Under the injection of Ethan's powerful life energy, Lihara reached the peak of ecstasy once more. Following this intense bout of dual cultivation, her strength had improved slightly. However, as Sophia had noted, because they had been cultivating daily, Lihara had a vast amount of undigested energy in her body, so the immediate breakthrough wasn't massive.
With a soft thud, Ethan laid Lihara back on the bed. Her white-stockinged legs were so weak they could no longer close; she could only gaze at him through misty eyes, panting heavily as her soft, snowy mounds bounced with her ragged breathing.
Delighted by the sight, Ethan pressed back down, capturing one of Lihara's swollen, ruby-red buds in his mouth, sucking greedily. At that moment, Sophia, who had finally regained her senses after her soul-shattering climax, didn't want to be left behind. She cupped Lihara's other heavy breast, kneading it into various seductive shapes before leaning down to suckle the other sensitive point.
The simultaneous stimulation of both nipples sent a fresh wave of tremors through Lihara. Her body arched instinctively to give them better access. Under this double assault, the golden goddess lost herself again. Her garden, which had just been ravaged, began to weep fluids once more. Transparent nectar mixed with Ethan's milky life essence, creating a sweet, musky aroma that filled the pink room, heightening the erotic atmosphere.
"My turn now," Sophia announced. Despite having nearly "died" from pleasure moments ago, she wasn't about to let the opportunity pass as she saw "Little Ethan" standing proud again. Lihara's mind was still in the clouds, so she couldn't compete.
The red-haired Valkyrie lifted her sexy, black-stockinged legs and guided the throbbing dragon—still slick with her own fluids and white essence—directly back into her unclosed garden. Without waiting for Ethan to move, she took the "Cowgirl" position and began to grind her hips, the wet squelch-squelch sounds echoing between them.
"Phew... Sophia, you recover fast. It's still so tight inside..." Ethan grunted, enjoying her initiative. His hands roamed over the smooth black silk of her thighs and up her exquisite curves. Sophia's riding technique was decent for a beginner, but she soon lacked the strength to continue at that pace.
The two goddesses were formidable, but even against Ethan's "Full Form" dragon, several rounds of cultivation had brought them to dawn. To maximize his enjoyment, Ethan took the lead again. The room was filled with the sounds of the Valkyrie's moans turning soft and submissive as the morning sun began to rise...
December 25th, Christmas Day
A light snow fell over Kuoh Town, adding to the festive atmosphere. This holiday was particularly popular among high school students, especially couples. That night, love hotels were packed, and Ethan's mansion was no exception.
It had been over a week since Sophia and Basara had reunited, and just as long since Sophia and Ethan had taken the final step. A massive party was held at the mansion. Every beautiful girl, MILF, and mature woman associated with Ethan was there.
Looking around, the room was filled with breathtaking beauties. Lihara and Mio Naruse, the two red-haired favorites, held center stage, followed by the powerhouse goddess trio: Lihara, Sophia, and Chisato Hasegawa. The rest followed, with Ethan's "Queen," Ravel, arriving late and settling behind the Takamine sisters.
For twenty-four hours straight, Little Ethan didn't get a moment's rest. Only his immense strength and the replenishment from dual cultivation kept him going. Christmas Day was the peak of the madness, and the revelry didn't truly wind down until the arrival of final exams.
Standing at the classroom door, Ethan felt a strange sense of comfort in the familiar environment. He vowed never to agree to such a massive "celebration" again. It wasn't that he couldn't handle it physically, but trying to be mindful of the girls with lower stamina while everyone wanted a turn was a mental marathon.
The bell rang, and exams began. For a being at the level of a God, memorizing and understanding high school curriculum was as easy as breathing. Ethan could easily ace the tests without even using supernatural powers. The only slightly annoying subjects were History and Physics.
History was a mess because his memories of his previous life conflicted with this timeline's localized revisionist history. As for Physics... well, in this world, Newton's laws were more like polite suggestions. He knew the "correct" school answers, but his mind kept flashing to the bizarre, physics-defying things he saw in battle.
When the results came out, Ethan excelled in everything except History, where he barely passed. While he sailed through, others weren't so lucky. Lihara had strictly forbidden cheating, which made the exams "Hell Mode" for those who hadn't been paying attention. Maria, Midgard, and Kurumi Nonaka were all sentenced to winter break remedial classes.
Mio Naruse, Yuki Amano, and Yuki Nonaka simply retracted their fists, shared a look, and left together, leaving the three failures to their fate.
Meanwhile, Basara did surprisingly well after some last-minute cramming. By now, everyone knew about Ethan and Sophia's relationship. Basara felt a bit awkward, but as long as he didn't see them together, he managed to deal with it.
But the peace was about to end. With exams over, it was time for the rescue mission to save Raphaeline.
Ethan, the two red-haired goddesses, and the Toujou father and son stood within a golden magic circle.
"Basara, be careful. You are the weakest among us," Jin Toujou said seriously. "I still suggest you stay behind."
With Chisato Hasegawa—one of the Ten Primary Gods and their "inside woman"—the plan to rescue Raphaeline was straightforward. It wasn't an all-out war, so they didn't bring Rias and the others. They needed a small, elite strike force.
Chisato could teleport them directly to where Raphaeline was imprisoned. Their task was to get her out and break through the interception of the other Ten Primary Gods. Aside from Chisato, there were nine other God-level entities. Two of them were expected to remain neutral as they had opposed Raphaeline's punishment from the start.
However, the vacant seat left by Raphaeline had been filled by a new member who was desperate for her death to solidify his position. This meant they faced seven powerful enemies, including one Sub-Dragon God level entity.
Ethan's side had five God-level fighters, including Jin Toujou, but Chisato would be unable to fight once they arrived. She was under a restrictive contract with Heaven; if she fought, it could be used to suppress her. Her plan was to teleport them, then retreat to the neutral goddesses to provide them all with an alibi.
"Dad, I won't hold you back," Basara said firmly. "I'm one step away from God-level. I cannot be absent when we save Mother."
Ethan thought Basara's insistence was a bit reckless, but considering his "protagonist" status, he allowed it. Ethan was confident he could take on two gods at once, but if the others crumbled, the mission would fail. If they failed now, Raphaeline might be executed immediately.
Waiting longer for Ethan to get stronger wasn't an option. Every day they waited was another day Raphaeline was tortured.
"Fine," Chisato said, taking off her glasses. Her green divine power surged as she reverted to her golden goddess form. The resemblance to Lihara was striking.
The gold-green light became blinding, and with a surge of spatial energy, the six of them vanished.
The prison where Raphaeline was kept was heavily guarded for mortals, but with Chisato leading the way, they found her easily. The guards were two Ultimate-Class mechanical angels. Before they could even make a sound, the five gods silenced them, knocking them unconscious.
"Sister!" Chisato ran forward. Raphaeline was suspended by chains, her golden hair disheveled, her face pale. It had been three years since Chisato had seen her. Back then, she still had some spirit; now, her life-force was like a flickering candle about to go out.
"No time for reunions," Jin Toujou interrupted, cutting the chains. "We need to leave before we're discovered."
As they moved, Chisato realized Raphaeline also had leg irons hidden beneath her tattered dress. This was unusual; even the worst criminals were usually allowed some movement. Anger flared in Chisato's eyes as she shattered the irons.
They rushed toward the exit. Teleportation was blocked inside the prison—it was a one-way trip in. As they ran, the alarm sounded.
"Call the Primary Gods! The SSS-Class prisoner Raphaeline is escaping!"