To avoid further embarrassment, Gordes turned to Althea and barked, "You... whatever-your-name-is! Can't you people pick names that actually distinguish you from one another?"
Althea shot back instantly, "Isn't naming the job of the creator? Why didn't you do it in the first place? Blehhh!"
"Curse it! If I'd known, I would've added something during your creation to make you all absolutely obedient to me!" Gordes stood up and shouted.
"Given your level of skill, I doubt you could've pulled that off," Toole said with a razor-sharp tongue.
"I—! Be that as it may... what's with this attitude?!" Gordes was about to burst from rage.
"This is just how we are. Blehhh!" Althea walked over to back her sister up.
"You lot..." Gordes' face turned green.
But Astolfo had already returned with the medical supplies and dragged him off to perform surgery, leaving Gordes to swallow his anger. Haruka Kasugano couldn't help but chuckle. Truly worthy of the homunculi who will eventually rule Yggdmillennia; they're already this assertive.
"Thank you... without your example just now, I wouldn't have had the courage to speak up like that," Toole said gratefully.
"Yeah, I've wanted to scold him for a long time. That felt great!" Althea laughed.
[Ding! The two homunculi admire the Host even more. 'Leaping the Wall' rating has reached 100%!]
[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining the new skill 'Homunculus C+'. This aligns the Host's Magic Circuits with the excellence of a homunculus, without any negative side effects on lifespan!]
Wow, how low was their individual level? Combining both their rewards only gets me one Magic Circuit enhancement skill? Oh well, better than nothing.
After maxing out the favorability of the two homunculi, Haruka Kasugano returned once more to that basement. Now it was time to work on the curvaceous Celeike. To deal with Shirou Kotomine, he needed to be even stronger. Would three days be enough?
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Haruka Kasugano entered the basement. Melusine had been standing guard here the whole time. Aside from occasionally posing as Mordred's Master for meetings, she spent most of her time watching over Celeike. Haruka Kasugano gave her a quick kiss and went straight inside.
His method for handling Celeike was quite similar to how he handled Sola-Ui. Since Celeike came from a noble background and possessed a "Queen" personality, she had always interacted with men from a position of superiority. However, unlike Sola, Celeike was already a woman addicted to carnal pleasures; she didn't need "education" in that department. Thus, Haruka Kasugano only needed to crush her pride, reduce her to a subordinate, and make her fall before his absolute dominance.
Since the last time he had overpowered her, Melusine had bound Celeike to the wall. At Haruka Kasugano's request, she was forced into a squatting position with her hands bound and hoisted up. This position meant that her legs would eventually grow weak and useless from the prolonged strain. Celeike had been held in this pose for two full days. To find even a sliver of comfort for her long legs, she would occasionally stretch one out or even splay them into a full split. Since she was still wearing high heels, the sight was enough to drive one mad. Furthermore, she hadn't had the chance to bathe, and her body was still covered in the lingering scent of Haruka Kasugano from their last encounter.
For a pampered woman like her, this was a complete breakdown. So smelly... so disgusting... But as time passed, she grew accustomed to his scent on her, as if it were her own. This left a deep mark on her psyche. Her pride had crumbled for the first time. Moreover, Melusine hadn't fed her for two days. She was now so hungry her eyes were glazing over, and her already slender waist had become even thinner.
Seeing Haruka Kasugano walk in, she roared, "How dare you humiliate me like this... Are you a monk? How can you treat a beauty like me this way? Does my body not move you to pity?!"
"Heh, pity? Sorry, that word isn't in my dictionary. I only know how to drive women wild," Haruka Kasugano chuckled.
Celeike's expression instantly turned to one of terror as she recalled the last time he had driven her to the point of fainting. No...
Then, Haruka Kasugano began today's "education." He pulled out two bamboo clothespins. Though Celeike didn't know what they were for, the wicked grin on his face told her it wasn't anything good. Sure enough, his hands roamed over her "cakes" until the "cherries" stood firm, at which point he mercilessly snapped the pins onto them. Celeike's delicate frame spasmed with pain, and she couldn't stop several sharp cries from escaping her lips.
Haruka Kasugano kissed her cheek and laughed, "Do you like it?"
Celeike was dazed with pain; her mind was a mess. Hunger, leg fatigue, and now this—she wanted to cry. Next, Haruka Kasugano roughly stuffed her own socks into her mouth, using a silk ribbon pulled tight between her lips and tied behind her head to gag her. Only then did he unbind her hands, dragging her up and forcing her to kneel by pressing down on her shoulders. Because she had been squatting for so long, her legs were powerless to resist.
He used more ribbons to bind her under her bosom, wrapping them around her jade arms several times before pinning her down with a knee against her back and pulling the ribbons tight. He then tied another ribbon around the upper part of her chest, making the spheres bulge prominently as they heaved with her ragged breathing. Her face was a mask of resentment and longing—a truly alluring sight.
He gripped her slender ankles, binding them together before removing her high heels to caress her perfect, delicate feet. She was naturally gifted; her feet were flawless and incredibly soft. Haruka Kasugano kissed and caressed them repeatedly; they were so fragrant. His magical hands began to roam over her ivory-like body, causing her skin to flush with heat under his touch.
He pulled her up into a kneeling position, grabbed the ribbons binding her, and produced a leather whip. Celeike immediately realized what was coming. It was too late to protest now; she grit her teeth and gave him one last mournful look before closing her eyes. With a sharp crack, the whip fell upon her jade skin.
Celeike's entire body convulsed, a muffled groan escaping her throat. The second strike hit her back, the third her feet... Haruka Kasugano continued to strike her, shifting targets constantly. Initially, Celeike's tears flowed slowly, but after a dozen strikes, they were gushing like a spring. She had whipped men before, but when had she ever been struck by one? Those men who chased her beauty had always acted like dogs, bowing and scraping. None were like Haruka Kasugano... none so utterly lacking in "pity."
Finally, Haruka Kasugano stopped. He only untied the ribbon around her mouth and removed the socks. Celeike gasped for air, sobbing piteously. Haruka Kasugano discarded his own clothes and unceremoniously sent the "ice cream" into her newly freed lips. As he moved, he stroked her long hair and laughed, "Like this, then like that... right. Strange, why is your technique so clumsy? Is it because you thought you were too 'precious' to do this sort of thing? Hehehe, then you'd better have a good taste of it!"
"Nngh, nngh..." Celeike's eyes were full of resentment. It was just as he said; she was always the one being served. How could she serve a "lowly" man? But now... she was being reduced to a lowly existence herself.
Despite the stinging pain of the whip, Haruka Kasugano's sudden actions filled her with shame and fear, yet the novelty of the stimulation made her body tremble. He taught her patiently until she could skillfully match his rhythm.
Squelch—
Having not eaten for two days, Celeike actually found the "essence" delicious! She swallowed it involuntarily.
"Just so you know, you won't have any other food from now on. If you want to survive, you'd better work hard for it!" Haruka Kasugano laughed.
Celeike was shocked. What... I have to live on this from now on? But she was simply too hungry. She had no choice but to keep licking the "lollipop," gathering the essence to sate her hunger. After drinking her fill nearly a dozen times, she finally regained a sliver of strength.
Haruka Kasugano pushed her down and hovered over her. Celeike, her body limp and powerless, could only twist her hips and yield. He pulled her into his arms, squeezing her snow-white cakes. Because of the bindings, they were thrust forward, and Haruka Kasugano enjoyed himself immensely. Then, he lifted her from behind, lay down on the ground, and inserted the key into the lock.
"Ah~!" Celeike let out a sharp cry. It was too powerful... even a "master" of these affairs like her couldn't hold out.
"Ah~!"
"Ahhh~!"
Through dozens of peaks of bliss, Haruka Kasugano never stopped. Celeike knew she would likely be bound until dawn. However, her waist was already rotating automatically in sync with him. She was already an addict, and now she was truly beyond help. Moreover... after today, she would never be interested in another man. First, she no longer dared to resist Haruka Kasugano, and second, no man could ever be as powerful as he was.
"Kimochi~!!!" Celeike wailed to the ceiling.
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[Ding! Celeike has surrendered to her lust. 'Leaping the Wall' rating +20!]