies to know where this was going. Thankfully, the smack rendered it senseless, then I burned it with fire.

"Phew."

"Aa-chan, I'm sorry, okay? You don't have to make that face."

"I'm just confused by this new abomination. How did it gain sentience?"

"Because Aa-chan is a good man?"

I raised my brow at the lady buttering me up. "What do you want?"

Rika gave a sheepish smile and pointed to my lap. "A lap pillow. Shiori got it too."

"You two sure love to one-up each other over trivial things."

She sneakily put her head on my lap. "The sisters are fun to mess with. Shiori especially reminds me of my rebellious phase."

Though for different reasons, Rika's statement about the Busujima sisters couldn't be any more right.

Spoiling Rika for some more time, I read the Grimoire. The Busujima sisters returned with spicy news.

Astraea carried out a vote to allow male members in their Familia, which ended with an overwhelming hundred percent agreement. Some girls would have disagreed, but they chose to respect their goddess's choice.

Still, why the sudden vote? Did the Goddess of Justice become enamored with me and decided to change her rules? It can't be. My charm won't work on a goddess of her caliber. She didn't even flinch on our first meeting, much less falling for me. They were also going to the dungeon tomorrow for some quest. I might get the answer after that.

The bedtime came, and Grayfia quietly sneaked away. I couldn't say anything since Rika and Shiori's presence guaranteed that something lewd would happen. The devil maid still wanted to take her time to prepare herself. Most likely, she wanted me to approach and ask her. She might even be waiting for an order. It was hard to understand a woman.

Another passionate night ensued.

—x—x—x—

[Yuriko POV]

Yotsuba Mansion.

Yuriko dried her wet hair before the dressing mirror. Spotting the ring on her neck, her mind wandered.

'Should I disturb him tonight?'

As much as their relationship progressed, she still found it shameful to intrude in his private time with 'younger' girls. She put down the hairdryer and peeled off the towel. Pinching the little fat on her waist, she sighed. She regretted stopping those early morning workout sessions.

"It's his fault," she grumbled and wore a pale violet loose, comfortable robe that made it easy to move during the night. He spoiled her endlessly, turning her into a lazy woman.

'What is he doing now?'

She wanted to take a peek and escape if she found him doing 'that.' He became extra wild with more women.

She walked through the hallways of this Mansion that became her new home. Earth or this, she felt no difference. Everything she cared about—Saya and Asahi—were already here. She saw no reason to even return to that haunted world where corruption and evil hid in every corner.

She looked and right before peeking into Asahi's quiet room. Asahi leaned against the bed alone with the Grimoire in his head. His focused expression softened her heart until she spotted the bulge in his shorts.

'Is he reading porn…?'

She rubbed her eyes in disbelief. This was the Grimoire that Asahi read sometimes.

Why would a man with so many women read porn alone? Is he ill?

Yuriko became worried and walked to him.

"Dear, all you alright?"

"Yuriko? What would happen to me?"

Yuriko took the Grimoire from him that had no arousing images. She placed it aside and pressed her hand on his forehead. He also didn't have any fever. She glanced at his bulge with confusion.

"What got you so excited?"

"Oh, that," Asahi chuckled out loud. "It's the result of Rika's hard work. I was so engrossed in reading to ease this."

"You can even do that?!"

Asahi grinned as his bulge vanished. "One of the many perks of a sex-related class."

Yuriko also chuckled. "I can't even deny when people call you a gigolo."

Asahi's smile twitched briefly before a grin covered his face. He threw his arm around her waist, slipping down to her butt.

"H-Honey!"

He lifted her like a child and placed her on his lap. He pressed his body against her and bit on her earlobe. He wordlessly slipped his hand inside her robe and groped her butt while leaving trails of kisses on her neck.

Yuriko shut her eyes with bated breath and pulled at the knot holding her robe together. It was an excellent opportunity to get some love!

"You're naked under there. You came here with every intention for this to happen. Quite an insatiable mother-in-law I have."

Yuriko pinched his cheeks. "I still can't hold a candle to the Harem King."

Asahi gave a smile and buried his face in her chest. "You and others are the reason for this. I can't stop myself from devouring the beautiful bodies before me."

"That's true," Yuriko said before shuddering. His tongue touched her breasts, making her impossibly sensitive for a woman of her age. She couldn't hold back and let out her moans in Asahi's ears. He gave a proud grin and slipped his fingers inside her. She was wet, so he tossed his shorts and thrust his lively cock inside.

Yuriko winced, throwing her head back. The familiar unforgettable warmth wrapped her and yanked her into the river of pleasure. Her mind became vacant as her body instinctively moved to reciprocate Asahi's movements.

She climaxed not long after. Asahi flipped her over and held her from behind. While exchanging deep kisses with her, he pounded her senseless.

Nearly an hour later, she passed out in his arms.