Cold mist still rose from the fallen Frost Ogre’s body. From its chest, the ice cracked open—revealing a core shaped like a smoky dark crystal, as if glass had fused with liquid nitrogen. A faint bluish light pulsed from within, each throb like a heart still beating.
Livia bent down slowly, her slender yet powerful fingers digging into the fracture. Crack! The sound of ice shattering echoed with her pull. Effortlessly, she drew the monster’s core free—the dim glow flickering as cold vapor streamed from it.
Her steps echoed across the silent ice field. Tap... tap... tap... Sweat gave her body a faint sheen, the thin cloth clinging tighter to her curves. Her smile remained unchanged—wild, dangerous, like a predator savoring its feast.
Nathan swallowed hard. His breath caught, his heartbeat hammering. This wasn’t just a battle anymore. The atmosphere was spine-chilling—like he was watching a thriller where the "heroine" looked more like the monster than the savior.
Livia advanced, each sway of her hips casting long shadows across the ice. Her eyes locked on Nathan, pupils gleaming with an unquenched lust for battle. The crystal in her hand reflected a dim light onto her face, making her smile appear even more deranged.
Nathan staggered back half a step, his breath quickening.
"This... isn’t a normal fight anymore," he thought. "She’s... truly feral. As if I’m staring at a beautiful demon walking out of a horror movie..."
Livia kept closing in. The thin cloth across her chest fluttered in the cold wind, flashing glimpses of glowing caramel skin. The monster core hissed softly in her grasp, its vapor adding to the oppressive tension.
Finally, she stopped just a few steps before him. Her lips curled upward—a playful, terrifying grin.
"Fufu~... Little Nathan..." Her voice was low, hoarse with sensation. "Do you dare eat it?" She extended the monster core toward his face.
She raised the smoky crystal high between them. Its cold vapor streamed downward, as if invisible hands were reaching out for Nathan.
Nathan menatap inti berasap itu lama, rasa dinginnya seolah menusuk sampai tulang hanya karena jarak yang begitu dekat. Tenggorokannya bergerak naik-turun. Dengan tangan agak bergetar, dia meraih core dari genggaman Livia.
Jari mereka sempat bersentuhan—dingin inti itu bercampur hangat dari kulit Livia yang basah keringat. Nathan menelan ludah keras-keras.
"Jangan... mengejekku," ucapnya, suaranya berat, lebih seperti peringatan pada dirinya sendiri ketimbang pada Livia.
Gadis kelinci itu hanya tertawa pelan, matanya berkilat liar, sebelum ia mundur selangkah sambil menjilat bibir, puas melihat reaksi Nathan.
The air in the plantation felt fresh, a stark contrast to the chilling battlefield. Towering plants thrived with lush green leaves, blossoms bursting in vivid colors. Everything grew at an unnatural pace, overflowing with energy... energy that came from Nathan’s essence seeping into the soil.
Amidst the flourishing growth, Velmora stood tall, her scaled lower body coiling lazily among the grass. Her golden eyes gleamed calmly as she gazed upon the abundant results of her labor.
Suddenly, light footsteps echoed from behind.
"How are you doing, Velmora?"
Velmora turned slightly, her tail sliding softly over the ground. "Huh?" She furrowed her brows, somewhat startled to see Validia standing there. "I... am fine."
Validia studied her briefly before giving a short nod, her expression unreadable.
Not long after, the gentle beat of wings followed. From above descended a woman with vast wings unfurled—Morvessa. Her long hair swayed in the breeze, and her firm, pale chest nearly glistened beneath the sunlight. She folded her wings slowly before stepping forward.
"The ranch area is now filled with livestock, as per my task," she said in a flat tone, her eyes fixed straight ahead. "I... will wait for brother here."
Velmora glanced around for a moment before shifting her gaze to Validia. Her lips curved faintly, hesitant, before she finally asked in a cold tone:
"Then... where is that little girl?"
Validia turned calmly, her voice steady, devoid of excess emotion.
"Ruby is at the cabin, with Domina."
Velmora gave a small nod, though her eyes narrowed with suspicion. Before she could speak again, Morvessa stepped forward, her wings beating lightly, stirring a soft breeze. Her sharp gaze locked onto Validia.
"In your opinion..." Morvessa’s voice was sharp though quiet, "...how could Ruby be born from Nathan and Domina’s intimate fluids? Those fluids... should have long since dried, unable to produce anything."
The question made Velmora whip her gaze toward Validia as well. Validia remained silent for a moment, then slowly brushed her fingers over the black horns curving from her head—a habitual gesture whenever she was deep in thought.
"Because..." Validia drew in a long breath. "...The Savior used the Shells of Life Source from my dimension. Long ago... he carried quite a number of them."
Velmora’s eyes widened, glinting with curiosity. "Those shells... how could they turn mere fluids into mortal flesh?"
Validia closed her eyes briefly, then exhaled heavily, as though bearing a secret that should never be spoken.
"The shells were actually... nothing more than snacks for my kind." Her tone was flat, laced with irony. "Something we casually chewed while laughing among ourselves, without any deeper meaning. But..." Her eyes opened again, fixing on the two monster girls before her. "...I never expected their power to be this great. To the point where fluids that should have dried... could return, merge, and transform into flesh—into a child."
Silence fell. Only the rustling of leaves stirred by the wind could be heard. Velmora and Morvessa exchanged glances, a new awareness running a chill down their spines.
Morvessa let out a long sigh, her wings drooping slightly. Her expression was cold, but her voice carried a bitter edge.
"Even though Nathan has... flooded my womb with his seed," she lowered her gaze, her voice softening, "I still couldn’t bear his child... simply because he’s still too weak."
The air grew heavy at her lament. Velmora merely cast her a sidelong glance without comment, but Validia gave a faint smile. She stepped forward, lifting her hand, her slender fingers brushing through Morvessa’s hair before gently stroking the winged girl’s head.
"You’re becoming... more and more adorable," Validia murmured, her faint smile never fading.
Morvessa’s pale face flushed instantly, the tips of her ears trembling. She lowered her head, speaking in a soft but clear voice.
"Thank you... Validia. Even back then... when we were all fools, you never let me feel alone."
Validia’s eyes softened before she suddenly pulled Morvessa into a tight embrace. Her tall frame pressed the winged girl against her chest, and her generous breasts enveloped Morvessa’s blushing face.
"Fufu... you really do make me want to spoil you."
Morvessa squirmed slightly in her embrace, her face burning hotter. She hissed softly, half-embarrassed, half-jealous.
"Damn it... your breasts are too big... Not like mine, which are just... firm. Not balloons like yours..."
Validia only chuckled quietly, tightening her hold, while Morvessa’s wings quivered with shame.
Velmora had remained silent all this time, her eyes lowered to the ground. The tip of her tail moved faintly, as though holding back words she didn’t wish to speak.
Validia, still embracing Morvessa, glanced toward her. Her smile was warm, her tone light.
"Velmora... come here. You need a hug too."
Velmora let out a faint scoff before lifting her face with a flat expression.
"Hmph... I am a queen. I have no need for such soft things."
Morvessa turned her head quickly, her brows arching. "Hey! You used to be just a shy little snake who didn’t even dare to raise her voice. And now you’re acting all arrogant?"
Velmora sighed, her eyes flicking toward the two of them. Validia cut in, her voice firm yet still gentle.
"Come. No more excuses."
Velmora froze for a moment. She pretended to frown, her tail curling tighter against the ground.
"Very well..." she finally said, her haughty tone unmistakable. "Since you insist, and since I’ve always been a gracious queen... I shall grant your request."
With slow, deliberate steps, Velmora approached. Her face remained carefully composed, but the tip of her tail trembled faintly—betraying her nerves. Validia’s smile only grew wider as she drew both monster girls into one large, warm embrace.
Suddenly, a small, cute voice piped up behind them.
"Hmmm... wiggle~ wiggle~..."
All of them turned at once. There was Ruby, hugging Velmora’s long tail tightly, her tiny body nearly swallowed by the coils of glistening scales. With an innocent face, she swayed the tail back and forth as if it were a giant toy.
Velmora instantly broke free from Validia’s embrace, her face twisting into a fierce glare.
"Little girl! That tail is not a toy!" she snapped, her eyes narrowing as though to scare Ruby.
But Ruby only giggled softly, squeezing the tail even tighter. "Hehe~ so warm~."
Before long, Domina emerged from the direction of the cabin, her hair flowing in the breeze. She caught sight of the scene and covered her mouth with a small laugh.
"I still can’t believe it... back then, we were all such fools. And now, here we are—together again, with full awareness..."
She stepped closer, her gentle smile warming the air—so different from Velmora’s pretend-scowl.