Chapter 2 – Episode 2: Linia, the Married Woman
Two days had passed since Hypno began staying at Glenn and Linia's house.
"It's fine if I stay here as long as I want, right?""Yes, of course.""You can stay whenever you like."
Glenn and Linia accepted Hypno's words as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
For the past two days, Hypno had focused on completely recovering his body. After three straight days of exhaustion and near-starvation in the Beast's Forest, one bowl of soup hadn't been enough to erase the fatigue.
"You'll answer my questions honestly, right?""Hehe, that's obvious. What do you want to know?"
While Glenn was away hunting, Hypno asked Linia about this world. The first thing he wanted to know was its name — after all, in many fantasy worlds, the realm itself usually had a title.
But Linia only tilted her head.
"Isn't the middle world just… the middle world? It doesn't really have a name."
"Oh… I see."
So there was no grand name, but rather a broader cosmology.
"Tell me more.""Well, there are three worlds: the Divine Realm where the gods live, the Human Realm where we live, and the Demon Realm where the demons dwell."
She explained that the human world existed between the divine and demonic. The gods blessed mortals, while demons tempted them or used them for sport. The Divine and Demon Realms were at odds, sometimes sending heroes or Demon Kings into the human world to wage their battles.
A real fantasy world…
She went on to describe the Beast's Forest — dangerous and full of predators — and their country, Zestra, on the Central Continent. Hunters like Glenn provided for themselves by killing beasts and selling meat and hides in a nearby village.
After absorbing the information, Hypno asked:
"Where's the village?""It's easy to get lost if you don't know the way, but if you head east from the forest, you'll find it quickly. If you'd like to go, I can guide you."
"Maybe later. I want to stay here a bit longer.""Alright. Oh, I have to start making lunch. Hehe, make yourself comfortable."
Linia stood and left the room. Hypno's eyes, just as on the first day, locked on the firm, full sway of her hips.
"Gulp…"
She had saved his life. Now, with his belly full and strength returning, the other hunger inside him — the one he'd been too weak to think about — came rushing back.
Perhaps it was because he had finally escaped danger. He hadn't relieved himself once since arriving in this world, and the pent-up lust was now even stronger than before. And after two days of seeing Linia's mature, voluptuous body…
Her curves, her beauty, the air of a married woman — all of it fed perfectly into his fetish.
Still…
Even with his twisted desires, Hypno didn't want to do anything that would truly hurt Glenn and Linia.
But damn… Linia was irresistible.
A body worthy of a gravure model, a beauty that combined warmth and seduction, and that extra allure of being married. His desire burned hotter.
And then the thought struck him.
I don't have to make her sad. I can make her happy. That way… it's repaying the favor, isn't it?
Absolute Hypnosis. The target would obey completely. But what exactly did "absolute" mean?
Hypno wanted to find out.
"…Status window."
[Stamina: 6 | Agility: 8 | Technique: 5 | Magic: 3 | Intelligence: 2 | Endurance: 6]Skill: Absolute HypnosisMagic: NonePoints: 3
"Oh…"
His points had gone up by three. He ignored that for now and focused on the skill, willing more details to appear.
Absolute Hypnosis:Allows the user to completely control the target's memories, senses, mind, values, emotions, and desires.
"Ohhh…"
It was exactly what he wanted — the ability to mold someone's reality, to set their happiness or sadness however he pleased.
A slow, wicked smile spread across his face. Two pleasures filled his mind:
First, he could "repay" Glenn and Linia by ensuring their happiness.Second, he could finally indulge in the delicious temptation of Linia's body.
I'll make you both happy.
His erection swelled.
Better to repay a favor quickly…
He moved at once, driven by both the "noble" intention of gratitude and the raw urge to satisfy himself.
He found Linia in the kitchen, slicing ingredients for lunch.
"Linia.""Hm? Did you want something else to eat?""No… it just feels wrong to owe you so much without thanking you properly.""Hehe, it's fine. We just help each other in hard times.""Still… if I don't express it, it feels strange. Gratitude that isn't shown properly isn't real gratitude, is it?""…That's true."
He stepped closer, placing a hand on her shoulder.
"So, I'll show you my gratitude, Linia.""Eh…? What are you doing?"
She looked puzzled as his hand rested on her. Hypno smiled.
"What am I doing? Touching you is a natural way to express my thanks.""Ah… yes, of course. Why did I think that was strange? Hmm… but I'm busy cooking right now…""Why?""I want to receive your thanks… but I have to finish lunch. I'm sorry — can we do it later?"
She wasn't rejecting him — just postponing.
Perfect…
The fact that she accepted his touch without suspicion, treating it as part of daily life, made his sense of control swell.
"Then keep cooking. I'll thank you in a way that doesn't get in your way.""Would you? You should be polite if you're going to give thanks…""I want to do it now.""Fufu, you really are a sincere person. Then, thank you, Hypno.""Of course."
Linia turned her back, humming as she worked.
Gulp…
This time, Hypno didn't just watch.
He reached out and grabbed her ass through her skirt, squeezing the soft, springy flesh. The feel of her full, firm buttocks in his hand sent heat racing through his body.
She kept cooking as if nothing had happened.
Testing further, he massaged her ass again and again.
"Linia.""Hm? What is it, Hypno?""I'm rubbing your ass right now.""Yes, I know. I can feel your gratitude."
Her warm smile remained. The sheer wrongness of the situation only excited him more.
"Gulp… more… Can I knead it a lot?""Fufu, you want to thank me that much?""Yes. You and Glenn saved my life.""That's true.""And… isn't it nice to be thanked? Until your heart is full?""Yes… it feels good to be thanked."
Hypno squeezed harder. Linia's body gave a faint, pleased reaction.
"Of course. It makes me proud.""I'm glad. My gratitude for both of you is endless, Linia. And I'm going to show you with my whole body.""Oh my… you really are sincere.""Naturally — you're my lifesavers.""Fufu, being thanked by you… makes me happy too."
Her smile and words sent a rush of blood straight to Hypno's cock.
"Then… I'll keep thanking you, Linia.""Yes, please, Hypno."
Linia continued to cook.And Hypno continued to stand behind her, massaging and squeezing her ass with both hands.