Tsunami's twitching movements caught Aiko's attention; this was the seventh such occurrence over the past four days, and whenever it happened, she would stop what she was doing and check on him.
She momentarily paused, monitoring the outside world, her blanket in tow, and stood by the bedside, carefully observing any signs of consciousness.
For some reason, this time it brought back memories.
She recalled how, when viewing the surveillance footage, Nathan once acted like an animal in heat. If it were under different circumstances, she would have killed him without question.
Not that she cared for trivialities like chastity or purity, but rather due to her ideologies. She was willing to use her body anyhow she wished, provided it was in line with her cause.
Anyone who wished to take advantage of her would feel her wrath. Even if that person were impenetrable like a heavily guarded fortress, she would lie in wait; no matter how long it took, she would get her revenge.
She was a vindictive person in nature.
But Nathan, other than the fact that his life was her life, Aiko discovered that he was most likely not at fault. His actions might have been caused by one of her attributes [Flower of Evil].
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[Flower of Evil] description: [ After the fall of an Evil god, his body was broken down into ten parts and five drops of blood. His domain was unknown but was feared by all the Favourite gods. Since they couldn't kill him, they decided to seal him. Through the eons, different deities have coveted his remains, seeking comprehension of his domain. The infinite-scale blood bath led to the scattering of his legacy across unknown parts of the universe. Until a drop of blood found its way inside a woman's heart. Now the heavens shall bleed for a new heir is found. Pity those who shall see the body of his holy daughter, for the more they see...]
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With this revelation, Aiko believed it definitely played a role in influencing Nathan's behaviour.
This was also part of the reason why she wanted to sleep with Nathan.
Not just for his benefit, not just to know how the evaluation of dual cultivation works and the standard for pleasure points allocations.
But also, to gauge the extent to which her attribute had an effect. If what is written was true, then despite her weakness, this could become one of her trump cards.
The only thing bothering her was how Nathan was able to extricate himself so soon and easily.
Was it due to their unique constitution, or was it due to one of his attributes, or was there something that she was missing?
If it were the first two reasons, then to what effect is her attribute nullified, and are there other favourites who could cancel her attributes, like Nathan?
After all, Nathan's attribute, [Eyes of Truth], didn't seem to be of any weaker caliber compared to hers.
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[Eyes of Truth] description: [ Forbidden fruits aren't meant to be tasted, but not all under the heavens abide by this rule. This was true for a wandering spirit who once stumbled upon an injured God. Little did she know, he was the supreme of the unorthodox. They fell in love and bore a child. One that the heavens did not like. The child grew and became the wandering god. He saw things no god dared to see, he traveled domains no god dared set foot in—all to heal her dying mother, tainted by his evil father. He later stumbled upon a secret that cost him his eyes...]
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'Argh! why is it so painful?'
'Don't tell me I have died again... Fuck it!' Nathan was slowly coming to his senses, but every part of his soul screamed in pain.
If the pain he experienced during soul merging with Aiko were a ten, then this would probably be a seven. Despite it being less, it was still excruciatingly more than anything he felt in his previous life.
"You're awake." Aiko raised an eyebrow as she stood there giving him a piercing gaze.
Startled by this foreign voice, Nathan's focus adjusted to the woman before him.
Even though this was the first time he was seeing this woman's face, the silver hair and short body form were unmistakable.
There was only one person who fitted such a description...
"Aiko?"
Aiko just stood there scrutinizing him with what was now more of a glare.
Nathan's heart skipped a beat when he stared deep into her bluish eyes.
Most men would be mesmerized by having such a beautiful face up close.
But he was not.
He recalled how he nearly forced himself on her and was terrified.
'Does she know?'
'No way... right?' he shifted his gaze from her eyes to have a better read of her face, but no matter how he looked at it, it wasn't good.
He gulped hard at the realization, pulled his blanket closer to his chest, and shrank his head into his pillow.
'She Knows'
'Was she awake? But why didn't she stop me early on?'
He looked at her beautiful eyes, feeling wronged.
If he were back on Earth, a lawsuit of sexual assault could be filed against him. But he was sure it wasn't his fault; besides, he didn't go all the way and penetrate her.
'She should be understanding, right?'
'But if she was awake, was she playing games with me?'
'No, no, no... regardless of her intentions, I was the one who offended her first.'
'As a man, I should man up and be responsible for my mistakes,' he shook his head, but then remembered how he had behaved in the dungeon towards the captain, or how he reacted to Pompei, the old librarian.
Connecting the dots, inspiration struck!
'Fuck that virgin favourite.'
'Who told him to have control issues towards women?'
'I surely don't behave like that... Yes! That should be the reason.' He looked at her, formulating well-articulated words in his head, hoping to appease her.
"Aiko, I can explain."
"No need."
"What!"
"Do you know what I'm referring to?" Nathan asked puzzledly.
"You almost forced yourself on me... so what?" Aiko nonchalantly shrugged her shoulders and slowly removed the blanket covering her body.
"..."
'This woman-'
"Hey, what are you doing?" Nathan was unsure what was going on. She clearly didn't seem crazy.
Then why act like one?
When her body became fully exposed, something dangerous within him started stirring and churning like a raging volcano.
The feeling was eerily familiar, and he didn't like it at all.
Aiko removed his blanket, climbed on the bed, and sat on his crotch such that her lower lips were directly above his rod.
Aiko had removed Nathan's clothes during his first day of unconsciousness, and would occasionally tend to him, cool down his temperature with a wet cloth. This, of course, was before she figured the room had healing properties.
Now nothing in between, she seductively leaned towards his face, her lower lips rubbing sensually his sleeping rod, stooping when their noses were in touch, and her breath becoming his own.
Nathan was literally on the brink of losing control.
Aiko, seeing the struggle in his eyes, the reluctance to give in, his heavy breathing, his trembling hands, and the small trail of blood coming from his mouth.
She was impressed.
'Did he just bite his tongue to stay in control?'
Amused... with a mesmerizing smile, she raised her finger and slowly traced the muscle contours found on his chest, all while holding his gaze.
"Since you stopped midway when I was unconscious."
"That's good enough."
"But now..."