"Saint Akuto, a man who can't even take a joke will never be liked by women~" Mera pressed her chest, her words full of defiance.
"Oh? And do you even count as a woman?" Akuto chuckled, throwing the question back at her.
"Hmph! Why wouldn't I? If you're willing to capture Akame for me, I can let you experience my charms as a woman~"
Mera tugged slightly at her elegant yet revealing purple-black Indian-styled dress, her glowing long legs immediately catching attention.
But Akuto wasn't swayed in the slightest.
To him, words like that meant Mera only viewed her body as a bargaining chip.
"Cosmina, you'll accompany me tonight."
"Let's show Mera whether I'm a man or not."
"Eh? Me?"
Cosmina was overwhelmed by surprise and joy. She had followed Akuto for so long, always believing he had no interest in women—otherwise, how could he have ignored her advances?
Who would have thought that today she would be the first to bear his choice?
"What?!!! Cosmina? Why her?!"
Mera glared at Cosmina. She admitted Cosmina was decent among ordinary women, but how could she compare to her? In her eyes, Cosmina was just a songstress!
Why would Akuto choose Cosmina over her?!
"Because she likes me," Akuto replied as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.
"…I see. In that case, I can't beat her in this area."
Mera was silent for a few seconds before nodding.
Cosmina was a singer Akuto had rescued from the Western Ancient Kingdom. A prisoner, yes—but her admiration for Akuto was naturally on a different level altogether.
"Alright then, stop making trouble."
Akuto reached out, pressing lightly against her chest to refresh the Leviathan Water inside her.
This "timed refresh" of Leviathan Water was his true trump card against Mera.
Every 24 hours, it would scan her body. If Akuto died, it would immediately explode her into nothing but dust.
So yes—Mera really had only been joking earlier.
Until she found a way to deal with the Leviathan Water, she wouldn't dare lift a finger.
"Cornelia, I'll leave her to you."
"Alright, understood."
Cornelia pursed her crimson lips, giving up on questioning what Akuto was going to do with Cosmina. She carried the Queen of Insects, Mera, off to the side.
Once they were gone, Cosmina eagerly embraced Akuto, offering herself without hesitation.
All this time, she had thought he was a cold, ascetic man. He was always surrounded by beautiful women, yet he had never touched a single one.
But now, his very first choice… was her.
The happiness of being chosen overflowed in Cosmina's heart, making her bolder, more proactive. Without waiting for his lead, she straddled him herself.
[Ding!~]
[Congratulations, Host, for completing Fortune Seizure.]
[Source of Fortune: Cosmina.]
[Empty Initial Ability Slot +1. Current total empty slots: 4.]
In the original story, Cosmina was condemned as a guilty songstress by the Witch Trials of the West. A seductress who delighted in toying with men.
But because Akuto intervened, her fate changed.
He had gone to the Western Ancient Kingdom early, taking her in during her youth. Since then, Cosmina had only worked earnestly in Anvale City, never showing any traces of her "witch" side.
Still, perhaps her true nature was always there. Once she became his, her latent desires were completely unleashed. She clung to him as if she wanted to absorb him into her very being.
Cosmina drowned in happiness.
But that left the others suffering.
Cornelia only pretended to sleep. Half an hour later, Mera also awoke.
Listening to the constant moans, the two exchanged glances.
Cornelia's eyes were filled with helplessness.
Mera's eyes… burned with lust.
"Nee, Cornelia, how about we make a deal?" Mera asked softly with a smile.
"What kind of deal?"
"If we run into your comrade Akame in the future, I'll let her live. I'll capture her alive instead. Even if she falls to Akuto, I'll personally beg him to spare her life."
"Eh? You'd really do that?" Cornelia's heart trembled at the offer.
She knew well that Mera's standing was higher than hers. After all, Akuto still needed Mera to keep her assassin organization in check.
If Mera truly interceded, Akame would have a chance to live.
"Of course. But… I have conditions."
Mera's smile sharpened.
"You know I prefer girls, don't you?"
"My condition is… one night with you."
She was burning up, her body still unsated from Akuto earlier.
Cornelia's face flushed. She hesitated, then after several seconds, nodded.
"…Alright, I accept."
She closed her eyes, presenting herself passively.
And then—Akuto's voice came at her ear.
"Cornelia, if you want to make a deal… why not change your partner to me instead?"
"Eh?"
Cornelia opened her eyes, only to see Akuto hugging her in a bold "bento box" hold. Her face went crimson instantly.
"Hey! Akuto, don't push it too far!"
Mera roared in fury. Her prize was about to be stolen right from her mouth!
Too much!
"Hm?"
Akuto only raised an eyebrow. A moment later, the Leviathan Water inside Mera surged to a boil, making her faint once more.
"…Eh?"
Cornelia's blush deepened. With Mera unconscious again, she was the only one left—making her feel even more exposed.
But after some hesitation, she made her decision.
"Fine. If you promise to spare Akame, then I'll accept."
As the leader of the assassination unit, she bore the duty of protecting her sister.
And having seen Anvale City with her own eyes, she knew Akuto was a good man. That softened her heart.
"Good. Cosmina, assist her."
"Yes~ understood~" Cosmina's smile turned mischievous.
Most girls would hate sharing their first time with another woman. But Cosmina was different—her "switch" had already been flipped. She felt only excitement.
With her help, Akuto pierced through Cornelia's black yoga pants, making her golden hair whip back in shock.
But even after that, no system notification came.
Of course. Cornelia might have accepted him as a good man, but not yet as her everything.
Akuto immersed in her warmth, opened his system.
[System, redeem Succubus Bloodline (Blue).]
[Ding!]
[Succubus Bloodline (Blue) successfully redeemed!]
Wiping away Cornelia's tears of pain, he whispered gently:
"Cornelia, right now this is the only way I can have you. But once I fulfill my goals, I'll give you a proper wedding."
"Eh?"
"You… you'd actually marry me?"
Cornelia's eyes widened. She had assumed she was just a plaything. But Akuto… wanted her?
Raised in Akame's world, she was conservative at heart. Hearing that promise made half of her despair vanish.
Akuto continued:
"Yes. I like you—or rather, I like all of you. Otherwise, why would I have spared your lives?"
"Because I like you, I want you to know—you're on the wrong path."
"Assassination alone won't win you people's hearts. If you want to change the world, you must walk the righteous road."
"I want… a world where everyone has food and clothing. No hunger, no cold."
"And I want the girls I love to be my wives."
"…But forgive me—I am a greedy man. I will not have only one wife."
His dream wasn't vast, but its simplicity made Cornelia believe him.
She had seen too much tragedy as an assassin.
"…That's fine. Even as a concubine, I'll still support you." Cornelia clenched her thighs and declared firmly.
"Calling me 'Mr. Akuto' still feels too formal, doesn't it?" he teased.
"Then… husband?" Her proud features turned crimson with embarrassment.
"Until our wedding, just call me Akuto-kun." He patted her golden hair gently.
"Yes, Akuto-kun."
"Akuto-kun, your path is the right one. I'll help you achieve it. I'll also become your wife. From now on, please take care of me."
With that, she hesitated briefly before pressing her lips to his.
Warmth, comfort, happiness.
Not just Akame—even the rest of her squad had hope now.
She clearly remembered his words: I like all of you.
And truly—someone like Akuto, with such ability, having only one wife would be strange.
Ten minutes later, the system finally chimed.
[Ding!~]
[Congratulations, Host, for completing Fortune Seizure.]
[Source of Fortune: Cornelia.]
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