Chapter 104: Reverse Rabbit
When watching a fire from across the bank, you can still feel the heat being transmitted.
The negative side effect of itchiness, which hadn't been detected during device testing, gradually seeped in, causing torment.
The process of enhancing the Psychic Power lasted for about an hour.
Psykos also danced Cheerleading Routines for nearly an hour.
Fortunately, Mosquito Girl had taught her many Choreography Moves, so she didn't have to stick to the same dance posture, allowing her to rest briefly when switching.
As the last dose of medicine—used to restore the Mental Energy of the Esper who had been overly depleted—was injected.
The Capsule Chamber finally opened slowly.
Fubuki was completely drained of strength; fortunately, the device's restraints prevented her from falling out directly.
Psykos, whose physical strength was also nearly exhausted, barely avoided slipping down thanks to Aokiji's support.
Aokiji supported her, walked to the Capsule Chamber, and unfastened the restraints one by one.
As expected, the sustained pain from the enhancement caused Fubuki to sweat profusely; not only was her Pure White Lab Coat soaked, but the restraints were also sticky.
Fubuki, limp and soft, collapsed onto the equally limp and soft Vice President.
Her exhausted and speechless gaze swept over the two of them.
Her reddened eyes added a hint of allure to her current delicate appearance.
Fubuki didn't even have the strength to speak and could only quietly lean against Psykos to recover her physical strength.
Allowing the two of them to slump against each other and rest.
Aokiji began tidying up the Capsule Chamber.
The amount of sweat was truly significant, and it smelled pungent. It seemed the enhancement was quite painful.
This was already the plan selected as the most suitable for Fubuki among all the available techniques.
Once she recovered and the Rejection Period passed, the enhancement of her Psychic Power would be real and without side effects.
Fubuki felt a bit awkward; even during the time when her relationship with Psykos was at its best, they had never shared such intimate physical closeness as leaning on each other.
After falling out, and so long after, they were instead pressed close together.
And this happened after this ordeal.
Psykos probably doesn't want this brought up. I understand, I totally understand.
Fubuki thought silently to herself.
I should maintain silence for now, so as not to wound Psykos's pride... "Wuu—"
Fubuki was suddenly startled and shivered all over.
"Psykos, your hand... what are you doing?!"
"President, don't worry." Psykos rubbed her head against Fubuki.
Her figure had been slightly taller than Fubuki's since their student days, and now she could affectionately rub Fubuki's hair with her chin.
"It's too unfair. The President saw me looking like an idiot. At the very least, I should get to see the President embarrassed once."
Psykos originally had a similar idea.
When she was whispering with Aokiji just now, she was easily persuaded.
Why should I be the only one losing face?
Clearly, the relationship between President Fubuki and Aokiji is also unhealthy, so it's totally unfair for only me to be put on display!
Psykos became even more brazen.
"Wait, Psykos, stop! I didn't laugh at you!" Fubuki cried out in panic.
"That's not the reason, President." Psykos regained some of her queenly, Mature Woman aura.
"I won't stop. President, you have Lord Qiao Yi supporting you. Once your Psychic Power surpasses mine, I won't get another chance."
"Ugh, wait... Aokiji, hurry up and control Psykos!"
As soon as she spoke this plea, Fubuki realized something was wrong.
Given Aokiji's personality, would he help in this situation, or join in the mischief?
Most likely the latter.
The result was unexpected: Aokiji looked back at the two of them, pondered something, and left.
Fubuki was confused, but still breathed a sigh of relief.
For Fubuki, Aokiji helping meant simply not causing trouble.
Next, she just needed to figure out how to deal with Psykos.
Just as Fubuki was about to open her mouth to continue persuading her.
She saw Psykos flash a slightly malicious smile, looking at her, then looking in the direction Aokiji had left.
Fubuki's heart sank.
Her face stiffened as she turned her head to look.
Aokiji had already returned, holding a set of clothing and Accessories.
It was the exact opposite of what Psykos was wearing.
Not in terms of color or being inside-out, but the parts that were covered were completely reversed!
"Lord Aokiji previously said he wouldn't let me wear something so daring when meeting the President, but now he's brought it for the President to wear." Psykos raised a mischievous, Mature Woman's smile.
"It seems Lord Aokiji really likes the President."
A vivid red, like the evening glow, slowly spread.
Fubuki lowered her head deeply, her flushed earlobes visible through her hanging hair.
It wasn't entirely true to say she felt only resistance.
Fubuki's personality contained elements of rebellion and a desire for excitement.
If only Aokiji were present, she would simply blush and silently accept.
But Psykos was here too!
"Isn't this more exciting, President?" Psykos seemed to see through her thoughts and whispered softly.
"I just experienced it myself, so I won't lie to you. Although mentally it's a bit hard to accept."
Psykos leaned close to Fubuki's ear, gently blew on her earlobe, and delivered the final message:
"But the body will give its own answer."
Truly worthy of the name "Psykos"—a Wicked Woman for whom learning bad behavior was effortless.
Aokiji acknowledged his Secretary.
He didn't even need to speak; he just had to hand the clothing and Accessories forward.
After a long moment, a trembling hand silently took them.
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Dull rumbling sounds continuously spread and echoed underground.
It was as if a Prehistoric Giant Beast had awakened deep underground, and its simple movements of its massive body were demolishing the tightly wrapped rock layers.
The subterranean plates groaned under the destruction.
"That Cadre is truly powerful!"
Slugman of the House of Evolution knelt beside the enormous underground hole, peering in and saying in shock.
Beside him, Frog Man, dressed like a samurai, broke out in a cold sweat and said with lingering fear:
"He is indeed very strong, but I can't forget the scene a few days ago when we first saw Cadre Orochi. The way he looked at us was like staring at food."
"It's fine," Slugman said optimistically.
"Although he is a Cadre, we are all directly subordinate to Lord Aokiji, just like him, so he won't attack us."
"Unlike the Monsters recruited later, who might mistake Orochi for the Leader."
"That's true," Frog Man nodded, agreeing with his statement.
"How much longer are you two going to chat there! Hurry up and come help with the work!"
Mole Dragon, who looked like a mole, poked his head out of the rear tunnel and shouted.
Mole Dragon was skilled at digging and burrowing, but his range was limited.
The work involved repairing the underground space expanded by Orochi.
This was to provide basic resting areas for the Monsters recruited in the future.
Others were responsible for moving crushed stone and Materials.
Meanwhile, the three major combat forces—Carnage Kabuto, Beast King, and Armored Gorilla—were laying the secret passage leading directly to the villa area base.
The Materials being laid were anti-eavesdropping Materials previously developed by Doctor Genus.
Although it couldn't block Aokiji's Observation Haki, it was actually a very practical invention.
Coupled with the Psychic Power Wave Shielding Device provided by Aokiji, the existence of the secret passage could be perfectly concealed.
The large hole Aokiji had originally broken open on the Ghost Town street was also covered up.
Now, the underground area was reached through a more concealed method.
Two sets of footsteps came from the upper level space.
Psykos, having changed back into her Form-fitting White Robe, still showed traces of fatigue, but her aura had returned to its cold arrogance.
She silently followed behind Aokiji.
Observation Haki enveloped the area, sensing the current size of the Monster Association base.
Aokiji felt it was nearly sufficient.
"It's time to send them out to recruit and absorb Monsters."
... [Irregular Trivia Sharing]
Today's Share: The only female member of the Blizzard Group besides Fubuki herself.
— Three-section staff Lily
Unfortunately, this is a woman even Aokiji wouldn't dare touch.
Because when she appeared in the Original Work, she was only fourteen years old.
At the current point in time, she is only eleven.
Of course, to some people, she is already a Mature Woman.
But Aokiji should just stick to playing with legal lolis like Tatsumaki.