Chapter 164: Ren’s evaluation

’What is he trying to do?’

The student council president hadn’t considered that Ren Asahi, who even carried a gun, might have something up his sleeve to alter the situation.

At that very moment.

Quintia displayed a peculiar and abrupt behavior, fearfully swinging her sword around her. It seemed as though she was engaging with an unseen force.

’...Is it that power?’

Liliana tilted her head, puzzled, as the scene was invisible to her eyes.

"Liliana, can you not see it?"

At that moment, Regina spoke.

"No, I cannot. What is happening, sir?"

"That person... what in the world...? What divine favor could they possibly have?"

Regina muttered in bewilderment.

There was a more dangerous power at play it felt as such, and even Liliana had some inkling of it. However, up until now, this power had only caused minor physical contact or an accidental kiss.

She never imagined it would be an ability potent enough to instill such fear in Quintia.

"Liliana, prepare to intervene."

"Sir?"

"...The duel. We might have to put an end to it."

This statement was entirely unexpected.

Liliana wondered why Regina, who had been indifferent even in the face of death, now sensed such a grave threat.

Liliana hadn’t even grasped the situation yet.

Could there be something even more terrifying than the revelation of one’s innermost secrets?

If so, what in the world was about to unfold?

’Ren Asahi... You...’

At that moment, Ren Asahi lifted a feather and grinned. The female students who had come to spectate let out breathless gasps all around. Regina’s eyes widened in shock.

"What... what is this?"

The taut tension in the air suddenly dissipated.

"Capture the audio!"

The filming crew focused on Ren Asahi’s mouth movements.

"A female student worth 100 million coins is indeed strong. Ah, I can’t win!"

Had he... admitted defeat?

It was an odd sight the winner trembling on unsteady legs, while the loser smiled brightly.

"Were you going easy on me with the feathers?"

Watching Ren Asahi effortlessly escape the gravitational wave, blood pouring from his wounds, the student council president had already begun to shout.

"Evangeline! Prepare the medical team!"

"What? Oh, right! Yes!"

Soon after, Ren Asahi emerged from the gravitational wave alongside Elle, and was carried away on a stretcher. He appeared to have lost consciousness from the sudden blood loss.

Liliana hurried to assess the situation and moved alongside the medical team.

"How is Ren Asahi’s condition? Does he need a blood transfusion?"

"It’s alright, Chairman. There are no internal injuries at all."

"Really?"

Upon closely examining Ren Asahi’s face, Liliana was relieved.

’What an honorable choice he must have made, to be laughing like that.’

In the end, he was defeated by Quintia in the third round, becoming the victim of a famous meme known as the "Job Below Quintia." However, it was evident from his expression that he gave his all and participated in the exchange match without any regrets.

"I really thought it would be over in an hour."

"Indeed. He’s an incredible D-rank."

"From now on, everyone will have their eyes on Jelly Ren."

Ren Asahi’s market valuation was set at 590,000 coins. In the remarks, it was written:

"Soul Excretion."

I had been fidgeting in bed for about 30 minutes when Elle opened the door and entered.

"Ah, Elle."

"Ren, are you feeling better?"

Elle, having changed into her school uniform, sat down beside me.

"Where have you been?"

"At the ward. I went to get checked for any abnormalities in my body. You were at the academy hospital earlier too, but were moved here since your condition improved."

I see.

"What happened after I left? What about the exchange?"

"I only heard about the situation afterward. I... left right after you did. Isolde, being the true queen, decided to stay until the last moment."

"I should have stayed... But, I guess I’m not the one to talk, since I was the first to leave."

"I... was worried about you, Ren..."

Elle tightly grasped my hand.

"I was worried that something might really go wrong."

*Drip, drip.*

Soon, thick tears began to fall from Elle’s eyes.

It seems she suffered a great deal emotionally during the brief period I was unconscious.

I fondled Elle’s breasts.

"Ah..."

"Let’s embrace."

Tightly.

Her arm with the IV needle was a bit uncomfortable, but I hugged Elle close.

I felt healed...

*Sniff, sniff.*

"Why are you smelling me...? I’m embarrassed..."

"I wanted to make sure it was my Elle."

"Is it confirmed...? Am I Ren’s Elle?"

"Mhm~"

As I continued to caress her breasts a bit more, Isolde opened the door and entered.

"Ren, you seem healthy right after waking up."

"Isolde, are you unharmed? ...Wait, what time is it now?"

"It’s already nighttime. Everyone is having an after-party barbecue."

"An outdoor barbecue?"

How romantic.

"Do you want to go if you can walk?"

"Yes."

I removed the IV needle.

"Is it alright if I don’t rest anymore?"

"I’m all better now, thanks to Elle’s breasts."

"Touch more... More..."

Ugh.

How could I resist when she pleaded for more touching of her breasts?

I continued to fondle Elle’s breasts tenderly.

Isolde joined in, touching her chest as well.

"As soon as I wake up, my chest... Hm..."

"So, who won?"

I emerged into the quiet nighttime academy hallway, supported by the two of them.

Isolde became irritated when I touched her breasts.

"Ugh, I’m annoyed because the position of my underwear has changed, Senior."

Elle was already removing her bra from behind her school uniform top.

"Do you want to touch them without a bra, Ren?"

"As expected, no one but Elle...!"

"..."

Isolde, having observed this, also took off her bra.

"Alright, touch them. If you want to touch them that much."

Oh my...

Instant no-bra breasts...

It’s healing...

Fondling.

"Who won the exchange match?"

"The Imperial Army."

It was as expected.

"They surrendered right after I left, didn’t they? There’s nothing they could do against Quintia."

"Actually, that’s when unexpected developments started happening."

"Unexpected developments?"

"Hilaria showed up and fought with Quintia, which resulted in the court being wrecked. Yuna, myself, and even the queen were running around, trying to avoid getting caught in the chaos, saying that we would all die together. It was a mess."

"..."

Hilaria had arrived.

Would there have been a chance of victory if they had fought together from the start?

"Hilaria was extremely excited. Seeing the blood on the floor, she wondered if she had hurt her senior... She pursued relentlessly, like a true beast..."

"She pursued?"

How thrilling.

"Quintia... She didn’t even blink as she deflected every attack with her sword."

"..."

Hilaria wields a greatsword, doesn’t she?

She deflected all of those attacks?

"In the end, Hilaria lost as well. All the rebels who came after her couldn’t overcome Quintia either. It was truly extraordinary."

"Haha..."

I rubbed my hands together.

I felt happy as I buried my hands in Elle’s ample breasts.

"I see..."

"Well... It’s a relief that you’re healthy, and everyone else is too."

"I should visit my sisters and Yuna as well..."

"See for yourself."

As we left the academy building, a barbecue party was in full swing.

I grabbed a piece of meat and washed it down with white wine, feeling a little warmth spread through me, making everything seem a bit better.

Now, instead of leaning on Elle for support, Ren confidently caressed her breast with her beside him.

"Mmm... Ah..."

"If you stay here, they’ll come to greet you soon. I’ve informed them."

"Right. Yuna will come too."

Yuna was the first to arrive.

"Ren!"

Yuna in a queen costume!?

I hugged Yuna tightly.

"Ouch! My wound!"

"Ah! I’m sorry. Are you okay?"

Yuna, startled, pulled away.

"Actually, I’m fine. I’ve healed."

"Why did you startle me like that! I was really worried."

"Did you win the exchange match? Did you receive a generous reward?"

"Is that what’s important now? You’re injured..."

I couldn’t understand why she felt misplaced guilt.

I stroked Yuna’s hair and locked eyes with her.

"You look beautiful. Fit to be a queen."

"What, what’s with that all of a sudden?"

"Sorry for upsetting you."

"Is that the first thing you thought of when you woke up?"

"It crossed my mind."

I kissed Yuna.

We agreed to be cautious at the academy, but now it was nighttime.

This should be fine for now...

Yuna whispered to me.

"...All the sadness has vanished."

"So, how delightful was the reward?"

"This..."

Yuna carefully brought out the Masugang.

[Masugang – Ebony]

[Rank A]

[An ebony-like demonic stone. One can borrow the power of a unique external deity]

"It’s the Masugang!"

"Shh, shh."

Yuna glanced around, wiggling her fingers.

"Actually, it felt like I was hitching a ride with Quintia... I can’t really brag about it...."

"Haha. Did you enjoy the ride?"

"She’s so powerful... It’s more like I had nothing to contribute."

As expected.

I couldn’t even come close to her level with my skills. She’s the real deal.

"Ren, I’ll give this to you."

"No, Yuna should use it. What are you saying?"

"But..."

"I’ve already told you."

I hope Yuna won’t feel any strange guilt.

While embracing lovely Yuna, I whispered sweetly, sucking gently on her ear.

"There’s something more important than that."

"What’s more important...? Uh... What is it...?"

"You promised you’d let me wear the queen costume and take me from behind."

"...That, that’s...!"

Isolde spoke up as if lending a hand from the side.

"I heard the same. Yuna-senpai. She decided to give both her front and back virginity."

"Yes. I heard that too."

As Elle chimed in, Yuna’s face turned as red as a tomato.

"..."

"Senpai?"

Ah, it’s Sarika.

"You worked hard during the exchange event."

"It was a shame how it ended."

"I feel like I’ve realized something and grown one step further. That alone is satisfying."

"You also have a handsome boyfriend now."

Sarika’s cheeks blushed as she fidgeted.

"Ah, yes, that’s true. That’s really nice as well..."

"Let me introduce you. My third girlfriend."

As Sarika was embraced, Yuna’s eyes seemed to lose their light.

"You should get used to it, Yuna."

"Yes... I suppose... Two such beautiful juniors..."

There are still more people to introduce.

Just then, Hilaria spots them and approaches.

"Husband, are your injuries alright?"

"...I think you’re more hurt than I am."

Hilaria was wrapped in bandages all over her body.