Chapter 35
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 35
Chapter Title: Triumphal Return! (3)
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『Gob's POV』
Laboratory 1.
Tap, tap, tap, tap...
I paced around in circles, waiting for Lucy to come back.
Will this work out okay...? It has to...
Lucy had gone to tell Sera that I was joining the purification ritual.
"Kehu..."
My chest felt tight, and a sigh slipped out.
I hung my head and covered my face with both hands.
Could Lucy really convince Sera?
Just talking to Sera was already tough for me right now—could something like pseudo-sex really happen all of a sudden?
I wished Sera would believe I was human.
What if she thought I was lying and just ended up hating me more...?
"Gob."
Lucy's calm voice suddenly rang out.
I pulled my hands away from my face and snapped my eyes open.
Lucy stood right in front of me, looking down.
How'd it go? I tried to read her expression.
Her face was as blank as ever, so I couldn't tell from that alone if the talk had gone well.
[Did it go well?]
My heart pounded as I flipped open my notebook and scribbled the words.
I held out the notebook and stared at Lucy's lips.
"She gave permission."
Thump! My heart leaped hard.
[Does she believe I'm human?]
"Yeah."
Thud. All the strength drained from my body, and I collapsed into the chair.
She believes me. Thank goodness...
I felt like I could close my eyes and drift off peacefully right then.
"Get up. We need to go to Sera right now."
Lucy's words jolted me straight back up.
Sleep? No time for that—we had to go to Sera now.
I bolted for the lab door, but my body suddenly froze solid.
This is... Lucy's telekinesis?
"Keruk?"
I turned to Lucy with a puzzled look.
"Eat this first before we go."
Lucy pulled a vial from her pocket and held it out to me.
I took it but didn't drink right away, tilting my head.
What's this?
"A libido suppressant. It should let you hold out for a few minutes even if you're exposed to Sera's yin energy."
Pop! A cheerful sound came as I uncorked the vial.
Sniff, sniff. The smell of herbal medicine hit me hard.
Bitter stuff was the worst. I couldn't even handle coffee. Did I really have to drink this?
I glanced at Lucy, who was staring expectantly, waiting for me to down it.
...The longer I delay, the later our meeting with Sera. Let's just get it over with.
I tilted the vial back and chugged it in one go.
"Kerurk!"
A guttural cry burst out naturally once it was down.
Bitter taste flooded my mouth—I suddenly craved something sweet.
"Tastes bad, huh? I'll work on the flavor next time."
I must've made too much of a face, because Lucy commented.
She was doing this for me, so I was grateful, but it felt like I was being a burden. Should've controlled my expression better.
"Moving to Sera's room."
The moment Lucy finished speaking, my vision shifted abruptly.
...
A room where the floor, walls, and ceiling were all pure white.
Sera sat primly on a snow-white bed, wearing only her underwear.
Her thighs neatly pressed together, hands folded modestly atop them.
Her posture screamed nun-like chastity, yet an aura of raw sensuality poured out like a harlot's.
"You're here."
Ripe peach scent wafted over as Sera spoke.
Gulp. I swallowed the saliva pooling in my mouth.
Was it the peach smell stirring my appetite, or Sera's body igniting my lust? Hard to say.
"I have so much I want to say to you."
Sera's soft murmur. I assumed it was aimed at Lucy, naturally.
But her eyes were fixed on me.
...Me? She has stuff she wants to say to me?
I had no idea what it could be, but if Sera wanted, I could listen to her all night long.
"Talk later. Purification comes first."
Lucy spoke in a businesslike tone.
"...Right."
Sera shot me a wistful glance before falling silent.
The conversation chance ends just like that? So anticlimactic?
I really shouldn't think this way, but I was starting to resent Lucy a bit.
The moment that thought crossed my mind, Sera slowly rose from her seat.
Step. Step. She approached me, extending her pale legs.
With only panties covering her lower half, my eyes were sucked toward her exposed thigh flesh.
Distracted by Sera's perfect legs, she was suddenly right in front of me before I knew it.
"After the purification is done, could you make some time for me?"
She placed her right hand on her heaving bosom as she asked.
Did I hear that right? She's asking me for my time?
Her calm gaze, her voice, her gestures—everything felt so unfamiliar.
It was a stark contrast to how coldly she'd treated me until now.
Caught off guard, I couldn't answer right away and just stared up at her blankly.
We locked eyes like that for a long while, frozen.
Misinterpreting something, Sera dropped her gaze to the floor.
"I'm sorry. It was rude of me to say this now."
She sounded like she wanted to pretend it never happened.
No way!
-Shake, shake, shake!!
I shook my head furiously.
I have tons of time! If there was a time billionaire ranking, I'd be number one!
Maybe my desperation got through—Sera's eyes widened as she looked at me.
I grabbed the notebook and pen hanging around my neck.
I hurriedly wrote, 'I have lots of time,' but it felt awkward reading it back.
Should I use casual speech? Nah, probably need to be polite.
I used to be casual before, but things had gotten awkward lately.
I flipped to a new page and rewrote it politely.
[I have a ton of time.]
I thrust it toward Sera in a rush.
"Then, could you make time for me?"
-Nod, nod, nod!
Of course!
"Thank you."
Finally, I get to talk with Sera!
But what does she want to talk about? Something about my identity?
Doesn't seem like an interrogation from the vibe.
She looks apologetic, so maybe an apology?
Honestly, I don't care if she apologizes or not—as long as she doesn't hate me.
If this chat clears up the misunderstanding, could we get close like before? My happy delusions started overheating.
"Sera. Done talking? Get ready."
"Yes."
At Lucy's cue, Sera returned to the bed and sat.
I stared at Sera intently, anticipating what was coming.
"Sera. Take off your clothes."
Lucy said it from right beside the bed.
"...Yes."
Sera glanced my way while perched on the bed's edge.
Was she aware of my gaze?
For a split second, I thought about looking away, but I couldn't tear my eyes from her body.
Even undressing, she did it so neatly.
Once her underwear was off, Sera covered her breasts with one hand and her groin with the other.
Her flushed ears and shoulders made it clear she was conscious of my stare.
"Gob. Come here."
Lucy called me over.
I hurried to her side like I'd been waiting.
Up close by the bed, Sera's form was even clearer.
Her pristine skin lay utterly exposed. I burned the sight into my retinas, staring shamelessly.
My libido was already amped up, and with the peach scent hitting me, my head felt feverish.
I ogled her shamelessly—her nape, breasts, thighs, hips.
"Hngh..."
Sera let out a moan, as if my gaze was too much, and hugged herself tighter.
Her arms pressed into her breasts, spilling flesh out the sides.
If she'd just stayed still, it might've been less arousing—but that shame-filled reaction only made me hornier.
"Sera. Lie down on your back."
"W-Wait a sec..."
Sera hesitated at Lucy's command.
"Lucy, on second thought, just the two of us should be enough—"
The room's air turned icy in an instant.
I didn't need to look—experience told me Lucy was behind it.
Whenever she got seriously pissed, she'd drop the temperature around her.
Intentional or not, it was terrifying either way.
"...I'll lie down."
Sera glanced at me, then carefully lay on the bed, hiding her nipples and privates.
As intended, I didn't get a view of her nipples or pussy.
But that was fine. I could feast on her back instead.
Slender back, nipped-in waist. Plump hips and thighs. Smooth calves and delicate ankles.
With her face shyly buried in the pillow, she was the epitome of my ideal type.
"Gob. Get on the bed."
I hopped up onto the bed the instant Lucy spoke.
I knelt beside Sera. Her naked body was right there in my face.
She was clearly aware of me too—her ears bright red as she buried her face deep in the pillow.
Unlike her shy reaction, her body exuded violent audacity.
Especially up close: her breasts peeking out from her sides.
Pressed flat against her back—I wanted to grab them with both hands and knead away.
A sharp tingle shot through the tip of my dick.
Quest: Complete 'Sera's Purification Ritual
⏰ Time Limit: 10 minutes
🎁 Success Reward: 50 SP
⚠️ Failure Penalty: Penis length -1cm
Damn. Even with the suppressant, I couldn't hold it back.
What quest is it this time?
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My mind snapped alert the instant I saw the penalty.
Already worried it's small, and now it'd shrink more?
Are you insane? That's crossing the line!!