## Chapter 202 – District 5 (1)
With all the fighting done, Ryu collapsed to the ground, a pained expression on his face. The adrenaline that had coursed through his body, the elation that had sprung up like a fountain, all faded away, replaced by a wave of fatigue and pain. A piercing ache spread throughout his body, as if he had been riddled with holes. His breathing grew rapid, his vision blurred. He couldn’t muster any strength. Was this how he was going to die? He couldn’t shake the feeling.
If he hadn’t had something to rely on, he probably would have closed his eyes right there.
Soon, Ryu heard Lou’s worried voice.
“You’ve worked hard.”
The gentle touch on his head was a small comfort. It felt like that touch alone brought him back to reality. She examined each of Ryu’s wounds, asking,
“Did it hurt a lot?”
Ryu, being honest, whined like a child.
“It hurts. I didn’t know Outer Spirits were like this. It was so big and… much scarier and stronger than any other monster. Ishana said it wasn’t a strong Outer Spirit, but it was too much for me. If I had come alone…”
Lou cut Ryu off, saying,
“But you’re still standing here, Ryu, and no one else. You can be proud of yourself.”
After finishing her words, Lou sat beside Ryu and began to heal his wounds. The shattered bones, torn muscles, and split skin began to mend in an instant. In the process, a fleeting sadness crossed Lou’s face. After all, no parent would want to see their child hurt.
Ryu could feel his body improving in real time. His eyes, which had been closing, now clearly reflected Lou’s face, and strength was returning to his hands, which had been unable to lift even a twig.
Slowly, Ryu got up and bowed his head to Lou in gratitude.
Lou looked at the shattered spear, a complete mess, and spoke. It was a weapon she had used since hunting monsters in District 2, a weapon filled with memories. Of course, those memories were tainted with the hatred of losing Acer and Charlotte, and the resentment towards Lou, who had bound him.
“I’ll have to make a new weapon.”
“A weapon?”
The spear he was currently using was a weapon Lou had hastily made by snapping off a branch and imbuing it with magic. It contained her magic, but its origin was a mere twig. Naturally, it was normal for it to break in a fierce battle with an Outer Spirit. In fact, it was strange that it had lasted this long.
Lou paused, a thoughtful expression on her face, before slowly opening her mouth.
“How about we visit District 4 together sometime and get you a proper weapon?”
District 4. The district where Veronica reigned as the Demon Lord. He wanted to visit various districts, but like Orca’s District 6, he didn’t particularly want to go there. Was it because of what had happened before? Reading Ryu’s expression, Lou gently stroked his cheek, which was now fully healed, and said,
“Don’t make that face. I won’t do anything you’ll dislike. However, it would be good to clear up any misunderstandings about Veronica, wouldn’t it? That child is just clumsy…”
It was rare for Lou to speak favorably of other Demon Lords. She hardly ever left District 2, so did she even know much about the other Demon Lords? He had wondered about that before, but judging from the way Lahart and the surrounding Demon Lords treated her, she seemed to be quite popular.
In Acer’s case, there was the special factor of himself, so it couldn’t be helped.
Ryu pouted and reluctantly replied,
“If Lou says so, I can’t help it.”
In the midst of this, a question arose.
“But have I ever talked about Veronica?”
Lou wasn’t there at the time, and he didn’t know what kind of trouble would occur if he talked to Lou, so he didn’t bother to say anything. But looking at Lou’s attitude now, it seemed like she knew everything that had happened there.
At Ryu’s question, Lou gave a meaningful smile and slowly opened her mouth.
“My dear, I know everything about you.”
Ryu felt an unknown chill from Lou’s narrowed eyes. Getting up from his spot and dusting off his clothes, Ryu looked once more at Ishana’s end. He couldn’t forgive what she had done in this forest, driven mad by the Outer Spirit. But he didn’t want to taint her unfortunate past by holding her accountable for it. To commemorate the end of the strongest opponent he had ever faced, he planted the broken spear in front of her and bowed his head briefly. Lou watched Ryu for a moment before quietly speaking to him.
“Let’s go now.”
“Yes, let’s go back.”
The road back didn’t feel as scary as before.
As soon as they returned to the tower, fatigue washed over him. He wanted to lie down on the bed and fall asleep right away. As if she had noticed Ryu’s thoughts, Lou spoke first.
“Lie down and rest.”
Lou’s scent lingered on her bed. The comfort, as if he were embraced in Lou’s arms, gradually closed his eyes. Then, Lou suddenly slipped into the blanket. Ryu wasn’t flustered and naturally wrapped his arms around her waist, embracing her. Her soft, massive breasts, where his face was buried, and the sweet scent made him feel like he was suffocating.
Lost in a happy feeling, Lou held Ryu’s head tightly and whispered in his ear.
“Do you have any plans for the future?”
He roughly guessed that the plans she was talking about weren’t related to the Outer Spirit.
“I’ll probably go to District 5 with Acer.”
“Is that so? That will be a good experience. Visiting various districts is quite helpful. Besides, District 5 is quite lively, unlike here…”
He wanted to ask her to go with him, but he was worried about what kind of face Acer would make if he made this decision without consulting him. Reading Ryu’s expression, Lou smiled gently and opened her mouth.
“You don’t have to worry so much. I still have things to do…”
Unlike her smiling face, her voice was tinged with regret.
“I want to go to District 4 with Lou later.”
Hearing Ryu’s words, Lou smiled brighter than before and tightened her grip on him.
“Is that so? Then I should make arrangements soon…”
She began to make plans with a slow voice and expectant eyes, and Ryu found Lou’s appearance somewhat cute.
“Have you ever been to District 4, Lou?”
“I used to go there a few times in the past. I haven’t been there recently because I’ve been busy.”
“What is District 4 like?”
He vaguely remembered hearing about it before, but he had never heard it in detail. Lou rummaged through her old memories and said with a troubled face.
“Hmm… honestly, there’s not much to see. It’s just a place that deals with good equipment and accessories…? Are you disappointed?”
“No. I think any district would be great if I’m with Lou.”
“How can you say such pretty things…”
Lou lightly kissed Ryu’s lips. Ryu smiled shyly at the affectionate skinship. Lou embraced him again, as if pouring out all the affection she had accumulated.
“I’m glad you came. If you’re not in a hurry, why don’t you stay a little longer?”
Acer and Charlotte had definitely said they would prepare so that Ryu could leave as soon as he returned, but they didn’t say to come back quickly because they were planning to leave right away. Spending some time with Lou wouldn’t disrupt the plan.
Ryu, who had accepted Lou’s proposal, lay down on the bed and started talking about various things.
“Oh, after the tournament, Claire suddenly swore allegiance to me.”
“It’s good to keep that child by your side. Once she swears allegiance to someone, she has no choice but to serve them until the end… That’s because her race is…”
Lou stopped there and slowly shook her head.
“It’s better to hear the rest from her directly.”
The topic of conversation gradually dwindled, and the time of silence grew longer. But there was no awkwardness. Rather, it was moving towards a good atmosphere.
When a man and a woman were lying in the same bed, there was only one thing they could do. Before they knew it, the two were exploring each other’s lips and bodies. Lou put her hand inside Ryu’s pants, caressing his manhood, running her fingers up and down the glans, and licking his ears and body with her tongue.
Similarly, Ryu freely massaged Lou’s breasts and buttocks, and naturally brought his lips to the breast milk flowing from her breasts. The sweet taste filled his mouth, and his manhood grew helplessly in Lou’s warm hands.
Excited breaths could be heard right in front of him. His palm began to get wet with pre-cum, and Ryu’s lips were smeared with breast milk. The two, savoring each other’s tastes, had already taken off all their cumbersome clothes and began to share each other’s body heat.
Lou climbed on top of Ryu, covering him with her body, and covered his lips.
The kiss, which lasted for a long time, left a long, stringy trail of sticky saliva.
Lou lay down on the bed, spreading her already drooling pussy with her fingers, and said in a voice that seemed to melt away.
“Baby… just for now, I’d like you to call me Mommy.”
A promise only for the two of them, an action that others would never understand. That was to call Lou Mommy when they had sex. A twisted title for two people who had never properly understood the meaning of family. Ryu, who had never forgotten that meaning for a moment, swallowed hard and, with a trembling voice, called her Mommy and fell into her arms.
