"So why did I get called back here? I was told that Master would be here, and I want a hug!"
I guess the effects of my blood are dulled like this?
"And who is this bitch? Did Master bond with her too?"
Ouch... Yumi that's mean.
Myria and Yumi had both been preoccupied while I had shown Nera my female form. She's trying really hard not to laugh, while the other two are getting impatient.
"I'm still sleepy guys. If I'm not at least getting a hug from Syrus, I'll just..."
Myria zoned out a little, then charged at me.
"You smell really nice. Almost like Syrus! Do you know where he is?"
Her eyes were pleading as I pat her head. She's just so precious when her excitement peaks.
"Nera, do you mind showing them?"
Nera blushed slightly as she stepped closer to me.
"I've never done it with a girl before... but I guess if it's still you, I don't feel any shame."
So she's... I guess those nobles wouldn't have kissed her.
She leaned around the chair I was in, giving me a soft kiss. It felt different in this body. Almost like it was forbidden, but it got the expected reaction.
"Y-you! Why would you cheat on Master?! He's done so much for you! For all of us! Yet this is how you repay him? You bitch!"
This is where what I wasn't expecting occured. A single pink ice javelin flashed towards Nera.
"Yumi! Stand down!"
In an instant, I grabbed the ice from the air, melting it with my flames.
"A Dark Lord?! What have you done with Master?!"
I glared at her, my estimations way off mark. Simply pulling off the ring, I returned to my true form.
"Yumi..."
Her eyes were filled with fright, while Myria, still wrapped around my neck, got even more excited.
"Master? I-I'm sorry! I didn't know!"
She fell to her knees, fear coming off of her in waves. She's crying...
"Dammit. Yumi, this happened because of me. I only got mad because you nearly hurt Nera."
I knelt beside her, Myria letting go as she knew the situation required her to.
"Please don't... please don't..."
My voice isn't getting through to her? Did I go to far?
She looked up at me, her elegant beauty replaced by the fear of an abandoned child.
"Please don't leave me!"
Ice began to flow from her body, chilling the air in an instant. I was pretty much immune, but Nera and Myria could easily get hurt.
"Yumi, I love you all too much to do something so heartless."
Gasps surrounded me as my own words entered my ears. Looking around, a small army of women were blushing wildly. Even Efreeta and Umbra couldn't conceal their blushing from within me.
Yumi had calmed down now, her eyes red, but her smile prominent.
"Don't do that to me... I was really scared."
I sighed as I pat her head. She was quite mature, but that fear really destroys her. She held out her arms, so I wrapped her in a tight hug. She was smaller than Nera, who was still smaller than my female form. They're both tiny... and I love it.
"Hungry..."
Her voice was tiny as she began to climb towards my neck. I made it easier for her, sitting in a chair so she could eat.
Distracting myself, I looked towards Nera. She was still blushing, but her and Myria were sitting together talking quietly.
"Nera, Myria? Did I upset you two as well?"
Nera tilted her head sideways while Myria floated up a couple meters.
"Actually, we wanted to talk to you about some of the things we heard while we had been working. Even Myria has heard some of the details when she floats around invisibly."
Yumi stopped feeding, licking her reddened lips.
"You mean the bandit group, right?"
Yumi knew of it too? What bandits would make them think I was interested?
"Master, there's been a number of thefts and attacks recently. They're all orchestrated by a group that call themselves the Quick Wit Gang? God awful name, and I feel sorry for the one who thought of it, but apparently they have some magic users amongst them."
"Dark Lords?"
"Maybe. We couldn't get into the details before, as you were busy, but there is a way for a non-monster race to acquire magic."
From behind me, Umbra and Efreeta emerged.
"Contracting with a spirit."
Umbra hid behind her fan as she spoke.
"So... a human can make a contract with a spirit to use magic? Is it rare or something?"
"Eh, it can be pretty hard. Xeron was really little when we contracted, but it was a special type of contract."
Efreeta was tapping her cheek as she spoke, light sparks popping after each tap.
"So, you're just thinking that there could be a Dark Lord amongst them?"
"With the sudden rise to power, we are pretty much certain"
Nera stretched slightly, a soft yawn escaping her lips.
"And how long have you dummies been sleep deprived?"
In an instant, three silly girls dove into the blankets.
"I'll take care of this. I'll even tell Becka you need some extra rest."
I stepped out of the room as Umbra and Efreeta returned to me. They're all a bunch of lovable dummies.