Clyde felt as if Neko had twenty hands as he struggled to deter her from stripping him in front of everyone . Her breathing became husky, eyes l.u.s.ty . The others seemed stunned, borderline fascinated, as they watched a normally composed catgirl, give in to her monster girl instincts .

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He supposed it's been a while since he last had s.e.x with Neko . He debated on what to do .

"It must be fascinating to stand there and watch your team leader—oh d.a.m.n, that tail," Clyde said .

"I was kind of hoping this was a part of the game," Tear said then raised Neko into the air using the force . The catgirl flinched, lucidity returning to her eyes .

"Nya, how embarra.s.sing," she said . Juices trickled down her leg . Chika snapped out of her shock .

"It's like she hit us with some kind of stun," the silver-haired girl said, surprisingly without anger in her voice .

Clyde quickly covered his super-b.o.n.e.r with a blanket . Natalia was in the room .

"Alright, showtime's over . Out . Except Neko . We need to have a chat . "

His firm tone prevented any objections . When the young man was sure they left, he turned to the cat girl . Her ears drooped .

"Nyaaa…that never happens . "

Clyde locked the door then sat on the bed .

"You may lose control this once," Clyde said, knowing d.a.m.n well that he looked forward to the embrace .

[Your relations.h.i.+p with Neko has increased to Friend-closer level 8 . ]

Neko pounced him again, wildly kissing . She licked the young man's face while pulling away his clothes .

"You sure?" she whispered . Clyde pulled off her shorts and panties . Purring, she wasted no time mounting and starting the wild ride . Monster girls often seemed starved of s.e.x .

"You should visit more often," he said . Neko licked his cheek .

"Nya, the more reason why I can't abandon my duties," the catgirl said . "I want to do whatever I can to make sure you succeed . "

The dance rolled on for more than fifteen minutes, ending with them laying next to each other, chatting .

One shower later, Clyde opened the door . A plethora of anime girls fell on top of him .

"Scatter!" Natalia shouted . "No, kill the cat!"

Clyde let out a soft sigh .

"So much for going to bed . Chika, doublecheck on Sazuki and her sister . Make sure they're ready in the morning . I'll send a text to Clare . Natalia, text Nina . We're not going to let Toru forget his gothic loli a.s.sistant . "

Chika narrowed her eyes for just a second at the catgirl sitting innocently on his bed . The faint blush on Neko's face wasn't missed .

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[Ki established from Neko! Unpredictable: 1 Spark: 1 Rain: 1]

Monday . Week 1 . Month 2 . Year 1 . Season: Autumn .

[Current quest: Investigate Niyoto (multi-step quest . Required to defeat demon lord) . ]

[This is a major quest with a Raid at the end of it . ]

"A raid, huh?" Clyde said softly . A flash of light through his eyelids, followed by a crash of thunder made him open his eyes . Chika held his arm rather hard . Alice walked from the window, annoyed look her on face .

"I missed the Yusuke torture session," she said .

"The what—Oh the training," Clyde said . "I hope Harumi doesn't kill him . "

Alice crawled back into the bed . A flash of lightning made her duck beneath the covers, pulling Clyde with her . The thunder clap shook the house .

"When I was a little girl, I used to hide from the storms with my stuffed dragon," Alice said . The young man smiled .

"My grandmother sort of believed in what we called on earth, superst.i.tions . Although with what I know now, she was probably right . When we were kids, she'd tell us to sit still and let G.o.d do his work . My uncle Lenny always joked about Thor smas.h.i.+ng his hammer on something to make the lightning appear . "

"She sounds nice . My grandmother's…scary," Alice said .

"Mine too," Chika said suddenly . The duo chuckled .

After morning activities and dressing, the trio joined everyone at the dining table . The entire party was present with roller bags and extra things Clyde did not want to get into . His firm guidelines were ignored by the women .

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One glimpse at Yusuke's tired eyes made Clyde whistle . He noticed a few bruises too—nothing new with Toru's training, but definitely more . The young man couldn't imagine what kind of h.e.l.l Harumi put him through .

Kitome smiled at Clyde, maybe noticing the necklace, maybe not . The young man sat by her . Abruptly his phone rang . Hinako? He gulped . His absolute favorite professor, ever . The source of his most secret daydreams .

He squeezed Kitome's hand, causing her to blush .

"I'd better take this," he said . "It's from the academy . "

Seeing that the storm pa.s.sed, he walked outside and answered his call . "h.e.l.lo—"

"You'd better not have left yet," Hinako said . "The a.s.sistant dean may buy into your work, but I've got to see it for myself . I've packed somethings already . And don't try to talk me out of it—I made up my mind . The a.s.sistant dean will only allow you to take this time off if I'm there to verify as a chaperone . "

"Hinako, are you sure about this?" Clyde said . "You're a professor at the most powerful academy in the world . We're headed into danger . It'd—"

"Don't try to talk me out of going," Hinako said . "Remember the note . " She paused . "I mean it . I'd really like to spend time with you . "

"Alright," Clyde said . "But you can't go anywhere near the hotspots . We're used to fighting…the hostile supernatural and we're equipped to do so . "

"Pssh, I'm a ten-year black-belt," Hinako said .

"Hinako . "

"Fine," she said . "No supernatural . But you can teach me some of the basic magic if possible, maybe so I can defend myself . "

"We'll see," Clyde said . "Can you meet us at the address I'm texting you? Try to be here within ten minutes or so . "

"Sure," Hinako said . "I can't wait to—I mean, bye . "

She hung up, seemingly cheerful . Clyde sighed . What a persistent woman . He dialed Clare .

"h.e.l.lo?" she said .

"Hey Clare," Clyde said .

"Clyde, well, way to remember that I exist . How are you?"

"Pretty good," he said . "Remember that text last night . "

"Sure do and we're packed," she said .

"You're bringing the magical girls?" Clyde said in a disheartened voice . "Look, eyes are going to be on us, especially with the amount of women—"

"Get over it," Clare said . "Women are more attuned to magic, so it can't be helped that you've met more of us as gifted than men . And you know you're happy about it . "

"That goes without sayin—I mean, that's not the point," Clyde said . "Never mind, I'm being immature . We're going to save lives . Just make sure they don't go bugging Kitome or Yusuke . "

"That sounds like the man I know," Clare said . "I'll handle the Fireside girls and you handle your party . People won't suspect a thing . We're still hanging out though . I know a nice sake place in Niyoto . And I'm not taking no for an answer . "

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Clyde laughed .

"Fine . " He wanted to speak with Sahara as well, but that fell on his lowest priority list .

Eventually everyone arrived at Clyde's house . Sahara insisted on joining the quick tour he offered to Hinako and Clare . They were baffled that the young man owned such a large house . Matsume and Neko's bickering over what movie was better: Dog Dominator or Cat Diva ended the tour on an odd note .

"Clyde, we're pretty much bringing a f.u.c.king army to Niyoto," Kitome said when he rejoined the group outside .

"I guess we are," he told her . "The demon lord's going to s.h.i.+t himself . " Two parties and two noncombatants . Clyde turned to Tear . "Are you ready to start the Jump?"

"You'll have to kiss me first," she said .

Clyde began to wonder if he was just in over his head—he wondered that due to all of the eyes on him . Airi saved him by clearing her throat, though the faint blush didn't go unnoticed .

"Let's stick to decency here," Airi said . "We've got hotel rooms to check into and less time for banter . "

"Says the virgin girl," Tear said .

"Y—you… . how do . . I mean…" Airi glared at the succubus's b.r.e.a.s.t.s . "Evolution is bulls.h.i.+t . " She harrumphed anime-girl style . Tear smirked .

"Next time, try not to speak out secrets while drunk," Tear said . "I did enjoy the story about Toru and the goat though . " She snickered . Toru glared at Airi . Airi smiled sheepishly .

"So, Maki's also a part of this?" Hinako said, eyeing her . "Any explanation about the girls ripping off their—"

"Later, Hinako," Clyde interrupted . "Let's get this Jump going . "

Alice and Chika both let out annoyed sighs .

Tear released an impressive amount of magic, which carried them to a pre-decided destination, out of sight but close to the hotel .

They were in a city of flowing autumn leaves and roses matching the colors . Less traffic than Lot City, but still as impressive . The hotel building ahead looked to be about ten stories or so tall—Tear pulled that straight out of the Ashfall funds . A gentle breeze caressed the group as they walked . They were two parties, Clyde and his, Clare and hers—but the young man intended to arrange his own even further . The city looked full of life, traditions—and not just the j.a.panese, but Satovithemes were everywhere . Mostly of the nation .

Clyde was finally in new territory . A demon lord lurked, with minions that sp.a.w.ned at night and this time, the young man stood more than ready for them . Not that he knew much about this world's version of minotaurs . He'd end up raped if not careful .

[Area unlocked for Jump: the city of Niyoto . ]

[Quest updated . Step one: investigate Niyoto . ]

Unknown city…

A knock pulled the Viper from the maps he studied .

"Master . "

"Ah, Su Yang, come in," Aunder said . He rolled away his maps and smiled at her . "Have a seat, next to me, my sweet . "

While drunk the other night, he was a little angry with her for interfering with his potential bedmates . He still didn't allow it—but Su Yang's jealously just could not be helped . A pretty lady for sure, one beaming of the Stockholm, and very useful . His favorite, even if she p.i.s.sed him off from time to time . He wasn't sure if the anger counted while drunk .

Su Yang made sure to sit very close to the man, her enticing perfume making him wish that he met the woman on different circ.u.mstances . He'd damage her honor by taking advantage of her during the Stockholm reign . "Here for a visit?"

"As if you'd allow it," she said .

"It is a torture to sit with a woman you cannot take for a wife," Aunder said . "Anyway, report . "

"I've found the ent.i.ty . "

Aunder grinned .

"And this is why you're my favorite . " He stood . "Take the rest of the day off . Use those free-roaming privileges I gave you . Enjoy yourself in the city . "

"I'm not going anywhere," Su Yang said then dove into Aunder . "I'm sick of being s.e.xually frustrated . Bed me right now . "

"You know I cannot do that," Aunder said, pus.h.i.+ng away the woman . "Remember that I do plan to release you at the end of this journey . Hold your wits until then . No need to give into the—"

"It's not Stockholm!"

"Enough," he said with a deadly calm . "I will not delve into that topic again . "Now give me Mortem's location . It's not very practical for the Stone and the Viper to be sharing the same guide, anyway . "

Unable to disobey, Su Yang told him .

"I see," Aunder said . "Tell Olivia and Momo to prepare that spell . If Mortem's out in plain view there, then this is probably a trap set up by a watcher . I'm going to spring it . "

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