Kanae was utterly unable to comprehend her childhood friend's thought process.
Why did she think that she, the weak one, could exploit someone who was infinitely stronger than herself?
Ever since Chuck saved her life last night and she personally witnessed the unreserved, intense sexual acts between him and the three women around him…
Kanae had completely understood one fact.
The only way to gain Chuck's protection was not through seduction, not through pleading, and not through any exchange of favors.
And certainly not through threats.
It was submission.
As a weaker female, to bow down and submit to a powerful male, offering loyalty, including her body, in exchange for protection.
This was the only path they could choose.
Therefore, fifteen minutes ago, when she refused Kaoru's suggestion and even tried to dissuade her, Kaoru suddenly threw a tantrum, declaring, "If even you look down on me, then I'll do it myself!" and ran out alone.
Kanae knew immediately that things were going to be bad.
In that instant, her heart pounded, her blood rushed, and her brain naturally began to process the situation.
It was like the decisive moment in a critical match, the set point at 26-25, when the first pass sends the ball accurately over her head, and the spiker is already in position, ready to jump and smash.
Her brain instinctively analyzed the current information to determine the most appropriate response, and her body subconsciously moved to action.
Mr. Chuck is very charismatic, with three beautiful women around him, and he maintains a complete physical relationship with all of them.
Mr. Chuck's way of dealing with women… is very aggressive. It's a posture of complete conquest; he is a very masculine man.
Mr. Chuck is kind. He was willing to step forward and save even me, a virtual stranger, and even brought me back to his home to take care of me.
Mr. Chuck is very strong. If I remember correctly, he killed the wolf with his bare hands, prying its jaws open.
Mr. Chuck is also very smart.
This was the answer she derived from Kaoru's own words: —It seems he's been deliberately keeping his distance from me, likely because of Teacher Tang Yumo. He must have seen through my intentions and is wary of me.
So, how would a man like Mr. Chuck react to Kaoru's renewed attempt at seduction?
And given Kaoru's personality, how would she respond after being repeatedly rebuffed?
And given Chuck's reaction to her response, what would he do to Kaoru on this deserted, lawless island?
And so, she thought and thought.
Kanae's body moved naturally.
Her face was utterly devoid of color, her heart hammered loudly, and ignoring the injury on her leg, she desperately rushed out of the cave, calling Kaoru's name as she chased after her.
A terrifying answer quietly emerged in her mind.
Kaoru…
She will be killed!!
Thud.
With a slightly muffled sound of collapse, Kaoru's slender body fell limply to the ground like a rag doll.
Seeing this, Kanae scrambled forward. When she saw that Kaoru was not seriously hurt but merely unconscious from a brief lack of oxygen, she finally let out a long sigh of relief. Kneeling on the ground, she looked down, weeping, and apologized repeatedly to Chuck.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Chuck, I apologize for her. I'm truly sorry…"
Seeing this, Chuck simply looked at her calmly, without responding.
It wasn't until her emotions finally calmed down and she slowly lifted her face, looking up at him with tear-filled, red eyes hidden beneath her short bangs, that he finally spoke slowly.
"You don't need to apologize, Kanae. Because I am only letting her go for now."
"You should understand that I am not an unreasonable person. Had she not just threatened me, I would not have gone this far. So, if you want her to live, you had better give me a convincing reason."
Hearing Chuck's words, Kanae was stunned, and a sudden chill ran down her spine.
She slowly lowered her head, looking at the unconscious Kaoru in front of her. Both her pupils and lips trembled slightly.
Think quickly… think quickly…
Seeing Kanae's shoulders begin to tremble with fear, Chuck smiled helplessly, then took a half-step forward and gently stroked her hair.
"No need to rush. Take your time."
"I told you, I am a reasonable man."
Hearing Chuck's words, Kanae looked up again, seeing his slight smile. Memories of his wholehearted care and treatment of her injury yesterday flooded her mind.
The sudden fear in her heart instantly vanished, and she calmed down.
Yes, Mr. Chuck is not a bad person.
He is just trying to protect himself and the people around him.
Kanae slowly lowered her head, looking at the unconscious Kaoru, and began to think again.
But as she thought, her cheeks gradually flushed, and her earlobes turned red. In this instant, the words of Manager Sawano suddenly resurfaced in her mind.
—Be able to accept the weakness and strength of others, and also accept your own weakness and strength.
Undoubtedly, Kanae had accepted her own weakness and understood Chuck's strength.
So, to keep Kaoru alive, there was only one reason she could offer to convince Chuck.
Submission.
As a weaker female, to bow down and submit to a powerful male.
And then, offer loyalty, including her body.
In exchange for protection.
Just like the three women… around Chuck.
Kanae's heart pounded faster and faster at the thought, and her breathing became rapid.
There was no other choice.
She slowly raised her head, her eyes beneath her short hair looking at Chuck, and her advanced, sensual body trembled slightly again.
But this time, it was not from fear.
Seeing her expression, Chuck nodded slightly in satisfaction, a hint of praise in his heart.
He hadn't expected this athletic girl to be surprisingly clever.
At least much smarter and more pragmatic than her self-righteous, manipulative "green tea" friend.
Indeed, with his mental faculties greatly enhanced by the Blue Potion, Chuck understood perfectly what the only solution Kanae could offer at this moment was.
But again, he disliked coercion. He only wanted women who willingly crawled into his bed.
So, he had to wait for Kanae to say this solution herself.
If she said it, it would be a happy ending for everyone.
If she didn't, that was fine too.
Chuck was an upright man. He never took advantage of his power and certainly never disgraced a virtuous woman. This had always been the case.
Heaven knows.
Finally, after a difficult mental preparation, this pure-hearted, athletic high school girl, intent on saving her dear friend's life, slowly spoke her promise to Chuck in a slightly trembling, utterly shy voice.
"Kaoru and I grew up together; our relationship is like sisters. There's no way she would ever harm me, so…"
Chuck nodded upon hearing this, then watched her quietly, waiting for her to finish the sentence herself.
"So, as long as… as long as I become Mr. Chuck's woman and stay by Mr. Chuck's side, she will definitely never cause you trouble again. I promise!"
After saying this, Kanae, her face flushed red, maintained her kneeling posture, leaning slightly forward, crossing her hands on the ground in front of her, and slowly bowing her head until her forehead touched the back of her hands.
She had assumed the most humble posture of their Yamato people—the Dogeza.
This posture represented absolute and complete submission.
The two large mounds beneath her JK school uniform sagged under gravity, almost touching the ground, straining the fabric on the girl's back. Looking at Kanae's posture, Chuck felt a strange sense of nostalgia.
But he also felt something was missing.
He watched quietly for a moment, raised his hand to stroke his chin, and sighed softly in a voice only he could hear.
If she were naked, it would be perfect.
But no matter. Since he had accepted her, there would be plenty of opportunities in the future.
He slowly stepped forward and helped Kanae rise from the ground.
Her body was still slightly trembling, and her heart was racing.
Even though it was a choice she had made herself, the thought of now becoming Chuck's woman made her feel dizzy, yet also a little confused.
It was a choice I was forced to make for Kaoru, but why… am I not resisting it inside?
Chuck reached out, helped brush the dust from her skirt, and then gently stroked her hair, speaking again.
"To be my woman, just saying it isn't enough. Prove it to me."
"Eh? Prove it… How do I prove it?"
Kanae looked up at him, asking blankly, her demeanor carrying an indescribable tenderness.
Paired with her short hair and slightly androgynous appearance, it created a unique contrast.
Chuck looked at her delectable appearance, his lower abdomen itching. He smiled, and then simply opened his arms to the girl.
"Come here and kiss me."
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Hearing this, Kanae's cheeks instantly flushed up to her earlobes. Her gaze immediately darted away, occasionally peeking at Chuck's broad chest.
A hint of joy and anticipation surfaced in her heart.
Kiss…
Hesitantly, though her steps were still a little unsteady, she finally took a half-step forward obediently.
The distance between them closed to less than ten centimeters. The fresh scent of the girl's body, a feminine fragrance mixed with a hint of sweat beneath her short hair, wafted into Chuck's nostrils.
Just like the scent he had caught by the bed last night.
The next second, a pair of slender, tanned arms wrapped around Chuck's broad back. Two large, soft flesh mounds pressed firmly against Chuck's chest.
Kanae rose slightly on the toes of her leather-shod feet, and her blushing face drew closer and closer to Chuck's.
Finally.
"Mmm…"
Their two warm sets of lips touched.
Perhaps because of her constant athletic training, Kanae's body was quite hot. Her soft lips and tender, fragrant tongue were equally warm.
Because it was Kanae's first kiss, the girl's technique was so clumsy she could barely be said to have any. She could only passively meet Chuck's aggressive advance.
Smack, smack.
Greedily taking the slightly sweet saliva from the girl's mouth, Chuck slowly closed his arms, tightly securing Kanae's firm and voluptuous body in his embrace. His kissing became rougher.
Kanae's eyes grew increasingly hazy. Her hands tightly gripped the hem of Chuck's shirt on his back. Her strong legs trembled slightly as they turned soft, and her knees instinctively clamped together.
Is this what kissing is?
Why does this feel…
So good?
Just as Kanae's mind began to go numb, and a strange heat spread across the cloth between her legs, with a faint pink tinge appearing in her eyes, Chuck finally slowly released her body.
Then, with a "pop," their lips separated, accompanied by strands of silvery saliva.
Chuck let out a long breath and quickly reached out to catch Kanae, who nearly stumbled.
He then smiled helplessly, looking at the athletic, large-breasted girl who was clinging to his chest, her eyes glazed over, her face crimson, completely kissed into a daze. He whispered.
"Come back with me first. We'll do the rest in bed."
Hearing this, Kanae's already softened body trembled violently.
The intense and shocking scenes she had witnessed in the wooden cabin last night resurfaced in her mind.
Next… would Mr. Chuck treat me like that too?
At the thought of this, the anxious feeling of itching between her legs and the burning in her lower abdomen that she had felt while lying awake in bed last night returned.
Kanae's eyes became completely hazy.
She buried her flushed face into Chuck's solid chest and responded in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz.
"Mm…"