[Immorality], one of the four fundamental elements of Slaanesh.
It specifically manifests as deriving a distinct pleasure from the violation of conventional morals and etiquette.
From an essentialist perspective, [Immorality] is a companion to [Indulgence]; those who pursue pleasure can easily fall into the abyssal depths.
"Mash, do you realize what you are saying?"
"Hm? If you want me to strengthen you, there is a price to pay—"
Ian's hand rested on Mash's fair thigh, which was exposed due to the special design of her combat suit.
"Are you prepared?"
If it were before, such an action would likely have made Mash startle and jump.
But this time—
She did not evade.
Although her voice was still shy and her movements held some resistance, at least this time, Mash raised her head.
"Yes, I am prepared!"
"Please strengthen me just like you strengthened Senpai!"
"I beg of you!"
Ian could feel the contradiction within Mash.
On one hand, she was somewhat resistant to this kind of private contact;
But on the other hand, infected by Fujimaru Ritsuka's drive, she wanted to become stronger.
Such a Mash was simply too difficult not to claim for his own use—
A perfect shield capable of constantly becoming stronger.
"You said it yourself."
Ian lifted Mash's chin.
"Can you accept whatever the consequences may be?"
"..."
The young girl's pupils were trembling.
But that was not due to fear, but rather a sensation of unprecedented palpitation.
Her heart was heaving incessantly within her chest.
Her breathing stopped abruptly several times during this process.
"I accept—"
By the time she came to her senses, her body had already answered before her brain, leaving no room for retreat.
"Whatever the result, I accept!"
"Please make me even stronger!"
The time was completely ripe.
The pure girl had been tainted by the ideology of [Slaanesh].
This might not necessarily be a bad thing.
At least he would ensure she could handle future battles with ease.
"Good."
"Then let us begin."
And so—
During the time Fujimaru Ritsuka was away, Ian began to help Mash strengthen herself.
And for Mash herself, this was also an unprecedented sensory stimulation.
"Is the shield steady?"
"Y-Yes, it's steady!"
Using her large cross shield as a fulcrum, Mash bent her body forward, assuming a posture with her lower back arched straight.
"Is this to..."
"Don't think too much."
"Just remember one sentence—no matter what happens next, absolutely do not turn back, and do not let the shield fall, understand?"
"You just need to focus all your attention on the shield!"
"I understand..."
Though she said that, Mash, closing her eyes, felt this was a rather difficult task.
If nothing else, those hands touching over her combat suit already felt like the omen of some kind of trial—
And facts were indeed so.
As a subject for Chaldea's experimental Servant, Mash was perfect in every sense.
Including at this moment.
Hidden beneath the combat suit was the pure her.
However, it seemed that was only on the surface.
Because although she expressed resistance everywhere, the only place that should have resented him was currently putting on a welcoming appearance.
"Mash—"
"Here!"
With just this one call, Ian could see her depravity in this moment.
"Don't be nervous."
"We... just want to become stronger."
"Mn... become stronger."
Mash closed her eyes, biting her lip tightly.
She finally understood what the man's instructions just now implied.
Not just her shell, but her soul was also constantly trembling.
Let alone maintaining focus, just completing the task of not sliding off the shield was already her limit.
And what was more fatal was—
"Mash, turns out you're a bad child."
"Mash, clearly knowing Ritsuka treats me differently."
"Mash, doing this even knowing Ritsuka could return at any moment."
Yes.
The man sending down the trial was constantly crushing the young girl's already weak defense line.
Even her reason seemed about to be scattered like fine powder.
But—
Every time before her soul completely shattered, he would always stop just in time.
She was being ruthlessly toyed with.
Mash quickly confirmed this fact.
"Please don't do this—" she begged.
"Why can't I do this?" the man asked back.
"Because..."
"Because Mash still has reserve in her heart that she can't get past."
Ian embraced the girl's waist from both sides, answering for her.
"You clearly know what you have to do."
"The price of becoming stronger lies right here; you realized it long ago, didn't you?"
"Tell me, what level has that resolve of yours actually reached?"
Realized long ago...
Yes.
How could she not know what that kind of probing meant?
The girl gripped that thick shield, her whole being radiating an aura of magical energy.
"I beg of you..."
"Is that the voice you use to pray for help?"
"I beg of you!"
"Louder!"
"I beg of you! Please let me become stronger!"
As soon as the words fell, Mash abruptly opened her eyes.
"Wu—"
A low sound issued from the girl's throat.
And Ian, with his different perspective, knew what that commotion meant.
[Indulgence] had once again broken through the upper limit.
Coming along with it was an even higher degree of [Immorality].
Knowing clearly it was wrong, yet still coming to like this feeling.
Probably...
She would become more desirous of becoming a part of him.
Sorry, Ritsuka.
Doing this secretly seems like a very excessive thing...
But, I must become more amazing just like you!
The girl willingly broke through the command not to turn back—which had no binding force on her to begin with, let alone in the moment her psychological defenses were breached.
She looked at him, saying with blurred eyes:
"I beg of you."
"Can we do another reinforcement?"
Some time later.
"Eh eh, didn't expect the shower to take so long."
Fujimaru Ritsuka held Ian's arm.
"How is it, do I smell really good now?"
"Indeed very good—if the Director sees this later, she'll say you're slacking again, right?"
"Let her say it when she sees it!"
Fujimaru Ritsuka said carelessly.
"Anyway, it's the last meeting before setting off for the Singularity."
"By the way, Mash, what did you say you discussed with Ian while I was showering?"
"Combat techniques, Senpai."
"Then what was the result?"
"I gained a lot."
What Fujimaru Ritsuka did not know was that while Mash was speaking to her like this, as a Servant, the other party was actually secretly rubbing her buttocks, wrapped in the combat suit, against the man's palm.
This time, she leaned over on her own initiative.
Obviously, Mash had achieved complete symbiosis with [Immorality].
The more excessive it was, the more she wanted to pursue it.
"Really?"
"Really." Ian smiled faintly.
"Mash was truly super amazing."
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