Chapter 27: Abandoning the Weak Flesh, the Evolution of Adrian and Kwannon
12 hours later.
Kwannon woke up feeling completely different, with her head buzzing as if she had been in some kind of psychic trance. She realized she was in a room with a gigantic view of Earth.
She got out of bed disoriented. As her consciousness began to awaken, she quickly stood up and started looking for visible changes in herself.
The first thing she noticed was that she felt taller. Her breasts and butt had become slightly bigger due to the increase in height. She was already a tall woman before the transformation, being 180 cm tall, and now it seemed she had easily grown to 190 cm. Another thing she noticed was that her hair had grown a lot. Before, her hair only reached her shoulders; now she felt it touching her butt.
She also saw white streaks in her hair very similar to that woman Rogue. But if there was one thing she felt most strongly, it was her mind. All her thoughts were much clearer, as if she had a weight she never knew existed, and now that weight had been completely removed.
It was as if before her thought process was less than 1x, and now her thinking was 10x faster.
"Interesting. Even though I didn't give you Ororo's genes but mine, your hair still changed because of my genes. I wonder what is so special about Gaia… besides the fact that she is Gaia, of course."
Hearing her master's voice, she felt her heart jump and instinctively looked in his direction.
That was the thing she felt had changed the most: the instinctive connection she had with the man in front of her. His breathing, his body, his looks, his desires—everything he emitted she felt very clearly and consciously.
She had never been someone who had fetishes. She had been too busy killing and trying to get revenge. But if she had to say something about it now, she would confirm that her fetishes had become the very existence of the man in front of her. That connection was extremely pleasurable.
"Master..." Her eyes shone with pure desire. She didn't even try to hide it.
"Congratulations on your rebirth, Kwannon. Your entire body was remade from scratch. Here is the list of powers." He handed her the tablet showing her data.
Kwannon took the tablet but didn't take her eyes off him.
"Hmm, you didn't get my eyes, but I see your mind is more active. That's interesting..." He looked at her as if she were a very interesting scientific project. "You didn't acquire my other powers either, but your presence itself became more predatory... I think you became one of my species, huh."
If before Adrian was a saber-tooth, Kwannon could only be described as a lioness. But now she had become a female saber-tooth of the same species as him.
The instinctive sense of danger was very similar to what he provoked in other beings. It wasn't as exaggerated as his, but it was definitely there.
'According to Venom and Adam, I emanate a type of aura that affects the basic functionality of a living being.'
Men's instinctive desires to fight and dispute territory were activated in his presence. If they lowered their heads to him, unconsciously all men would think they were in the presence of an Apex Predator, and that feeling of inadequacy would intensify even more if they demonstrated submission.
That was what happened with the men of the Fantastic Four, except for Doom.
Women's instinctive desires for protection, for a strong partner, and for mating were invoked when they were in Adrian's presence.
He had numerous examples of this happening with several different women. Even the White Queen herself, who despite being greedy was still very emotionally controlled—even in her dialogue form that eliminated all her emotions, she was still affected.
Adrian had a theory that this was his divine "authority," or at least the beginning of a divine authority. Since he gained Gaia's genes, his mutation had not stopped working and was functioning at 100%, working overtime.
Not only that, another thing he noticed was that he was much more attuned to nature itself and all animals in general. Because of that, his thoughts regarding animals were so extreme.
Yes, he thought like that before becoming what he is, but it seemed that something was subtly inflaming his emotions regarding that specific subject.
All his previous behavior, feelings, and thoughts indicated that he was becoming something similar to a Beast from the Fate universe.
That was the only plausible explanation for why, no matter what genes he absorbed, he found it very arrogant to say that this influenced women like Natasha, Emma in her diamond form, and Carol Danvers. Their willpower was not weak, especially the older woman who fought in the First World War.
"Do you feel anything when you are near me?"
"Lust." The girl below contracted and opened several times in an excitement that left her very sore. She was completely wet, forming a puddle beneath her. Just being beside him was unbearable without trying to attack him. She only managed to hold herself back because she didn't want to disappoint him and because she had great self-control… although that self-control was quickly failing. She felt that if she stayed near him for a few more minutes, she would jump on him.
He smiled in amusement.
"... Except that."
She didn't even feel embarrassed, proof of the fundamental change in her.
"I feel more free and more honest? I feel like I don't need to worry much when I'm near you..." She seriously thought about what she was feeling. "I feel an instinctive presence of yours inside me. Even if you are far from me, I feel like I could find you somehow."
"... Hmm~, interesting. The Symbiote genes or something else related to me, huh." Adrian disappeared from existence. He used quantum magic and Yu IlHan's powers and began walking around the room.
Even though he was invisible and with his presence as low as possible, Kwannon followed him with her fixed gaze.
[Venom?] Adrian asked.
[Yes. She is part of our Hive. She has the imprint of your existence on her soul. Even if you disappear completely, she will still find a way to find you because the connection is metaphysical—it is linked to the soul.]
[Not only metaphysical. Her genes and mind also have a connection with me. She truly became part of my race.] Adrian said. He did not expect this to happen when he gave her his genes.
She literally became a relative of an evolving Beast. An easier way to explain it would be the supernatural bonds of an Alpha Werewolf and a Beta, or more specifically the bond of a Werelion. She became part of his pride, except that this connection was elevated to the highest possible level due to the influence of whatever he was becoming.
Adrian appeared again a little distance from Kwannon and thought out loud:
"Will her connection develop a Symbiote? And will she create a new hive?"
Venom emerged from Adrian's back and said:
"I don't think so... It's more like a mixture of a hive and a lion's pride. She is part of both at the soul level. Even if she wanted to betray you, she wouldn't be able to because she would be betraying her own creator and King."
"How rude. She is family, my family, therefore she won't even think about that, right~?" Despite his playful words, his expression was completely neutral.
"Of course. I will never betray you." Kwannon said with conviction, exposing all her feelings to him through the bond.
Adrian's expression became gentler.
"Good."
'Haah~, the same expression he used when he looked at his wife in that tank… I want him to keep looking at me like that.'
"Our situation is similar to the Monarchs from Solo Leveling then." Adrian returned to his scientist mode. He remembered that each of those Monarchs had their own form of domain and their own people that they commanded with their race and powers.
'I am becoming my own Knull and creating my own race and divine authority.' He was truly creating his own faction from scratch. 'If I have the powers of the Soul Stone, I will be able to create androids and even my knights…'
'Wait, am I becoming something like the Biblical God from DXD?' He couldn't help comparing, because the god of that universe created his own faction with his own hands from scratch, and Adrian's actions were very similar to his.
Considering what kind of crazy universe he was in, he would never trust 100% in beings that were not those he himself created. In this crazy world, not even heroes could be trusted.
Because at any moment any of them might think they know too much and become villains. He had countless examples of that.
Adrian sighed.
"Honestly, I don't want to get involved in all this hero and villain drama, but as Spider-Man said: someone has to save this galaxy, because I'm one of the idiots who lives in it."
And in this crazy world there would always be some stupid genius wanting to destroy everything.
Even when Venom appeared, Kwannon only showed slight surprise, but she didn't seem very affected. Her tolerance for Adrian must be high. She instinctively assumed a submissive posture toward him.
And Adrian noticed that too. This entire encounter only reinforced even more that he was developing a divinity related to animals, instincts, and nature.
Suddenly, he thought of a possibility.
'In nature it's not uncommon for males to mark territory, or mark their females in some way.'
For modern humans, the sense of smell is nothing more than something basic used to smell food, bad odors, etc.
But for animals in nature? Smell goes far beyond that. It determines the territory of other predators, identifies prey, and can even be used as a weapon.
During the entire encounter with Kwannon he maintained his cold rationality. After all, he was not impotent or gay. Seeing such a beautiful woman desire him would obviously provoke a reaction, but he also didn't want to be like those protagonists who only think with their little brother and end up creating unnecessary drama.
The difference between an animal and a rational being is the ability to control instincts, and Adrian did not want to be like those protagonists who act more like an animal in heat than a human… I'm talking about you, Issei.
The number of loser protagonists that grew after DXD became popular—my god, he had already lost count. The Asian fetish of being cuckolded, or as his friends with sword-shaped eyebrows say, the desire to wear a green hat is very strong.
If you are not a man who has at least self-confidence and a posture that isn't that of an abominable pervert, you will find some woman.
Want a girlfriend? You don't need to be a movie heartthrob. Just have confidence, take care of your appearance, have topics to talk about, behave like a decent human being, flirt with her but don't show desperation, and if she doesn't want you, just move on. Final advice: don't be a simp! There is a difference between flirting with a girl to make her smile and become interested, and acting like a SIMP who does everything she asks!
The woman didn't want you? Okay, just ignore it and move on to the next. Respect yourself above all, brothers! If you flatter a woman too much, she will just treat you like a doormat.
Adrian had a neighbor who was ugly and short, but he always lived with different women, and that was the advice he gave at the time—and it worked.
The same advice applies to women as well. After all, not only do bad women exist, bad men exist too.
The final advice for both is not to be trash with yourself or others. Life will eventually collect the debt. And more importantly, always carry pepper spray or a taser in your bag. After all, not every man knows how to fight with his fists. It is always good to have something to protect yourself in this dangerous world.
Reflections aside, Adrian decided to test his theory about animals and the supernatural derived from them.
"I will test something. Just control yourself, okay?" Venom returned to her body and observed everything with a clinical and scientific gaze.
As a Symbiote, he had no biological needs such as sex or anything like that, so the fact that the woman was naked did not affect him at all. He also felt no attraction to her. For Venom, Adrian was the only thing that mattered. Everything else was replaceable. After all, Adrian was his other half, the host with whom he had a perfect fusion never seen before in the history of a Klyntar.
"Yes." She said confidently, a confidence she could no longer feel when he approached her.
When he was centimeters away from her, Adrian stopped holding back his rationality and left it in the background while observing everything coldly. Instinct quickly took control, and the changes in both were obvious.
Adrian's God Eyes shone slightly. His breathing became heavier. He smelled her scent like a punch to the stomach that affected him immediately.
Kwannon's reaction was even worse. Her normal eyes changed to a shining golden tone. She was breathing heavily and sweating a lot. It was clear she was suffering just to hold back her basic instincts that were overwhelming.
Adrian hugged her and smelled her neck.
That was Kwannon's limit. She couldn't endure it anymore. An even larger puddle formed beneath her, and she hugged him desperately as if afraid he would leave. She rubbed her entire body against him as if she wanted his scent to never disappear.
The more this happened, the more obvious changes occurred in her. Her gaze became more predatory. Her nails formed sharp claws. Her teeth became even sharper.
"Adrian, Adrian. Adrian~, ADRIAN!"
She lightly bit him. She licked him. She jumped on top of him and wrapped her legs around him where she felt his warmth. She wanted that warmth inside her deep down, but she barely restrained herself. Her rationality was fading more and more with every moment that passed.
Adrian held her by the butt, then held her face and kissed her. It was not a gentle kiss. It was a predatory kiss that sought to claim. He felt something change when he decided to claim her.
Kwannon liked it very much. She hugged him even more possessively, and slowly her rationality began to return.
Both of them soon felt the connection between them becoming even tighter. Before it was only a light but deep connection. Now it was a heavy and incredibly deep connection.
Consequently, the desperation Kwannon was feeling began to diminish. The instinct was still there, the desire was still there, but it seemed much more controllable than before.
Adrian's cold rationality observed all of this with a cold gaze while letting instinct take control.
He observed not only Kwannon but his own body. He felt something change inside him when she was bathed in his scent. It was like an existential claim.
A simple way to explain it would be like a dimensional god choosing a human to allow them to use his powers. But unlike mutants who could only use a small amount of that power.
Kwannon was just below him in the hierarchy. She was his champion. Of course, he was not a dimensional god or anything like that yet, but that was the feeling and perception he had.
[Interesting. Her connection to the hive became even stronger.] Venom observed clinically.
[Did she move up in the hierarchy?] he asked.
[You could say so. If before she had a position higher than a simple mindless Symbiote, now she is below only us… You could say that the act of you claiming her made her your direct subordinate.]
[We should be careful with this.] Adrian thought coldly.
[Indeed. But not too much. It's not like any being can do this. First, they need our blood. Second, they need our recognition. Third, you need to claim that being in some way. Only when these prerequisites are fulfilled will they move up in the hierarchy.]
[Oh? She gained a new power.] Venom observed curiously.
Adrian used his biology powers and saw that a new ability appeared in her biology, and that power was not something he gave—it developed through his blood.
Kwannon's body became superhuman, at the level of a heavy hitter. Not the strongest like him or Sentry or Thor, but definitely at an initial level. Her body seemed to become more bestial. Her eyes permanently changed to a predatory golden color like a beast's.
He felt that her biology used Logan's blood and evolved to become more… efficient.
Smell, scent detection, hearing—everything improved. She became a predator in human form.
Another thing he felt was his mutation working even harder. If before it was at 100%, now it reached overclock for a few minutes, reaching 10000%. His mutation consumed energy like a starving human who had not eaten for years.
[Our biology is changing insanely fast… and I'm not the one doing this.] Venom observed in fascination as Adrian's body changed.
During this entire moment, at some point Adrian ended up completely without clothes, with Kwannon still mounted on top of him. She was like a koala that wouldn't let him go even if the world ended.
Her reaction became even more intense when she felt his warm member against her flower.
"Ughh~." She gritted her teeth in visible pain while rubbing her heat against that erect member.
The change apparently did not come without pain, but Adrian didn't know if that pain came from her transformation or from her overwhelming desires.
'Probably the latter.' His cold mind thought.
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