Chapter 13

The sun shining through the window was enough to get them to stir. Chiaia tried to fully stretch from one of the best nights of sleep she has ever had, then feels an arm wrapped around her and what happened last night comes rushing back. She blushes at all that she did, and as she turns her head to look at Allanon, he darts forward to peck her lips, having woken up a bit before and just enjoying the peace. He lets her get up, and despite the restful sleep, she is made aware of how sore her pussy is.

After a long shower that ends with her sucking him off, they both dress and look to be guided to where breakfast is. A servant is found and thus directs them to where Flora is. The room they get guided to is much more open and less formal than the dining room they ate in last night. There is a veranda and open doors where the cubs are seen frolicking under the shade of a few trees. Star and Moon are lazily laying by Flora’s seat, evidence of their pig-out still showing. Goldie sniffs the air and turns her head to Allanon. She comes bounding over, her energy apparent, and her siblings not that far behind. Lashara, Maria, and Yukine arrive after another half an hour, their own late night apparent. The only one missing for this group is Aura. The answer is found when a servant informs them that she is still resting. Looks are given to Allanon, but he simply grins in response, Maria and Yukine being the only ones to blush at the implications, though Maria has a further jaw dropping moment when she sees Chiaia having to gingerly walk and sit, letting her know that Allanon was with her too last night.

While the ladies plan on a bit of shopping, even wanting to drag Wuhanly away from the Swan, Allanon chooses to remain here at the castle, as Flora promises that her personal guard and a few ships hovering overhead will be accompanying them.

Allanon works to get Star and Moon moving, which they do after some groaning from the belly aches they have. The cubs are easier to get going, so much energy in small packages. They stay within the castle bounds, even encountering many of the other students.

(The Church)

“We can verify that the recording, including the audio, was not tampered with in any way?” A Bishop of some renown asks of his spy.

“Yes, my lord, even if it was changed, we got additional recordings when Lashara spoke after the battle that back it up from multiple sources.” The man simply called Dagger says.

“We need a deep dive on this Allanon, track down everyone who could have taught him anything. Such strength should not have been able to come out of nowhere. Unless Allanon can be dealt with or otherwise suppressed, then the Church won’t be able to be stay neutral any longer. A public side will have to be picked, and we can’t choose Lashara, for the hand that we chose to use just after her father died, that should have seen much fighting when the vultures started to peck at each other for not getting enough of what they wanted once the Shitoreiyu was no more, enough for the Church to become the true power of the world. The only chance any of them or us have now is to convince Lashara not to go on a conquering spree with the power she has at her side, Allanon and his Seikijin. If we can delay her for a few years, not only will possible motherhood keep most of her attention, but resources can be funneled to those that could cut down Allanon if given the training.” The Bishop says to as he turns to a few Cardinals, the ones who have helped to sway things with some success to be as they are. Of the whole planet, 80% is territory claimed by over 100 nations. Of that amount, Lashara’s current reach thanks to her family takes up 8%, Havoniwa is slightly smaller at 7%, with rest much smaller. Thus, even the transfer of a medium sized town and the surrounding lands, is seen as significant in the eyes of most.

“The one who has the highest chance of beating him in a mechanoid, is an ally of theirs, thus she would only do so for fun and not kill him like we need to have happen. We may have to look elseware, like finding several mechanoids that can be within even distantly of his level, then rigging them to the point of them being bombs that will go off in his face.” The acting Pope says, his eyes narrowed as he looks for any that would betray their oaths to be loyal to the church above all.

“Just one up and coming knight has you all shaking in your boots. Pathetic. Where is the group that had no issue ordering a strike force of ‘bandits’ to wipe out a town for the paltriest of reasons.” Another voice says as they step into the light, their eyes glowing an ominous red, while the rest of their figure is a decently handsome male. Those who know of him, drop in shock, their hands praying.

“You died 18 years ago. No one could have survived that incident. We know as the area for 3 miles was scoured for weeks with not even a drop of blood to be found.” Dagger says even as he both tries to leave and draw a few hidden weapons.

“No need for that, I’m not here for any of you. Though I never had the ability to pilot a mechanoid, that never stopped me from taking down a few in my day. Even where I was, far off as it was, the rumor of a total newbie to the dueling scene winning it all after taking down so many favorites reached my ears. Imagine my surprise when it turned out to be true. Hah, it just gets the old blood pumping in a way that sex never did, fighting to such limits, so I want to see if he has what it takes, not to survive but to win in true victory, to succeed at protecting all those around him. I’ll wait for my chance though, and you can try your plans. I’ll find him when he is on that edge, then I’ll have him make a choice.” A man simply known as Devil says before disappearing from the room.

Even minutes after he is gone, they continue to pray, not just for themselves, but for the safety of the remaining world that such a monster is still alive.

(With the ladies as they shop)

“Aura is not much for shopping, despite having a wide variety of clothes herself. If she was up to it, she would much rather explore the local woods.” Lashara comments with a smile as the shop keeps are very attentive with Flora in their group.

Wuhanly is glad to know of what happened that prior night, giving Chiaia a hug of true sisterly affection for having joined with through her actions Allanon’s harem. She looks for more practical clothes than what Allanon might like to peel them out of.

Even knowing of Flora’s plans and what some members of the harem have already done, some of her choices get wide eyes and blushes for both the ease of access and how little they actually cover, like bras that would only hold up the breast yet don’t even touch the nipple, or panties that are crotchless, even ones with panels designed to be pulled or ripped away for easy access.

There is more blushing as toys for both men and women are explored, with one shop giving the ladies a big very unsubtle wink when they mention that they can make a rubber composite copy of just about anything.

(with Mexiah)

‘Those dreams are getting more and more clear, along with memories of what I was doing on behalf of the academy and others getting a bit cloudier. I’m glad I have started keeping notes, but something has got to give. Not even the doctors can tell me what is wrong. The only times it feels like I can push back are when I’m fighting or fucking.’ She says in lament as she takes out another loser who challenged her for their lord and over something so petty. Her appreciating the female form especially when said attention is returned is not a crime. ‘My sexual appetite has only grown as it gets harder and harder to satisfy myself. I remember when I started teaching at the academy to be closer to my sister to hopefully get her in my bed, and I was taking a different young woman to my bed every few weeks, rotating them so I didn’t kill them with pleasure. More than a few times imagining they were my sister as I had them eat my pussy until their jaw was sore then claiming their pussy or ass with my strap-on. Now I go through have the new class that I manage to pluck and most of the older ones that wanted another roll before most of the year is done. That Allanon though, I had a 2-hour shower session after I got cleaned up from our spar, fantasizing with my fingers and toys a lot of what I so want to have happen. A few times I have thought about just taking him in the middle of the night from Lashara’s house, but even I couldn’t get away with that. Not too much longer though and I can then see if he has risen to the challenge he has laid forth, or if I will tear him down as I take the lead in my new harem.’

(back with Allanon)

After having worn the cubs out and irritated Star and Moon with a long run, he goes to see Seiryu in person instead of trying to reach out over the distance.

“While I talked with you a little after that battle, we need to have a bigger chat.” She says to him solemnly when he meditates in her aura.

“The fact that plans have accelerated is obvious. Not just for Lashara and me, but any countries that have a bone to pick are going to be trying something more open, as now with our relationship out in the open, I have some cause to seek retribution for their behavior.” He says to her as her form solidifies.

“I know that you don’t have a like for politics, that makes me glad for those that you surrounded yourself with. Flora, once you take her, will be such a boon in such an area. From what has been said, she has been fending off all types of predators since her husband died, with even her erasure of her late husband’s killers not doing much to force idiots to back down. Your power is definitely tied to them for some reason that I still can’t fathom, as your adding of Aura and Chiaia has seen another marked increase in your power beyond the thrill of battle having you fight so hard. Flora, Maria, and Yukine, and then Mexiah in a few more weeks once you trounce her, should see another surge in your strength. That energy howl you used twice to such devasting effect, would have been impossible during the first few weeks of our bonding, and was something even in my peak that I wasn’t capable of with my prior best connection. Then there is the inability for our unique connection to be replicated with both Chiaia and Wuhanly. It can’t be their mindset, as I have seen both of them try to speak to their mechanoids while focusing, with them wanting to believe that there is a voice deep within their partners that just needs a push, yet not even a twitch or a groan to be had in the months that they have been trying. It is possible that their mechanoids are just not that old enough to have personalities developed or differ so much in their creation process from the ones like me that existed long before. It also has to be something more as well, as I tried to communicate with the sacred mechanoid while it was on board, and with as old as it is, there should have been some personality buried deep down, but it was more like an empty shell or a hollow space in a wall.” She says with sadness.

“Ok, we won’t give up on that, but there must be something other than me being male that was able to trigger our event, and yet Lapiz wanting to be helpful did some research, but with all that the academy has existed for, nothing like our situation was ever recorded. There might be something in the lost history, as that is where mechanoids seems to have originated from based on the dating process used, but such knowledge is not the focus.” He says.

“Your recent push that happened just before your date with Aura, even with your body being healthy physically, I don’t think your body is ready for another such push despite you needing it for your duel with Mexiah.” She states from monitoring his body.

They continue chatting about other things but he after another 30 minutes, he exits the field. He then takes a long route back to the castle. The nearest town is 2 miles away, while the castle is a 10-minute walk in the opposite direction.

Most people who see him avoid him as they see his fine clothes and the sword at his hip as he casually strolls along. There are some rough looking young men that are ballsy enough to try passing within arm’s reach. Despite knowing that they are no match for him, Allanon won’t let them off the hook if they try to start something with him. They go to one side, but one at the back trips in his direction. The trip is turned into a lunge for his sword, but with a side-step, Allanon’s fist lashes out and lightly cracks the ruffian on the temple, turning the lunge into a side fall. “Pick your friend up and go. If one of you comes at me with a blade, you are losing hands.” He says with an even look on his face. The rest of the young men frantically run, leaving their friend behind on the road. Allanon then just continues on his way.

By the time he gets back to the castle (having decided on a 2 hour walk but keeping to the roads), the ladies are back from their shopping trip. Aura has since gotten up and is nibbling while paying with the cubs. He holds back from walking into sight as they rib each other.

“So, was it worth the wait to get him to yourself with plenty of time to rest afterword?” Lashara says with a cheeky smile.

“So worth it, now I just need time to heal so I can experience the gentler side that Chiaia got.” Aura says back, while directing a grin towards Chiaia.

“He wasn’t that gentle, but he still gave me what I wanted for the most part.” Chiaia says with a satisfied sigh.

“Maybe you all just need the right woman to keep up with him?” Flora says with a smile while stroking Ayala’s belly.

“Oh please. He’ll turn you into a puddle like he has so many of us. He is now up to 6 women who he has taken to bed, and I know of at least 4 others he plans to add. It may be even more if I can convince a few I have my eye on.” Lashara smirks as she lays against Star while Beno cuddles with her.

“Seems like you ladies enjoyed yourselves.” Allanon comments as he steps into view. Flora tries to pat the seat next to her while tugging her skirt a bit low to tantalize him with the knowledge that she is not wearing any panties at this moment. Her eyebrow ticks in annoyance as Allanon instead takes the time to gives a kiss to Lashara, Aura, and Chiaia. He would have also given one to Wuhanly, but she went back to the Swan before he got back. He sees her irritation and growls loudly at her to show his own, his jaw moving just a bit to side like he didn’t mean to growl, and while not being seen, they feel something from him, like a power just under the skin. Flora and the rest of the young ladies, freeze with shock, while the cubs with some fright and feeling, move to show a submissive posture with their face down on the ground between their paws. Star and Moon give each other a look; the meaning unclear to all but them.

“Some bleed over I can claim to have gotten from Seiryu for our extremely high sync rate, but just as I told you last night, I’ll take you when I’m good and ready. We all know you are mine, I just have to choose when to have you. If you keep acting like this, I may just have to make you wait a fair bit longer, like maybe after I tame Mexiah? Like I told Lashara many months ago, I will not be dictated on who and when I take a woman into my bed.” Allanon states as he stomps over to Flora. She is clearly shaking from the concentration of his irritation, yet she is also turned on by his forceful and stubborn nature, her nipples hard and showing through her light dress.

Flora breaks from her shock, her interest growing all the time, now being just short of an obsession when she had the prior thought of trying to leash Allanon to her through a couple of methods. “My apologies. You see before last night; it had been so long for me to even be kissed by a man. Just like Lashara has had to deal with vultures, even after my extermination of a minor noble for the death of my husband, there was and still are those that think they are worthy of me, or rather consider me worthy of them. Your talents speak for themselves, wearing out a dark elf in the prime of her life and then going for more from another equally strong young woman that same night, it just makes me so very hungry to see how far you can go.” She says with sincerity and the lust practically dripping from her.

Allanon tones his irritation down, Flora being the most vocal next to Mexiah on her interest, with Mexiah having been obvious as well in her interest, their upcoming bet and rematch a sign of that, but not anywhere near the thirstiness of Flora. There have been other students who have whistled or catcalled him, but none had the courage to actually approach him despite the desires he could see in their eyes.

After a light lunch, and to not be a terrible host, Flora gets the group moving to head to another wing where the other students are staying at in the castle, the bears and cubs following them.

So many eyes are on them, many glad to get even a moment of time with Flora, who is known for being controlling along with knowing people only so she can get favors for some of the few things she can’t get by herself. The cubs are also given the time to charm the students even more, this time up close, Chiaia and Yukine being gate keepers of sorts by letting those interested approach in pairs so to not overwhelm the cubs and making sure that no injuries happen from the cubs being too rough in turn.

“Now, we are not just here on this lovely week to mingle, but to have some fun. I certainly hope we don’t have any more party crashers like you had on the way here. I also hope the food last night was to everyone’s taste? (she gets plenty of nods and thanks before continuing). Now while the castle itself doesn’t have a pool, there is a small lake about 30 minutes ride by ship from here that is planned for us to visit tomorrow. Those of you without appropriate swimwear can head into town in a bit to get what you need. We will also have food and games as well. There will be a number of my personal guard present just in case, and we all know that Allanon can handle himself just fine, so there shouldn’t be anything to worry about. The 2 days after that will be plenty of shorter trips to see some of the sights like the falls and the old quartz caves just to name a few.” Flora says as she gets more cheers.

Dagmyer almost lets his relief show at these announcements, knowing that he might be able to flip the table if he can get certain elements in play quick enough, with him not minding if there is some collateral damage in the form of his fellow students just so long as some of the more powerful pieces in the game of life could be removed.

(That night)

“2 days to get in place, are you nuts? The biggest opportunity will be tomorrow.” Dagmyer growls into his phone.

“I’m sorry my lord, but security has been raised to peak levels for Havoniwa, thus in order to get the number of men in place on such short notice, means going by land routes to cross over the border, and even then, it will be quite risky. Furthermore, there is also them wanting part of the payment up front before starting the job. Are you sure that you wouldn’t have this wait to be done until much later, like in a place with less security?” The afraid man says in a stutter.

“Be it on your head then, call them off.” Dagmyer seethes in anger even as he has to think more, as no guarantee is just a waste of money, and his father is so close to cutting him off. “I’ll find out the next tournament that he will be at, then you will stack both the tournament and several areas of likely routes with the most vicious of fighters, while I try to have an ace on my side at that time. I want him dead before other plans come to fruition.” He says with such anger, his fingers drawing lines of blood from his palms.

(The next day)

Everyone is so excited as they board the small ship to take them to the lake. Even Wuhanly is once again dragged away from her work to relax. The only one not totally relaxed is Allanon. He brings a few swords and shields for himself on the off chance that there is trouble even in a reputed peaceful place, his identity as not just a knight but an uncrowned king having him wary of threats from all sides.

The small ship acts as changing rooms and restrooms, while many of Flora’s staff are set to work prepping food and transporting beach chairs among other items. A small company of her soldiers are on guard duty, but their eyes tend to focus more on the nubile flesh on display then their duties, even as they get reminded many times.

Flora gets more than a few hungry eyes directed towards her, her choice of bikini not leaving much to the imagination, it being just a few small palms in size for the total area covered with a few tiny straps holding them in place so very complementing her mature buxom figure. Chiaia, Aura, and Yukine are wearing moderately revealing suits, the area covering a bit more than their piloting suits, while Lashara embraces Flora’s minimal coverage philosophy. Wuhanly has a more conservative suit on being a one piece with frills. Maria is a bit mortified with the stares her mother is receiving, enough to not notice the interesting looks her own figure garners in a normal coverage 2-piece. Even with all of the looks being almost burned into them, none of the few male students are willing to chance approaching (the soldiers know better, read threatened), while the remaining female students open enough with their desires for both sexes are having to fight their arousal at the sight of so many beautiful women, they are also drooling at the brief like swim shorts that Allanon is wearing with his figure fully on display. There are many grumbles of ‘not fair’ for how in shape he is compared to the few other guys and knowing that said female students have no real chance of attracting him what with the women he already surrounds himself with.

The lake while said to be small, is a good square mile in size with a beach like area along part of one side and a few trees even poking out over the water from another. The ladies with Allanon have to fight the moans he invokes as he rubs suntan lotion into their skin, his fingers even reaching underneath to ensure complete coverage as he also works in a massage to them. Yukine almost has to plead with him to keep going, though since he arrived, his focus has been wavering as something has been twigging his senses. He knows he can’t get answers from Seiryu due to their distance apart, and nothing is reported as odd or otherwise out of the ordinary from the leader of the soldiers who is communicating with a few other ships much further out.

Maria almost squawks as before she can get Allanon to help her as he has the others, Yukine spritzes her and starts rubbing it in, Maria’s cheeks going red as Yukine boldly tweaks her nipple in full view of Allanon who simply grins when his attention is gained.

“We can shield you enough with a towel, so could you drop the shorts so I can get you all over?” Lashara pleads with him as she rubs suntan lotion all over him, still hungry despite Allanon spending time with her last night.