With his meeting over, Arthur stood up, intending to go get some breakfast; after all, he was starving.
"Fufu~ If you're hungry, let me take care of it."
Akeno stopped him before he could enter the kitchen. She somehow produced an apron from behind the counter and slipped it over her pajamas with an almost practiced elegance.
Arthur hadn't really had the chance to look at her properly before, but now he allowed himself the luxury.
Her sleepwear was short and faintly translucent, clinging softly to her curves. Her tight shorts barely covered her hips, letting her round butt peek out teasingly whenever she leaned forward. Each time she reached for something on a higher shelf, her lower back was exposed for just a moment, smooth and inviting.
She moved gracefully through the kitchen, humming softly as she prepared breakfast for the four of them.
Inside, Akeno was practically glowing.
She could feel Arthur's gaze burning into her back, tracing every movement she made. It sent pleasant shivers through her spine.
Before today, Arthur had always restrained himself. He was affectionate, yes, but careful. Controlled.
But after Rias…
She could feel the change.
And she loved it.
Every now and then, she would deliberately "accidentally" drop something on the floor.
"Oh dear~"
Each time Arthur bent down to pick it up, her lips curled into a mischievous smile.
She shifted just enough for him to get a better view, fully aware of what she was doing.
After teasing him like that for a while, she suddenly felt warmth behind her.
Arthur had stood up.
He stepped close and wrapped his arms around her waist from behind, pulling her gently back against his chest.
Akeno froze for half a second, then relaxed into him.
His embrace was firm, warm, protective.
She could feel his steady breathing against her shoulder.
"Ara ara~" she murmured softly. "Could it be that my boyfriend has a different kind of hunger?"
Arthur leaned down, bringing his lips close to her ear.
His voice dropped into something intimate.
"I really like you a lot…"
The words were simple, but the sincerity behind them hit her harder than anything else.
Akeno's hands trembled slightly.
Her cheeks flushed pink.
She swallowed before replying, her voice barely above a whisper.
"That… you too… I like you…"
Arthur heard it perfectly.
He smiled.
Slowly, he turned her around.
Their eyes met.
For a moment, neither spoke.
Then he leaned in.
Their lips met softly at first, a gentle, exploratory kiss.
Akeno responded immediately, rising on her toes to deepen it.
Arthur tilted his head, and the kiss grew longer, warmer, more deliberate.
He slid one hand up her back while the other rested on her waist.
Akeno let out a quiet breath through her nose and parted her lips.
Arthur took the invitation, brushing his tongue against hers.
She welcomed him eagerly.
Their tongues intertwined in a slow, lingering kiss that made Akeno's knees weak.
She pressed herself closer to him, one hand gripping his shirt, the other resting on his shoulder.
Arthur could feel her heartbeat racing.
He pulled back just enough to trail kisses along her cheek, down her jawline, and toward her neck.
Akeno gasped softly.
"Arthur…"
He nuzzled against the sensitive skin beneath her ear, kissing and lightly sucking at her neck, not enough to mark her, just enough to make her shiver.
It was playful.
Ticklish.
Intimate.
Akeno let out a breathy laugh mixed with a quiet moan, her fingers tightening in his clothes.
"You're unfair…" she murmured.
Arthur smiled against her skin.
His hands slid down to her hips, squeezing gently.
Their bodies were pressed together now, warmth and closeness making the world fade away.
Just the two of them.
Just this moment.
Then—
A sharp scent reached Akeno's nose.
She stiffened.
"…Ah."
She pulled back suddenly.
"W-wait— the food!"
She turned toward the stove, flustered, cheeks burning bright red.
"It's burning!"
Arthur chuckled softly.
Reluctantly, she pushed him out of the kitchen, wagging a finger at him.
"Go sit down. You're too distracting."
Arthur obeyed, still smiling, and flopped onto the sofa, switching on the television.
Arthur glanced back toward the kitchen.
Akeno was pretending to scold the pan, but the tips of her ears were still red.
Asia was curled up nearby, still sleeping peacefully with her teddy bear hugged tightly to her chest.
Arthur's gaze lingered on her for a moment, and a faint smile formed on his lips.
He remembered the day he bought her that stuffed animal.
They had been walking back after their date when she suddenly stopped in front of a toy store window. Her eyes had lit up as she stared at the oversized bear inside, but when Arthur asked if she wanted it, she immediately shook her head.
She had looked nervous, almost embarrassed.
Maybe she felt shy admitting that she liked stuffed animals despite her age. Maybe she simply did not want him spending more money on her. Either way, Arthur had not argued. He had quietly walked into the shop and come out carrying a bear nearly as large as a small child.
Asia's reaction had been unforgettable.
Her eyes had widened, her hands had flown to her mouth, and then she had smiled so brightly that Arthur had briefly considered buying the entire store just to see that expression again.
Later that night, as he was heading toward his room, he had accidentally overheard her whispering to the bear, calling it "Arthur" and saying things she probably wanted to tell him directly but did not yet have the courage to express.
Since then, she often slept hugging it close.
Arthur knew this was different from the original story. The novel had never mentioned Asia liking stuffed animals, and she had never asked to sleep with it. Perhaps it was because, unlike Issei, Arthur had never brought her into his bed, leaving her quietly clinging to that comfort instead.
The thought made his chest tighten slightly.
Maybe it would be a good idea to ask her to sleep with him someday, he mused, not in a lustful way, but simply so she would not feel lonely anymore.
Time passed.
Eventually, Asia woke up and hurried into the kitchen to help Akeno, still rubbing sleep from her eyes while carrying the teddy bear with her. Soon after, Arthur went upstairs to wake Rias so they could all have breakfast together.
Waking Rias turned out to be an ordeal.
She refused to move, burying herself deeper under the blankets, mumbling incoherently.
In the end, Arthur had no choice but to lift her into his arms and carry her to the bathroom, helping her shower, helping her get dressed, and finally carrying her down to the dining room like a princess.
Rias shamelessly claimed that she could not use her legs because of him.
Arthur did not bother arguing.
It was technically true.
He had assumed it would be similar to what happened with Lilith, but he had forgotten two important facts. Lilith possessed strength nearly equal to his own, and she was a succubus, meaning her body was literally designed to endure such intensity.
Rias was neither.
He silently promised himself that he would remember that in the future. His women were precious to him, and he had no intention of hurting them through carelessness.
During breakfast, Akeno questioned both of them relentlessly about their night together.
Rias answered every question without hesitation, speaking openly about everything they had done.
Asia tried very hard not to listen, but her red face made it obvious that she was absorbing every word.
Eventually, the girls decided they needed some private time together and practically pushed Arthur out of the room.
He did not protest.
Relieved to escape that awkward battlefield, Arthur headed into the garden.
There, he began practicing his newly acquired Touki.
As he focused on the flow of Qi inside his body, guiding it carefully through his limbs and muscles, he reflected on how he would explain certain things to Rias later.
The [Master-Servant Contract] was far more complex than it appeared.
The modified version he possessed went far beyond a simple bond.
It prevented emotional distance from forming without serious cause, gradually strengthened his partners as their bond deepened, provided rewards upon reaching certain thresholds, subtly reshaped their bodies to better resonate with his desires, and even included numerous intimate synchronization effects.
At the same time, it also offered protective barriers and safety mechanisms, making it disturbingly comprehensive.
Arthur exhaled slowly.
He would need to find the right moment to talk to Rias privately.
At present, the collar around her neck glowed softly pink, one level below maximum.
His eyes narrowed slightly in thought.
'I wonder what I'll receive from her…'
If the rewards truly reflected each woman's inherent nature, then perhaps Rias would unlock something tied directly to her demonic heritage.
Only time would tell.
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