Route Change
Aigoo, our Ji-min got seriously hurt.
I'd been wandering District 19 looking for Ice Queen when suddenly a building exploded like a bomb had gone off. Freaked out, I rushed over to see what the hell was happening.
This fucking pervert.
There she was—Ice Queen, passed out on the ground—and this creepy bastard reaching out for her! The nerve of this guy, trying to lay his filthy hands on my woman!
"You confessed your own crime. Didn't you?"
"....."
The pervert just stared at me in stunned silence. Maybe I needed to slap some sense into him? He seemed like the type who'd get off on it, so I raised my hand for a good smack.
Ice Queen was hurt, so maybe I put a bit too much force into it. This would wake him up in hell. Farewell, you pervert scum!
"S-Steel Armor!"
"Huh?"
Right as I swung, the bastard snapped out of it and yelled with this super happy look on his face.
Happy? What the—?
"The strongest villain who took down White Knight with two punches! Hero of villains!"
"Huh?"
"I've been dying to meet you!"
Tears streamed down his face.
"Y-You're crying?"
The guy was so overcome with emotion, snot and all. If I let go of his arm, he'd probably prostrate himself right there. What the actual fuck was this?
"I've always wanted to see you!"
"Me? Why?"
"Obviously, because I want to serve Steel Armor!"
"Me? Why?"
"Huh?"
"Why do you wanna serve me?"
"Well, obviously because you're the strongest villain, and..."
He rambled on about all the reasons he wanted to serve me. This was a villain strong enough to take down Ice Queen. I needed more powered minions anyway, and here one was rolling right into my lap. Turning him down would be stupid.
Yeah, stupid... but...
Something about his fanboy enthusiasm just makes me wanna say no.
Contrarian streak at MAX!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Your mask is so cool, and... uh... your suit too, and..."
Oh. You still talking?
"That's enough. Yeah... I get it. You wanna be my minion."
"Really?! Then take me in!"
I nodded, and the guy lit up like Christmas, kowtowing on the ground.
"Ignite."
Whoosh!
"Huh?"
Sparks flew from his forehead, and suddenly flames engulfed him. A massive fire giant rose in his place.
[I'll kill you and prove I'm the strongest villain!]
"The fuck? You were just worshipping me! Now you wanna kill me?!"
[Fool! That was just to buy time! Die!]
"My instincts were spot on."
It wasn't my contrarian bullshit—I just didn't buy his ass-kissing. No sincerity.
[Die, Steel Armor!]
"Sniff...!"
I teared up as the massive fiery fist came at me. Snot too.
"Ace is dead, right?!"
The fire fist reminded me of Ace, and boom—tears everywhere.
ON!
"Don't insult Ace!"
[What bullshit is that?!]
Ignite's flaming fist clashed with mine.
*****
An hour later, heroes dispatched from the Hero Association at Ice Queen's call arrived at the battlefield. The ruins left them speechless.
"Damn it! Ice Queen! Where are you?!"
"Ice Queen, please answer!"
"Sis! You alive?! If you see me, give the signal!"
They searched desperately, calling her name, but no sign.
"Damn it! If it weren't for Flame Witch..."
One hero spat out the S-rank name in fury.
Yeah. She'd delayed them for a full hour despite the call.
'Where you guys headed?'
'Ice Queen called for backup!'
'Oh~ She did? And you're all rushing out?'
'Yes! We gotta—'
'Hold up.'
'Yes?'
'You filing reports before deploying?'
'Uh? We do that after—'
'Oh my~ Ignoring procedure? As heroes? Procedure first. Go write those reports. Now. My words not clear? Hurry up.'
'.....'
Everyone knew Flame Witch hated Ice Queen. They knew she was stalling on purpose. But she was S-rank; highest among them was A-rank. No arguing.
They wrote reports, and she kept throwing excuses to block them.
"Hey! Over here!"
"What?!"
"Sis there?!"
They rushed over at the shout. There—a corpse with a massive hole in its chest.
"This guy... Ignite?"
"No way. Sis fought Ignite?"
"What's this say?"
"For insulting Ace's death? What? Ace?"
They frowned at the weird message.
"This guy's tough... Who killed him?"
"...What the hell happened here?"
They scoured the area but found no Ice Queen. Soon, the Hero Association went on high alert.
*****
"What do I do with this?"
"....."
Couldn't leave her there, so I brought her home. She was out cold—big shock, probably.
"...Ahem! This is purely to check on you, so no misunderstandings?"
I'd been admiring her figure when she stirred. Clearing my throat, I inspected every inch. Had to make sure she wasn't badly hurt—hospital if needed.
Squish squish!
"Damn, so soft!"
The feel was heavenly. No wonder girls offer boobs to calm angry boyfriends. Who wouldn't cool off?
No major wounds. Internal? Nah, she's an A-rank on the cusp of S—she'd survive.
Anyway, time to wake her...
"The prince wakes the sleeping princess in the woods with a kiss."
How princely was that prince's dick to wake her? Probably my size. Stamina weaker, though.
"Ahem! This is just to wake you—no funny ideas."
I spread her legs, slipped between, and touched her pussy. Dry as bone, cold from her powers even unconscious.
"Gonna hurt if I go in dry..."
I licked her chilly slit, kneading her tits to warm her up.
"Nng... ahh..."
She moaned lewdly—liked it. I went harder, saliva and juices soaking her. Ready, I positioned.
"Bon appétit..."
"Hah... where...?"
Shit!
Right before thrust—her eyelids fluttered open. Awake!
What now?! Just shove it in? No seconds? Or tactical retreat?!
I agonized in that split second. Decision: retreat.
"Sleep well? They say beauties are sleepyheads—you fit the bill."
"Huh? Who...?"
I yanked up my pants, backed off, sat on the sofa with dignified poise. Casually addressed the groggy Ice Queen.
Feisty type—she'd rage if she thought I raped her. Ruins all my goodwill-building. Could fuck her till she craves it, but no guarantee. World has superpowers, but it's 19+ game roots. High-status, high-level women? Tough conquests. Even Succubus hasn't fully submitted.
"Planning to sleep like that forever? I could stare at your naked body all day and never tire."
"What? What do you—? Ah! Kyaa! What the hell! Why am I naked?!"
She finally noticed, covering up with a shriek.
"Who are you! What did you do?!"
"Huh? Still haven't figured it out?"
Moonlight only lit below my neck—she couldn't see my face.
"Who are y—wait. That voice... Steel Armor?"
"Bingo. Right on the money."
She bit her lip realizing.
"Ignite was your trap?"
"Huh? Ignite? Who's that?"
"...You don't know Ignite?"
"The fire user? There was one at your crash site. Looked villainous."
"Yeah. You really don't know Ignite?"
"How should I? Do I memorize no-names?"
"No-name! He's A-rank villain... ah, yeah, to you he's a nobody."
"Anyway, reason I brought you here... oh, clothes first? Eye candy for me, but you might be shy."
"Eek! Pervert! What did you do?!"
"Nothing much. Just checked for injuries. Clothes are there—get dressed. I'll close my eyes like a gentleman."
"....."
She hesitated, then slipped into her costume. Eyes closed? Hell no!
Ooh yeah. That waist-to-hip curve in the moonlight... ass glowing...! Fuck, wanna bite it!
I ogled her dressing. Naked's great, but watching sexy costume cover her? Pure bliss.
Done, she turned.
"Eyes open now."
"Okay."
Never closed 'em, but played it cool. Then a thought hit.
Is high-level superpower conquest really that hard?
Just a hunch. Test needed—like with Yuna, easy or not? Perfect guinea pig here.
Originally pure romance route. But I can't resist curiosity, can I?
Sorry, Ji-min!
Route changed.