Wow, what bad luck she had.
He scooped her up and carried her out of the shattered space, then released the freeze.
Kurono Shinguuji, who had been extremely anxious moments ago, was now relieved to see Rei Ao standing next to her with Shizuku Kurogane in his arms.
She immediately realized that Rei Ao had used that strange time-manipulation ability again, one even she couldn't perceive.
Luckily, no one had been hurt.
Kurono Shinguuji sighed with relief.
Shizuku Kurogane, realizing she was being carried, froze for a moment.
Rei Ao glanced down at her. "You're not hurt, right?"
Shizuku instinctively shook her head.
But Kurono Shinguuji, still concerned, said seriously, "You need to be checked thoroughly. Shattered space is no joke."
Then she bowed deeply to Rei Ao.
"Thank you for saving her. Otherwise, the consequences would've been unthinkable."
"As for the wager I made with you, and the additional condition just now, please give me half an hour to deal with the current situation."
"Half an hour fine."
With two hours remaining, there was plenty of time left.
As for Shizuku Kurogane
"Can you stand on your own?"
"!!!"
Shizuku suddenly realized she was still holding onto Rei Ao's neck.
Blushing, she nodded slightly.
"Yes, please, put me down."
Once on the ground, Shizuku hurriedly straightened her skirt.
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Chapter 42: Crimson Lotus Dragon God
At that moment, Stella came running over.
"Rei Ao, are you alright?"
"Do I look like I'm hurt?"
"Phew, as long as you're fine," Stella sighed in relief.
If Rei Ao had been injured because of her, she would have felt extremely guilty.
"What's the situation now?"
Kurono Shinguuji spoke formally, "I've lost."
"Stella, your request is approved. I also sincerely apologize to you as the principal."
She bowed deeply to Stella.
"Uh..."
Stella, now calm, was caught off guard by the principal's formal apology and didn't know how to react.
[Ding! Transaction complete!]
[Ding! You have obtained the ability "Dragon God Possession"!]
[Ding! Due to your noble body being unfit for possession by any living entity, your ability "Dragon God Possession" has evolved into "Crimson Lotus Dragon God"]
"Crimson Lotus Dragon God": You are the supreme dragon of flame, the Crimson Lotus Dragon God!
Rei Ao hadn't fully processed this surprising evolution from the chat group when Stella suddenly clutched her chest in pain and collapsed into his arms.
"What's wrong?"
Rei Ao held her steady.
The moment they touched
"Ugh! Ah"
Stella's face flushed as her heartbeat quickened, and she gasped for breath, as if Rei Ao's very presence was irresistibly drawing her in.
Rei Ao furrowed his brow, immediately realizing the issue.
His new Crimson Lotus Dragon God power was creating a connection with her Dragon God Possession ability.
Seeing her worsening condition, Rei Ao asked, "Is there someplace where she can rest? She's not feeling well."
Before Kurono Shinguuji could respond, Shizuku Kurogane raised her hand and said, "I know!"
...
Kurono Shinguuji went to handle the aftermath of the recent events, while Rei Ao, under Shizuku's guidance, brought Stella to a dorm room.
Judging by the clothing, decorations, and bed inside, it was clearly a girl's dormitory.
Rei Ao glanced back at Shizuku.
Blushing, she lowered her head and quietly said, "This is my dorm it's very quiet."
But inside, Shizuku's heart was racing.
In an impulsive moment, she had brought this man, Rei Ao, who had just saved her, into her own dorm rooma place even her own brother hadn't been to.
What was she thinking?!
Rei Ao, however, wasn't too concerned about the details. He laid the breathless Stella down on the bed.
"Ah"
She began twisting her body seductively.
"Her clothes!!"
Shizuku had just closed the door when she turned and saw Stella's clothes disintegrating, as if consumed by fire. First, the skirt of her school uniform, then her underwear.
In the blink of an eye, a bare and alluring scene unfolded before them.
Shizuku opened her mouth, wanting to say something, like asking Rei Ao to close his eyes.
But then she noticed him pressing his hand on Stella's shoulder and reaching toward her unguarded chest.
Just when she thought he was about to do something impulsive, she saw that Rei Ao's hand had transformedcovered in red, flame-like dragon scales.
A dragon claw enveloped her chest, and Rei Ao's eyes turned into dragon-like crimson pupils.
Under his powerful gaze, the chaotic fire within Stella's body immediately calmed down.
Her hands, which had been pulling at Rei Ao's clothes, now fell limply to her sides.
At the center of her chest, a crimson mark resembling the Crimson Lotus appeared.
Once Stella had stabilized, Rei Ao withdrew his dragon claw. He then took a moment to admire her from head to toe, particularly her delicate skin and the unique red hue marking her body.
Afterward, he pulled a blanket over her to cover her.
Stella didn't wake up, but her face was as red as blood, making it clear that she was pretending to be asleep.
Rei Ao chose not to expose her.
After all, this had all happened because of his power.
Now that he had become the Crimson Lotus Dragon God, his aura had triggered the awakening of Stella's Dragon God Possession ability. The overwhelming power of his flames had caused her inner fire to go out of control, leading to her current state.
Rei Ao had used his power to stabilize her flames and establish a bond of strength between them.
Stella's abilities had now evolved.
[Name]: Stella Vermillion
[Level]: 21
[Abilities]: "Crimson Lotus Dragon God Possession ," "Royal Swordsmanship," "Inherent Device: Lvateinn"
"Crimson Lotus Dragon God Possession": The power of the supreme flame dragon, the Crimson Lotus Dragon God, is embodied within you.
And that Crimson Lotus Dragon God was none other than Rei Ao himself.
"The chat group's evolution of this ability had quite an effect," Rei Ao thought, amazed.
[Ding! The chat group serves entirely in your noble favor!]
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Chapter 43: The Trade with Kurono Shinguuji
"..."
The chat group now operated entirely in his favor. What more could Rei Ao say?
And it wasn't as though he hadn't gained plenty from this.
Stella, with this new ability, could wield the power of his 'Crimson Lotus Dragon God', including mastery over powerful crimson flames and a dragon-like physique.
But Rei Ao also had the ability to descend and take over her power, essentially allowing him to act through her when needed.
"Um... what exactly just happened?" Shizuku Kurogane, standing nearby, was still confused.
Rei Ao simply explained, "Stella's power malfunctioned. Can I ask you to help look after her?"
"I'm Rei Ao, a friend of Stella's."
"I'm Shizuku Kurogane."
After introducing herself, she nodded. "You saved me earlier. It's only right for me to help."
"Thanks."
Rei Ao thought to himself, 'I knew I remembered correctly. Shizuku Kurogane, huh... Ikki Kurogane, you don't want trouble with the orthopedist, do you?'
'Guess I'll take care of your sister for youthough, technically, she's not your biological sister.'
"Let me give you a gift. You might need it one day."
Rei Ao dramatically reached out and gently stroked her soft cheek.
"!!!"
Shizuku's face instantly turned red.
Before she could react, Rei Ao withdrew his hand.
At that moment, she saw notifications appear in her minda secondary group from the chat group, along with various messages.
Realizing Rei Ao's true identity, she was left utterly shocked.
Before she could say more, the door softly clicked shut as Rei Ao left.
Meanwhile, Stella opened her eyes in a fluster, clutching the blanket tighter around her.
Her mind was in turmoil.
'I I was completely exposed!'
The warmth of Rei Ao's touch still lingered on her chest, and even in the depths of her soul, she felt a faint but undeniable connection to him.
She had no idea what had just happened.
Suddenly, she had grown stronger, gained new powers... and somehow, she felt like she had become part of Rei Ao.
'Ahhh, what's going on?!'
Stella was overwhelmed, her mind racing as she grappled with her shy and embarrassed state.
"Stella"
Shizuku Kurogane suddenly spoke up.
"Hm?"
Stella recognized her. She realized she was in Shizuku's dorm room now.
Nervously, Shizuku asked, "Stella, my brother Ikki Kurogane did he really spy on you?"
She wanted to confirm the truth of this accusation, as well as the legitimacy of the chat group.
Hearing Ikki's name, Stella shot up in bed, causing the blanket to slide off her shapely figure. But she didn't care about that.
Her eyes blazed with fury as she glared directly at Shizuku.
"Are you saying that pervert is your brother?!"
"..."
Shizuku froze, her heart sinking.
It seemed the accusation was true after all, and she felt a deep sense of disappointment in her brother.
Meanwhile, Rei Ao headed straight to the principal's office.
Kurono Shinguuji was already inside.
After entering, Rei Ao quietly locked the door, smiling mischievously as he teased her.
"You've handled this pretty well. You kept the fallout minimal."
Kurono Shinguuji gave a bitter smile. "I'm sorry you had to see that, Rei Ao. I can't afford to let Hagun Academy fall into chaos right now."
"Enough about the academy. I don't care about that."
Before Kurono Shinguuji realized it, Rei Ao was standing directly in front of her.
"What I'm more interested in is the reward I won from our bet."
His intense gaze made her fall silent. She suddenly understood what Rei Ao wanted.
Instinctively, she took a step back, her tightly-fitted skirt pressing against the edge of the desk.
Rei Ao swiftly grabbed her stocking-clad leg, lifting her onto the desk.
Pressing himself closer, he narrowed his eyes and asked, "I heard you left the alliance because you got married?"
Kurono Shinguuji didn't shy away from his gaze, shaking her head slightly. "That was just an excuse. I grew tired of the endless battles within the alliance."
Being ranked third in the world wasn't easymany people coveted that spot.
"Oh?"
Rei Ao's eyes gleamed.
Despite her age, she was still stunningly beautiful, with smooth skin and legs that were firm yet soft.
He stroked her silky stockings, enjoying the sensation.
"And you're still untouched?"
"Yes."
Kurono Shinguuji didn't shy away from the question.
"Is this what you want?"
"You can have it. I lost the bet, and I'll accept the consequences."
She was calm about it.
If she had gambled, she was willing to pay the price. And given that her victor was a young, powerful man, it hardly seemed to matter anymore.
"Hehe, no need to rush."
With a swift motion, Rei Ao tore her stockings, laughing lightly. "Before we get started, how about initiating a trade with me? Say, something to 'satisfy your desires.'"
"A trade?"
Kurono Shinguuji didn't understand what he meant for a moment.
But in the next second, new information flooded her mind.
"..."
She looked at Rei Ao with a complicated expression.
He was from another world!
She had guessed many things about him, but never this.
Lowering her eyes, she glanced at the fearsome "dragon" before herit was quite intimidating.
Taking a deep breath, she complied and initiated a trade.
Since there was already a wager in place, Rei Ao didn't even need to check the terms; he confirmed it without hesitation.
Immediately, a notification from the chat group popped up.
[Ding! The trade has begun!]
[Trade Partner]: Kurono Shinguuji
[Trade Content]: Satisfy her desires.
[Trade Terms]: "Causality Time Manipulation," "Inherent Devices: Propater, Ennoia," "Unlimited Body Access."
[Duration]: Until her desires are fully satisfied.
Rei Ao grinned.
"Seems like you've been bottling up a lot of tension over the years."
"Hah"
Kurono Shinguuji's breathing grew unsteady under his touch.
After so many years without physical closeness, it was only natural for her to have pent-up frustrations.
Accepting her fate, she didn't resist anymore.
Wrapping her arms around his neck for the first time, she softly whispered in a voice far more gentle than before, "Since you've figured it out, then make sure this trade is completed properly."
"Heh, even if you didn't ask, I was going to give you my all."
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Chapter 44: Love at First Sight? Mai's lips
In Shizuku Kurogane's dorm room.
The two had just finished discussing Ikki Kurogane. The misunderstanding was cleared up, and Shizuku now felt completely disillusioned with him. She decided to see him only as an older brother from now on.
Of course, this was just an excuse. In truth, a new figure had taken root in her heart.
Then the notification for a trade appeared.
The two exchanged glances.
Shizuku hesitantly asked, "This trade what is it about?"
Stella's eye twitched, and she eventually exploded in frustration, "That pervert is at it again!"
