Seeing the string of trade notifications pop up in the chat group, most members knew exactly what was going on. However, two people in the real world were left completely dumbfounded: Mitsuba Sangu and Rika Inoue stared in shock, never expecting the others to make such a decision.
"Sis, what are you doing?"
Mitsuba looked at her older sister, Aoi Sangu, with a bewildered gaze. She'd always seen her sister as proud—someone she personally disliked. But never had she thought Aoi would go as far as selling her body and tainting her pride.
Yet Aoi only glanced back at her calmly.
In a chilly, matter-of-fact tone, she said, "If humanity is destroyed, the Hiiragi family goes down with it. I'm a soldier loyal to the Hiiragi family."
"…"
At that, Mitsuba understood: Aoi was still very much the sister she knew—the one absolutely loyal to the Hiiragi family.
She was the kind of person who'd put family loyalty above all else, even at the expense of her own relatives. And that was exactly what Mitsuba had hated since childhood: she despised all that talk of "family" and "power," yearning instead for personal freedom. This ideological rift was why they never got along.
She just hadn't expected that, in order to protect the family, her sister would stoop to offering her own body in trade.
"…Ugh, yeah… this is why I can't stand you…"
A bitter smile of disappointment tugged at her lips. Mitsuba found she had more respect for the other girls, who were genuinely doing this for humanity's sake, rather than family self-interest.
…
Meanwhile, Rei Ao was letting Krul do as she pleased. As expected of the vampire queen, once her initial shyness fell away, she constantly tried to seize the upper hand.
Intrigued, Rei Ao decided to let her think she was in control—knowing full well she would eventually be defeated.
"Mirai, pay close attention. Watch and learn."
"Ugh… Y-yes!"
Mirai Kimizuki, resting on his arm, blushed bright red but stayed focused on Krul's every move.
"Mm. You all, too. I've accepted your trades—are you joining in?"
This was directed at Mito Jujo and the others. After a brief moment of hesitation, all but Mitsuba Sangu and Rika Inoue stepped forward one by one.
Shigure Yukimi bit her lip. For the future of humanity, let's do this. She glared at Rei Ao.
"So what do we do now?"
Yayoi Endo pushed up her glasses.
"Are we… supposed to undress?"
Mito Jujo clenched and then relaxed her fist, speaking in a low voice:
"Someone like you wouldn't go back on his word, right?"
"Eh, you probably all think I'm just a perv right now, but don't underestimate me."
Rei Ao chuckled and patted Krul.
"Given you're new at this—like Mirai—take a good look and learn from her."
"…"
That last comment made Krul bristle. Was he using her as some kind of showpiece?
Unforgivable! she thought, and redoubled her efforts, determined to stay in control. She had one goal: Become the queen, conquer this man!
Seeing her reaction, Rei Ao gave a sly smile. He certainly enjoyed being waited on.
"Oh, by the way, I've got a little proposition."
Suddenly, he spoke up.
"Even after I fulfill your wishes through these trades, you might still feel uneasy, right? Because I can always come back to this world."
"Huh?"
Mito raised an eyebrow warily. Ignoring Krul's…activities, she locked eyes with Rei Ao.
"Are you trying to wiggle out of something with clever wording?"
"No."
Rei Ao wagged a finger.
"I'm just here to give you all a bit of peace of mind."
His gaze swept over each of their flushed faces.
"Become my women, and I'll leave this world in your hands. How about it?"
"Huh?"
Krul, ironically, reacted first. Her pinkish eyes instantly sharpened. Humans ruling the world? That would spell disaster for vampires! Even if her brother Ashera was resurrected, he could still get killed later on—after she'd already paid the steepest price. She panicked.
"Wait! Then what about the vampires?"
"I— I can be your w-woman too!"
"Huh?"
"Krul, have you forgotten you're already my servant?"
Rei Ao teased.
"Gah…"
Krul froze. She had forgotten.
"Mm, you know you can't just stop now."
Rei Ao's soft voice whispered in her ear. Her face fell.
"Wait—"
"No time to wait."
He grinned.
"It's my turn now. And as for what you're worried about, don't be. I plan on giving you a pretty high rank—like a first-class god, maybe. As a servant of the One True God, you deserve at least that much presence."
"Huh?"
Krul wanted to question him further, but the moment he took the lead, she didn't even get a chance to speak. That was when she finally realized what real "interaction" looked like.
"Shinoa, your man is quite…special," Mahiru Hiiragi commented, amused by the scene. Her expression showed none of the embarrassment others had. Instead, her gaze seemed curious, as if she were observing a natural phenomenon.
"It turns out humans (if they work at it) can have such, ah, extraordinary stamina."
"Shinoa, mind telling your sister how it feels? I'd like to study it."
As she spoke, Mahiru slid her hand over Shinoa's leg.
"H-Hey, what are you doing?"
Shinoa jumped, startled. Mahiru seemed to be examining…residue on her fingers.
"The marks are odd, and there's a strong energy lingering here, more intense than most."
Mahiru mumbled to herself and then actually put her fingers into her mouth.
"???"
"Sis!"
Shinoa was beyond stunned. That's definitely Rei Ao's… and you just ate it?!
"Mm!"
Mahiru's eyes widened in surprise, an unusual gleam sparking in them.
"This energy is so dense… almost like it's nourishing my body."
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