We live at the foothills of Dragon Peak.
Spirit Tree Spirit.
“Yes, that’s all.”
The woman said, one hand on her hip and the other covering her mouth, smiling seductively.
“Um… Ares…?”
I couldn’t keep up with the situation.
The one who escaped from my arms was indeed Ares-chan, who had been in the form of a young girl. After separating from me, she grew taller with each step, revealing feminine curves, and transformed into a seductive woman. I saw it all with my own eyes.
Yet, for some reason, my mind couldn’t comprehend it.
Why?
Why did Ares-chan suddenly become an adult?
“Hmph. It’s strange that Nemea can change forms without resistance, but I can’t?”
Floating gently in the air, Ares-san… chan? returned to me.
“Do you dislike this form?”
As she alluringly wrapped her arms around my body, I flinched.
Yeah. I had no idea what was going on!
Seeking help, I looked at Tyrant, who turned to me with an exasperated look.
“Um… could you please tell me what happened?”
“Given our relationship, I forbid you from using honorifics.”
She gently placed her index finger on my lips, and I was inexplicably flustered.
What is this adult allure!?
My heart pounded violently at her seductive gestures and physique, which were unimaginable from the young girl Ares-chan.
“Don’t you dare flirt on my back. And what about that giant hole on the ground?”
Tyrant’s words, laced with a hint of irritation, helped me regain my composure.
If I let my guard down, I felt like I might be drawn to Ares-san.
“Ah, that’s right.”
Ares-san clapped her hands, as if remembering something.
That was all.
However, the look on Tyrant’s face, contorted with displeasure, seemed strange, so I peered down at the ground, wondering what it was.
And then, I was speechless.
The large hole that should have been at the foot of the mountain range had vanished without a trace. However, the grass and trees within the area of the hole had not returned to their original state, leaving only a circular space of bare earth and rocks.
“What in the world…”
Was the power to create and then cleanly erase such a large hole in the earth the power of Ares-chan, or rather, Ares-san?
Ares-san narrowed her eyes and smiled at my questioning gaze.
Mmm, she was alluring in every way.
“This is special, just for this time. Elnea worked hard, and Revalia worked hard too.”
Still caught in the pouring rain, Ares-san’s hair was damp and glistening.
“I am the Spirit of the Spirit Tree. The power to manipulate all things in nature is my ability.”
“Does that mean you can use all powers, like the Wind Spirit or the Earth Spirit?”
“Fufufu. I like clever children.”
Ares-san entwined her arms around my waist and leaned closer.
“All spirits are my servants. To be precise, I don’t manipulate them directly, but rather command the lower spirits.”
“So, in other words…”
I pressed my temples.
Did the grand technique just now involve commanding the Earth Spirit to create a hole in the ground and swallow the monsters? And after it was done, did she command it again to restore the area?
“Almost correct.”
Ares-san hid her mouth with her free hand and smiled seductively.
“If it were only that, the Wind and Tree Spirits dwelling in the forest swallowed by the earth, and the Water Spirits inhabiting the underground water would be enraged. So, you must make them obey you to avoid conflict.”
Yes. With such extraordinary abilities, my understanding couldn’t keep up.
For now, it’s safe to say that Ares-san is an unfathomable being!
I never imagined the Spirit of the Spirit Tree would be such a being.
Had I been merging with such an amazing spirit every time?
“But this time is truly special. In reality, this power can only be used when I am completely under your control.”
Spirit users use various techniques by controlling spirits.
However, I am not a spirit user. Yet, this time, Ares-san used her power to defeat the monster.
Why?
As if understanding my unspoken question, Ares-san purred with laughter.
“It can’t be helped. I’ll reveal the secret. But in return, I’m hungry, so give me a meal.”
I’ll give you as much food as you want. Ares-san’s performance this time was that amazing. And if she’s going to reveal the secret, it’s a dream come true.
I want to know as much as possible about those close to me.
“You promise?”
Ares-san emphasized the promise, and I nodded firmly.
“Elnea, you should be grateful to Pricilla. It is because she continuously influenced me, little by little, that I was able to use this power this time.”
“Pricilla-chan!?”
Certainly, Pricilla-chan played with Ares-chan often. But…
“Pricilla-chan said she wasn’t controlling Ares-chan, though?”
“Yes. It’s not control in the sense of subjugation. However, she gradually sent her Spirit Power to me and continued to influence me so that I could use my power in times of need. It seems she was also doing her best in her own way to be useful to Elnea.”
Is that so?
Pricilla-chan had been sending Spirit Power to Ares-chan little by little, so that she could unleash her power when I was in danger.
“Perhaps the reason Pricilla-chan often slept after playing with Ares-chan was because she was tired from consuming Spirit Power?”
“Pricilla is a hard worker, despite her young age.”
I didn’t know. My perception of her was as an innocent girl who played with all her might, ate meals with all her might, and slept with all her might. I need to re-evaluate that.
“Then, perhaps… is the reason she’s always sleeping lately?”
“Perhaps I pushed her a little too hard for her to grow into this form.”
“So, you’ve only recently been able to achieve that form?”
“Just now.”
Oh, wow. What an unbelievable turn of events.
I was present for Ares-san’s growth.
“Even with just Elnea’s spiritual energy, I could eventually achieve this form. But Pricilla rushed it. She must have been worried about Elnea.”
I see. I was worried by the young Pricilla-chan too. From now on, I should be more cautious so as not to worry her.
“Well, the explanation is over. Food, food.”
“Eh!? You want to eat now?”
I was caught off guard. And the fact that she retained her seductive demeanor while speaking in her childish tone was just too much!
However, I didn’t have any food with me at the moment. Just as I thought that…
Ares-san bit my neck.
“Ugh!”
Ares-san gave a gentle bite. When she licked me with her tongue, I felt a jolt run through my entire body.
“You mean… the meal is Dragon Energy!?”
The Dragon Energy circulating within me flowed into Ares-san.
More importantly, if she’s going to take my Dragon Energy, there’s absolutely no need to gently bite my neck!
While I shivered at the occasional sensation of her tongue licking my neck, I let Ares-san do as she pleased.
I don’t know why, but it feels incredibly good, yet I can’t shake off the sense of transgression.
Tyrant, exasperated by our exchange behind him, began to head back to Carnela’s village.
“By the way, was it okay to use such a powerful ability, one that seems too good to use frequently, this time?”
I wondered if the power Pricilla-chan had saved up for when I was in danger should have been reserved for such critical moments.
“Fufufu. That’s because…”
Please don’t smile at my neck. The exhalation tickled me and made me feel strange.
Ares-san removed her mouth from my neck.
Then, before my eyes, her body began to shrink.
“Uwah, what’s wrong!? Are you okay?”
As I called out in concern, Ares-san returned to her original young girl form.
“It’s hard to be an adult for a loong time.”
When she became small, her way of speaking returned to normal.
“I can become an adult now, so I’ll start over from the beginning.”
Apparently, the things she could do differed between her adult and child forms, so the way she stored power also differed. Therefore, after releasing it once, she had to start accumulating it again from scratch.
Furthermore, it seemed that the child form was more efficient for conserving the power she received from me.
On the way back to Carnela’s village, I bombarded Ares-chan with questions.
However, when she was in her child form, her thoughts and speech also became childlike, making it difficult to get clear answers, which was quite a struggle.
I should have resolved all my doubts when she was in her adult form.
And to summarize:
Normally, she’s the same young girl Ares-chan as before. However, she can apparently return to her adult form whenever necessary. But it consumes a large amount of my Dragon Energy and cannot be maintained for long periods.
For Ares-chan to use the grand technique of manipulating all things in nature, she needs Pricilla-chan’s Spirit Power, not my Dragon Energy. Since young Pricilla-chan can’t accumulate it easily, she can’t use the grand technique very often. I need to be careful about that.
And the fusion remains the same as usual.
I think that’s it.
I’ll engrave it in my heart so I don’t forget.
Ares-chan can now use the grand technique, but it’s Pricilla-chan’s power. Pushing Ares-chan to her limits means putting a strain on Pricilla-chan as well, so I must never forget that.
Ares-chan, now returned to her small, young girl form, did not disappear and fell asleep in my arms.
Mmm. This young girl will become that seductive woman when she grows up.
I can’t help but wonder what kind of woman Pricilla-chan will become when she grows up.
Cradling the sleeping Ares-chan in my arms, I relaxed on Tyrant’s back for a while.
The wind and rain gradually intensified.
It seems the storm I caused had not yet been completely dispelled.
Tyrant skillfully navigated the turbulent air currents with his four wings, continuing to fly beneath the storm clouds.
And soon, Carnela’s village came into view.
Without hesitation, Tyrant flew towards the dancers waving their hands on the platform above the great tree.
“We’re back.”
Tyrant, showing consideration, hovered in front of the platform.
Before I could use Spatial Jump to reach the platform, Pricilla-chan flew over.
“Welcome back!”
I hastily embraced Pricilla-chan, who suddenly appeared before me.
As if sensing the presence of others, Ares-chan woke up and began frolicking between Pricilla-chan and my arms.
Mmm, I can’t help but think it again.
This adorable young girl transforms into that seductive woman!
Muttering, I looked at Ares-chan, but Tyrant urged me to hurry and get down.
Inevitably, carrying the two young girls, I moved to the platform using Spatial Jump.
After letting us down, Tyrant roared and flew away.
“Hey! It’s still morning, so don’t disturb the neighbors!”
I wonder if my warning reached Tyrant.
Looking at Tyrant’s receding back, I sighed with resignation.
“Now then, let’s go inside.”
At Mistral’s urging, we entered the building facing the platform. It appeared to be the building where the women were staying.
Just by entering, the sweet scent of women wafted to my nose.
Why do women always smell so good? Or rather, is our room, mine and Friel’s, filled with the smell of guys… I’m really curious.
Entering the building, we exchanged bitter smiles.
Although it was nice of them to welcome us in the midst of the storm, we were all thoroughly soaked.
“Elnea, you go take a bath. We’ll dry each other’s clothes in the meantime.”
Apparently, I was the only one who was dirty. Although I had been exposed to the rain and wind, it seemed the dirt from the mud and sand that Tyrant had kicked up earlier remained.
Baths are installed in each building. Water is collected from the dew that forms on the branches and leaves of the great tree and stored in water tanks, which are installed in each building. We can’t afford luxuries, but the amount of water needed for sleeping and staying is secured for each building.
Mistral offered to go to my room to get my change of clothes, so I gratefully accepted and decided to take a bath in the building where the women were staying.
“Um, Pricilla will go too.”
“Nyan will go too, nyan.”
Before anyone could stop them, Pricilla-chan quickly began to shed her wet clothes and headed towards the bathroom. Nemea was on top of Pricilla-chan’s head.
“It’s important to share a bath with Elnea-kun.”
“It’s important to scrub each other’s backs with Elnea-kun.”
“Wait, just a moment, both of you!”
Ruiseine hastily caught the Twin Princesses, who were naturally heading towards the bathroom.
“I will look after Pricilla-chan.”
Lyra also shouldn’t have tried to enter the bath nonchalantly.
Mistral, who was about to leave the building to get my clothes, quickly returned and grabbed Lyra.
“Honestly. You two…”
Mistral and Ruiseine sighed tiredly.
“We can’t help it if Pricilla has already gone to the bath. Come on, Elnea, you should go now. I’ll keep an eye on these fools.”
It seems I missed the opportunity to see their bare chests. Slightly disappointed, I headed towards the bathroom.
Also, is it okay to bathe with the young girl Pricilla-chan?
“Bath, bath.”
“Ugh!”
Ares-chan followed me without any hesitation, her face contorting.
Ares-chan…?
Is this okay?
Ares-chan is Ares-san, who is both a young girl and a seductive woman.
“She’s a small child, so I’ll allow it.”
When I looked to Ruiseine for help, she seemed to misunderstand something and smiled resignedly.
That’s not it. That’s not it at all.
Oh, what should I do?
Ignoring my confusion, Ares-chan stripped naked and walked towards the bathroom.
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