"Eh?"
When I woke up, I was somewhere I didn't recognize. The place I was at was a grassy land with blue sky and white clouds. But in the distance, I could see things were different.
For example, there was somewhere with floating islands, somewhere with a red sky, a place that looked like a land of death. All these seemingly different places were coexisting here.
I know I'm not too knowledgeable about the Devil World, but I'm pretty sure this isn't it. At least, it's not Neith's place, which is the last place I remember being. Oh, and also, I'm naked. Though I'm strangely unbothered by it.
"Where am I?"
[You are in my world, the world inside the Devil King Arcana, Yuuto.]
I just noticed I wasn't lying on the grass, but rather on a woman's lap. She was very beautiful, with long silver hair and golden eyes. And she was also wearing a dress that looked straight out of Greek mythology.
The woman had her hand on my head. It was like she was my mom and she was patting my head.
Even though I don't know who this woman is, I felt like I could trust her for some reason, so I just let myself stay as I was.
[So Yuuto can now make out this place? That is good. It means your magic circuits are nearly healed enough.]
"Hum… sorry but, do I know you? Have I been here before?"
[All will become clear soon, Yuuto. But, if you must try to remember something from this, try to remember my name. I am called Sein.]
Sein… I feel like I've heard that somewhere before… I can't remember. But regardless, a crazy idea came up in my head.
"Sein, maybe I misunderstood something, but you said this is the world inside the Devil King Arcana, right? Then are you… my Arcana? Lovers?"
[Indeed I am. Do you not recognize my voice?]
Now that I think about it, Sein's voice really is the Arcana's voice. So that's who I've been talking to all this time. I'm suddenly embarrassed that I couldn't recognize her at first.
But now I have even more questions. What does she mean this is the world inside the Arcana? Are Sein and the Lovers Arcana actually 2 different things? There were a lot of things I wanted to ask.
But Sein interrupted me before I could.
[I have already finished healing your magic circuits as much as I could for today. Yuuto should go back to the real world. Keep doing your best performing Healing Lovers, and I will heal your circuits as much as I can. All will become clear soon.]
As Sein continued patting my head, I kept getting sleepier and sleepier. Until I fell asleep again. This time, when I woke up, I was back in reality.
I was in the master bedroom of Neith's villa. Lizel-senpai, Miyabi and Reina were sleeping with me. We were all naked, but this time I remember why.
Despite the nice feeling of having this many beautiful girls share a bed with me, and naked to boot, that dream just now got me agitated enough that I couldn't sleep anymore. And maybe I even woke up Lizel-senpai as well.
"What's wrong, Yuuto?"
"Lizel-senpai, I… I think I had some dream… but I can't remember anymore."
I tried to remember what had been the dream just now, but no good. Nothing came up. Wait, actually, there was 1 thing…
"It's fine if Yuuto can't remember. Rather, since you're already up…"
Lizel-senpai was already pretty close to me, but then she snuggled even closer and kissed me. Of course, there was only 1 way to properly react to that, which was to kiss her back.
After a while, Lizel-senpai decided a kiss wasn't enough, so she went down below and gave me a goodmorning blowjob. Thankfully, we finished before Miyabi and Reina woke up, otherwise we'd have to start tonight's Healing Lovers early.
Once the time came, we all got up from bed and prepared ourselves for the new day. As per Lizel-senpai's instructions, I put on my swimsuit, which were some swimming trunks Lizel-senpai had made for me. After that, I headed for the beach and waited for everyone else.
Of course, now's the time I get to see the girls' swimsuits! I don't think I need to say how excited I am for that. Though there is a problem: I don't see Ruki anywhere.
No way he went to spy on them, right? If he did, we might have to start Lovers VS Judgement here in a second.
"Yuuto-kuun!"
Speak of the devil, here comes Ruki… wait…
Ruki's in a bikini. I mean, that much is to be expected, but what's troubling is his body. Or rather her body. No matter how I look at it, it's a girl. Wasn't Ruki a guy?
"Cat got your tongue, Yuuto-kun?"
"Since when are you a girl?!"
"E-eh? Since I was born?"
No way! I always thought Ruki was rather feminine, but Lizel-senpai told me he was a guy that liked to cross-dress as a girl. I'd stake my life on something Lizel-senpai tells me, but it looks like I'd be dead if that was the case this time.
"Wait, don't tell me Yuuto-kun thought I was a boy all this time. I know there's rumors about me, but as you can see I'm a girl through and through. Geez, and I was so excited to have Yuuto praise my swimsuit."
"A-ah, sorry. It, hum, looks really cute on you."
During all that, I barely noticed Ruki's swimsuit. The top was white, which made me think it might show a little too much once it got wet. But then again, that top is barely just a triangle covering Ruki's nipples, so maybe she's not too worried about what's showing.
On the bottom, she had a light blue sarong, so I couldn't see the bottom part of the bikini, but I have to assume it's similar to the top. The sarong didn't cover much of Ruki's legs, so I could see she actually has some plump thighs.
Looking at her like this, how did I mistake her for a guy for so long? Yeah, her voice sounds more like a young boy's than a girl's, but everything else is about as girly as it gets.
"Mou, Yuuto-kun."
For a second, I thought I saw a notification pop up on the corner of my vision 'Ruki will remember this'. Guess a simple compliment isn't enough to make up for mistaking her gender for a few months.
But I was saved by the gong, since Miyabi and Reina arrived not long after that.
"Yuuto, check me out!"
"Onii-chan, how does Reina look desu?"
Miyabi came running, and with her breasts jigging all the way. I imagined she'd go for something with a lot of exposure, but this is just too distracting!
Miyabi's swimsuit was basically, for lack of better words, a pink micro-bikini. Actually, I'm not sure if it's small enough to be considered a micro-bikini, but it sure makes me think stuff's about to slip out at any time!
Reina's was better, a light blue one-piece. It had a lot of cuts, so it showed more skin than the usual one-piece, but it was still fine.
Thank god Ruki's actually a girl. Since I'm the only guy around, I suppose Miyabi's bikini gets a pass. … Wait, now that I remember, God is actually a thing, so maybe I shouldn't use their name so lightly? I'm not really religious, so I never really cared before. But then again, would the real God care?
Anyway, the most important thing right now is giving the girls praise for their swimsuits. I'll think about the rest later.
"You both look really good, Reina, Miyabi. But I think Miyabi's might be too distracting during training."
"Hehe, that's what I was going for."
"Reina's glad onii-chan likes it."
So the crime was premeditated. Well, then I'll be a good victim and fall for it. At least until Lizel-senpai scolds us.
Speaking of, now Lizel-senpai and Neith were coming. They were both wearing black swimsuits, but vastly different ones.
Lizel-senpai's wasn't really special, just a normal black bikini, but still, on her, it might as well be the greatest piece of clothing known to men. … I feel like I said that before… oh yeah, right before Lizel-senpai pretended to be kidnapped by Aspite. Now that I think about it, the girls' swimsuits are just modified versions of the ones we picked back then.
As for Neith's swimsuit… well… it certainly wasn't something I expected someone as timid as her to wear. It looks, um, tight, for lack of better words. Like it really clinged to her and I'm pretty sure I can make up stuff I'm not supposed to if I focus hard enough.
"O-oh, Lizel-senpai and Neith also look great."
"Thank you, Yuuto."
"T-thanks, Yuuto-kun…"
Neith seemed rather embarrassed, even her nipples were hard. Yup, I really can make them out through her swimsuit. I'm not sure if I should point it out though. It is making me horny, but hopefully there'll be a few lucky incidents during training.
Oh, and Lizel-senpai seems to have noticed Ruki's undeniably feminine body. But, as expected of her, she pretended as if everything was fine.
Lizel-senpai asked Neith to take us to where the training was going to take place, so we followed her for a few minutes.
"Here should be fine…"
"Mm, then, Miyabi, Reina, Ruki, Neith, would you all please prepare everything? Yuuto, come with me."
"""Yes.""" "Yes desu."
While everyone was preparing something like an impromptu battle ring, Lizel-senpai asked me to help her set up some chairs and umbrellas. Those would be where we'd rest between sessions.
"I didn't think Ruki was actually a woman. But that was a good miscalculation, since I was worried when Miyabi suddenly ran off."
"By the way, why did Lizel-senpai think Ruki was a boy? I mean, looking at her now, there's no way to make that mistake."
"Obviously, I've never confirmed one way or the other, but there was one time when the line for the girl's bathroom was exceptionally long. At the time, I saw Ruki relieve herself in the forest near Ginsei Academy, and she did it standing up. I'd already heard rumors about her, so from that day forward I simply assumed she was a boy pretending to be a girl."
Huh… an honest mistake I guess. But still maybe Lizel-senpai shouldn't have told me such a story like it was nothing. I mean, there's no way I can let Ruki learn I know of this.
Anyway, we soon finished setting up the resting area and the girls finished setting up the training ring. Once they were done, Reina came up to me and gave me something.
"What's this?"
"This Devil Sword is called Tenka Fubu. It'll be onii-chan's partner from now on desu."
It's a Devil Sword? No matter how I look at it though, it only looks like a normal wooden sword. But I don't think Reina would make such a mistake, so I guess this is my new piece of equipment.
And while I'm at it, Arcana… rather, Sein, can you give me the magic formula for that Storage magic? … I don't know why, but I felt like calling you by that name. You don't mind, right?
[… No, I do not mind. Intermediate Magic, Storage, acquired.]
It had been a while since I'd learned new spells. I should get back to checking stuff that might be useful. And Sein's voice seemed strangely happy.
Anyway, with that ready, Lizel-senpai said I'd first learn some basics with Reina. Then I'd rest for a bit. Meanwhile, Miyabi and Ruki would help each other train.
"So… how does this work? Fighting with a Devil Sword I mean."
"There are many ways desu. Some prefer to make the sword bend to their power, others prefer to make the sword recognize them as worthy, some people even look for an ideal partner desu. But Reina thinks onii-chan could treat Tenka Fubu similarly to the Arcana. In that case, the sword will teach onii-chan everything, even how to use it desu!"
So Tenka Fubu is like the Arcana? Like, with a will of its own and everything? Guess I might as well try.
Hey, hum, I'm Yuuto. I guess we're partners now. Can you help me practice? I want to get stronger.
{Hmph!}
"Ouch!"
Not only was there no reply, the sword hit me. It must have looked like I hit myself, but I swear I didn't do anything.
"W-wawa, that's strange. Tenka Fubu is a kind of Devil Sword that should be easy for beginners to use desu. M-maybe…"
Come to think of it, where did Reina get this sword from? Her sword is Pon-chan, so I know it's not hers. Where could she have gotten it?
"Reina, is there anything unusual about this sword?"
"R-Reina didn't think so desu. But… Reina did get this sword from Justice's Candidate. She said it was a way to apologize for her sister desu."
So this sword came from Seigi? Is it her power or did she just happen to have it? No, more importantly, shouldn't Reina have told me about this before? Not that I think Seigi would give me something that'd blow up in my face or something, but still.
[Yuuto, if I may, Tenka Fubu is telling me something.]
Huh? It's talking with Sein? Why not me? But I guess an indirect communication is better than no communication at all. So what's it saying?
[First, that it is not an it, but rather a she. And that she wants to be wielded by cute girls.]
… I can fix the first, but there's nothing I can do about the second. You're my partner now, so we're going to have to make due with each other at least for a while.
{I don't want to!}
She almost sounds like a child whining. W-wait, my body's moving on its own? Stop, Tenka Fubu!
Without being able to control my body, I made a mad dash towards Reina. Since she wasn't expecting it, she had been unable to defend herself.
But what followed wasn't an attack. Tenka Fubu started groping Reina all over, even rubbing the wooden sword on her lower parts. This perverted girl! But she's using my body to do all that, so it only looks like I'm harassing Reina!
"Aaan! W-wait, onii-chan, mm! We can do this later desu, aaa!"
"Sorry, Reina. But Tenka Fubu's got a really strong hold on me."
"Onii-chan was able to sync his will with the sword's on the first try desu?! But that's something you only see in legends desu! Onii-chan really is amazing, aaan~"
Maybe it's reacting with Healing Lovers and getting even stronger! The next boss is coming from within!
[No, I think it's just because Yuuto's barely making an attempt to resist Tenka Fubu's hold.]
So even Sein has already fallen. But I won't give up. Even if it takes all day, I'll wrestle control back from Tenka Fubu!
"What's going on here?"
"Hey, no fair. If you're going to do Healing Lovers, I also want to join."
"Yuuto-kun is… so lewd…."
"Hahaha! I didn't think that was the sword you were going to practice with."
{More cute girls!}
Oh no! The other girls arrived, and Tenka Fubu already took notice. She let Reina go and switched her targets.
What impressive speed! I'm not even using Stride, yet only Neith was able to keep her eyes on me. Still, she didn't avoid me, I mean, Tenka Fubu groping her ass. Needless to say, the others were also groped without being able to react.
"I-impressive desu. It's like onii-chan and the Tenka Fubu's will have become one desu."
Surely it's just imagination. After all, I am being controlled. There's no will of mine here, none at all.
Anyway, what followed was Reina explaining to the girls how Tenka Fubu took hold of me, and now they had to help me get control of my body back. It took a while and a lot of groping, but eventually Neith got embarrassed and summoned Top Runner.
As expected, even under Tenka Fubu's hold, I wasn't able to face her. I was eventually knocked out. But when I woke up I was back to normal.
[You were not being controlled like you think you were.]
It seems it'll still be a while before Sein is back to normal though. After that incident, Lizel-senpai told me to keep Tenka Fubu stored away and only take it out once I was alone and far from everyone else so that I could try to tame it.
Despite that little mishap, I'd say today was a pretty good day for training. Since actual sword practice was out of the question, I got some theory lessons about sword fighting from Reina, then I practiced hand-to-hand fighting with Miyabi and finally trained some spells with Ruki and Lizel-senpai.
The day was pretty successful, and now the sun was going down. It was only going to get better at night, ehehe~
