Chapter 88: The One!
[Ding! Ding! Ding!]
[System Upgrade…Completed!]
[Lifeform State…updated!]
[Hidden Quest...Defeat Is Not Cultured...completed!]
[Hidden Quest…Nothing Beats a Momma's Milk…completed!]
[Hidden Quest: Bending the Grand Priestess…completed!]
[Hidden Quest: Claiming a Matriarch…completed!]
[Hidden Quest: Fend for Yourself…completed!]
[Hidden Quest: The Lord Loves Me to Death…completed!]
[Hidden Quest: King of Monsters…completed!]
[Completed! Completed! Completed!]
—Status—
<Name: Mithras>
<Age: 18>
<Gender: Male>
<Race: Imperfect (forbidden race)>
<Charm: Divine>
<System Title: Netori Novice<>Ero Sage<>One-Man Brothel<>King of Monsters>
<Templar rank: 5th level of Inner Accumulation>
<Sid Level: 10,000 units>
<Gene: Great Smelting Hammer (saint class)>
<Mutation: Adamantine Dragon King (divine class)>
<Sid Flame: Wrathful God Fire (tyrant class) <> Pyrogasmic Genesis (divine class)>
<Destiny: Blank>
<Controlled Destiny: Great Blood Emperor (saint class)>
<Ero Points: 55,666,000>
<Talents: Human Aphrodisiac (tyrant class) <> Wisdom of the Slithering Emperor (king class) <> Netori Milk Fountain (first class) <> Thunderclap (saint class) <> Born to Dominate (divine class) <> Perfect Spear (divine class) <> Priapic Dragon Bones (4/36) <> Idol of Vanity (tyrant class)>
—Status—
One after the other, a series of system prompts rumbled in Mithras' mind, coming out of nowhere and flooding his brain like a tidal wave. The system's upgrade was finally complete, enabling the youth to reap the reward for his efforts. Mithras' Ero Points count shot through the roof, items and various gifts piling up in the system while the Human Aphrodisiac snuggled with Elektra.
Mithras ignored the prompt, not even bothering to check his various breakthroughs as he admired the queen of monsters' sweet and satisfied look. Time flew by, and as the system's voice quieted, Mithras raised his hand, stroking Elektra's cheek.
The queen stirred from her groggy state, awakening in her partner's arms with bright and burning cheeks. Still, Elektra didn't move, enjoying the comfort of Mithras' arms. Half an hour passed in a flash. And as the haze of bliss cleared and reality came calling, Cassandra's face flashed through Elektra's mind, making her pulse quicken as her fists clenched tight—trembling nonstop.
This was bad. Really, really bad. The Blood-Smelting Kingdom likely didn't have a more possessive woman than Cassandra. The fact that she could tolerate the Honorias of the world was surprising enough. But Elektra? Don't even mention welcoming her into Mithras' growing harem.
It would be a miracle if Cassandra could stomach the pair's 24 hours of lewd pleasures alone.
Elektra didn't want to hurt her sister's feelings, not Cassandra. She owed her too much. So much so that she didn't even know how to start paying back.
How could taking her sister's beloved help fix their relationship? This wasn't the way to go!
But so what? Even if her brain told her that she'd made a terrible mistake, her hands refused to let go—clinging onto Mithras like there was no tomorrow.
Growing up, the queen of monsters didn't have a type…or any interest in the opposing gender, really—seeing romance as a waste of time and a foolproof way to crush her heart.
There were too many examples around her, one worse than the other. So she chose the path of Selflessness, hoping to rid herself of the emotions and desires most likely to sink her quest for the Highest Wisdom.
But that path collapsed, altering the queen's wants and needs. Or maybe she was always this way. After all, everyone wants to be loved. Loved by that special someone who lights their soul on fire with every word and gesture. And though the queen still struggled to make sense of her emotions, her heart had already acknowledged Mithras as that special someone. As…the one.
Only "the one" could make her experience all that she did in a single day. Only "the one" could become an indispensable part of her life in a heartbeat. There couldn't be another…or so she thought, at least.
But again, so what? Elektra didn't aim for perfection. But she didn't want to be a cruel and selfish woman—especially not to her sister.
"24 hours. One day. Yet I have never felt as free or fulfilled as I do now in the cradle of your arms. Thank you, Mithras. But I love my family and will do anything to fix it. So, unless you can guarantee that Cassandra will give us her blessing…this cannot happen again," Elektra whispered, her voice trembling as she spoke.
"It's fine. I respect your decision and have no doubt that in the weeks, months, and years to come, you will be standing by my side…every step of the way. Elektra, I don't need to rush you…because you are already mine." Mithras, however, stayed composed. Still facing the queen with that same disarming smile.
Damn it! Why are you so handsome? Stop looking at me like that, I can't stand it! The queen's mind became a mess, her eyes sparkling as she drank Mithras' words and admired the look on his face. So, riveting! She just wanted to lean in and smooch his lips all over!
But as self-control is what separates humans from animals, Elektra restrained her urges, kissing Mithras on the cheek instead.
Here, the queen stood up, getting dressed in a swirl of silver flames.
Mithras got dressed as well. But in no particular hurry, the youth lay on the grass, looking at the shooting star racing through the night sky.
"By the way…sex therapy is 200,000 ener crystals. My hourly rate is 20,000. Add a 10% discount cause I like you…and you owe me 612,000 ener crystals," Mithras said in a calm and straightforward tone, and not prepared for such outlandish words, Elektra lost her balance, almost falling face-first.
"…what the hell are you talking about?"
"My fees, obviously. Think I took 24 hours of my life to heal your broken heart just for the pleasure of being your one-night stand? Nonono, this is a business transaction. And you gotta pay up."
"You can't be serious!" Aware that Mithras liked to mess around a lot, Elektra hoped that this was a joke. A dragon, however, never jokes with his gold, and Mithras was about to collect a hefty premium from the Queen of Monsters.
"Hey…I was gonna make an exception and give you an unearned Free Access Card. You're the one who wants to put distance between us. So until we've crossed that cap, I gotta treat you like a client. You can pay cash or by bank transfer. Either way's fine with me, but you gotta pay up or I will take the money from your bank account myself with added interest.
I don't play with my zeros." Mithras didn't change his tone, making the queen's jaw drop as her eyes widened in disbelief.
"But since I like you…a lot. I'm going to give you a free piece of info that's worth way more than that to make the deal easier on your bitter heart. Cause I know right you're feeling sour and bitter. Deservedly so." For the imperceptible split of a second, Mithras' face twisted into a sulking look. But he quickly regained his composure—maintaining the act.
"Your right-hand woman, Headmistress Suri di Achai, has been compromised. She has not been in control of her body for…a very, very long time," Mithras said, instantly making Elektra's face twist into a grimace.
"Are you serious?" Just three words, yet from the moment they'd met till now, the intensity of Elektra's aura…had never been more terrifying.
"I hold from a trustworthy source that not long after she took you to our beloved queen mother, the headmistress was possessed by Fylkir Sucuria…" Barely had these words crossed Mithras' lips that Elektra turned into a silver-flame meteor, bolting into the distance!
The moment next, a transfer of 25 million ener crystals arrived in Mithras' bank account, making his Sid Card flash with dazzling rays.
"Holy lord of sugar mommies…" The youth hadn't seen this one coming. More incredible still, Elektra reached the speed of light, abusing Quantum Tunneling to phase out of the Blood-Smelting Kingdom in the blink of an eye.
Unlike Mithras, most Sages couldn't abuse Divine Secrets due to the burden on their brain. But in that instant, Elektra couldn't care less, putting her all on the line to reach the Jade-Faced Academy as soon as possible.
Headmistress Achai alone couldn't trigger such a reaction from the Queen of Monsters. Only one person could: the most important person in Elektra's life!
'Celestia…
Celestia!
Lord, please…not my Celestia!'
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Meanwhile, in a secret location of the Jade-Faced Academy, a magnificent beauty of divine charm and unmatched sex appeal stood on her knees, eyes blank and glassy as a blue-haired woman poured squalls of dark and sanguine mist into her heart.
The girl's blue eyes turned red, flashing with sanguine rays as her dark curls extended to her calves, and the pressure of her aura skyrocketed.
"Ahh…18 years! It took Elektra 18 years to leave you unattended for over 24 hours. Celestia, I've been waiting for this day since you were born. Welcome to my family!" Headmistress Achai said, patting Celestia's head with a look that constantly shifted between motherly love and raw madness.
Here, Celestia stood up, a spiral of blood flames coiling up her form as she curtsied to the Headmistress.
A slender figure emerged from Suri's shadow, condensing into a white-haired bombshell with impeccable curves, and a striking pair of bloodthirsty eyes.
"Little brother, the Sucuria bloodline…finally has an heir. Now I'm dying to see which one of our children will lead the new generation of Fylkirs!
I could never measure up to you in life. But my Celestia…might just trample your son!
Hahahahaha! Hahahaha!" Sucuria burst into laughter, unknowingly causing a column of scarlet flames to shoot towards the heavens.