The seeds were planted, but the Divine\_Lineage system didn't follow the laws of human biology. For Han's wives, the pregnancy was not a burden—it was a violent, rapid evolution.
Chapter 15: The Quickening
Two weeks had passed since the night of the triple bonding. Inside the Sovereign's Nest, the atmosphere had changed. The air felt heavy, charged with a static tension that made the hair on the back of one's neck stand up.
Han Chen stood in the center of the living hall, watching his three consorts. Their progress was staggering. Because of the Pregnancy\_Acceleration\_Tablets, their bellies were already rounded, showing the progress of what would normally be seven months in a mere fourteen days.
But it was the glow that was most striking.
[SYSTEM NOTIFICATION]
[LINEAGE SYNC: 50%]
[WARNING: CONSORT DNA IS MUTATING TO ACCOMMODATE DIVINE OFFSPRING. NEW ABILITIES UNLOCKED.]
The Warrior's Aegis: Lin Mei
Lin Mei was training in the center of the hall. Despite her swollen stomach, she moved with a grace that was supernatural. As she swung her laser-blade, a shimmering, translucent barrier of golden energy flickered around her.
"I can feel him, Han," she panted, her hand resting on her belly. "The child... he's feeding me strength. My skin feels like armor."
[CONSORT 1: LIN MEI]
[MUTANT TRAIT: VANGUARD\_BELLY – Her womb is protected by an impenetrable kinetic field. She can now project this shield to protect Han in battle.]
The Healer's Bloom: Su Lan
In the corner, Su Lan was tending to the "Sky-Rice" from the Hydro-Farm. She didn't need tools anymore. As she walked past the vats, her bare feet left glowing green footprints. The plants didn't just grow; they exploded into life, reaching maturity in seconds.
"They're hungry, Han," Su Lan whispered, her emerald eyes now flecked with gold. "The babies... they want the world to be green again."
[CONSORT 2: SU LAN]
[MUTANT TRAIT: LIFE\_OVERDRIVE – Her presence accelerates all biological growth. She can now heal Han's wounds instantly just by being in the same room.]
The Oracle's Sight: Xara Vance
The most profound change was in Xara. The scientist sat surrounded by holographic screens, her silver hair floating as if she were underwater. She wasn't typing; she was staring at the data, her violet eyes glowing with a terrifying intensity.
"I see the currents, Han," Xara said, her voice echoing with a dual-tone. "I see the monsters moving in the dark, three skyscrapers away. I see their weaknesses."
[CONSORT 3: XARA VANCE]
[MUTANT TRAIT: HIVE\_MIND\_CALCULATION – Her brain has merged with the System's processing power. She can now predict enemy movements before they happen.]
The King's Inspection
Han walked toward them, his Emperor's\_Aura flaring. He felt a primal pride. These weren't just women anymore; they were living weapons, shaped by his seed.
He stopped in front of Lin Mei, grabbing her by the waist and pulling her back against him. His hand wandered over the hard, tight curve of her stomach. The golden shield hummed beneath his touch, recognizing its father and parting for him.
"You're becoming even more beautiful, Mei," Han growled, his hand sliding lower, finding the heat that had only intensified since she became pregnant.
Mei let out a low, needy moan, her head falling back on his shoulder. "The child... he makes me so hungry, Han. Not for food... for you."
He turned her around, pinning her against the reinforced glass window that looked out over the flooded world. He didn't care that the others were watching. In the Sovereign's Nest, his word was law, and his wives shared everything.
He lifted her tunic, exposing her glowing, rounded belly and the firm, heavy breasts that were already preparing for the lineage. As he claimed her, Lin Mei's new power flared—the kinetic shield expanded, wrapping them both in a golden cocoon of heat and friction.
[DING! INTIMACY DURING PREGNANCY DETECTED.]
[OFFSPRING TALENT BOOSTED: +5%]
[POINTS GAINED: +500]
Su Lan and Xara approached, drawn by the pulsing energy of the Bond. They didn't feel jealousy; they felt the "Hive Mind" connection. One by one, they joined the embrace, their mutated bodies seeking the anchor of Han's raw, masculine power.
The penthouse became a temple of flesh and evolution. The sounds of their naughty, rhythmic celebration echoed through the tower, a signal to the world below that a new race was being born.
Progress Report
* Gestation: 15 Days remaining.
* Consort Powers: Shielding (Mei), Rapid Healing (Su Lan), Prediction (Xara).
* New Threat: Xara has detected a 'Kraken-Lord' moving toward the tower.