Chapter 302 - 298 ~ Xenovia’s Wish

Ophis had finally made herself at home within Yuuji’s [King’s Treasury]. She decided to stay there when Yuuji was away from the estate, and come out to be with him and the others while he was home.Thanks to Albedo’s meticulous organization and the reach of Linked Horizon’s elite network, they had acquired only the most luxurious, high-end furnishings for Ophis—everything from intricately carved furniture to rare, enchanted amenities now adorned the private dimension. The space had transformed into a sanctuary of wealth and comfort worthy of a deity.

Naturally, Yuuji and Albedo insisted on performing "quality control," especially on the centerpiece of the room: a custom, double king-sized bed of divine silk and phoenix-feather-stuffed pillows. Suffice it to say, it passed their testing with flying colors—while Ophis had been happily distracted playing with Aika and the slimes in the estate garden.

With Yuuji’s expert-level cleaning magic, not even the all-seeing Ophis could detect a trace of the activities that had transpired there prior to her return.

Aika, of course, wasn’t so easily fooled.

The moment she saw Albedo clinging tightly to Yuuji’s arm—her cheeks flushed and eyes sparkling like a girl in the throes of first love—Aika’s brow arched, and an impish smirk tugged at her lips.

The next day, just after classes ended, Yuuji was gathering his things when he noticed a familiar silver-haired girl walking toward him. Her face, as always, was unreadable—but her purposeful steps gave away her intent.

"Koneko?" Yuuji called out gently.he other pulsed with shadowy black-crimson feathers, exuding infernal heat and overwhelming power. The contrast was stark—yet the two wings coexisted in perfect harmony.

A collective gasp echoed through the room.

"It’s... complicated," Yuuji said with a calm expression. "I carry the blood of both heaven and hell. But more than that... I am a Descendant of First Light."

Xenovia’s breath hitched. The phrase rang with myth and ancient power. She didn’t know what it meant exactly, but she felt its weight deep in her soul.

After a pause, she turned to Aika again, her voice soft, almost pleading. "Have you ever had complications... being with him? Can you carry his child?"

Aika blinked, then giggled as she looped her arm through Yuuji’s. "Complications?" she echoed with a grin. "None at all~ Being a succubus, I’m naturally attuned to him. I can carry his child whenever I want."

She leaned closer, whispering like she was revealing a delicious secret. "Being with hubby slowly nourishes your body and soul. But~ if you really want to be fully compatible—super strong, super fertile, and super fun~—then becoming a succubus is the fast track~!"

Xenovia grew quiet again, her hands curling gently into fists at her side. She didn’t look afraid anymore. Only thoughtful. Focused.

Then, at last, she lifted her head and spoke with conviction.

"Then... I want to become a succubus."

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Rias sat behind her desk, deep in thought. The atmosphere in the room was heavy, silent. By her side, Akeno stood quietly, her expression equally contemplative.

Asia and Koneko had already returned to their dorms. Xenovia had left earlier with Yuuji, Aika, and Erika. Yet despite their absence, the weight of that earlier conversation lingered—echoing in the minds of the two women like a haunting refrain... or perhaps a teasing whisper.

Rias eventually turned to Akeno, her voice soft.

"What are you thinking about?"

Akeno looked at her, pausing for a moment before offering a knowing, sultry smile. A faint blush colored her cheeks.

"Fufufu~ I think you already know, Rias. After hearing all of that... surely, you’ve been thinking the same thing."

Rias’s own cheeks flushed slightly as she quickly looked away, crossing her arms. Her voluptuous chest pressed tightly against her forearms as she shifted in her seat—more flustered than she wanted to admit.

In her mind’s eye, he appeared.

His face... his voice... all the memories they had shared. Everything he had done for her, the quiet strength, the kindness. And more than that, the possibilities... what could be—what might become.

Her heart began to pound, a quickening rhythm that echoed in her chest.

But she shook her head, physically as if to clear the thoughts.

"I-I don’t understand what you’re talking about! A-Anyway, we have a lot to prepare for this week," she said quickly, trying to sound composed.

"Especially with my brother and the leaders of the other two factions arriving soon."

"Ufufufu~ Alright~"

Even as she said it, her voice trembled faintly with something she couldn’t quite hide.

Longing. Hope. And a bit of anxiety... that he might not have any more room in his heart for her if she continued to dawdle.

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