Chapter 38: The resolve (No R18)

(Titus's (Takeru) POV)

Right now, I was having a unique lunch with various dishes dressed on the table, prepared by none other than my third wife, Tamamo-no-Mae. On the other hand, Tamamo's curious gazes were also locked on me, eagerly awaiting my response.

I initiated the feast by taking the first bite. It was some kind of dumpling that Tamamo had prepared after copying my cooking for a few days. I was expecting it to be below my level, but I widened my eyes as the food melted in my mouth like butter.

"H-how is it, Takeru-sama?" Tamamo hesitantly asked.

"This is really delicious. I just don't have words to describe them." I gave my genuine marks for her cooking. I wasn't exaggerating. Her food could be said to be on par with master chefs. She would give even Emiya a tough challenge in the cooking department.

"I am so glad~!" I passed a bright smile, finally taking a breath.

"Humph, this is nothing compared to my mommy's cooking." On the other hand, Jack snorted, but her hands said otherwise as she stuffed her mouth with various food items. Upon my gaze, she firmed her manners and thanked Tamamo, "Thank you for the food."

Seeing the killer child thanking her, Tamamo sprouted a sigh of relief.

We then ate lunch together before it was time for Jack to leave.

"Goodbye, mommy," Jack then gave me a kiss on the cheek before disappearing into the thin air. I felt a little sad since I wanted her to live with me, but she still had to observe the capital, especially Abe-no-Seimei and what he was up to. So far, it seemed like the government was still in the midst of change. Since with me and Emperor Toba gone, someone had to take charge. I heard Emperor Toba's son was taking care of the affairs for now. Yes, he had children, but his wives were mostly gone. Two were dead, while the other eloped with another man. I guess the dude was just unlucky. Well, so sympathy from me after what he had done to Tamamo.

"Why does she call you mommy?" Tamamo questioned.

"Think of it as one of her kinks besides murdering," I said, and before I could get up, Tamamo stopped me, asking me to wait for the final tray.

She then wrapped all the dishes before bringing some a teapot and some cups.

"Takeru-sama, this is an herbal tea. I have prepared specifically for you as a sign of me being your true wife. This is also my trump card. You will love this." With those words, she started brewing the tea.

She was right. As soon as the first drop hit the cup bottom, the immense fragrance of fresh tea leaves hit me like the fresh air of spring. But more than that, she looked gorgeous while brewing the tea. Upon paying some attention, I noticed she was also dressed in a beautiful pink kimono. Her hair was dyed with a beautiful bun, and she was emitting a rosy, fresh fragrance. I had never seen her dressed like that after our marriage. However, I knew the meaning of appearance, but I decided to wait.

Soon, she presented the tea with both of her hands, and I took the cup. Upon sipping the first few drops, I felt something.

I didn't know what was happening, but I started to notice a lot of things. I looked around and saw the field filled with various beautiful flowers right around my table.

Our little house was located right behind Tamamo's old shrine. It was a small Japanese-style wooden house with two rooms and everything in it. It also had additional space erected by wooden planks where I was sitting on the small table. From there, I could see various flowers and enjoy the meal.

But it was the first time I noticed just how incredible the view looked. I could also hear birds chirping and leaves fluttering. I also noticed how clear my vision had become. I could see Tamamo's pupils widening with anticipation and her glossy lips.

For a moment, I thought she had mixed something in the tea, but that wasn't the case. It was just regular pure herbal tea. It was the place, the silence and the woman that made the moment just so pure and warm. Tamamo also brewed the tea for herself, and for the next few minutes, what felt like an eternity, we enjoyed the tea in silence.

After finishing the final drop, I spoke, "Thank you, Tamamo-no-Mae, for everything." It was not for just tea but for everything she had done for me in her capacity as my wife.

She would cook delicious meals, wash my clothes and take care of my belongings. Whenever I would leave to go to a nearby town for supplies and investigation, she would prepare meals for me in advance, and when I would return, she would greet me at the door. In short, I had never seen such a perfect woman in my life.

I wasn't trying to diss Nero or Boudica. Let's not talk about Nero's household skills for now. Boudicca, on the other hand, was just decent. But none of them come close to Tamamo when it comes to taking care of me. Maybe it was her specialty as the best wife.

I then placed a pillow on the mattress and leaned on it. Sensing my intention, Tamamo also lay on my left arm before gently hugging me. She then looked at me with her bright face, and we continued to look at each other with affection in our eyes.

"Once again, thank you for everything." I then gave a quick peck to her lips that blossomed a fresh smile on her face, "You know you are my wife, right? Why don't you make demands?"

As happy as she looked, she was still conserved. She had never asked for anything like jewelry or other womanly items except for some groceries/food items. Let's not talk about Nero; even Boudica would casually demand bags and other items from stores. So, I wanted to know if there was something she desired.

"Ano…" She hesitated for a moment before asking something unexpected, "Am I lacking as a woman?"

"No." I answered straight out. If anything, she was a complete package of beauty and competency.

"Then why you… haven't touched me?" Tamamo asked, bringing up the topic that I didn't want to hear.

Even though it had been two weeks since I had recovered from illness, I had never 'touched' her. In short, she was asking about sex.

"I…" I didn't have words. How could I tell her that my thing didn't work anymore? However, the real reason for my hesitation was my second quest to kill Tamamo-no-Mae.

I bit my lips and answered, "Okay then. Tonight, wait for me in the room."

Hearing those words, Tamamo blushed, and her twin tails started wagging. She then kissed me and left to start cleaning the house.

I sighed and opened the mission panel.

[Main Mission: A simple request from a fox

Destination: 1122 AD Japan, Heian-kyō (Primary Dreamshift)

Quest 1: "Mary Tamamo-no-Mae"

Status: Complete.]

['Skip' is not available.' You need to quit the mission to complete it. Would you like to finish right away?]

'Skip' means I would be able to see my dying moments directly. It wasn't available since there was that 'monster' ready to interrupt our 'normal' life. I could also quit the mission right now, but I won't be able to see anything. In either case, Tamamo would be dying at the hands of that 'monster', and I had to prevent it.

"This system is clearly bugged." Whoever made this system didn't consider the presence of this anomaly.

I sighed and took out the dagger from my inventory, "Let's get over with it."

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It was the night of the full moon when I entered my bedroom and found a woman with pink hair sitting in Seiza (a formal, traditional way of sitting in Japan). A bright moonlight directly hitting her bold, curvy body also added a few levels to her beauty. Her tails were also waving, showing her excitement.

"Welcome, my dear husband~" Tamamo bowed in respect. It was the tradition in Japan that a wife had to show respect to her husband before intercourse. She then rose but asked about my silent look, "Um, Takeru-sama, why do you look so pale?"

I didn't answer, or you could say I didn't have the guts to reply. No matter how hard I tried to relax, I couldn't. My heartbeat was loud, and I felt my lugs could jump out of my body. However, I was prepared.

I sat before her and slowly slid her nightly, revealing her bountiful breasts that radiated beautifully in the full moon. It was my third time seeing those chunks of flesh, but this time, there were no barriers between us.

"They look so beautiful." I praised her body. They weren't small like Nero's, and neither were big like Boudica's. They were just perfectly balanced like breasts a woman should have. But I didn't have the right to touch them anymore.

I gently pushed her to lie and climbed on top of her. Her smile also faded when she saw me materializing a dagger out of thin air.

Drip Drip

My tears began falling from my eyes as I held the dagger and raised it in the air.

"Tamamo… Forgive me, but I have no choice but to kill you… right at this moment. I am sorry…" I asked for forgiveness from the woman again and again as I tightened my grip on the dagger.

I prayed in my heart for her to push me, to resist or to stop me, but I was met with a smile instead.

"If that's Takeru-sama wants then I am fine with it. I am scared but I will not stop you." She then raised her arm and wiped my tears, "Takeru-sama, I love you. In after life or my next reincarnation, if I meet you again, I will still love you. So please never blame yourself."

Her kindness hit me like an arrow. It was warm but painful. I gritted my teeth, but my confidence slowly weeping away.

I closed my eyes and prayed for someone to stop me, but no one came. I took my last breath and brought the dagger down.

"Haa!" I screamed, and at that moment, I saw what happened.

I stabbed her multiple times, ruthlessly killing her. However, at that time, I saw something leaving me. The mission was over, and I was able to save the world, but I destroyed myself as a person. Before I was able to see that no matter what happened, I would continue to move forward, but this time, I gave up. I couldn't see the future no matter what I did. It was all dark.

Or at least that's what I thought.

"Huh?" When I opened my eyes, I didn't see any blood. I was still holding the dagger. It seemed like I still hadn't killed her.

Tamamo, on the other hand, had her eyes tightly shut. After nothing had happened for a while, she peaked from one eye and rubbed her chest for any wound. "Are we in afterlife? Can we do 'that' here?"

I sighed and threw the dagger.

"You are an evil woman." With that, I walked out of the room. I then came to the garden, leaned on a giant boulder, and looked at the full moon.

In the end, I decided to choose saving myself than saving the world.

Tamamo also sat beside me with her eyes darting me curiously. I sighed and took her in my arms.

"You are really an evil woman, you know that." I smiled and kissed her cheek.

"Hehe~!" Tamamo chuckled and nestled herself in my embrace.

She then looked at me and said, "So… If Takeru-sama wants, I am all ears." Pointing at her fox ears, "I mean I am all fox ears. It helps me hear clearly… Sorry, that was a bad pun."

"….pff, hahahah!" I burst into laughter. Her pun was terrible, but her way of bringing down the tension was just cute. I then wiped my tears of laughter and looked at her, "Let's see…"

After that, I told her everything.

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"Wow… I didn't know you were such a heroic person…" Tamamo gasped in surprise, "Closing down Yoshiwara, taking in so many children and then fighting against injustice of woman, I don't have words to praise you." She looked at me, "I have so much respect for such a person and now I am even more proud of myself to be your wife."

"I know right; I am also proud of myself for taking the role of that person…" I sighed, "And so, I can't betray you. It is just not like me."

"But, Takeru-sama, the world will be in danger. I could still be summoned as a servant, right? Please believe me I will still hold same feeling and we could start over." Tamamo then brought up the question of that 'Monster.'

She was right. I could kill her and save the world. Maybe the system would give me some kind of mechanic where I could summon her in real life or even make her human again so that we could start a new life. But I just didn't have the guts to spill her blood.

"Will you be able to do it if you were in my position?" I asked, to which Tamamo fell into silence.

"I am sorry…" She apologized, "But then what are we going to do about this monster?"

"I have decided to fight them." My strength might not be great, but I had decided to fight anyway. At least I won't be running like a coward. Besides, I was practicing new spells and pretty confident in my prowess.

Tamamo also promised to help me. She said that with her tails multiplying, she should be strong enough to take down even a servant. By the way, I had asked her about her tails. She said she didn't know how they grew. She didn't even notice her second tail sprouting until I pointed it. She said she was just too focused on taking care of me, but like before, she didn't know the reason.

However, there was just one big problem.

"ED?" Tamamo gasped with rosy cheeks.

I explained how I got ED after Nero's death, where my thing wouldn't work. Even though I no longer suffer from hallucinations since I could kiss her, going for the final round was still impossible. Same with Boudica, I couldn't fulfil this obligation.

"Ano…" Tamamo hesitated before she pointed at my crotch, "I think you are already cured."

When I saw my bottom, my eyes almost slipped from their sockets. There, I saw my Stand standing tall and firm.

'Anya D. Platinum, is that you?'

'Hora.'

After carefully scanning it, I confirmed that I was really cured. However, there were so many questions in my mind.

"But… when you touched me first time, I think I felt your… that…" Tamamo blushed as she explained how she already felt my dick rock hard the first time I touched her.

Did she mean to tell me that I was already cured long ago?! I looked at her, and she blushed. I couldn't believe the problem I wasn't able to solve for years; she had cured it in just one touch. Then, as if adrenaline rushing to my skull, I started to feel a new energy.

"Takeru-samaAAA!" Before she could speak more, I picked her up like a sack and went inside my room and what followed afterwards were endless cries of moans of a couple uniting as one.

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I came to my room with a tray of glass of juice and some fruits and placed it beside Tamamo.

"I can't believe I have you to do this for me… I have failed as a wife…" Tamamo groaned. She was still exhausted and sweaty from our first time. She passed out at her climax, so I went to give her juice and some fruits to replenish her energy. As for me, I wasn't even a little bit exhausted. My Stand even began to stand for another round.

"Just focus on getting better." I said and gave her the juice, which she drank.

I didn't know if it was her first time by the way she acted. I then began to clean her bottom. The white magma was still flowing out of her cave.

It was then I noticed a trail of blood leaking. I widened my eyes and looked at Tamamo, who seemed as confused as me.

"Is blood bad?" That's what she asked.

"No, it's a sign of losing virginity…" I spoke and then interrogated her a little. I asked her if she really was a lover of Emperor Toba, to which she replied with affirmation. I was able to ascertain a particular fact when Tamamo scaled the king's dick.

"Pfff! Hahahahaha!!" I burst into laughter, rolling on the bed. Apparently, Emperor Toba's dick was so small that Tamamo was still a virgin. You might as well call it a mole! Well, thanks to it, I was able to claim Tamamo's V for myself!

"Does that mean you are the first one to claim my virginity?" Tamamo jumped with a new energy, her tails wagging and her fox ears stretched straight.

I nodded, and Tamamo hugged me. She first kissed me everywhere on my face and then hopped on top of me, positioning herself on my Stand.

"Takeru-sama, let me thank you for taking my first time." She said, then smirked, "I will show you the might as the reincarnation of Amaterasu."

With those words, she sat down and claimed her pride that night…. But only for 7th round.

The next day, she was so exhausted that she couldn't even get up. Yup, all because of my sex overdrive.

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Okay there is an R-18 chapter on my paywall so ahead and read there. ITS FREE! Yes, no need to pay a dime. Some of readers don't like cringe R18 scenes so I didn't add them. Another reason is that I didn't add R18 tag so that all readers can read with ease.

Sorry for that. Hope you guys will understand.

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