Ayano left Karen's house and found the surroundings eerily quiet despite all the chaos, as if all her neighbors had disappeared from their homes.
'That bastard seems to have chosen his timing perfectly!' '
As he pondered, Ayano recalled how he had so painstakingly defeated that man, nearly losing his life in the fight. He sighed helplessly.
'This isn't a fairy tale, and the idea of surpassing levels during combat is still far from my mind.'
'Hmm... at least I should acquire double my current abilities, and perhaps another S-Class one, so I can face them without risking death if I lose focus for even a moment.'
Meanwhile, holding Ayano's hand tightly, Karen remained lost in thought, gripped by terror at the thought of what would have happened to her and how her life would have ended had Ayano not intervened and saved her.
Sensing Karen's trembling, Ayano pulled her into a gentle embrace, encouraging her.
'I'm here, Karen! Don't worry, nothing like that will happen to you again!'
'Yes, thank you so much, Ayano! Thank you! You're my savior!'
Ayano sensed Karen's emotional state, as if she might cry. He blushed slightly at her praise, patted her head, and then gently asked,
'Karen, I'm going to lie a little...' "Mom and Rumi, I'll tell them that Shima and Mashima confronted the man and saved you. Please go along with what I say."
"Yes! I'll do whatever Ayano tells me."
The two arrived home to find Rumi and Saki anxiously waiting for them outside.
Before arriving, Ayano had sent a message to his mother and Rumi, telling them he would be back in a moment with Karin to avoid any unforeseen incident. Little did he know they would realize something was wrong.
'It seems I still underestimate the people of this world!'
"Ayano! Karin!"
Saki and Rumi approached and carefully examined Ayano and Karin. After confirming they were unharmed, they led them inside.
After the four of them sat down, Ayano spoke first, explaining what had happened to Karen, with some changes to the story. He didn't mention his confrontation with the man, but only stated that two unknown evolved beings quickly intervened and knocked him down. Neither he nor Karen sustained anything more than minor injuries that healed quickly.
Although he simplified the matter, Rumi and Saki weren't entirely convinced, especially Saki, who knew the dangers of this world better than Ayano. She understood that facing a higher-ranked evolved being in direct combat and emerging unscathed required more than just luck and favorable circumstances.
For this reason, she was extremely worried and remained so. She didn't believe most of Ayano's story and only calmed down after thoroughly examining him and confirming that he was unharmed.
Rumi approached Karen, and after they talked for a while, the three of them asked Karen to stay with them. Rumi then led her to take a shower.
During that time, Ayano kissed Saki's forehead, then went to his room. After sitting on his bed, he took out the man's space bag.
'Time to unlock the treasure! Hehehe, let's see what we have here?!' '
Ayano began pulling out the items. The first thing he found was a pair of combat suits, one red and one black, both level 2.
Next, he pulled out four silver swords with blades over two meters long and hilts over half a meter long, and a gold axe with a massive, one-and-a-half-meter-long handle and a large head with two wide, sharp edges.
Two purple-green daggers with half-meter-long blades, and a large red bow, one and a half meters long, with a large collection of arrows with silver metal tips.
'...'
'Huh! What's all this?'
Ayano quickly estimated the value of these weapons and found that it was rather rare for a level 1 advanced user to possess all this wealth. He hadn't expected that one of these people's treasures would fall into his hands.
'I have to wait until tomorrow before I find out the origin of this person and their treasures?!'
Ayano continued searching the bag with a very excited expression. He found a silver ring engraved with a collection of flowers and plants.
Ayano tried the ring and realized that it amplified the user's mental abilities and mana control.
'It would be a suitable gift for her!' '
Ayano had always been troubled by how the heroes of so many novels kept the treasures they acquired to themselves, sharing only what they no longer needed, even when funding their own organizations.
Perhaps self-interest was right, but funding his future subordinates and accelerating their development wasn't wrong either. They might surprise him in the future, after they had grown, with the benefits, support, and relief they could bring him.
Moreover, the dangers facing their world were immense, and the time remaining to prepare himself was short. This had eliminated any chance of him acting independently, so he needed to secure all the support he could.
He continued searching the bag and found a three-meter-long crimson staff with thick, heavy silver and gold tips.
'Oh! That's a good weapon!'
Ayano cautiously waved the staff around, then put it away.
Next, he found a pendant with a silver watch attached. He realized it was the tool the man had used to erect the barrier around Karen's house.
He also found a silver lighter covered in numerous black engravings and strange skull markings.
'That must be his hypnosis device!'
Ayano quickly put the lighter away, fearing any unforeseen dangers. The device's level was still far beyond his understanding.
Finally, he found a fairly large bag. After opening it, he counted its contents and found nearly two million dollars.
Ayano searched the forums a bit for prices of level 2 weapons. Due to his level limitations, he didn't find much, but he estimated the value of what he had found exceeded ten million dollars, not including cash.
'All that wealth! This is truly amazing!' '
Ayano smiled happily, then reorganized his treasures. He placed what he would use for testing in the Space Man's Bag, which was higher up than his own, while he put what he might give to others or store in his previous bag.
The first and most important thing he stored was the new black suit. It was level two and couldn't compare to the previous level one suit. Although he wouldn't be able to utilize its full potential, it would provide him with the protection he desperately needed and allow him to move and fight with greater ferocity and freedom.
Ayano quickly stored everything and then went to take a shower after realizing that Karen and Rumi had come out of the bathroom.
After his shower, he checked the house and found that Saki had let Karen and Rumi sleep in her room that night.
Ayano smiled, then went to his room and lay down.
Since his arrival in this world, his days have been filled with events that allowed him to meet many people and form relationships he never imagined possible, not even in his wildest dreams.
'Hehehe! I'll slaughter anyone who threatens this dream world of mine!' '
...
A few hours later, Ayano felt his door slowly open.
He stared at whoever had entered, thinking it was Saki or Rumi, and smiled because he didn't like having to sleep alone.
'Looks like I've become demanding.'
For her part, Karen tiptoed shyly and hesitantly into Ayano's room. As soon as Ayano noticed her and recognized her, he froze at first in shock, then acted quickly.
"Karen?!"
He called her softly, which made her jump and tremble, but she quickly regained her composure and moved closer to him.
Once she stood before him, Karen grasped the hem of her blouse. It was clear to Ayano that she was wearing no underwear, and his desire surged, but he controlled himself and waited for her to say something.
"Ayano, I want to stay with you!"
"You know this isn't appropriate, don't you?"
"I don't care about any of that as long as I'm with you!"
Karen's body trembled, and tears welled in her eyes.
"I'm still terrified, and only having you by my side gives me safety and comfort."
"Okay, come here!"
Ayano pulled Karen close and kissed her forehead and cheek gently to soothe her. Noticing her fear, he didn't take advantage of it and held her tenderly until she fell asleep.
He was well aware of this girl's vulnerability and gentleness, and his conscience would prick him if he took advantage of her moment of weakness.
About fifteen minutes later, Karen hugged Ayano tightly and rubbed her voluptuous body against him, especially after sensing his erection. Then she whispered in his ear,
"Daddy! I want to forget everything that happened to me tonight."
Ayano trembled slightly, not expecting to receive this title so quickly. Then he smiled happily, kissed her, and caressed her tenderly.
Half an hour later, Ayano examined his new ability while Karen lay on his chest.
[Copied Ability #9: White Rabbit Bloodline with Golden Eyes, Grade E
- The bloodline grants exceptional intuition and agility.
Short golden claws and powerful muscles, especially in the legs.
Attached Skill: Bloodline Transformation]
Ayano went to the bathroom and tested his powers for a while. Then he noticed Saki and Rumi approaching him, naked and smiling slyly.
"Ayano the glutton!"
"Darling! We couldn't wait any longer and missed you!"
The two of them approached him, hugged him, and kissed him passionately.
A few minutes later, Karen heard strange noises in the house.
She got out of bed and wandered around curiously. In the bathroom, she came across Saki on all fours with Rumi clinging to her, while Ayano took turns penetrating them from behind.
"Huh!"
Karen was initially shocked and covered her face, blushing. She couldn't help but steal glances through her fingers.
After a few moments, Karen's jealousy overcame her embarrassment, especially after seeing Rumi and Saki's happy faces.
" Daddy is mine too ! "
Karen joined them in the bathroom, and the four of them enjoyed themselves for a while before falling asleep together in Ayano's room.