Chapter 11 - Return to the surface

Kei's mind was blank he had no thoughts of his own he lived to serve his Master. His own mind had shrunk to a small, insignificant voice in the back of his head that was barely heard. "Good work now kneel before me, "Akame said smugly as she sat on a makeshift throne. Kei presented her with her food and kowtowed himself before her, "hahaha this is more like it" Akame laughed at the sight of the brute that she tamed. During the fight, Akame's power completely took over Kei he lost all control of himself as he defeated the boss. He became mortally wounded and would have died if not for Akame after she took control of him she became more powerful and healed him. She leaned down over him and looked in his eyes and kissed him, Kei screamed, as worst pain, he had ever experienced washed over him as he was branded with the design of chains that crossed over his mid-torso and also crossed over his mid back. It was a ritual that limited his powers to her will, he was only as strong as she allowed him and she could use his power for herself. They were on the third floor, it was a form of a safe place, it had low-level monsters, plenty of food, vegetation, and light that was reflected from the millions of crystals on the roof. Akame sat as the Master of the floor they hadn't seen any adventures so far but Akame was content with her kingdom and servant but, fate had other plans... Kei's time in the dungeon was up, his memories of everything but her was blocked so he didn't realize it, that was till Kei and Akame started glowing "wh wh what is going on?" Akame said confused as they were lifted in the air, then they disappeared. Kei and Akame appeared in the middle of a parade of people that were cheering and shouting. Akame stood there dumbfounded till she noticed the whistling, Akame's appearance changed as she became more powerful she wasn't the childish loli she originally was. She looked 20 ish with pink hair that flowed over her shoulders and halfway down her back, her eyes were a startling red that popped against her porcelain skin, she grew 162cm, bust 106 cm, Waist 92cm, waist 121. Since that atmosphere was warm and they were alone on the third floor she walked around in basic underwear, which made a good treat to the people in the town. Akame screamed as she tried to cover herself up but as Kei stood up all attention was on him. He was 183cm tall now and completely ripped, his caramel skin bulged with muscles and his brandings, his curly hair was almost mid back and his eyes were dead. "Kei what happened in the dungeon? were you safe?". Kei just coldly regarded him and didn't answer, Alexander was shocked at Kei's behavior but didn't push him any further as he noticed Akame he was concerned about why she was with Kei and who she was. "Well, why don't we go into the carriage and talk there?" Akame ran into the open doors of the carriage with Kei lumbering after her and Alexander bringing up the rear. After Alexander gave Akame some clothes to put on they were traveling in the carriage to the palace "so who are you and where did you come from" Alexander asked in a puzzled tone but Akame wasn't listening as she looked out the windows enjoying the first sunlight she has seen in over a century... Upon arriving at the palace, Persephone ran out to meet Kei. She ran into him amazed on how much he had changed "I missed you so much" she said crying into his chest, she looked up to see Kei's cold un-recognizing stare. She wiped her eyes then noticed a beautiful woman standing behind him (she's so beautiful) (who is she) (why is she here) all these thoughts raced through her head as Akame approached her. "Get off my servant you pig!" she said as she pushed her off "who the hell are you, and he's not your servant right Kei?" Kei's head cleared slightly as she heard Persephone and was about to answer when his brands turned pink and started glowing hot. Kei dropped to his knees grunting in pain "STOP HURTING HIM YOU BI---" Persephone was about to attack her when she was interrupted by Kei grabbing her hand squeezing hard. "OK, THAT'S ENOUGH" Alexander yelled to quiet everyone Akame made Kei stop and Persephone ran off crying, Alexander, Kei, and Akame was seated at the dinner table dinner was served by Emma who lit up seeing Kei but didn't say anything to cause a scene. "So first off who are you" Alexander figured she was some kind of demon but didn't know what she wanted with the Hero. "I'm a succubus and this is my faithful servant, Kei why don't you eat while me and the King talk". Kei ate with his usual vigor as they discussed things. Alexander wanted to kill the demon but couldn't because of her power over Kei, he decided to let them stay here till they get things settled. Akame was happy to oblige and she took advantage of the opportunity, as they left the table Alexander thought through the situation they were in. Kei and Akame were in the bath later that evening, she never went anywhere without him. After they had their bath, which included a lot of Kei washing her, there were walking down the hallway outside the bath they ran into Persephone "oww" she said as she stood up but then noticed that both were leaving the bath. Akame decided to use that to her advantage "you may not want to go in there, it got pretty messy...." she said while hugging Kei's arm in between her breasts to spite her flat chested competition. Persephone ran off crying as Akame laughed but little did she know that Kei's mental bonds were slowly weakening... They slept in Kei's room with her on the bed and Kei sitting on the floor in front of it. Late in the night, Emma slipped into the room alerting Kei but he didn't wake up Akame, He watched as Emma draped a cover over him and she whispered "I know you're still in there Kei" as she left the room. Kei's mind opened a little more as he drifted off to sleep