The skill Ascendant Form was the reward Yusuke received from Xenovia's quest. He had not used it yet, but it was an extremely powerful ability.
Ascendant Form (Max): A transformation skill that grants the user a 100% boost in all aspects. During the transformation, energy and stamina consumption increase several times over.
For Rias, who heavily pursued destructive power, it was a very natural choice, along with Observation Haki, which could not only help her in battle but also improve her ability to command her peerage.
"Are you sure you do not want the Immortality skill?" Yusuke asked, from his perspective, Immortality was far more useful than Ascendant Form for several reasons. For a wizard type glass cannon like Rias, it was almost a must have.
"The Ascendant Form is incredibly powerful, I do not want to give it up," Rias shook her head firmly, a 100% boost in all aspects was simply too strong to ignore.
"If you insist, then how about giving up Fire Dragon Slayer Magic?" he tried again, "You already have a powerful attacking skill like Destruction, I do not think it is essential for you."
He could guess the reason she chose Fire Dragon Slayer Magic, she wanted to combine it with Destruction, but Destruction alone already had incredible potential. What Rias truly lacked was defense and recovery, something Immortality could cover perfectly
"Yusuke, you're really that worried about me getting hurt?" Rias blinked, her azure eyes sparkling with delight. "You are so, so cute~!"
She hugged him even tighter, pressing her soft body against his as she leaned in and planted a kiss on his cheek, leaving a glossy, wet trace behind.
"Alright," she whispered sweetly against his skin, "I'll follow your advice."
"Close your eyes and relax," Yusuke said softly, gently cupping her face with both hands.
He leaned down and took her lips into a deep kiss. The moment their mouths met, Rias kissed him back with far more eagerness, her tongue slipping past his lips to intertwine with his, boldly exploring his mouth as if she wanted to taste every inch of his mouth.
"!!!"
Even though it wasn't the first time Yusuke had given her such a deep, sloppy, and wet French kiss, it never failed to fry Rias's brain completely.
As she melted into the blissful sensation, a sudden warm surge of energy poured into her body through their connected lips. Her entire being began to change, growing stronger, tougher, and faster in an instant. At the same time, a flood of foreign knowledge and information related to skills she had never learned before rushed into her mind.
Even the abilities she was most familiar with, Destruction, Magic Control, Stalking, Dancing, and many other miscellaneous skills, were all raised by four full levels. It felt as though an entirely new world had opened up before her. Countless new ways to apply and utilize her powers appeared in her mind, and her control over them became far more refined and precise than ever before.
When Yusuke finally pulled away, a long, thin, transparent string of saliva stretched between their lips before slowly breaking apart.
Still breathing heavily, Rias leaned against his shoulder, clutching desperately onto him as her body shuddered violently. Her thighs clenched tightly together as another powerful orgasm ripped through her. A wave of love juice soaked the sofa beneath her, leaving a visible wet spot on the fabric.
Crack!
"..." Serafall stared at the scene, her eyes so cold it felt like they could freeze Rias on the spot, her hands clenched tightly as a faint crackling sound echoed through the room.
"Onee-sama," Sona reached out and held her shoulder, trying to calm her down, though deep inside, she was cheering for Yusuke; he had to be plotting something for him to provoke Serafall like this, otherwise, why would he choose this exact moment to give the other girls his skills?
"Good girl," Yusuke patted Rias's head, then glanced at the girls around him. All of them were staring at him intently before he lifted his gaze to Venelana. "Which skills do you want?"
[From daughter to mother… How degenerate!] B2's cold snort echoed sharply inside his head.
"Can I too?" Venelana blinked, her voice carrying a hint of disbelief. "Does that mean you also acknowledge my love?"
She was absolutely confident in the depth of her feelings for Yusuke. In truth, she believed no other woman could possibly love him as much as she did. It was a conviction any yandere would swear by.
But, no matter how strongly she felt, she never expected Yusuke to believe in her love so easily. After all, the two of them had only known each other for a short time. She had not yet done anything meaningful to prove the sincerity and intensity of her love for him.
She was also deeply insecure about her relationship with him. After all, she was hundreds of years older than Yusuke. She was even older than his great-great-great-grandparents. On top of that, she was Rias's mother, which made everything feel far more shameful.
Unlike the other girls, she was a married woman and no longer a virgin. Like Kalawarner, Grayfia, and the other older women, she felt that she had betrayed Yusuke. She believed she was no longer pure enough for him. They all carried the same guilt, thinking they should have waited for him to be born instead of giving themselves to someone else.
"Of course, I always did," Yusuke stood up and walked over before pulling her into a tight hug, "Be more confident, Venelana, you are such a wonderful woman."
[Venelana Gremory's submission + 1!]
[Venelana Gremory's submission: 100 (Devoted)]
"Yusuke! I love you too! I love you! I love you! I love you!" The last missing point rose the moment she heard his words. Venelana hugged him back tightly.
After she finally calmed down, Venelana pulled back slightly and asked him a few questions about the skills. Once she was satisfied, she looked at him with clear, determined eyes and told him exactly which ones she wanted.
"Magic Control, Immortality, and Ascendant Form."
She had a strong desire for both Observation Haki and Armament Haki. However, she ultimately decided against choosing them. The two Haki skills could be taught and learned by others, whereas Magic Control, Immortality, and Ascendant Form could not. The first two were bloodline skills, while Ascendant Form was a special skill that could not be passed on or replicated.
Venelana was far more mature and strategic than Rias. She preferred to think in terms of long-term plans rather than immediate gains.
Yusuke did the same with Venelana.
He gently cupped her flushed cheeks, which were burning red from excitement, and pulled her into a deep kiss. It was the sloppiest, most intense kiss she had ever received. When he finally pulled away, Venelana had completely melted in his arms, her legs wobbling so badly she could barely stand on her own.
With the new skills and Yusuke's blessing, Venelana's overall power had increased multiple times over. If she were to fight Grayfia or Serafall right now, she would crush them without much difficulty.
Yusuke gently placed her on the sofa next to Rias, then turned his gaze toward Eleonora. He waved her over with a small smile.
"Come here."
Be it Ravel or Eleonora, both were deeply shocked to learn that Yusuke could not only use the Phenex House's ability but could also grant it to others. However, they were smart enough not to ask for the reason behind it.
Upon hearing him call for her, Eleonora's face lit up like a child being offered candy by a man in a white van. She rushed toward him in a flash, stopping just a few inches away. Her large chest was nearly pressing against his as she looked up at him with bright, eager eyes, "Yu… Yusuke."
"Shh! Don't be nervous," Yusuke said gently, placing a finger over her lips. His voice was calm and soothing. "I already told you that I forgive you, so relax, okay?"
He looked into her eyes and asked softly, "Tell me, what skill do you want?"
"...Haahn~!" Eleonora breathed heavily, involuntarily letting out a soft, erotic moan. Despite the sound, she had far better control over her emotions than Venelana. Even though she was nearly orgasming from sheer happiness and excitement at having her love acknowledged by him, she managed to compose herself after a short moment of pondering.
Unlike Venelana and Grayfia, who were ridiculously strong, Eleonora was only as powerful as a High Class Devil. Without hesitation, she chose Fire Dragon Slayer Magic, Immortality, and Ascendant Form.
'Maybe I can use Immortality to fake my legitimacy and completely take over the Phenex House.'
While speaking, Eleonora thought silently to herself. Instead of secretly controlling Lord Phenex, which carried its own risks, she had already begun considering backup plans.
'But this won't be easy. After all, everyone knows that I am the daughter of the Stolas House.'
For a scheming woman like her, planning and plotting were second nature; the habit of weaving schemes was deeply ingrained in her mind. She would always seize any opportunity to gain the greatest benefit. 'I'll think about all of this later, right now, Yusuke's kiss! He is going to kiss me!'
When he kissed her, Eleonora almost climaxed on the spot. She clung tightly to him as her mind went blank, completely shutting down as if she had blue-screened. It took a long moment before he finally pulled away and placed her aside.
After that, Yusuke proceeded to give his blessing to the other girls as well, starting with Grayfia.
She chose Magic Control, Immortality, and Destruction.
Xenovia chose Ascendant Form, Immortality, and Telekinesis.
Irina made the same choice as her; both of them were sword users, and this combination suited their fighting style best.
Ravel chose Fire Dragon Slayer Magic, Magic Control, and Ascendant Form. She had a strong affinity for fire, so Fire Dragon Slayer Magic became her main offensive ability.
Koneko initially wanted to choose Youjutsu, but then she reconsidered. If she asked Yusuke to teach her instead, she would get far more private time with him, so she quietly gave up on taking it now.
[Youjutsu is a magic power unique to Youkai, revolving around the manipulation of Youki (妖気, Yōki) to cause various mystical effects ranging from producing poisons to barriers.]
She chose Immortality, Ascendant Form, and Fire Dragon Slayer Magic.
After her, Yubelluna also chose Immortality, Ascendant Form, and Fire Dragon Slayer Magic.
Isabella was more focused on close combat. She initially wanted to choose the two Haki and Kamehameha, but after listening to the others' advice, she chose Immortality, Ascendant Form, and Fire Dragon Slayer Magic.
She could learn the three skills later.
Murayama hesitated between Immortality and Ascendant Form, but in the end, she chose the latter.
Aika, Kalawarna, Raynare, Akeno, Tsubaki, and Sona all chose Immortality.
"Yusuke-sama, what about me?" Asia waited for a while, but when it became clear that Yusuke had no intention of calling her, she could not help but speak up. She had seen this before, on the first day she met him, when he gave his skills to the others and coldly told Raynare and Kalawarna that their love was not sincere enough.
However, Asia was confident in herself. If even women like Eleonora, Ravel, and Isabella, who had dared to defile Yusuke's sacred body, were accepted, then there was no way she would not be, right?
"Sorry, but I can't; your love isn't pure enough." The same cold words Yusuke had once said to the two fallen angels reached Asia's ears. The blond nun froze on the spot, as if her soul had left her body.
[How cruel! I like it!] B2 chuckled, watching the broken nun.
'She needs a reality check,' Yusuke thought, feeling no pity for her. This nun was clearly plotting something, and she was far from satisfied with her current situation; it showed in her submission value.
[Asia Argento's submission: 82 (Dependent)]
He was confident that the moment an opportunity appeared before her, she would pull something nasty.
"What about me, Yu-tan? I love you so much! You can feel my love, right?!" Serafall finally spoke up, unable to hold back any longer. She had been waiting since earlier, hoping he would turn to her, acknowledge her feelings, grant her his blessing, and pull her into the deep kiss she had been craving.
"I can't, your love is far less pure and sincere than even Asia's." Instead of what she longed for, his answer was even colder than the one Asia received.
"Ehh?!! Impossible!"
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In a dimly lit room, a group of cloaked figures had gathered, their hoods obscuring most of their features, and the poor lighting made it nearly impossible to distinguish their identities.
Suddenly, a magic circle flared into existence, and from it, another cloaked figure emerged. Despite the loose robe draped over her body, it did little to conceal her curvy, alluring figure, making it clear that she was a woman.
"You are late, Katerea!" One of the cloaked figures glanced at her and spoke in a hoarse, low voice.
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