XXXVII

Qianye Ying'er came to regret her choice of words as she was pressed down and railed countless times within twenty-four hours. Using a myriad of positions, Rokas eventually covered every inch of her body in his seed at one time or another. The stamina of the universe's only chimaera was no jest… which she came to realise. By the end, she was barely hanging on.

For the Brahma Monarch Goddess… this was certainly a new experience.

And one that she would never forget.

…

After the affair, Rokas went to sleep and Qianye Ying'er made the decision to stay with him. They were to be a married couple in the future so sharing the same bed was something to get used to, after all.

She did not anticipate him to be so clingy while asleep…

"Zzzz… I luv chu…"

Rokas, still asleep, came to embrace Qianye Ying'er from the back. She raised an eyebrow, turning slightly to face him… only for his grip around her to tighten. Irritated, she pushed him away.

Her push was stronger than anticipated as Rokas rolled all the way off the bed. Yet, he continued sleeping soundlessly as if nothing had happened.

"..."

Seeing his poor self sleep on the floor, she slowly came to regret the strength of her push. He looked at peace and strangely sweet… contrary to the sex demon from before. She raised him up and landed the young man back at her bedside.

Eventually… the same thing happened.

This time, instead of pushing him away, she gently lowered his arms and took him into her embrace instead. He relaxed and did not seek further comfort.

"To think that you are the key to my ambitions…"

Qianye Ying'er stroked his brown hair while he rested his head on her chest.

"Qingyue… mnn… miss you…"

Who the hell was Qingyue?

Qianye Ying'er furrowed her brows as the question crossed her mind. She truly contemplated kicking him back down to the ground.

~

Rokas woke up alone in bed.

'Ying'er really is a freak…'

Recalling the night before, he sighed when he thought how awkward his Inner World would be from now on. Getting violated was out of his control… but fucking Qianye Ying'er himself certainly wasn't. Though, what man could decline such an offer? He had to be a bloody eunuch or some abnormally restrained saint… neither of which Rokas associated with. As a matter of fact, his horny tendencies only got amped by his legacies.

[System: That's one dream complete, isn't it?]

'Yeah… but at what price? Why do I feel great and like shit at the same time?'

[System: That's a you problem, mate.]

'A me problem…'

Rokas dragged himself out of bed and clothes beamed himself, donning some fancy nine-headed dragon uniform he had thought of. It didn't feel quite right so he went through some more outfits. After taking a good look at himself, he just opted for a plain white Addidas t-shirt and shorts with black stripes. The white Addidas slippers fit in pretty well with his outfit.

'Summer vibes.'

He smiled slightly… feeling more confident in himself.

Afterwards, he left the room to see Qianye Ying'er meditating in silence. Upon his presence, she opened her eyes and slowly stood up.

"Good morning." Rokas yawned.

"It's seven in the evening. What are you… wearing?"

"You never seen a guy in shorts and a t-shirt? I honestly don't like usual robes all that much… they tend to feel restraining."

"Whatever makes you comfortable."

"By the way, does the Brahma Monarch God Realm have any beaches?" Rokas wondered, stroking his chin. "I could do with a little relaxation and fresh air, you know?

"There are countless." Qianye Ying'er replied, turning to face him without her mask.

"Well, do you have a favourite?"

"... I don't go around visiting beaches."

"What's the most highly praised one, then? Surely there's got to be a few that stand out."

"Hmm…"

…

Qianye Ying'er took him to what was one of the best sights he had ever seen in his life. It was truly breathtaking. The water was shimmering with an alluring cyan colour, there was a massive hill behind the beach which went deeper into the water and formed the shape of a crouching tiger. Down below there was a neat cave which hid away the sunlight while giving a wonderful sight of the beach ahead.

There was a myriad of vibrant palm trees which Rokas had never seen before, alongside a horde of beautiful flora behind on the hills.

"This place is amazing," Rokas remarked, taking a deep breath as he descended onto the water. "Do you ever take vacations?"

"Vacations?"

"Like… holidays, breaks?"

"Why would I need those?" Qianye Ying'er raised an eyebrow, seemingly scoffing at the idea. "It would only mean wasting my time with something unnecessary. I have never felt tired enough to need an extended break… unless, I was wounded."

"You're not living life," Rokas replied, closing his eyes as he dipped in deeper and the waves started crashing against him. "You meditate, comprehend, train for so many years… hell, you dedicate your entire life to the profound way. For what reason, though? What drives you to strive for even greater strength when you already stand at the pinnacle?"

"... Do you wish to know my reason?"

"If you're willing to share it with me." Rokas smiled slightly.

"To seize this dream… the world… and rule over it as the strongest being in existence." Qianye Ying'er observed his figure as the sun slowly fell. "Is that a good enough reason to seek even greater strength, Long Ke?"

"Ruling the world…" Rokas wanted to scoff at the prospect, looking onto the endless waters. "And what will you do with it when it's yours?"

"..." Qianye Ying'er paused, frowning slightly. She hadn't quite thought of that part yet. "Rule it, naturally. Do you not know what that word means?"

"It's a rather vague term, is what I meant. What do you intend to do with all that control, exactly? Sit on the highest seat and look down on everyone else? Kill everyone you dislike? What would the Brahma Monarch Goddess want with all that power at her fingertips…"

"There are some heads that would roll…" Qianye Ying'er nodded.

"So you don't really have a plan for the world if you became its ruler, huh…"

"Then what would you do if you had that power?"

"Firstly, I'd make the worst king in history." Rokas chuckled, shaking his head. "Secondly… if I went through the effort of conquering the world, I'd make it a law for every guy to cut off their ridiculously long hair. On a more serious note, I'd implement proper laws that all subject beings would have to follow or face the consequences. This way, the 'strong' wouldn't get away with everything just because they are strong.."

"You are speaking of enforcing morality and ethics?" She questioned.

"... Yes?"

'I may have been too honest…'

"Hahaha…" Qianye Ying'er laughed in a disturbing manner. "Do you realise how naive you sound? In this world, strength is the only law. Righteousness, selflessness, justice… these principles are absolutely pointless in the face of the uncaring universe. Tell me, has any stranger ever aided you without an objective or goal in mind?"

'If strength is the only true law, can it not be used by the very strongest to enforce proper laws?'

"... Well… stranger? Not really."

"For instance, the Heavenly Slaughter Star God… was not your master for the fun of it. No, not even in the slightest. She intended to use you as a weapon to point at her enemies. After all, she was the one that gave you the Heretic God's inheritance."

'Quite a few assumptions there…'

"Even if that were true and she intended to use me, what of it? You'd be no different." Rokas questioned. "You have been using me for your own ambitions since you got your hands on me."

"In general, every truly successful person is self-centred, ambitious and selfish. That is how they reach those heights… by being selfish. By stepping on others, they elevate themselves." Qianye Ying'er stepped closer and wrapped her arms around him, pressing her breasts against his back. "You, yourself, must have trampled quite a number of people on your path to power… is that not right?"

"I did," Rokas plainly admitted.

"It's not a bad thing to be selfish, Long Ke. It means that you value yourself and have the will to reach higher. Mercy, kindness, selflessness, righteousness… all of those are weaknesses. Weaknesses that you will have to discard before ever calling yourself my husband."

"... That's just not who I am." Rokas refuted, frowning slightly.

"You will learn." Qianye Ying'er smiled slightly as she let go and stepped back. "In due time. For now… enjoy your time at the beach."

'Why does her immoral nature only make her seem sexier, thrilling and generally more appealing to me…'

'Maybe I'm just fucked in the head. Honestly, that could be the truth.'

[System: You just like naughty girls, monsieur.]

'I know she's no good for me.'

[System: But you can't help yourself, can you?]

'Sometimes I wish I could… have the restraint of someone like Xuanyuan Jiantian. But I don't. It's just from one thing to the other in my existence… all revolving around one drug. Except, I'm not tugging one out using my hand anymore.'

[System: Poor you, smashing peerless beauties.]

'It's not all about sex… I don't want to betray my wives or the people important to me.'

Suddenly, something that Rokas did not expect appeared before him. Or rather, someone. His golden, arrogant, presence seemed to make even Qianye Ying'er look like a humble kitten. Sporting only half of his armour, his chest was laid bare with crimson markings.

'Is that… Gilgamesh? No way.'

When they exchanged eye contact, the King of Heroes grinned smugly.

'... Yo?'

"Do exactly as you like. That is the true meaning of pleasure." Gilgamesh instructed, grabbing his shoulder. "Pleasure leads to joy and joy leads to happiness. Why must you restrain yourself with your own promises? If you come to love someone, embrace that love. If you desire something, take it for yourself. Let yourself be free, break through the cage that you made."

"There is no need to hesitate, Rokas."

Rokas blinked as Gilgamesh faded into golden particles.

'The Sigma Male Grindset is evolving…. huh.' Rokas closed his eyes, chuckling. 'Pulling out my favourite character like that.'

There was truth to his words, that much Rokas acknowledged. There was no point in him brooding. He was intent on keeping his promises… but who said he couldn't have some fun while he was at it? Besides, being reluctant would only increase suspicions of him trying to escape.

Rokas strode deeper into the water, feeling the waves crashing against him. They were gentle and quite small… especially for someone of his stature. He spread his hands and willed the forthcoming tides to rise higher. This time, he was swallowed whole in water.

"Pfft…" Rokas spat out the water in his mouth and shook his head. He felt refreshed, empowered… like something precious he had once lost finally returned to him. It was the feeling of freedom.

Yet… it was just a feeling. He wasn't truly free and he knew it.

"Can you be any less childish?" Qianye Ying'er wondered.

"What, you can't have fun at the beach?" Rokas rebutted. "Your old age is starting to show."

"... I'm not old in the slightest." Qianye Ying'er refuted. "Unlike you, I am aware of my priorities and do not waste time with futile activities."

"Don't you want to bond with your future husband?" Rokas turned back and smiled a little. "Given our rocky start, I'd expect you to put in more effort in that regard."

"We will have time for that later." Qianye Ying'er suddenly dropped Gundam Exia's remaining pieces onto the sand. "What was this that you were using to travel? 'Gundam'?"

Rokas furrowed his brows as he observed Exia's remains. "What did you do to it?"

"When I tried to examine it more closely, it destroyed itself."

"... Women." Rokas remarked, taking a deep sigh. "Do you know how much effort I put into its design?"

"Sounds like you can make another." Qianye Ying'er smiled slightly, taking away all of the pieces. "Can't you? No one is stopping you."

Rokas suddenly paused, seeing light at the end of the tunnel.

"I'll need profound crystals and beast cores for that…"

"I assume that the Heavenly Slaughter Star God provided you the materials for this profound weapon?"

Rokas nodded.

"Even the scarlet brat could have done much better than that… oh well, it doesn't matter now. You can have your pick from the Brahma Monarch God Realm's treasury. Anything you'd like." Qianye Ying'er smiled slightly, observing his conflicted expression. "Doesn't that sound wonderful? On one condition, if I ask you to make more, you'll do so without complaint."

'Sounds great…'

"Well…"

"If I find the result satisfactory, you can see your daughter. Of course… with my protection. Losing you would hurt me more than you could imagine."

'... Respectfully, I don't want you anywhere near my daughter.'

"... Thank you for the great opportunity." Rokas sarcastically replied, lying at the same time.

"Tell me when you want to get to work." Qianye Ying'er ignored his tone as she went further back.

…

As Rokas attempted to impose his will on Qianye Ying'er in bed, she stopped him with ease and pushed him down instead.

"Gently this time."

Rokas made a bewildered expression. "That's not what you were saying last night."

"Before you stated that I had lacklustre skills… so, what do you have other than being a relentless fiend?"

'I wasn't just a relentless fiend…'

"I don't think you are in a position to question my abilities in bed. And if you were having complaints earlier, I couldn't quite hear them over your constant moaning." Rokas joked, smiling slightly. "Honestly, you are more than a little hypocritical. You treat me like trash and then… you expect me to treat you gently? I don't think so."

"What a stubborn child… then you won't have me at all."

"Sure, I already did everything I wanted to in that twenty-four-hour period." Rokas made a slight grin as he withdrew. After a deep breath, he turned to her with a more serious expression. "I'd rather see my daughter than play around with you. So… show me where that treasury is."

"Very well."

Qianye Ying'er didn't look offended, believing that he'd give in sooner or later.

…

"You…"

Qianye Ying'er raised an eyebrow as she observed Rokas consuming everything in his true form until he was full… which seemed to be never. Law-defying pills, profound beast cores, crystals; nothing was safe. In the end, everything entered his Inner World which was virtually limitless. Even the seemingly endless treasury had taken a decent dent in its amount of treasures. He returned to his human form and chuckled rather cheekily.

Something other than his stomach baffled Qianye Ying'er. It was the fact that his profound strength didn't move an inch! As she observed his body, she realised that all of the energy had gone into his Inner World.

"Anything I'd like, right?" He grinned slightly. "I had my fair share, I think."

"You'd best not disappoint me." Qianye Ying'er replied sharply, her golden eyes showing a trace of ruthlessness.

"Hold on, this whole operation was your idea."

"I was not aware that you were so greedy." Qianye Ying'er countered.

"Someone told me it was not a bad thing to be selfish." Rokas furrowed his brows slightly. "Wasn't it you, Ying'er? This is but a small price to pay for ruling the world… I'd say."

"How will this lead me to ruling the world, precisely?"

"The law of equivalent exchange. Energy cannot be created or destroyed… so to create something that would satisfy you, I need to gather quite an impressive amount of energy. After that, it's a matter of allocating that energy effectively. With these resources, the Gundam that I'll be able to make is going to be that much more potent."

"This Gundam… will make you unstoppable in the field of battle."

[System: Man really said law of equivalent exchange :skull: :nerd: ]

'Come on, it's not that deep. I paid some attention to science class… as boring as it could be sometimes.'

[System: Just an excuse to steal from the Brahma Monarch God Realm. You have more than enough energy already.]

'Shhhhh… it's about time that I start getting paid my dues.'

"Show me how you intend to 'make' this Gundam."

"Let's go somewhere more open first."

~

Not even three weeks after Qianye Ying'er's arrangement with Long Ke was announced, the Southern Sea God Emperor was in disbelief. He did not dare challenge the Dragon Monarch for Shen Xi… but this unknown brat Long Ke? Who was he to take the great Nan Wansheng's one true desire away from him?

And so, the Southern Sea God Emperor arrived at the Brahma Monarch God Realm personally with his four Sea Kings right beside him. He showed some patience as he waited for Qianye Fantian outside. Naturally, this appearance had brought forth quite the crowd.

Finally, Qianye Fantian stepped out with his three Brahma Gods and over a dozen Divine Kings.

"Southern Sea God Emperor… this showing of power is rather brash on your behalf." Qianye Fantian raised an eyebrow, letting out a cordial smile. "What has the Brahma Monarch God Realm done to warrant the presence of just not yourself but also the famed Four Sea Kings?"

"You know exactly why I am here…" Nan Wansheng made a deep frown as a trace of furry crossed his eyes. "Why was Ying'er given to some snot-nosed brat who is not even worthy of touching the end of her sleeve?"

"I am afraid that Ying'er cannot simply be given…" Qianye Fantian shook his head. "Your description of the only person to warrant nine rounds of heavenly tribulation lightning… and survive… is quite demeaning as well. We would not be having this conversation if that 'snot-nosed brat' had ten thousand years to develop, would we? Perhaps even a hundred would be enough, given his rate of growth…"

"Hmph… none of that matters now. I wish to see him at once!"

BOOM.

Nan Wansheng sensed a golden beam approach from above, stepping back to dodge it. Right after, a dozen invisible dragoons came after him and the Four Sea Kings, firing beams of their own. They all split up and, while Nan Wansheng could dodge a few with relative ease, he was eventually overwhelmed and suffered a cut to the cheek. Once he suffered that wound, the dragoons returned to their owner.

He looked up and blinked in bewilderment as he saw what materialised. Shredding its golden particles, a Gundam appeared in the sky. Golden and slick, it looked like a metallic angel in the sky with its wings.

It would be the first Gundam to be widely known to the God Realm… the BMR–01 Akatsuki.

"Southern Sea God Emperor, you dare act so arrogantly in the Brahma Monarch God Realm? Hmph, you even have the nerve to sully the name of my fiancé, while also demanding his presence… do you have any comprehension of how lowly you are compared to him? No matter how many more years you dedicate to growth, you've peaked. You are a mortal and always will be."

Akatsuki's eyes flashed cyan as it looked down on all five level ten divine masters.

Nan Wansheng had no idea what the fuck was in the sky, but he recognised the voice behind the Akatsuki. It was the woman he was so intent on chasing… Qianye Ying'er.

"If he were a true god, he would not hide behind the skirts of a woman." Nan Wansheng countered, grinning slightly as he wiped away the blood from his cheek. "Long Ke! Come out, I just wish to talk."

"You are so simple-minded… I almost pity you." Qianye Ying'er replied.

Akatsuki let out all of its dragoons which numbered a hundred. Not long after they were unleashed, their form was hidden by golden particles until they were completely invisible.`

"You're attacking me, Ying'er? Whatever you are using, you would be delusional to believe that it can defeat me."

"The only delusional one is you for believing that you could ever attain me."

Nan Wansheng furrowed his brows as his body erupted with rage while Qianye Fantian observed with interest.