I will soon have one more wife.
And not just any wife, she is the daughter of the Sacred Mother Dragon and Ancient Dragonian Gaia.
This development was completely unexpected.
My head still hurts from falling off my chair so dramatically earlier.
Then again, I already have four wives and four fiancées, and the total number of wives I’m supposed to have is twelve, so Athena must be included in that count.
I tell myself this to force myself to accept it.
It’s not without a bit of self-interest, but that’s besides the point.
“After this, we will perform the Dragon Resonance Contract.”
“A Dragon Resonance Contract?”
What in the world could that be?
“In short, it’s like a familiar contract with a Dragonian. It will amplify both of our magic powers, so you won’t run out of mana so easily even when using Dragon Transformation Magic.”
So, I won’t run out of mana even when I achieve full dragonization, the Dragonian’s trump card.
It also means my magic power will be enhanced, though I’m not sure how much more it can be strengthened.
However, with the battle against the Demon Race looming, any increase in strength is welcome.
“Also, I would like Eos to accompany us as Athena’s attendant. She is a G-rank Butler and a Hydragonian, so she won’t be a burden to anyone.”
Eos too, huh?
Indeed, Eos is a G-rank Butler and a Hydragonian, so I know she’s naturally strong.
She probably doesn’t achieve full dragonization often, but she can do it more easily than Athena, which is reassuring in a pinch.
“In that case, will Eos also form a Dragon Resonance Contract with Yamato?”
“No, I am afraid that a Dragon Resonance Contract can only be formed with one person unless there is an exceptionally strong compatibility. While it was not a problem for Charis and Creta, who married Libert, as they are twin sisters, it is no exaggeration to say that Thaleia and Grace, who married Freyus, were fortunate.”
So, Eos and I can’t form a Dragon Resonance Contract?
Given it’s a contract close to a marriage proposal, Raus can’t be considered yet. If that’s the case, then only Ed is left?
“Contracts are possible for women as well. Dragon Resonance Contracts are separate from marriage.”
As if reading my thoughts, Gaia-sama spoke up before I could.
That, in itself, leads to another troublesome situation.
“What about Mana?”
“Yes? Why me? Isn’t Prim better?”
“No, I believe Mana would receive greater benefits. After all, Mana’s Bestowed Magic is Summoning Magic, isn’t it?”
Prim is recommending Mana, but Mana immediately recommends Prim back.
Yet Prim uses the fact that Mana’s Bestowed Magic is Summoning Magic as a reason. Is there some deeper meaning to this?
“I don’t know exactly what a Dragon Resonance Contract entails, but besides amplifying each other’s magic power, I think our magical wavelengths will also become similar. Otherwise, dragon riders would just be riding dragonized Dragonians, and the point of a contract would be diminished, wouldn’t it?”
“That is correct, Primrose-sama. Dragonians are not mounts, so dragon riders do not control them. By resonating each other’s magic power, they can unleash powerful magic. Therefore, dragon riders form Dragon Resonance Contracts to achieve human-dragon unity.”
So, by contracting with Athena, I’ll become a dragon rider too?
I just became a Sky Knight with Amister, and now a dragon rider too? Where am I even heading?
“I see. So, summoners and summoned beasts can resonate their magic, and by adding Eos to that, we might become even stronger?”
“Correct. Familiar Magic can’t do that, so a Dragon Resonance Contract with a summoner is quite compatible, I believe.”
I see.
Summoning Magic is said to be difficult to use because of the need to care for summoned beasts, but if that aspect is handled properly, it becomes quite powerful magic.
Speaking of which, Mana is also working hard to develop her Unique Magic, which involves coordinating with Luna, Spica, and Sirius.
If Eos joins that, it will be something else entirely.
However, Eos is a Dragonian, so she can’t be treated like a summoned beast, and she is also a G-rank Butler, so she might end up doing the same things as Marisa and the others.
“That is also correct. However, ordinary summoners only form contracts with a single monster, and they do not form Dragon Resonance Contracts with Hydragonians.”
After all, even with High Class dragon riders, there seem to be only four Hydragonians like Eos.
Atropos, Clotho, and Lachesis evolved immediately after marrying Souya, but Souya’s Bestowed Magic was enchantment magic, so it’s safe to assume no summoner has formed a contract with a Hydragonian.
“In that case, Eos-san should be contracted by my elder sister.”
“If she’s a Hydragonian, she can achieve full dragonization for short periods, and Mana-sama’s Unique Magic could become amazing.”
Yuri and Ludia are also pushing for Mana to contract with Eos.
I agree that Mana’s Unique Magic could become amazing, but wouldn’t that make it an ultimate trump card?
First of all, I don’t know if Eos would even agree to it, so that’s where we should start.
“Yuri-sama, Ludia. That would be treating Eos like a summoned beast. Of course, I have no objection to developing that kind of Unique Magic as a trump card, but that’s one thing, and this is another.”
“Ah! I, I’m sorry!”
“Sorry, Eos! We didn’t mean that…”
Yuri and Ludia apologize to Eos after being admonished by Rika-san.
“Eos, what do you think?”
“It is an honor. A Dragon Resonance Contract with a summoner is a dream for Dragonians.”
My shoulders slumped.
I expected her to at least be offended, if not outright angry, but to call it a dream?
And “for Dragonians,” is that for real?
“Um… for Dragonians, is a Dragon Resonance Contract with a summoner really that significant?”
“Of course.”
It seems that by strengthening their physical abilities and magic through their physical and mana rings, and increasing the power of their breaths, their own survival rate increases significantly.
While they are not significantly different from other races without dragonization, Dragonians have a consciousness of being both human and dragon due to their trump card of Dragon Transformation Magic and their longer lifespans than Ancient Class beings. They even state that fighting alongside a partner or companion is their aspiration.
When they put it like that, I have no room to argue.
“Give up, Mana. You can form a Dragon Resonance Contract with a Hydragonian, so it’s not a bad thing, is it?”
“That’s true… Fine. Then is it settled that Eos will form a Dragon Resonance Contract with me?”
“Thank you.”
Eos-san is beaming.
“Then, Yamato-sama, Manalease-denka, please come this way.”
“Understood.”
A Dragon Resonance Contract is a sacred ritual for Dragonians, and only those involved can witness it.
Therefore, Prim and the others were asked to wait in the reception room they were initially led to.
“This way.”
Gaia-sama led me to a room in the Crystal Palace.
Even though it’s just one room, it’s like a small Japanese garden, complete with a fountain.
“Athena and Eos both know how to proceed with the Dragon Resonance Contract. I cannot observe the ritual, so I will excuse myself, but please return to the reception room you first entered when it is finished.”
With that, Gaia-sama exited.
“Then, Yamato-sama, Manalease-sama, we shall begin the ritual.”
“Ah, understood.”
“I’m counting on you.”
“Yes. Please remove your attire.”
…What?
“Eh? Remove my attire… Do you mean I have to get naked!?”
“Yes. The ritual will take place within that fountain. And since we will be resonating each other’s magic power, clothes would get in the way.”
With that, Eos removes her clothes.
Her enormous form jiggles like Prim’s, making it difficult to look away…
“R-Right. Then, I… I guess I have to too…”
Athena follows suit, but this child is also truly huge.
Not as big as Eos, but still larger than Flam.
“I-It can’t be helped. Yamato.”
“Eh? Ah, understood.”
Mana’s gaze felt cold, but I steeled myself and removed my clothes as well.
“…I’ll calm you down later, so just endure it.”
“…I’m sorry.”
My son was incredibly assertive.
“After the ritual is complete, it is not uncommon to feel exhilarated and engage in other activities. If you wish, I can offer myself to you as well?”
“Wha! Eos, what are you saying!?”
Athena panics at Eos’s sudden statement.
Seriously, what is this person saying?!
“Yamato-sama is Manalease-denka’s husband, so he is also one of my masters.”
“I see. But I can’t decide alone, so let’s deal with that later.”
“Understood. Then, let us begin the ritual.”
While I am Mana’s husband, I don’t think I’m Eos’s master by any means?
And is she not a little disappointed?
Well, I have to perform the ritual with Athena, so I can’t just focus on that.
“Yes, please stand right there.”
We enter the fountain, with me facing Athena and Mana facing Eos. We are standing very close to each other.
Isn’t this too close?
“Athena-sama, are you ready?”
“Y-Yes.”
“Then, we shall begin.”
“Huh?”
Mana’s surprised voice echoes, and I can understand how she feels.
After all, Mana is being embraced tightly by Eos.
“Please calm down. Once you have amplified your magic power, we will handle the circulation. And by bathing in the light that shines into the fountain and absorbing that magic into our bodies, the ritual will be complete.”
“O-Okay.”
As Mana wraps her arms around Eos’s waist and begins to use her mana ring, magic begins to swirl around their bodies.
So this is circulation.
“Y-Yamato, about… us…”
“Ah, understood.”
I pull the petite Athena closer, embrace her, and begin to use my mana ring.
However, I was so tense that I used it at full power.
“I-It’s amazing… Wings are even growing.”
“Ah, sorry. I forgot to hold back. Are you alright?”
“Yes, I’m fine.”
Then it’s good.
I don’t intend to push Athena too hard here.
Moreover, circulation feels quite pleasant.
I can feel not only my own magic but also Athena’s magic entering me.
Athena’s body is also receiving my magic, so I understand the story that the Dragon Resonance Contract leads to mutual enhancement.
I can also feel Mana’s and Eos’s magic, but that’s probably because they are performing the same ritual right next to us.
After about five minutes, the magic circulation subsides.
I assume it means our magic has become accustomed to each other’s bodies.
“Then, Manalease-denka, please excuse me.”
“Eh? *Gulp*!”
I hear Mana’s surprised voice and involuntarily look over, and I too am surprised.
After all, Eos was kissing Mana.
Wait a minute!
Her tongue is in there!
“Phew. Excuse me. I got carried away and it just happened.”
“It wasn’t ‘just happening’!”
Even as she says that, Mana’s face is red.
While I don’t think same-sex acts are considered strange in Helios Orb, and I only have one body, so everyone has gotten used to women doing such things with each other, I still didn’t expect this to happen during the ritual.
“Well, looks like ours is done too.”
“Yamato…”
“Understood. Shall we?”
“Yes…”
I close Athena’s eyes and press my lips to hers.
Then, the magic that had been circulating around Athena and me mixes through our lips, becoming familiar.
Unlike Eos, I understand the feeling of exhilaration.
Thinking that, Athena slips her tongue into my mouth.
Her fumbling but earnest movements are enough to break my resolve.
However, with Mana present, I only managed to interlace our tongues briefly.
“Phew… Is this the end?”
“…”
It seems to have been too much for Athena, as she stares at me with a flushed and feverish gaze.
I need her to stop because my iron will is about to give way…
“You must be tired. It seems to have been too intense for Athena-sama, but will you embrace her soon?”
“You’re too blunt.”
“I understand what you mean about feeling exhilarated after the ritual. My body is also aching, and I wish I could be calmed down too.”
Mana writhes.
My iron will is crumbling…
“Yamaaatooo…”
“Wha! Athena?”
Athena clings to my right arm and looks up at me with teary eyes.
Yeah, I can’t handle this.
“I’ll explain to everyone later, but could you do it one by one?”
Mana also hugs my left arm and says this.
Does that mean Eos too?
“Please do. Eos, come here.”
“Thank you.”
Eos, also beaming, hugs me from the front.
Farewell, iron will.
Although I was surprised that Athena and Eos were both experiencing this for the first time, I was struck by Athena’s shyness afterward and Eos’s satisfaction.
After everything was finished, I prostrated myself before everyone, explained the situation, and begged for forgiveness. Thanks to Mana and Athena’s intercession, I managed to obtain it.
However, the night was quite eventful, including Mana and Athena.
Of course, Eos participated, and even Apricot joined in.
In any case, all my business in Valentia is finished, so I think I’ll return to Feel in a while.
