Raylin's Fiery Ultimatum
"Let's do it! That thing!"
"It's a simple story. A child who does bad things deserves to be punished, right♡?"
"……?!"
A voice drifts from the doorway of the night-duty room. Raylin's voice, brimming with excitement. Just moments ago it had been furious, but now it carries an oddly flushed, exhilarated tone.
—Thud, thud…!
Raylin steps inside. Her crimson eyes blaze like twin embers in the dark. In the pitch-black room, only those glowing red orbs and her voice reach me. The dawn-lit duty room is so dim that I can barely make out anything else.
"N-Nuna? Raylin Nuna, is that you……?"
Without my sight, unease creeps in. Even though I recognize her voice, the strangely exhilarated edge makes me flinch. Humans rely on vision; darkness breeds pointless fear. Especially when the only thing visible is a predator's crimson pupils.
"Hwahaha…? Whitey? Who else would it be? Or were you expecting another female to show up~?"
"Th-That can't be true, right?"
Actually, she's not wrong. One more person is supposed to come. I don't know exactly when, but Raili said she'd visit sometime this week.
‘I don't remember what kind of relationship we had in the past, but I absolutely must not get tangled up with that girl in anything complicated…….’
Anyway, that's a problem for later……
—Swoosh…!
Before I know it, Raylin is standing right in front of me. Her silhouette is faintly visible now, clad in a skin-tight cheongsam. The hem feels much shorter than usual, though the darkness makes details hard to discern.
More importantly, that's not the issue right now. The situation feels like I'm about to be devoured at any second. Her menacing crimson eyes lock onto mine.
‘I-I can't move……?’
A chill runs down my spine at the same time. I never expected the Flame Dragon's gaze to feel this cold. My entire body freezes; I can't even twitch. Is the price for deceiving a dragon really my life?
—Tremble, tremble…!
The darkness and terror crash over me together, making my body shake uncontrollably against my will.
"Hwahat? Whitey, are you actually scared right now?"
"O-Of course… I did something wrong……"
"Good that you know. Did you reflect on the way back~?"
"Y-Yeah… I was sincerely repenting."
"Haaah♡ The way you're trembling in fear, Whitey… You're too adorable♥"
Raylin leans in close, murmuring right against my face. She examines every inch of it with an expression that screams "I could just eat you up." Each time she speaks, her hot breath brushes my ear.
"Hey, Nuna? Can't you forgive me just this once……?"
"Hwahat-♥ Are you begging me right now? With that pitiful look……?"
"Yeah……?"
"…I can't hold back anymore♡ How am I supposed to resist when you're making that face?"
"N-Nuna? What exactly are you trying to do……?!"
—Flash!
Along with those loaded words, Raylin's eyes blaze even brighter. The intensity is enough to bathe the entire duty room in a crimson glow.
"──?!"
At the same time, her full figure comes clearly into view.
The outfit is shockingly revealing. A traditional dress that clings to every curve. At first I thought it was some kind of swimsuit—her cleavage is completely exposed. It looks like she's wearing a highly elastic rash guard. This is definitely not normal clothing. Nor is it pajamas. No matter how I look at it, the garment serves no practical function as attire. It's practically see-through. The fabric is so thin that the supple curves and skin beneath are blatantly visible. At least she's wearing underwear underneath… though even that is made of thin straps and minimal coverage. It reminds me of a micro bikini.
"Nuna…!? Wh-What are you wearing……?"
"Ufufu…♡ Finally looking at me properly? I bought this out of curiosity back in second year, never thought I'd actually wear it now……"
At my reaction, Raylin raises both hands in a beast-like pose. Now I finally understand what kind of "punishment" she has in mind. It looks like I'm going to be tormented all night long.
"Why are you suddenly dressed like that and acting this way……?"
"What do you think? I told you earlier, didn't I? You have to pay the price for deceiving me."
"But what does this have to do with that—"
"You know the answer, so why ask? Of course it does. I'm going to discipline you all night in this body, after all."
"Cough……?"
—Squeeze…♥
With those words, Raylin pulls me into an embrace. Her ample breasts suddenly press against my face, threatening to bury it completely.
—Hot, hot!
She draws my back closer. A warm sensation envelops my face as I'm forced between her breasts by an irresistible strength. The familiar, gentle warmth. Raylin's body temperature is, as expected, scorching. The old me would have been burned. In fact, it happened just a few days ago. But now……
‘It's bearable, just like when she covered my mouth earlier. It doesn't feel hot at all?’
Surprisingly cozy. Maybe this isn't so bad? Is this thanks to the accumulated Dragon Hearts? If this is the punishment, I could take it any number of times.
"Hwahaa…♡ As expected of a playboy, collecting Dragon Hearts from all over the place. Now it doesn't even faze you? Even though I was left behind."
"Ugh…! N-Nuna? If you want a kiss right now, I'll give you as many as you like! So please stop this joke already──"
—Squish!!!
When I struggle to keep my sanity, an intense pressure clamps down on Raylin's chest. She's pressing her breasts together with both arms. My resistance must have annoyed her, and this is her physical way of showing it.
"Hwahaa? Whitey? Just in case you forgot, you're being punished right now, you know?"
"Cough, cough…!"
"Oh my, you couldn't breathe? Sorry♡ But you still have to pay the full price, right?"
"Ugh, by price, you don't mean……?"
"That's right♥ Kisses are a given. And besides that, let's do something else too!"
"Huh? Something else……"
"Let's mate! Mate-♥"
"──!?"
"Then I'll forgive you."
—Rustle…!
Raylin releases the pressure while revealing her blazing true intentions. I bounce back from the elasticity and am freed from the breast prison.
"Huff…! I really thought I was going to suffocate……"
"Whitey? What's your answer?"
"Cough, hack…!"
Even after hearing Raylin's shocking request, I can't respond. Catching my breath takes priority.
"…You know, Whitey?"
Raylin meets my eyes and moves her crimson lips.
"If I feel like it, I can easily undo something like Dragon's Allure. But what would happen if the charms on Sofia Senior and Derke were released?"
"……?!"
When I fail to answer, Raylin reminds me of the gravity of the situation. Everyone would be freed from the charm? Just imagining it is terrifying. It might bring about the end of the world.
‘I worked so hard to settle everything……’
This absolutely cannot happen.
"Puhuhut…♡ Even your scared face is adorable, isn't it?"
"Th-That can't happen…!"
"I knew you'd say that. So for tonight, just listen to me obediently. If you do, I'll turn a blind eye to everything that happened today. How about it? Not a bad deal, right?"
Is this the punishment and price she mentioned earlier? She's already openly suggested mating. It's a bit shocking, but honestly, the conditions aren't bad at all.
"Hmm~? Why no answer~? Don't tell me you're rejecting this Nuna? When you've been getting hot and heavy with all the other females?"
"It's not like that……"
"If you don't want to, fine. I'll just go undo the charms right now."
—Stand!
When I hesitate, Raylin immediately rises. Her claim that she can undo the charms isn't a bluff. Even her usual playful smile vanishes, replaced by a serious expression.
"Wait, Nuna?! I haven't answered yet……!"
"Huuung? You're a bit slow to react~?"
"Your proposal…… I'll accept it."
"Hwahaa~? Is that true?!"
Raylin's face lights up at my answer. A mischievous smile spreads across her lips.
—Nod, nod…!
I simply move my head in silence.
"But Whitey? What exactly did I propose to you earlier?"
"Huh?"
"I suddenly can't remember, so could you tell me in detail one more time~?"
Raylin turns back and meets my eyes, her gaze full of sly amusement. She urges me to answer. She wants me to say the embarrassing request out loud myself. As if she wants to see me like that. Probably a personal preference of hers.
"Kuh? Th-That tonight……"
"Tonight what~? You have to say it properly, Whitey."
Right now I'm in an absolutely inferior position. I can't possibly refuse Raylin's request.
"Tonight… you can do whatever you want with me……"
"So~?"
"P-Please just keep it a secret……"
—Grin♥
When I finally manage to confess, Raylin's lips curl upward. The sharp shark-like teeth at the corners of her mouth are fully exposed.
"Good job♥ I would've liked a more detailed answer though……"
She's mischievous to the very end. I used to think she was a kind older sister, but right now she seems far more devious than Eros.
"…Still, I should reward a Whitey who listens well, right?"
—Slide…!
Thud!
"Huh? What are you suddenly……?"
The moment Raylin finishes speaking, a thin piece of fabric suddenly covers my face and plunges my vision into darkness. She must have taken off what she was wearing.