In the morning, Karen and Rumi woke up and stirred lightly, which woke Ayano.
Ayano looked around and, not seeing Saki in bed, realized she was preparing breakfast for them.
He turned to the two girls and, noticing their tiredness, hugged and kissed them, playfully teasing them for a while before going to the kitchen.
"Good morning, Mom!"
"Good morning, dear!"
Ayano hugged Saki from behind for a short while without speaking before whispering in her ear,
"Don't worry about me, Mom! No matter what danger I face, I will never act recklessly and put myself in harm's way. I will always take care of myself for you and the other girls!"
Saki nodded calmly to Ayano. She understood that her son was now a man and needed to look after himself, especially in their dangerous world. If he didn't develop and become strong, he would die without even realizing how.
As for Ayano's mention of the girls, he had already told her he had several. Since she assumed there were three or four at most, she didn't comment much, especially knowing the positive impact his relationships with women had on him. He had breakfast with Saki, and they enjoyed talking and joking. Afterward, he said goodbye and headed to the villa of the Goddess Consorts.
Upon reaching the villa's perimeter, Ayano saw Shima standing outside with a group of people speaking in low voices. Having spoken to Shima beforehand, he already knew what to do. He gave them a brief greeting and then entered the building.
Ayano went to the central room, and after surveying his surroundings, he sat quietly before the shattered golden cauldron. He spent a few minutes directing his mana toward it until Shima approached him.
Shima entered her room slowly, and upon seeing Ayano sitting intently injecting mana into the cauldron, she couldn't help but pause.
She had risked everything when she embraced Ayano and confided in him. He could have betrayed her or even exploited her, but from the very first day until now, she had always seen in his gaze, even amidst a hint of lust, profound respect and appreciation. And now, she even noticed a trace of gratitude in his eyes this morning.
He could have easily exploited her while doing nothing, but here he was, offering his help, giving his all, and pumping his energy into the cauldron since his arrival—a fact she could tell from his exhausted state and perspiring sweat.
If the process were simple, it would have only caused Shima anxiety and paralysis for a long time. But because the cauldron was clearly a precious and high-level object, its hunger for energy couldn't be easily satisfied by a mere novice. Injecting energy into it would undoubtedly place a heavy burden on his shoulders and make him feel suffocated.
Shima approached Ayano lightly. Then she hugged him from behind.
"Patriarch! You're so hardworking!"
"Oh, Shima! You've finally arrived."
Ayano turned slowly and saw nothing before he felt Shima's lips on his. He stopped injecting mana into the cauldron and pulled her into his embrace.
As they hugged, Shima spoke softly about the man from the previous day.
"Patriarch, that middle-aged man's appearance was fake! During my examination, I noticed he was wearing a leather mask. After removing it, I found that his true appearance was that of a man in his late thirties."
"From the information on his watch, I found that the man's name is Teshin Satjio. Years ago, he was a professor at the capital's university, but he retired later due to injury, and all contact with him was lost."
"I examined his body more closely and found a book titled 'Lotus Sutra of Love.' After reading a few lines, I realized it was a hypnotic book containing many non-human techniques and knowledge."
"From the calculations on his watch..." The character—this man is part of a strange organization called Love Lotus, and it seems he intended to establish a branch in this city. It also appears the entire organization is trying to relocate to Thunder Fox City, as they faced some pressure and danger in the capital!
"I also found he has several bank accounts containing a total of over $40 million. I sent you $20 million and left the rest to fund the guild, as you instructed!"
Ayano slowly absorbed all this information and then kissed Shima.
"Thank you so much for your work, Shima!"
"Keep him detained with the man who attacked Yui and keep them both sedated so they don't cause us any trouble."
"We might find a useful use for them in the future!"
"As you command, Patriarch!"
After agreeing with him, Shima smiled mischievously and fingernailed Ayano's chest before continuing,
"Now, Patriarch, we've put this matter to rest for now! Forget all this and focus on your main task for today!"
Shima opened her watch and offered to drop a beautiful, middle-aged woman with long, light brown hair, deep green eyes, and a beauty mark below her left lip.
"This woman is an old acquaintance of mine. Her name is Yoshino Ayaka."
"Ayaka has a calm demeanor, a very generous nature, and a very good, simple, and honest personality—a rare quality in a modern woman."
"Ayaka has been married for years and has yet to have children. It seems her husband has been avoiding her lately, despite all her attempts to get closer to him, and this has left her feeling neglected and insecure."
Ayano looked at the file and the photos showing Ayaka's husband with other women who, in terms of looks, physique, and even temperament, bore no resemblance to Ayaka.
'Is he stupid?!' '
"Unfortunately, Ayaka only has an F-level Ken ability and is still at level 1, which adds to her problems and stress. But on the other hand, it will make it easier for you to help her."
"Help her?! You mean...!"
"Yes, Your Holiness! You will help her overcome her loneliness and regain her self-confidence."
"This is the face of this headquarters, and we cannot abandon it so easily."
"Spiritual and psychological support!"
...
Inside the room next to Shima's
"Your Holiness! I'm so glad you spared me a little of your time!"
"My name is Yoshino Ayako...!"
Ayano looked at Ayaka, who was kneeling submissively before him, and the sight saddened him slightly.
"Come here, Ayaka! I know what's troubling you!"
Ayaka approached Ayano slowly and cautiously. After she knelt beside him, Ayano, not wanting to deceive her, pulled her close and whispered in her ear,
"Just follow "My instructions, Ayaka! You will forget all your sorrows and fears!"
Two hours later, Ayano sat peacefully in the bathtub while Ayaka massaged his shoulders from behind. He felt as if he were floating on clouds.
'Ah... this is life!'
'Hmm! It seems Ayaka has been affected by my attention, or perhaps for some other strange reason, she's awakened some peculiar obsession and is imagining me as her son and lover, even though she addresses me with the title 'Your Holiness!'
[Copied Ability #10: Comforting Touch Level F
- This ability allows mana to be channeled to the hand along very specific pathways. Injecting it into the body during this state accelerates blood circulation and muscle recovery, promoting relaxation, tranquility, and the elimination of all traces of stress.]
Ayano examined his new ability and planned some beneficial uses for it. He then carried Ayaka to another room and left her to rest.
...
"Ito! Is this the building Ayano pointed to?"
Nana stared at the large building in front of her. Shima approached her and led her inside.
"Hello, ma'am!"
"Welcome! You must be Nana, Ayano's friend!"
Shima stared at Nana's body, which was only a few steps away from surpassing her. A strange light flickered in her eyes.
"Nana, you truly are as special as Ayano described you!"
"Huh! He said I'm special?!"
Amidst Nana's confusion and anticipation, Shima led her to her room and then left.
Nana slowly entered the room and noticed the cauldron The imposing, massive figure then drew all her attention to Ayano's muscular body as he rested his hands on the cauldron.
Ayano turned slowly, and seeing that Nana had arrived, he stood up, smiled happily at her, and embraced her.
"I missed you, Nana!"
Nana smiled shyly and replied softly,
"I missed you too, Ayano!"
An hour later, while kissing Nana, Ayano thrust his hips forcefully and ejaculated a large amount of semen into her womb for the third time. Nana felt her stomach swell and she looked pregnant.
Ayano lay down beside Nana and let her rest peacefully while he examined his new ability.
[Copied Ability #11: Brown Bull Bloodline
- The body becomes stronger and larger, the senses sharpen, and it gradually acquires the characteristics of the Brown Bull Bloodline.
- Passive Skill: Bloodline Form Shift: The user can transform into a half-human form that possesses all the characteristics and abilities of the Brown Bull Bloodline.]
'I've finally surpassed the ten-ability mark!'
Ayano saw the gray cover over this ability and immediately realized he couldn't use it unless he chose another ability to replace it.
Ayano checked his remaining Fusion chances for the week and decided not to rush through them, opting instead to save them until he found the best use for them.
'This is the only way I currently have to mitigate the effects of this restriction, and I must use it wisely!' "
Suddenly! A strange idea struck Ayano, making him tremble with excitement.
'I need more time to confirm my hypothesis, but if it comes true, the Flower Master's power will be far more terrifying than I imagined!'
Ayano recovered his energy, the mana he had previously depleted, and all his stamina. He continued injecting mana into the cauldron, feeling the process exert immense pressure. He eventually realized it was making his body stronger and allowing the mana to flow more smoothly.
A few moments later, Mamori also appeared. He couldn't deny that he had missed her, so he summoned her to show her around the building and feed her.
He also summoned Miyashibe Kyanko and took the opportunity to deepen his relationship with her and introduce her to Shima.
Ayano was well aware of the needs of hentai girls and had to ensure he regularly met them. He certainly wouldn't forget or neglect any of them.