"Serving the divine being?" Kurusu's expression darkened.
"What nonsense! I'm going to see her right now!"
"Hey, what's this guy trying to do? Stop him!"
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Chapter 21: Rei Ao's Possessiveness
The people in the chat group originally thought everything was over, but they noticed that the livestream hadn't ended, and things were starting to take a strange turn.
Stella: "???"
Stella: "Wait, wait, wait! What's going on?!"
Stella had just arrived at her dorm in Hagun Academy, covering her eyes in embarrassment, her whole body flushing as red as a ripe tomato.
Back at Rei Ao's home, both Sakurajima Mai and Kato Megumi were also blushing furiously.
Could he really stream this?
Frieren: "Ohhh, now I see."
Stella: "What do you mean, 'see'? Stop seeing!"
Frieren: "It's just biological research. Is there a problem?"
Frieren: "Although, this seems to go beyond what I thought were the limits of human anatomy."
Frieren: "@Saeko Busujima, could you describe your experience in more detail?"
Saeko Busujima: "I..."
Stella: "No! No one is allowed to speak, and no one is allowed to watch the stream!"
Under her stern command, the chat group fell silent. However, the livestream continued:
[Livestream]: 6 people watching.
...
"Damn it!"
"How can they be doing this?!"
Stella, who had been about to change into her dorm clothes, curled up in the corner of her bed, covering her eyes. But...
The livestream images were projected directly into their minds, so covering her eyes didn't help at all.
She couldn't understand. Why had it escalated this way? And that... that was terrifying!
If she ended up like Ayame Yomogawa she couldn't even bear to think about it.
"That will *never* happen to me!"
Stella was adamant. As she looked up, she noticed a pair of eyes peeking through her window. Her face immediately darkened.
"A peeping tom? Prepare to die!"
"Wait, this is a mistake!"
Before the man in the tree could explain himself...
*Boom!*
A blast of flames erupted from the window.
Stella was thankful for one thingat least she hadn't changed clothes yet. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
She glanced back at the livestream, where Rei Ao was still... active, and she blushed even more, muttering to herself, "Men are all scum."
Especially that peeping tom!
She rushed to the balcony and looked down. The tree was still ablaze, but the peeping tom had disappeared. She wasn't about to let this go, though!
...
Time passed.
Rei Ao gently stroked Ayame's smooth legs. He suddenly paused, his ears picking up the sound of commotion.
Ayame, who had been preparing herself, was startled when she noticed Rei Ao hadn't made a move yet.
"Rei Ao-sama?" she called out softly, her voice filled with shyness.
Rei Ao snapped out of his thoughts, a mysterious smile creeping across his face. He leaned down, gently nibbling her ear and whispering, "Ayame, I have a question for you."
"Huh? Rei Ao-sama, please ask."
Ayame's face flushed a deep red.
"Do you remember what I said before?"
"Wh-what?"
"I told you, I hate it when people point guns at me."
He raised his finger, pointing toward the closed door of the carriage.
"That samurai who offended me before is outside again, gun in hand, trying to break in. What do you think I should do?"
Though his voice remained gentle, he was waiting for Ayame to make a choice.
"Kurusu?!"
Ayame's hazy eyes cleared up as she realized what was happening. She had planned to plead for Kurusu's life. After all, he was a strong samurai, once highly valued by her father, and the Ktetsuj needed warriorsespecially skilled ones like him.
But when she turned to meet Rei Ao's gaze, it was cold and unyielding.
"He's doing this because he likes you."
At that moment, Ayame knew there could be no leniency. The man before her had an overwhelming sense of possessiveness. She would forever belong to him, and only by accepting that could she continue to receive his protection.
Taking a deep breath, she steeled herself and replied decisively, "Rei Ao-sama, anyone who dares to offend you should be sentenced to death."
The coldness in Rei Ao's eyes vanished, replaced by a satisfied smile.
"Good."
He grinned, clearly pleased with Ayame's decision. "Then, let's make sure he dreams forever."
"!!!"
Ayame suddenly felt an odd cold sensation, causing her to shudder as she reached her limit.
Two carriages away...
"I must see Ayame-sama! She's been deceived!" Kurusu yelled, his face twisted with rage. People around him tried to stop him.
Suddenly, his body froze in place, and white frost formed all around him.
"So cold!"
Those who had been trying to restrain him instinctively stepped back. In the next moment, Kurusu's entire body turned into a statue of ice, his face still contorted with rage. He didn't even realize he had died.
"!!!"
The atmosphere in the carriage was thick with tension, but no one screamed in fear. Instead, they erupted in near-religious fervor.
"It's divine punishment!"
"The god has punished him!"
From a corner, Mumei silently observed. Ice... that was his power. He really was like a god. If her brother tried to fight someone like him
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Chapter 22: He hated having a gun pointed at him, but he loved pointing one at others
Rei Ao considered himself quite the hypocrite.
He hated having a gun pointed at him but loved pointing one at others.
Double standards, right?
But it was incredibly satisfying.
Swift and decisive killings summed up his personality.
Killing Kurusu, who had pointed a gun at him, felt good, but aiming one at Ayame was far more exhilarating.
With only about ten minutes left, he didn't demand too much from Ayame, as the Ktetsuj still needed her leadership.
A short while later, Ayame, now fully dressed, blushed as she respectfully bowed to him.
"My apologies for not being able to fully satisfy you, Rei Ao-sama."
"..."
Rei Ao's lips twitched. Her words made him feel like some sort of rogue, reminiscent of a mischievous spirit.
"Since you know I wasn't fully satisfied, you can continue the trade later. You know what I mean."
Ayame blushed even more deeply but softly responded, almost inaudibly, "Mm."
Rei Ao's eyes lit up. He hadn't expected her to submit so easily. Perhaps it was her traditional mindset, which made him want to tease her even more.
But with time running out, he simply held her close and kissed her for a moment. He lifted her chin and gazed into her eyes.
"From now on, you belong to me alone. Do you agree?"
"Rei Ao-sama..."
Ayame's eyes were moist, her heart resolute.
"I am willing to serve you forever. Please continue to protect the Ktetsuj."
"Very well, I won't let you down."
For the first time, Rei Ao used a power called "Blessing" and kissed her forehead. A red three-leaf flower mark appeared where his lips had touched.
He then used his "True Sight" ability to observe Ayame's changes.
[Name]: Ayame Yomogawa
[Level]: 0
[Ability]: "Rei Ao's Blessing," "Ice Crystal Archery"
"?"
This unexpected transformation surprised Rei Ao. Her previous basic archery skill had evolved into "Ice Crystal Archery."
"Ice Crystal Archery": A bow made of ice that can shoot arrows capable of freezing and exploding.
But what really caught his attention was his blessing.
"Rei Ao's Blessing": Grants the ability to evolve, along with the power to "level up."
Note: The evolution of abilities depends on both the recipient and the one granting the blessing.
Rei Ao immediately focused on the "level up" aspect. A possibility came to mind!
"Rei Ao-sama, what is this...?"
Ayame was amazed at the ice bow that had instinctively formed in her hand.
"This is my blessing to you."
"Have the Ktetsuj stop for a moment and come with me. I want to test something and verify a theory."
"Understood, I will go now."
Ayame obediently followed his instructions and headed to the front of the Ktetsuj. But before she left, Rei Ao mischievously whispered in her ear, "By the way, your livestream has been on since I first... supported you."
"Eh?!"
A cry of embarrassment echoed from the carriage.
...
Ten minutes later.
"Whoosh!"
An ice arrow shot from Ayame's ice bow, piercing through a Kabane's heart, freezing and shattering it.
"Excellent."
Rei Ao clapped his hands, pleased with the result of the last ten minutes he spent helping her level up.
That's right, Ayame could also level up by killing monsters.
Not only did leveling up improve her abilities, but it also enhanced her physical strength.
[Name]: Ayame Yomogawa
[Level]: 5
[Ability]: "Rei Ao's Blessing," "Ice Crystal Archery"
With Rei Ao's assistance, she had leveled up five times. More importantly, half of the experience points from every Kabane she killed flowed to him.
Otherwise, she would have leveled up even faster.
Overjoyed, Ayame threw herself into Rei Ao's arms, kissing him once more.
"Thank you for your blessing, Rei Ao-sama."
"Heh, now you can't blame me for not warning you about the livestream earlier, can you?"
Rei Ao gently caressed her cheek, causing her to blush.
"No, I don't dare to blame you, my lord. It's just... so embarrassing."
She was too shy to speak in the chat group after everyone had seen her like that.
"It's okay. You'll get used to it eventually."
Rei Ao's offhand comment left Ayame in disbelief.
Get used to it?
Rei Ao wasn't joking. If the chat group really did consist of female characters from the two-dimensional world, why not be bold?
Turn the chat group into his personal sanctuary. These livestreams were great, subtly reshaping everyone's mindset.
*Sigh.* "I truly am an evil person," Rei Ao thought to himself.
As his time in this world was coming to an end, he gave Ayame a final piece of advice.
"You want to protect the Ktetsuj, and I won't argue with that. But remember, you are mine. You can't die for anyone else. Don't be soft-hearted, and don't show mercy to those who refuse to obey. If someone causes trouble, kill them and invoke my name. If there are any problems, come to me."
"I understand."
Ayame's eyes sparkled with admiration at Rei Ao's commanding words.
"Oh, and one more thing."
"I plan to grant sub-group access to Mumei, Yukina, and Kajika. You should bring them under your command and make them loyal to you."
"Yes, I will."
Ayame didn't ask what a sub-group was. She simply trusted Rei Ao and would carry out his wishes.
"I'm leaving now."
...
As Rei Ao disappeared from the world.
[Ding! You have granted sub-group access to: Mumei, Yukina, Kajika!]
These three women, one the main heroine and two supporting characters, were part of his plan. He didn't care if they were lead characters or notas long as they caught his eye, that was enough.
"Two-dimensional trading chat group sub-group?"
The three women in the Ktetsuj were puzzled as they stared at the new interface that had suddenly appeared before them. It seemed that Ayame-sama was involved.
Kajika
Yukina
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Chapter 23: Yui Yuigahama
Upon returning, it was already afternoon. Rei Ao noticed that Kato Megumi and Sakurajima Mai were not in the living room, so he asked in the quiet chat group:
Rei Ao: "@Kato Megumi, @Sakurajima Mai, where are you two?"
Kato Megumi: "..."
Kato Megumi: "Ah, sorry, Rei Ao-kun. Since there wasn't much for me to help with, I went back home."
Rei Ao knew that Megumi had most likely left after watching the livestream. He didn't point it out.
Rei Ao: "Oh, see you tomorrow then."
Kato Megumi: "Mm."
As for Sakurajima Mai, there was no response. Her door was shut.
*Knock knock.*
Rei Ao walked up and knocked on her door.
"You're still home, right? I'm going to take a bath. Do you need the bathroom now?"
"No!"
A muffled voice came from inside.
Rei Ao had expected this. His recent actions had undoubtedly dropped a silent bomb into the chat group, but it was a necessary step toward a brighter future.
Rei Ao went to take a bath. Hearing the sound of running water, Sakurajima Mai, clutching her blanket, gritted her teeth.
"Go ahead and wash. Just scrub off all that filth!"
She regretted watching the entire livestream from start to finish. Now, her mind was filled with *those* images, and her body wasn't responding the way she wanted it to. She had already changed her new underwear once today.
She felt too embarrassed to face Rei Ao. Inwardly, she blamed herself for not being able to control her curiosity and also resented Rei Ao for being so frivolous. But when she thought about Kato Megumi, she fell silent.
"Does she really... like Rei Ao-kun too...?"
The next day, during the third period, it was gym class for Rei Ao's class. It was also time for the fitness tests. After warming up, Kato Megumi walked up to him and asked, "Rei Ao-kun, aren't you going to warm up?"
"You saw yesterday, right? I'm not exactly an ordinary person, so I don't need to," Rei Ao said, seemingly bringing up the matter casually.
"..."
Kato Megumi remained silent. In every sense, Rei Ao was indeed not ordinary. She nodded as if it were nothing. Rei Ao's gaze narrowed. Despite what had happened yesterday, Kato Megumi didn't avoid him. She didn't even mention the incident. Even he couldn't read her thoughts from her calm, expressionless face.
"It's time for the boys' tests."
"Oh."
The fitness tests included high jump, grip strength, sprinting, and other events. Rei Ao initially planned to go through the motions. However, his enhanced physique made it effortless for him to break records, even when taking it easy.
"Wow!"
The entire Class 3 gasped in amazement as Rei Ao shattered one school record after another. This naturally caught the attention of Class 4, who were also having gym class.
A pink-haired girl, Yui Yuigahama, looked on in confusion.
"What's going on with Class 3?"
Hina Ebina adjusted her glasses, eyes gleaming. "It's that super handsome, super cool, and super charismatic Rei Ao from next door. He's breaking several fitness records."
