"Urgh travel in this world is so fucking boring; can't you or sister hurry up and invent faster than light travel or something?" Per usual, Alexis was not happy, complaining with her arms crossed under her chest. A chest that was quite exposed due to her wearing a very revealing robe-cum-dress.
It looked exactly like something a female warrior monk would wear - having a "V" design as it came down her shoulders to cover her breasts yet left mostly everything on display.
Her toned body getting more than a few looks from those passing by (some better at hiding their reactions than others were) with Arthur looking more like a proper adventurer. Hell most of the women around them looked like a propper adventurer. Only Alexis was barely dressed.
She also was the only one who didn't care.
Proudly flaunting her body even if she was more focused on griping at the moment. Her metal gauntlet baring hands resting under the opposing arms elbows in a sign of complete petulance. Fortunately, the older brother was more than used to it at this point.
Moving a hand to readjust his glasses while the other brushed through his hair that caused more than a few of the passing girls to blush. He had a sword at his hip with his armour being a cross between leather and minimal metal plating so as to not impede movement. All about efficiency like usual.
The attention they received was not helped by the golden cat ears that sat atop their golden hair.
He did send a few subtle glares to any wandering men who were clearly looking at his sister in a way one shouldn't ever dream of. Turning towards said sister as he spoke in the nicest manner possible. "There is a plan and we are sticking to the plan to keep as many factors under control as we possibly can."
"Why though?!" Her instant yet pettish reply got his always smoothed out brow to grow taught as he found himself relying on the breathing exercises he was taught long ago.
Being the heir to a stressful position meant he always needed to be in control of himself. It only made sense that one of the first things he was taught was a series of methods to make such perfect control more than achievable. However it seemed he only needed to use them when with his sisters…
"This world is not like our own where we were born with diamond encrusted spoons in or mouths - here we need to go out of our way to make a name for ourselves. To do that we need to first integrate ourselves with the local population to-" His explanation was brief as well as being easy to digest.
At least he thought so.
"Eh~ but didn't we already need to make a name for ourselves to get accepted as the leaders of our own branch companies? Although I guess you still work under daddy?" She asked innocently at the end but he knew fine well what she was doing; having grown far more sassy due to adapting to AC over time.
Of course it didn't matter to AC who always seemed to be one step ahead nevertheless he was not AC who could change her face in the matter of a second. He was the serious no nonsense type which meant that something like Alexis was a nightmare to deal with. A bratty emotionalist who didn't take a no.
To top it off he could hear the crowds constantly mumbling.
"Damn that is one hottie."
"Heard brawlers give the best handies due to their grip strength~."
"If we could round up some boys and 'convince' her to give us some time…"
"Hey hottie do you need a guide or a ride~?"
Worst part about it was that the cat calls were doing far more to subdue her annoyance than any of his logical arguments had,
In fact she actually grinned at the growing crowd with her tongue evening parting her lips as she looked at the vast array of men gawking at her. With her side-split skirt allowing them to get a good view of her butt that she wiggled towards them. Winking into the crowd to elicit more than just excitement.
He thought despite having no idea how they'd bring it into the game without her. Instead he moved a hand to stop the easily excited girl from baring her chest to the crowd and getting them in trouble with the law.
About to explain, this time slower and with more articulation, why what she was doing caused their mother to ground her for nearly as long as when she was found out to be no better than AC.
Both of which being grounded on multiple occasions for their sexual proclivities.
But the crowd suddenly parted all on their own with many quickly choosing to run away which led to those not running to start. Most weren't aware of why they were running yet they were. Soon enough another group entered through the city gates with a procession waiting on their hand and feet.
One was a midget yet buxom girl in a french maid outfit that left plenty of their cleavage on full display while also doing nothing to hide the massive gauntlets they wore. They were far bigger than those Alexis wore which may as well be mittens in comparison. Being both heavy as well as blocky.
Those gauntlets were made from some kind of black stone with chains wrapped along them with viscous barbs that were kept in place by daggers that skewered the stone at her wrists. Then, on her back was a massive hammer of a similar nature. Clearly about as tall as she was yet she didn't seem to notice it.
She alone radiated a dense aura that reminded them a little of their adopted sister.
Not what you'd expect when her stomach clearly bulged out and some kind of apple mark was left upon her cheek as if to show ownership.
All around her were various suits & glasses wearing bodyguards that didn't even seem to have anyone around in their eyes. As if no one within the crowd could possibly hurt who they were guarding. They all looked different, even different skin tones, with horns being proudly displayed on their heads.
Among them was what looked like your typical female oni in fiction with slate coloured hair and a massive sword resting on her back who stood on the other side to the maid.
Then there was the one they were guarding.
Wedged between the oni and the maid was someone who was doing exactly what he had just stopped his sister from doing.
Her firm chest freely jiggled with him turning his head due to the modesty he desired to upheld even if that girl didn't seem to care. She wore some kind of beautiful crimson kimono that she let fall back off her torso that was adorned in black tattoos. Those black lines originating from her heart before spreading.
Though her upper body wasn't completely left unprotected as a big puffy fur coat lay over her shoulders as she let her arms rest over the two girl's. Not caring to be subtle as she openly fondled the pair in the open with no remorse for the blushing maid,The girl rubbed her thighs together as her eyes soon rolled back.
"N-not here Vic- Nnnyoo~." She strangely mewled out as her legs went weak as a wet patch on her skirt only grew wider as the one molesting her practically crushed her breast under their grip. Though that did seem to get a resentful look from the fairly flat oni who mumbled something under her breast.
His main focus was getting her out alive.
That girl also seemed to be an oni as she had those iconic flesh fading to crimson horns that they often possessed in the media. What was different was that they grew far taller than other oni. So far that the red actually faded to being a deep black while more (smaller) horns created a crown around her head.
Crimson hair flowed widely behind her while violet eyes flared up with brief interest as she finally ordained the brother & sister pair with her attention.
Her surprisingly dainty nose twitched like a hound picking up the scent of prey; whatever she smelled must have been good as she actually began to smile. Revealing her fangs as her lips curled up in a smile that could only be called eerily savage. Like a monster trying to imitate human emotion.
"Name…" That bell-like voice rang out to break the silence that was previously only broken by the groans coming from the two beautiful women.
The source of the voice was obvious however the two couldn't help being stunned for a second with just how beautiful their voice was. That demoness pulled her hand from out the maid with said maid hurriedly covering her chest with a flushed face. Their other hand resting on their belly.
Along with their movement there was a soft *ding* as the most beautiful bell ringing followed the truly bell-like voice moments before. With practised motions she brought their milk cover hand to their mouth where they licked it up. Much to the horror/embarrassment of the seemingly human maid.
Though she clearly didn't seem to mind it too much as she buried her face into the back of that very same demon to the amusement of the oni pair.
"Still so bashful when you're on your 23rd." So the blue haired oni said while moving a hand to softly pat the rump of the maid who mumbled something angrily. A reaction that only got the slate haired oni to smirk while also leaning against the demonic oni in the middle of the pair.
For a moment the cause of this cute little dispute just admired the chaos she sowed before she finally finished lapping up her milky treat. Instead turning her hand to point towards Alexis. Something that sent a shiver down both of their bodies.
Alexis reacted in the way she always reacted when she was challenged; much to the horror of Arthur who knew the girl didn't stand a chance. "Not interested in giving my name to some lesbians!"
Fortunately the only reaction was a tilt of the demon's head.
At least that was the case for the central demon as all the others turned their harsh gazes onto the girl who dared speak back. Even that embarrassed maid broke from her understandable bashfulness to angrily glare towards Alexis. Only one somewhat calm was the slate-haired oni who sighed.
"Cute~." That one word answer was the result of another moment of silence where there wasn't even any amorous moans to break the tension.
Though, unfortunately, it didn't seem like the one in front of them was finished as she let go of the blue haired oni with that arm too being joined by a soft melodic jingle of a bell. They could only assume she wore bells around her wrists since that coat hid her arms too well. "Not interested in breeding you, girl."
Those words initially changed the smug smile of Alexis into a confused on before her brain caught up with what her ears heard. Even if she wasn't interested in women that didn't mean she liked when she was indirectly insulted. Steam practically leaves her ears.
"Remind me of old friend, brave warrior who lost everything, even memories of him." For once the demoness seemed a little melancholic only to switch back to the usual contempt or sadistic interest she saw the world with. Those crimson-slit pupiled eyes turned back to the pair.
Against everyone's better judgement Alexis snorted and refused to give the monster even that with Arthur only able to mentally complain.
"Maybe we c-" He tried to smooth things over however was immediately interrupted by the oni.
"Silence, nobody asked you Stratos boy." Her words caused obvious confusion about what they meant since he had no dealings with anything called a "Stratos". What he did notice was that the demoness moved her arms again on account of those bells ringing.
She made some hand motions towards the maid before pointing towards him then she… Seemingly vanished at first. At least that was his thought until he heard a ringing from beside him; turning to see that demoness had essentially teleported in front of his little sister.
Fortunately Alexis was quick to react as her years of training shone through - instantly retaliating with a right hook that attempted to connect with the temple of the demoness. A powerful blow that would cause most to be stunned if it managed to connect. Yet something neither could anticipate happened.
For the first time in her life of boxing…
She was outskilled.
With a smooth shoulder roll that demoness not only avoided the blow but allowed her to freely saddle up to Alexis' side essentially unimpeded. Moving her left arm to clinch Alexis' arm while sending a powerful blow right into the human girls liver. Just like that the strength left Alexis as well as some spittle.
There was no doubt… She had lost and it wasn't even due to overpowering stats but sheer skill that she couldn't even keep up with. That demoness was not done as she took advantage of the weakness to slip behind her and imprison the other arm before moving her hands to choke her out.
Of course Alexis struggled yet it was pointless since (even if she didn't take advantage of them during the fight) the demoness was surely far higher level than she was.
Arthur tried to help however a recognisable black stone gauntlet rested upon the pommel of his sword which made him unable to draw it. Looking up revealed the frankly beautiful silver haired maid that looked at him with some pity as she said with a softness. "Sorry I need to end this quickly due to my pregnancy."
Unable to do anything as that fist connected with him - he even had a skill that should have forced a film of magic to protect him.
Yet that fizzled out upon contact with that strange black stone.
"Grab the girl; we'll ask her about the infinite then keep her hostage against god-hunters." She said with little more emotion as she let go of the now unconscious Alexis. Letting her collapse to the floor before literally shoving her face into the breasts of that maid who let out a shriek.