Shiki Ryougi's injuries were easily mendable with Haruka Kasugano's max-level healing skills.
A mere twisted and broken arm could be restored in no time, let alone a simple puncture wound in her right shoulder. Regardless, if Haruka Kasugano didn't say anything, who would know?
Thus, Haruka Kasugano proceeded to slowly cast his healing spells while simultaneously exploring the fundamental laws of human relations with Shiki. His treatment was remarkably effective; Shiki's arm, which had been twisted like a hemp rope, visibly regained its normal shape. As the arm's restoration progressed, so too did Shiki's progression into becoming a woman.
"Ah—"
This was not a cry of pain. It was the sound of Shiki experiencing the wonders of "Dual Cultivation" for the very first time. She didn't dislike Haruka Kasugano, so she didn't bother to suppress her cries as other girls might during their first time. It was a purely reflexive sound, emerging without warning. Even she hadn't expected herself to react this way.
Ah~! Ah~! Ah~!
Shiki used her newly restored, yet still weak, arms to brace against Haruka Kasugano's chest. she focused intently on the pleasure born from the blending of Yin and Yang.
I didn't think the textbooks were telling the truth... This sensation... it really is a catalyst for crime...
At that moment, Haruka Kasugano's face showed a look of strain, appearing quite pained. Seeing his expression, the resentment Shiki had been about to vent dissolved instantly.
—He's just trying to save me.
Even if he took her virginity without consent, his starting point was well-intentioned... I shouldn't be angry... Hmph! I definitely won't be angry! Performing whatever secret technique this is must be exhausting, otherwise, he wouldn't look so pained... Hmph, I'll settle the score with him once he recovers!
Shiki pouted slightly, then leaned tenderly into his embrace, allowing Haruka Kasugano to continue his "healing arts."
Meanwhile, Haruka Kasugano's face was indeed a mask of "agony."
Too...
Too... tight...
I can't take it... it feels like I'm being crushed every time I go in or out...
He never expected that Shiki, with her slender frame and lack of obvious "assets," would possess such a hellish abyss. It was terrifying... Is this the horror of the Root? No wonder so many magi can't reach it—it's truly difficult!
Ah—ahhhhh!!!!
Haruka Kasugano finally couldn't hold out any longer. He hadn't expected that he, a super-man with A-rank Endurance, wouldn't even last five minutes against Shiki. It was terrifying!
"Uhhhhhh—" Shiki's emotions also reached their peak. She clung to him like a small bird, and the two of them rested together.
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Dawn the next day.
Haruka Kasugano slowly woke up. Looking at Shiki still lying on top of him, his feelings were complicated. It was like riding a hardcore roller coaster for the first time—terrified, yet finding it incredibly thrilling. Facing it a second time, one wants the thrill again but fears the drop. That was how he felt looking at Shiki. He wanted to experience the ultimate pleasure of her "Root" again, yet feared the crushing power of that "Abyss."
He hugged her gently, stroking her smooth, fair back. Whatever, maybe next time.
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Shiki woke up around nine o'clock. She gave Haruka Kasugano a cold look, but said nothing. She turned over and lay on the other side, silent. Haruka Kasugano scratched his head, unable to tell if she was angry or just processing. He couldn't read her.
However, the system provided the answer.
[Ding~! Congratulations to the Host for successfully fooling Shiki Ryougi under the guise of saving her life. Shiki is both grateful and angry. Congratulations to the Host for successfully 'greening' Mikiya Kokutou!]
[Because Shiki Ryougi's rating is EX-tier, the Host is directly rewarded with a permanent Noble Phantasm: "Mathematical Malice Extraction B++"!]
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[Mathematical Malice Extraction B++]
Noble Phantasm Effect: Everyone has "Malice." As long as one fights or kills, Malice is produced. Fighting spirit, hostility, and killing intent are all malicious emotions. By extracting the Malice from their hearts, they will lose the desire to fight, standing in place like an empty shell!
It was a Noble Phantasm designed to neutralize enemies. Of course, Saints who have achieved transcendence or mechanical lifeforms are immune.
"Uh..."
Haruka Kasugano looked at the description. His first thought wasn't about the reward's utility, but rather: Shiki Ryougi is EX-tier? Aozaki Aoko, another of the Type-Moon Four, was only A++. Was it because of the "Void Shiki" inside her, effectively making her two people? Or did the system simply find her more charming? The system didn't answer.
Regardless, he looked at the Noble Phantasm. Aoko required 100% "Infidelity Progress" to grant a permanent Noble Phantasm. Shiki gave one right at the start. Is this the weight of an EX-rating?
And this skill... beyond combat, it seemed like a perfect "villainous" skill for a seducer. In the future, the first step to "conquering" a woman would be to remove her malice. They wouldn't be able to stay angry, and he could do whatever he wanted—hahahaha!
However, it was only B++ rank. This meant Magic Resistance might affect it. He wondered if it would work on Artoria's A-rank Magic Resistance. "Salter" was terrifying; he hadn't dared to try for her again, but with this, he might have a shot. He'd have to test it. If A-rank Resistance negated it, he'd be walking into a death trap. Still, with his Silver Arm Noble Phantasm, he could at least hold his own if he needed to escape.
Haruka Kasugano moved closer to Shiki on the bed, pressing against her. He wrapped his arm around her slender waist, breathing in the scent of a new bride, which was as intoxicating as a field of flowers.
"Shiki, sorry. I was a bit rushed last night. You don't hate me, do you?"
Shiki didn't respond. She let him hold and stroke her for a few minutes before suddenly pushing his hand away and sitting up. She began to put on her loose kimono. She looked back at him once, then stood up, staggering slightly as she left. Her gait was strange, like a wounded fawn.
He couldn't read her—it was a vibe of neither refusal nor total agreement. Whatever, after a few more times she'll be entirely my shape.
"Shiki, where are you going? I'll give you a lift!" Haruka Kasugano scrambled out of bed to dress.
Shiki, realizing her walk was unnatural, stopped and leaned against the wall, watching him dress. There was no trace of embarrassment on her face at seeing his naked body; she looked as indifferent as an old wife who had seen it all for decades.
"I want to go kill someone," Shiki said, arms crossed, looking very displeased.
Clearly, she wanted revenge on Fujino. She had been defeated, though she wasn't sure if she lost to Fujino or the mysterious third party. If there was a third party... who could it be? Shiki wasn't stupid; she had her doubts.
"Let's go!" Once dressed, Haruka Kasugano nudged Shiki out the door. He drove her to Touko Aozaki's office.
Since walking was difficult, Shiki didn't rush out for revenge immediately. Besides, Touko had told her that magi should act at night to follow a "cautionary principle." She decided to rest her legs and wait for nightfall.
Seeing her heart set on revenge, Haruka Kasugano decided to throw some cold water on her plans. Fujino's "mission" was complete. He had already successfully bedded Shiki; there was no need for Fujino and Shiki to keep clashing. He took the chance to send Fujino a text.
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About two hours later, the front door of Garan no Dou was knocked upon.
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