A/N: Okay, that took longer than expected, sorry about that. Things at work have been kind of hectic recently, not to mention the plethora of new games that came out (Cuphead and Shadow of War if you were interested). Anyway, here's the new chapter, hope you all enjoy, and thank you for your continued support as always.
Morning had finally arrived, and all was calm once again. The events of last night had taken their toll on Yuuto, but he pulled through despite the dangers presented to him. Though his current problem wasn't that liminals were trying to kill or rape him, rather it was the three women kneeling on the ground to the side of his bunk bed Dogeza-style, currently begging for his forgiveness. As Blare, Kasumi, and Kestria were prostrating themselves in front of their captain, Yuuto sat at the edge of the bed with a look of concern on his face.
''We're sorry, Stud! Please forgive us!'' Blare shouted with her head bowed to him.
''Yes, we never intended to bring harm to you.'' Kasumi added in a pleading tone, doing the same.
''Yeah, and sorry about giving you a serious case of blue-balls too.'' Kestria said as she looked up at the blonde agent with a slight blush on her cheeks and a mischievous grin on her face.
Yuuto sat there with his face now as red as a tomato, embarrassed by the display in front of him, not to mention Kestria's comment. ''Girls, I know you want to apologise, but there's no need for you to beg like this.''
''But how else are we to make it up to you?'' Kasumi questioned, feeling ashamed at herself as she continued prostrating herself in front of him.
''That's right! If we hadn't lost control, you wouldn't have gotten hurt!'' Blare exclaimed, now looking up at him with tear-stained cheeks. ''I won't feel satisfied until you punish us or something!''
''Yeah, let us make it up to you at least.'' Kestria added, looking up at him with a pleading look on her face.
Yuuto sighed to himself before he got off the bed and crouched down in front of his squad mates, ''You really want to make it up to me?'' He asked with a hint of concern in his voice.
''Of course, we do!'' Blare answered almost immediately, while Kasumi and Kestria nodded in agreement.
''Okay, just don't blame me for what happens next.'' Before the three girls could react, Yuuto karate-chopped them on the head in succession, to which all of them winced in pain. ''Next time I ask you to go to bed early on a full moon, you'll do it. Understood?''
''Wait, that's it?!'' The hellhound exclaimed in confusion while Kasumi and Kestria rubbed their foreheads where Yuuto hit them.
''That's it.'' He answered back, grinning at her. ''I'm not going to hold anything you did last night against you, it wouldn't be fair on any of us.''
Blare sat there as her eyes started watering up again, glad that she fell for possibly the most forgiving guy she'd ever met. She then lunged at him and knocked him back against the bed, wrapping her arms around his chest as she lay on top of him, nuzzling her cheek against him as tears flowed down them once more.
''Seriously Stud, you're way too good to us!'' Blare cried out as she continued to nuzzle against his chest affectionately.
''Yeah, I know.'' Yuuto replied as he started stroking her hair in an attempt to comfort her.
''It seems we are lucky to have you as our captain, Senpai.'' Kasumi said as she stood to her feet, a smile curling onto her lips.
''Well, I'm not complaining about getting off the hook.'' Kestria added, rubbing the back of her head with one of her wings as she stood up.
Suddenly, several straps of bandages wrapped themselves around the raptor harpy and suspended her in the air, her wings tied behind her back and her legs tied to her chest. The group looked behind her to see Raia sitting on her bunk bed with a sinister smile on her face, eying up the harpy she just tied up.
''Who said you were off the hook?'' The mummy said in a malicious tone, causing Kestria the flinch. ''Don't you remember what you did to the car last night?''
''Hey, cut me a break here! I wasn't in my right mind at the time!'' The raptor harpy protested while struggling to break free from the wrappings, a look of worry evident on her face.
Kestria yelp in pain as the tip of one of Raia's wrappings whipped her butt hard, a deviant smirk forming on the mummy's lips. ''Now Kes, you know you should take responsibility for your actions, despite your state of mind.'' Raia said, before whipping the harpy's rump with her wrappings again.
Kestria's cheeks went red as the mummy continued to whip her, trying to endure the pain and the slight tinge of pleasure that came with it. She looked towards her squad captain, who had finally got up from under Blare, giving him a pleading look. ''Hey Hotshot! Help me out here!'' The raptor harpy exclaimed before she yelped in pain again from the whipping.
Yuuto's face went red from seeing what Raia was doing to the silver-haired harpy. ''…Yeah, I'm not getting involved in your little squabble…'' The human replied, worried that the mummy would ensnare him too if given the chance.
''A wise decision, Medjay. It's not a good idea to stop me from serving my punishment.'' Raia said in a sultry tone before whipping Kestria again.
''Geez, cut it out already! That fucking hurts!'' The harpy continued to protest.
''Glad to see I'm not the only one around here who enjoys tying people up.'' The seductive voice of a young woman interrupted.
The members of Squad Bravo looked in the direction of the voice to find Rachnera admiring Raia's handiwork, with Kimihito, Suu, and Centorea standing behind her. ''Though, I think your technique could use a little work.'' The arachne continued as she cupped her hand against her chin, seemingly deep in thought about how she might tie up Kestria herself.
''Funny, I thought your technique last night was a little sloppy myself, but then again, you seemed all too eager to get it on with your host.'' Raia retorted with a teasing grin. ''Speaking of which, I still owe you for webbing me up back there.''
''That a fact? I'd love to see you try, Princess.'' Rachnera responded as she crossed her arms under her breasts, and leant down till her eyes were level with the mummy with a smirk on her face, their faces only inches apart.
''Alright, break it up you two.'' Yuuto said as he got in between the pair. ''I've had enough shit to deal with last night.'' He continued, directing his attention towards the arachne.
''Rachnee,'' Kimihito interjected as he moved to the spider woman's side. ''we came here to apologize for what happened last night, remember?''
''Milord is right. We came here to take responsibility for our actions, not to antagonize those that fought bravely to protect him.'' Centorea added in a stern tone, taking her place on the other side of Kimihito.
Rachnera sighed to herself as her teasing was interrupted, before standing up straight to look back at Yuuto and Raia. ''Sorry about the trouble we've caused you last night.'' The arachne said as she gave them a quick bow. ''I hope I didn't put you in too much of a sticky situation.'' She continued with a teasing grin as she looked straight at them again.
''Yes, our deepest apologies!'' Centorea exclaimed as she gave them a deep bow. ''It was now our intent to bring any harm to thee, and we hope that thou can overlook our heinous deeds!''
Suu stepped in front of Kimihito and bowed to the pair as well. ''We're sorry, it won't happen again.'' She said, stricken with shame.
''Yeah, I can't apologies for what I put you, Zombina, and Raia through last night, and I can't thank you guys enough for what you've done!'' Kimihito shouted in an apologetic tone as he bowed to his friend.
''Look, it's fine, really. We were just doing our jobs, and you can't be blamed for what happens on a full moon.'' Yuuto answered as he held a hand out in front of them in an attempt to make them stop, with a look of embarrassment on his face. ''I'm just glad that everyone is alright.''
''You know, you're kind of cute when you're being modest, Medjay.'' Raia interjected as she gave him a teasing smile, which embarrassed the human even further if his now red cheeks were any indication.
''Anyway, you guys should head back and check up on the other girls. God knows how much they'll be worrying about you.'' The blonde continued while rubbing the back of his head.
''Right, of course. I still want to make it up to you though.'' Kimihito said, now feeling slightly more relieved that the MON agent wasn't angry at him.
''Well, you can do me one favour.''
''What's that?'' The liminal host asked with a quizzical look.
''…Just let Lala know that I don't hold anything she did last night against her, and that I'm sorry for what happened. I'd do it myself, but I feel a bit awkward about talking to her right now, considering what almost happened…'' Yuuto said with downcast eyes, avoiding the host's gaze.
Kimihito nodded at his friend. ''Of course, I will. I'm sure she wants to make amends too.'' He answered with a smile.
''Thank Kimihito, it means a lot to me.'' The blonde replied as he placed a hand on his friend's shoulder with a smile curling onto his lips too. ''I should let you go now, take care.'' He continued as he stepped back from him.
''Yeah, you too.'' The host responded before turning his attention to his homestays. ''Let's go, girls, I bet you're as hungry as I am right now.''
''Of course, milord.'' Centorea answered, before giving her farewell to the agents of Squad Bravo. ''Fare well. I hope our next encounter is a more peaceful one.'' She said with a bow before following her host to make their leave.
''Later Kazama. Try not to keep Lala waiting too long.'' Rachnera added as she followed behind them.
''Bye bye.'' Suu said with a wave, before running to Kimihito's side, and wrapping her arms and tendrils around the host's arm.
''See you later.'' Yuuto said as he waved them off.
With the group gone, he sighed to himself, not noticing that Kasumi walked up behind him until she wrapped her arms around his waist, as well as grasp her sickles around his shoulders. Yuuto looked back in mild surprise as the empusa nuzzled her cheek against his back.
''You okay, Kasumi? You're not normally this clingy.'' The blonde asked, a look of concern on his face.
''I am fine. This is my way of saying thank you for being so forgiving of my misdeeds.'' The shinobi replied, looking up at him with a smile curling onto her lips. ''Besides, everyone else on the squad has spent time cuddling with you, and I was starting to get jealous.''
''…Well, thanks for being honest at least…'' Yuuto replied as his cheeks went red, feeling Kasumi pressing her breasts against his back harder as she squeezed him tighter.
''Seriously Bishie-kun, I take my eye off you for one minute, and I find you flirting with one of your squad mates. What am I going to do with you?'' The voice of Ms Smith teased from behind the group, causing Yuuto, Kasumi, and Blare to flinch momentarily.
The members of Bravo Squad looked behind them to find their superior, as well as Zombina, standing there with teasing grins on their faces. ''Yeah Beesh, when do I get my turn?'' The red-headed zombie asked in a sultry tone.
*Sigh* ''Give a guy a break, will you?'' Yuuto responded, starting to get frustrated with the constant accusations of flirting with his co-workers.
''Ah, Ms Smith.'' Kasumi said, separating herself from her captain before bowing at the government agent. ''What brings you here today?''
''Sorry to disappoint you girls, but I'm here to take Bishie-kun out with me.'' Kuroko answered, sliding down her sunglasses to eye up the blonde agent.
''YOU WHAT?! DON'T TELL ME YOU'RE…!'' Blare shouted at the sudden development, before Ms Smith cut her off.
''I assure you that there is nothing romantic going on, it's purely business.'' The raven-haired human replied, waving a hand dismissively at the hellhound and her over-active imagination. ''Kazama has requested to use a specialised weapon for operations, and I wish to verify if he can safely use it.''
''Are you referring to Black Lotus?'' Kasumi questioned, tilting her head to one side.
''If you're referring to his katana, then yes, I am.'' Smith answered, before turning her attention to the currently suspended raptor harpy. ''And do I even want to know why you're in your current situation, Kestria?''
''No, but I'd really appreciate it if Someone would let me down from here.'' The harpy replied in an annoyed tone, putting particular emphasis one 'Someone' as she directed her attention to her mummy squad mate.
''But Kes, I haven't even begun to properly dish out your punishment yet.'' Raia replied with a sinister grin as she extended a bandage from her free hand, ready to whip the harpy again.
''Raia, I know you enjoy your BDSM, but there is a time and a place for such things.'' Kuroko cut in, taking off her shades to give the mummy a stern look. ''So, I'd suggest you let poor Kestria down for now and pick this up at a later date, preferably behind closed doors.''
Raia gave her superior a look of disappointment at having her fun ruined. ''If you insist, Ma'am'' She replied, before unravelling the wrappings around Kestria, causing the raptor harpy to fall to the ground with a hard thud, letting out a yelp of pain as she did so.
Zombina stepped towards Kestria and knelt down next to her to check she wasn't too badly hurt. ''You okay there, Kes?'' The zombie asked, trying her best to hold back her giggling.
Kestria sat up straight as she rubbed the back of her head again. ''Yeah, just glad not to be tied up right now.'' She answered with a sense of relief.
''I wouldn't be too relieved if I were you, this is only a temporary freedom for the time being.'' Raia interjected, a sinister grin still evident on her face.
*Sigh* ''If this is about what happened to the car last night, don't worry. All company property is covered by 'Full moon' incidents, so we'll get a replacement soon.'' Ms Smith said as she put her shades back on.
''Yeah, I don't think that'll be enough to stop Raia from her current obsession…'' Yuuto added, having had quite enough of his squad mate's antics for one day.
''Oh, Medjay. Before I forget, I want to check your wounds before you leave.'' Raia said, walking up to the human until she was right in front of him. ''I'll need you to take off your shirt though.''
''You just want an excuse to see his abs, don't you?'' Zombina asked in a teasing tone.
''Well, seeing them is a nice bonus.'' The mummy replied as a smile crossed her face and her cheeks went red.
''Do you girls always have to sexualize everything?'' Yuuto complained as he took off his T-shirt to reveal his bandage-covered chest, the outline of his abdominal muscles barely visible through the wrapping.
''How can we not around you?'' Raia answered with a wink, before placing a hand on his chest, and the other against the side of his neck. ''This'll only take a second.''
After a moment, the wrappings around Yuuto unravelled from the human, and magically reattached themselves to their owner, wrapping around her arms. Now gone, Yuuto's chest and neck revealed that the wounds had scabbed over, thankfully there was no sign of infection, thanks to Zombina's quick treatment of the cuts.
''Okay, seriously. Is there anything you can't do with your wrappings?'' Yuuto questioned the mummy, more concerned about her abilities rather than his own wellbeing.
''Now that would be telling.'' Raia teased as she examined the wounds thoroughly. Happy with what she saw, the mummy stepped away from the human. ''Everything looks okay, just be thankful that they were shallow wounds.''
''At least we won't have to worry about finding a medic now.'' The blonde joked as he put his T-shirt back on.
''Well, if that's everything, let's make a move. I'll need you to bring your katana with you.'' Smith said as she made her way past the group, making her way out of the panic room.
''Wait a second. There's one thing I wanted to check up on before we leave.'' Yuuto said, causing the raven-haired woman to stop in her tracks.
''Oh, and what would that be?''
''Yuuto!''
The group heard the voice of a young girl call from the entrance of the panic room, and looked to find Vee in her child-like form, with Tionishia in tow. The orange slime ran past Ms Smith, towards Yuuto, and wrapped her arms and tendril around his chest in a loving embrace. The slime girl nuzzled her cheek against him while the blonde agent looked down at her with a smile on his face, before wrapping his own arms around her.
''Hey Vee. How was your sleepover with Tio last night?'' Yuuto asked as he lightly stroked her head.
''It was super fun! Tio is really good at telling stories!'' Vee replied, beaming up at him with a huge, joyous smile.
''Vee was an absolute angel last night, we managed to get to bed early too.'' Tio added with an equally adorable smile of her own, now standing next to Ms Smith.
''Good to hear.'' He replied as he stepped back from the orange slime, giving himself some breathing room. ''Sorry to ask you again so soon Tio, but could you keep an eye on Vee for a while longer? There's something I've got to take care of.'' Yuuto asked the ogress.
''I'd be happy to, Sweetie.'' Tio replied, glad to spend more time with her new friend.
''But Yuuto! I haven't seen you all night! Can't I come with you?!'' Vee pleaded as she clung to the blonde human once again.
''It's okay Vee, hopefully this business with Ms Smith won't take long.'' Yuuto replied as he stroked her head comfortingly again. ''I'll be back before you know it.''
''Okay…'' The slime girl replied dejectedly, before she let go and stepped back from him.
Kasumi appeared next to him again, holding Black Lotus in her hands. ''Senpai, I believe you'll be needing this.'' The empusa said as she presented the weapon to him.
''Thanks Kasumi.'' He replied as he took the katana from her, before tying it to his belt.
''If you're ready, then let's go.'' Kuroko said to him, starting to get inpatient.
''Yeah, c'mon Beesh! I've got to see this!'' Zombina exclaimed as she wrapped an arm around the back of his neck, dragging him with her as she made her way to catch up with the government agent.
''Alright, I can walk myself you know!'' Yuuto protested as the zombie dragged him out the room with Ms Smith. ''I guess I'll see you girls later.'' He said to his squad mates before leaving their sight.
''Is Hotshot going to be alright?'' Kestria asked as she got up on her talons.
''I wouldn't worry about him after what I saw him pull off last night.'' Raia replied as a smirk appeared on her lips.
''I believe Senpai is more than qualified to handle whatever challenge Ms Smith may present him with.'' Kasumi added, confident in her assumption.
Blare just stood there as her flame lashes burst out from the corners of her eyes, a look of anger evident on her face.
''Are you okay Blare?'' Vee asked, looking up at the hellhound in concern.
''Seriously! Why can't we go?!'' Blare shouted at the top of her lungs, scaring some of the people still in the panic room with them.
''Guess not.'' Kestria said out loud, rubbing the back of her head as she smirked to herself, finding the sight of the angry hellhound amusing.
Sometime later, the black sedan, containing Kuroko, Zombina, and Yuuto, arrived at the car park of the Sports Club Kobold that belonged to their acquaintance, Polt. The building itself was quite large, towering at eight stories tall, and taking up an area the size of at least two or three soccer pitches, truly a testament to the wealth of the kobolds in general. Once the vehicle was parked, the trio stepped out of the vehicle and made their way to the front entrance.
''So, I take it that the instructor testing me is already waiting for us?'' Yuuto asked, slightly nervous about meeting a seasoned swordsman.
''Indeed, she's been eager to meet you after she heard about you winning a duel against a centaur. She absolutely had to see you in action as soon as possible.'' Ms Smith answered with a smirk on her face.
''Wow, word does travel fast around here.'' He replied, feeling slightly more anxious now.
''Quit worrying, will you? You'll do just fine.'' Zombina said to him as she patted his back for support.
''If you say so…''
As they entered the building, the saw Polt waiting for them, along with a blonde-haired centaur woman. The centauride had fair skin, blue eyes, and her blonde hair was tied back in a bun with three long locks oh hair that dangled down the sides of her face. She was wearing a white blouse with red cuffs, and wore a black vest-like garment on top which wrapped tightly around her torso. On her hind quarters, she was wearing a large black skirt similar to the one Centorea wears, along with a smaller red skirt on top which draped down from under the vest-like garment, going down only the sides of her front legs. Yuuto noticed that she also had a sheathed short sword buckled to her side by a tan belt. The design of the sword's hilt and cross guard were reminiscent of the style of sword used back in medieval England. As the human took in these details, Polt ran up to them in her usually excited manner.
''Hey everyone! Glad you could make it!'' Polt exclaimed excitedly as she stopped in front of them, the centaur with her following up behind her at a leisurely pace. ''Lady Shianus, I'd like you to meet Yuuto Kazama. He will be your opponent today.'' The kobold continued as she gestured towards the blonde human. ''Yuuto, this is…''
''I am perfectly capable of introducing myself, Proprietor.'' The centaur spoke up as she made her presence known. ''Well met, Kazama of Tokyo! I am Maredrianna Shianus of the proud centaur race! Pray tell, art thou the swordsman responsible for besting my daughter in single combat?!'' She exclaimed with excitement evident on her face as she drew closer to the human, her particularly large breasts mere inches away from the young man's face.
''If you mean I stopped her from causing undo harm to her host last night, then yes, that'll be me.'' Yuuto replied in a modest tone, looking up at her. ''Honestly, I was only doing my job, Lady Shianus.'' He continued, rubbing the back of his head nervously, due to the aura of pride radiating from Maredrianna, or more likely the proximity of her breasts from his face.
''Don't be so modest, Beesh!'' Zombina shouted as she smacked him hard in the back, almost causing the human to fall face first into Maredrianna's chest, if not for his quick reflexes. ''You were killing it last night!''
''Verily, it is a great honour to meet a fine swordsman such as thyself!'' Maredrianna replied as she stepped back from him, before drawing her sword from her sheath, pointing the blade at the blonde agent. ''Now, let us see if thou can put merit to these claims on the field of battle!''
Yuuto looked up at the blade as his face went red, noticing that the blade of the weapon looked rather sharp, that along with the current behaviour of the centauride in front of him, didn't fill Yuuto with much confidence about facing off against what was probably a master swordsman. One thought crossed his mind as he gazed at the sword, and its owner.
''Okay, I'm fucked…''