Chapter 898: Tsunderes, Step Forward! Stella's Invitation
Originally, the sprawling bed was meant to be a private battlefield exclusively for Ren, Lingyue Fairy, and Izayoi. However, with Kikyo and Kasumi present in the room, there was no way the shamelessly pragmatic transmigrator was going to let them just stand by and watch. He naturally pulled them right into the fray.
Hours melted away.
The intense, room-shaking tempest of passion finally settled into a comfortable, heavy silence. Ren reclined against the headboard, his fingers lazily tracing the smooth, sweat-slicked curves of the beautiful backs pressed against him. He gently combed through their disheveled hair, savoring the lingering warmth of the aftermath.
"So," Ren began, his voice a low, satisfied rumble. "Kikyo, what do you girls plan to do next?"
The women exchanged thoughtful glances. Lingyue Fairy shifted, her pristine white hair cascading over her bare shoulders.
"I will inform the Inu Yōkai clan that the Shikon Jewel has vanished," she stated with regal calm. "I will have them spread the word across the lands."
Now that Kikyo was effectively her sister-in-arms—sharing the same man—the proud demoness had no intention of letting the shrine maiden be endlessly hunted by lesser demons over some cursed trinket.
"I'll handle that," Ren said casually.
He didn't even lift a finger. With a mere flex of his will, a silent, invisible ripple washed over the entire world. In an instant, every record, every scrap of information, and every lingering memory of the Shikon Jewel was entirely erased from the minds of mortals and demons alike.
Relying on rumors was inefficient. There would always be greedy fools clinging to the legend of the jewel like a lifeline, refusing to give up the hunt. Total erasure was the only foolproof method.
Lingyue Fairy blinked, sensing the subtle shift in the world's fabric. A soft, alluring smile graced her lips. This was indeed much simpler. Through their intimate exchanges, she had come to understand the sheer, terrifying scale of Ren's existence. He was a being from another world, possessing power that defied logic. Yet, this overwhelming strength didn't spark fear in her heart. Instead, it fueled a deep, intoxicating adoration.
Demons inherently bowed to the strong. Knowing her chosen man was an absolute apex predator only filled the great demoness with immense pride.
Izayoi nestled closer, resting her cheek against his muscular shoulder. A deep blush painted her delicate features. "I... I wish to follow my husband," she murmured softly.
The once-tragic princess had fallen hopelessly, irrevocably in love with him, cementing him as her one and only lord.
Ren chuckled, his gaze softening as he looked down at the devoted girl. He gently stroked her dark hair, thoroughly enjoying her affection.
"Don't worry," he promised, his tone carrying absolute certainty. "Soon enough, I'll bring this entire world fully under my control. You'll be able to see me whenever you want."
Kikyo shifted, her dark eyes reflecting a newfound peace. "Since the burden of the Shikon Jewel is finally gone," she said, her voice light and unburdened, "I plan to end my wandering. I will settle down, perhaps occasionally taking on work to exorcise wandering evil spirits."
"That sounds perfect," Ren agreed with an approving nod. "But if you're going to live here, you'll need a proper sanctuary."
Drawing upon his administrative authority, he began shaping the very reality around them, intent on forging an absolute, impenetrable paradise for his women in this world. A perfect, eternal home.
After outlining his grand design, Ren raised his hand, channeling a surge of pure, concentrated energy directly into their bodies.
"Such... incredible strength!" Lingyue Fairy gasped, her golden eyes widening in sheer astonishment.
She could feel the lingering exhaustion from their intense bedroom battle vanish instantly, replaced by a roaring torrent of raw, boundless demonic energy that far surpassed her original peak.
"Eh? Is this... is this really my fragile body?" Izayoi stared at her own hands in disbelief, feeling an immortal vitality coursing through her previously mortal veins.
"Consider it a parting gift," Ren smirked, leaning back. "From now on, you never have to worry about old age, sickness, or danger. There isn't a single entity left in this world that could match even a flick of your fingers."
"Husband..." Lingyue Fairy and Izayoi purred in unison.
Their beautiful eyes darkened, swimming with a heavy, unmistakable allure.
"Husband, before you leave us," Lingyue Fairy whispered, trailing a delicate fingernail down his chest as both women leaned forward, pressing their soft curves against him with predatory intent. "Could we perhaps..."
Ren broke into a wicked, thoroughly shameless grin.
"Haha! Since you're begging for it, there's no way I'd disappoint my lovely wives." He grabbed them by the waists, pulling them flush against him. "Before I head out, I'll make sure to fill you all up with a generous batch of my special cream puffs!"
[Doomsday Chat Group]
Stella: "Ren, are you there? Are you there? Are you there?!"
Ren: "What do you want?"
Stella: "Hmph, did our great Group Leader forget something important?"
Ren: "What thing?"
Stella: "???"
Stella: "You really forgot?!"
Shiroyasha: "Hmph hmph, Ren is a very busy man. How could he possibly have time to remember promises made to someone who isn't even his woman yet? You wouldn't let him off the hook that easily, right, Ren~"
Durandal: "This... Ren isn't that kind of irresponsible person... is he?"
Tendou: "Hey, hey, hey, you used a question mark at the end there, didn't you? You're doubting him yourself!"
Ren: "Tch, don't treat me like some beast with a head full of nothing but lust. How could I not remember? She's just being impatient."
Kasumi: "I can prove the lust part! He... he is an absolute pervert! Just a moment ago, he... he... Woo!"
Sylvia: "Just a moment ago... she must be referring to whatever he was doing with Kikyo."
Misaka Mikoto: "Alright, alright, no need to spell it out! We all know he must have just finished a few 'rounds' with Kasumi and Kikyo."
Kasumi: "No, not just us! There was also Lingyue Fairy and Izayoi!"
Shiroyasha: "Oh wow~ What an unexpected harvest."
Kikyo: "They were saved and assisted by Ren. It is only natural."
Aqua: "Got it. The classic hero saving the beauty routine. So they all just 'coincidentally' fell madly in love with this guy."
Ch'en: "Understandable."
Stella: "Hey, hey, hey! Can we get back to my business, please?!"
Stella: "Ren, since you claim you didn't forget, then tell me exactly what I wanted to talk about! I need to verify it!"
Ren: "Wasn't it about the in-school selection matches for the Seven Stars Sword Art Festival you mentioned before? You invited me to come watch your matches in advance, and I agreed."
Ren: "Am I right?"
Stella: "..."
Tingyun: "My, my. It seems the Group Leader was right on the mark."
Silver Wolf: "Look at that, Stella. He actually keeps you in his heart. Aren't you touched? Aren't you happy? Aren't you absolutely delighted?"
Stella: "!!!"
Stella: "Who—who's happy?! I-I'm not! No! Absolutely not!!!"
Bronya: "..."
Platelet: "..."
White Blood Cell: "..."
March 7th: "Emmm... that denial sounds a bit suspicious."
Tokisaki Kurumi: "Ara ara~ That is what we call a classic tsundere~"
Saeko: "Or rather, saying one thing with her mouth while her heart screams the exact opposite."
Shokuhou Misaki: "Hehe, we already have a very clear, textbook example of this in the group. Isn't that right, Misaka Mikoto?"
Misaka Mikoto: "???"
Misaka Mikoto: "Sho! Ku! Hou! Mi! Sa! Ki!"
Misaka Mikoto: "Can you stop tagging me every single time the word 'tsundere' is mentioned?! How am I a tsundere?!"
Shokuhou Misaki: "Oh? Then do you dare to admit that you miss Ren terribly? Instead of constantly muttering in the Misaka Network every single day, hoping he comes over so you can act all flirty? My ears are practically bleeding from hearing it."
Misaka Mikoto: "I... I did not! Don't spout such nonsense! I absolutely did not!!!"
Mumei: "They both seem exactly alike to me."
Tatsumaki: "Hmph. Equally childish, the lot of them."
Nami: "Oh right, Tatsumaki is also a standard-issue tsundere. I almost forgot about her since she was being quiet."
Tatsumaki: "???"
Tsunade: "Now that I think about it, Kushina is quite the tsundere herself, right?"
Kushina: "Tsunade!!!"
Phew...
Seeing the group's chaotic attention rapidly shift toward a massive crossfire of tsundere accusations, Stella let out a long, heavy sigh of relief in her dorm room.
She had almost been completely exposed in front of everyone. She aggressively patted her burning cheeks, trying to cool the intense heat radiating from her skin.
Composing herself, the crimson-haired princess muttered under her breath, "I'm just inviting him to watch the selection match. I don't have any other weird intentions. Yes, that's exactly it! Just a friendly invitation!"
Stella: "Ren, so are you still coming or not?!"
Ren: "Heh. When a beautiful girl goes out of her way to invite me, why wouldn't I go?"
Ren: "Wait for me. I'll be right there."
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