Mother-in-Law, Covering (1)
Watching the flames rise from Saint's hand made my stomach churn. It was definitely fire created by a superpower.
"You can use superpowers... but why haven't you investigated this until now?"
"Beelzebub didn't allow it. We couldn't act independently without his permission."
"So you can investigate now?"
"Yes."
I left that part to Saint. There wasn't much I could figure out myself anyway, and handing it off to the experts was always the best move.
"So, have we covered everything we need to talk about?"
"For now, yes."
"If there's anything you left out, we'll hear it later. Mind if I head out?"
"Pardon? You're leaving? Ugh!"
Saint's eyes widened at my words, then he grimaced. Trying to open his eyes wide with that purple, steamed-bun face of his must've hurt.
"What, you want me to stay here forever?"
"You saved us from Beelzebub. Letting our benefactor go like this would be rude. We'll prepare a party for you right away."
"Dude, it's still dawn. Not even 5 a.m. What party? We'll do it later."
"If that's your wish... very well."
Man, your face is a purple steamed bun. You really wanna party looking like that?
Saint nodded with a genuinely regretful, wistful expression.
"Heal."
I used my healing skill to fix Saint's purple steamed-bun face. Whatever happened, it was my fault he looked like that, so this was a gesture of goodwill. Plus, these folks—and elves—could be solid allies down the line.
"Mass Heal."
I healed not just Saint but all the elves who'd gotten banged up fighting me. My HP—Heal Points—hit rock bottom in seconds, but I didn't regret it a bit. HP recovers on its own anyway.
"Oh... thank you, benefactor."
It was a classic "break the vase, give the medicine" situation, but the elves thanked me anyway.
"The party's coming soon enough, so hang tight. Though you might not see me then."
"Yes... wait, what do you mean?"
"Nothing. Don't worry about it."
Like I said, the party would happen soon enough. My favorite kind: just me and the ladies.
I've gained a lot.
Dealing with Beelzebub had paid off big time. I had elves to prop me up from below, and Elis was free from her family's meddling. And that was just the start—I'd basically swallowed the entire Gwen family whole. Just like Beelzebub had, I'd digest them slowly.
All this from offing Beelzebub. How could I not be satisfied?
Not counting the quest reward, of course.
What a shitty system.
*****
Back home, I shooed away the clone guarding Elis and took its place. I stroked her back, still sticky from last night's sex.
"Mm..."
After a moment, Elis opened her eyes from her deep sleep.
"Oppa?"
"Yeah. Sleep well?"
"Mmm... haaawn!"
Still sleepy, she yawned wide, totally defenseless.
"Ah?"
Realizing her slip, she hurriedly covered her mouth.
"Heh heh heh."
Her cuteness made me chuckle.
Elis's face flushed red.
"D-don't laugh."
"You're just too damn cute."
"Hng..."
I pulled Elis into my arms and kneaded her breasts. They shifted shape under my fingers every time I squeezed, always soothing my soul no matter how many times I saw them.
"Haht! Eut! Haaang...!"
Pinching her nipples at the tips or stroking her areolas with my fingers drew lewd moans from her lips.
"Elis."
"Yes, oppa..."
Her eyes gazing up at me were glazed over. Just playing with her tits had flipped her switch.
And mine too.
"Put it in yourself."
"Yesss..."
She spread her legs and straddled me, grabbing my cock and lining it up. Then she lowered her hips.
Squelch—!
"Haaaang~!"
Watching my dick slide into her pussy was always a thrill.
"Oppa... hold my hands..."
"Here."
"Eut! Ahng! Hwaang!"
Squelch—! Squelch—! Squelch—!
With our fingers laced, Elis started grinding up and down like she was pounding rice cakes. Her plump tits bounced in rhythm with her movements. I stared, mesmerized—like I was under a spell.
Tired from the pounding after a while, Elis pressed her ass tight against me and shook her hips. My cock inside her pussy stabbed every nook and cranny of her walls.
"Ahng! Hwat! It feels so good!"
"Yeah? You love my dick that much?"
"Yes! I love it! I love oppa's dick so much!"
"Heh heh heh."
Elis now said "dick" without hesitation. I watched her fondly, savoring her service.
"Huuuung~!"
Soon, she hit orgasm, her body shuddering. The soft walls hugging my cock clenched hard.
"Haa... haa..."
Exhausted, Elis collapsed into my arms. Her ample breasts squished against my chest.
After catching her breath in my embrace, she spoke.
"Oppa, you're not satisfied yet, right? I'll move again."
What a good girl!
"Hold on, Elis."
"Huh?"
But I hugged her tight as she tried to get up, keeping her still. I had something to tell her.
"I went to your family home at dawn."
"Oh..."
"Your family issues are sorted, so no more worries."
The Gwen family's biggest problem was Beelzebub, and I'd given that bastard a pathetic end. Should've made it even more miserable, though.
"Really?"
"Yeah. And you did the right thing telling me. From now on, any problems, don't bottle them up—spill everything to me. Oppa will handle it."
I meant it. If she hadn't confided in me, I'd have lost her for good. No thanks.
"Hehe. But you kinda forced it out of me."
"So? You weren't gonna tell me unless I pried? Naughty girl."
"That's not it. Hehe. Got it. I'll tell oppa everything from now on."
"Good girl. And hey."
"Yes?"
"Go visit home sometime."
"Huh?"
I stroked her cheek as I said it.
"Make time to see your family. They've got a lot to say to you."
I didn't spill the Gwen family secrets. She needed to hear it from them herself.
Elis's face darkened.
"Um... is that okay?"
"Yeah. I know what you're worried about, but it won't happen. I gave them a good scolding."
"What? You scolded my family?"
Her eyes went wide. Shocked I'd disciplined her kin.
"Just a figure of speech. If you're scared to go alone, I'll come with. Promise."
"Mm... no. I'll go by myself. If you say it's fixed, it should be fine."
"Good. That's my Elis."
"Hehehe. Pet my head more."
"Like this?"
I stroked her beaming head until morning.
*****
After sending Jina and Elis off to work, I headed to the warehouse in District 143.
"Tch."
Fools sprawled dead in front of the warehouse. Tiny holes in their foreheads.
"Tch tch. Such idiots."
Despite the sign—No Entry, Trespassers Get Fucked—they'd come to rob it and died.
The bodies ruined the view, so I stuffed them in my inventory. Dump 'em in the sea later.
"Staying here means you've accepted my offer, right?"
"..."
Inside, Raonjena sat on the bed, hugging her knees. She looked up when I spoke.
I stripped naked casually and approached. She didn't react, just stared.
"Will you swear loyalty to me, Raonjena?"
"...First, one question."
"What?"
"How the hell do you know my name?"
The system told me. But I couldn't say that straight.
So I picked the most infuriating option.
"You'll learn that when you swear loyalty to me."
"Tell me now. How do you know my name?"
"You'll learn that when you swear loyalty to me."
"What does 'want to have you' mean?"
"You'll learn that when you swear loyalty to me."
"What does 'can use you' mean?"
"You'll learn that when you swear loyalty to me."
"..."
Repeating it shut her up. Her eyebrows twitched in anger.
"Still undecided? Take more time then."
"More than that, my name—"
"You'll learn that when you swear loyalty to me."
"..."
Interrupting worked. She scowled, glared, then sighed and nodded.
"Fine. I swear loyalty to you. Happy? Now spill."
"..."
Raonjena swore loyalty. But no system message.
Meant it wasn't sincere.
This bitch.
"You'll learn that when you swear loyalty to me."
"What? I just said I swear loyalty!"
"You'll learn that when you swear loyalty to me."
"What the fuck are you—"
"You'll learn that when you swear loyalty to me."
"...Say that one more time and deal or no deal, I'm out."
Repeating was peak rage-inducer.
"Got the skills to leave?"
"What?"
"To get out, you gotta beat me first... Think you can?"
"Eut!"
Activating my dormant Monster Hunter power made her flinch. It was kryptonite to her kind.
Regaining composure, she spoke.
"I swear loyalty to you. So tell me how you know my name."
No system message again.
"Not loyal."
"What?"
"I told you. I want your body and soul. To dye you in my colors."
"..."
"Your mouth says loyalty, but your heart doesn't."
"What do you—"
"To me."
"...!"
I closed in instantly. Her eyes widened.
Locking eyes, I said:
"Don't lie. I can tell truth from lies. Lie to me once more... and no more choices for you."
"..."
"This fulfills your wish. Offer yourself and achieve it, or hide forever. Choose."
I stepped back. Wanted to tease more, but the mood was off. Too serious now.
Damn.
"Last chance. Think hard."
"..."
Swallowing regret, I dressed and left.
"...Hoo."
Disappointing, but not world-ending.
"Wait for me, mother-in-law. Your son-in-law's coming."
Time for that party.
*****
Elis decided to visit home after hearing me out, but not today. Even with issues fixed, facing her oppressive family right away—after a lifetime of it—would be tough. Plus, she was busy.
"Benefactor arrives!"
"You've come."
So I returned to her family home alone. Greeting me: Risanna and two elf women.
"You two... Green Tree Knights!"
"Green Fruit Knights."
Risanna corrected.
"Tch."
Tree, fruit—same difference.
"Where's Saint? Everyone else?"
Looking around, I noticed Saint—the new Gwen head post-Beelzebub—was gone. Other elves too.
"Saint and the elves went to work as usual."
Beelzebub's death changed a lot, but not their routines completely.
"Got it. So who's left besides you three?"
"Gracie and Taiona."
"Gracie? Taiona? Both girls?"
"Pardon? Ah, yes. Both women."
"No one else besides you five?"
"Correct."
"Heh heh heh. I see?"
Just women in this huge mansion? And I'm the only guy?