A culmination of emotions and experiences.
Vik savored the moment, realizing that this was what life was truly about. As he embraced his dual identity as Eren, he felt a sense of liberation, allowing himself to care for someone other than himself or Tory.
Amidst the intensity of their passionate exchange, Reece took the initiative, driven by her instincts and desires. Their lips locked in a passionate kiss, their tongues dancing fervently. Vik relished the taste of Reece's lips and discovered her unconscious manifestation of her elemental affinity—a gentle green fire that flickered on her arms, harmless and mesmerizing.
In that moment, Vik recognized a fundamental difference between his own elemental manifestation and Reece's. His wild manifestations lacked control and could affect his surroundings unintentionally due to the absence of a mana core within him. It was a weakness he acknowledged, even as his body indulged in the intimacy with Reece.
Reece's desire for Vik was evident in her eyes, and the flames on her skin grew brighter. She guided his hand to the center of her pleasure, kissing him passionately as they continued their exploration. Vik complied, his other hand pressing and massaging her buttocks with increasing intensity.
As their intimate encounter progressed, Vik noticed the intoxicating scent of Reece's arousal filling the room. He marveled at his heightened senses, enabled by his pseudo Rank 1 status. However, their passionate moment was interrupted abruptly when Reece's expression changed, and she quickly moved away from Vik's bed.
Confused by Reece's sudden shift, Vik turned his attention to the door, discovering the reason for her abrupt departure.
Just as Vik was about to voice his confusion, the door knocked, creaked, and opened. Someone was clearly impatient to barge into his room, not waiting for him to answer.
***
The scene shifted to the morning hours, where Reece, Vik, and an attractive woman, Rumi Green, sat at the breakfast table. Reece and Vik tried to focus on their meal, attempting to avoid Rumi's inquisitive gaze.
Rumi, Reece's mother, apologized for interrupting them, seemingly unaware of the intimate moment that had transpired. Reece, in an attempt to divert attention, claimed that she was merely helping Vik with stretching exercises before his morning routine.
She playfully commented on her mother's concern, implying that Rumi was not as caring as she claimed to be.
Amused by her daughter's response, Rumi chuckled, taunting Reece by mentioning that she herself was a result of similar "stretching exercises." The playful banter continued as Rumi directed her attention to Vik, who remained silent throughout the exchange, seemingly captivated by the waffles in front of him, devouring them with gusto.
"Hehe. To be young and full of innocence is truly a blessing."
Rumi's laughter filled the room as she observed Reece and Vik, relishing the lighthearted moment they shared during the breakfast gathering.