Ch-21 < New >

As the first rays of morning sunlight filtered through the curtains, Kevin and Elysia stirred awake. The soft light illuminated their entangled forms. Elysia slowly opened her eyes, her body still tingling from the memories of their intense lovemaking. She glanced over at Kevin, who was already awake and watching her with a tender smile.

"Good morning," Kevin murmured, his voice soft and warm.

Elysia felt a blush rise to her cheeks as the events of the previous night flooded back into her mind.

Her cheeks turned a deeper shade of pink, and it felt like steam was practically coming out of her ears from embarrassment. "Morning," she replied shyly, trying to hide her face in the pillow.

Kevin chuckled at her reaction and pulled her closer, wrapping his arms around her bare form. He couldn't resist the urge to touch her, his hands wandering to her chest, gently fondling her soft, round breasts. "You're so cute when you're embarrassed," he teased, nuzzling her neck.

Elysia pouted, feeling a mix of frustration and affection. She lightly hit his chest. "You beast," she muttered, though there was no real anger in her voice. "We were at it for six hours last night, and you're still not satisfied?"

Kevin grinned, unrepentant. "I can't help it," he said, his voice husky. "You're just too irresistible." He leaned in and kissed her forehead, his hands still caressing her melons.

Elysia huffed but couldn't suppress a small smile. "You're insatiable," she accused.

She looked up at him, her eyes softening. "But... last night was... amazing."

Kevin's expression softened, and he brushed a strand of hair away from her face. "It was," he agreed, his voice sincere. "I've never felt anything like it before."

The two of them had just tasted the forbidden pleasure, and the experience had left them both craving more. It was as if they were dry wood meeting a burning fire, unable to resist the strong temptation that had ignited between them.

3 days later

Elysia giggled, feeling a mix of giddiness and bashfulness. "We were like rabbits," she said, her cheeks still flushed. "I can't believe we went at it for so long."

Kevin laughed, a rich, deep sound that sent shivers down her spine. "Three days," he corrected with a playful glint in his eyes. "We barely left this bed for three days."

Elysia's eyes widened in mock horror. "Three days?! Oh my god, what have you done to me?" She lightly slapped his arm, but the smile on her face showed she wasn't truly upset.

Kevin pulled her closer, his arms wrapping around her waist. "I've unleashed your inner beast," he joked, nuzzling her neck. "And I have to say, I like it."

Elysia snuggled into his embrace, feeling a warm sense of contentment. ' I love this feeling," she murmured rubbing her face on his chest, her voice soft and affectionate.

Kevin tilted her chin up, meeting her gaze and leaning down to capture her lips in a gentle kiss.

As they kissed, the world outside seemed to disappear, leaving only the two of them in their own little bubble. Their bodies pressed together, skin against skin, and the heat between them reignited and they go for another round of battle.

Breaking the battle Elysia looked up at Kevin, her eyes filled with a mixture of love and mischief. "I guess we're stuck with each other," she said with a smile.

Kevin chuckled, brushing his thumb over her cheek. "I wouldn't have it any other way," he replied, his voice filled with warmth.

With that, they settled back into the comfort of the bed, content to bask in the afterglow of their passion.

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Next morning

After completing his morning routine with Elysia in bed.

As Kevin made his way to Mobius' lab, he was greeted by the familiar hum of machinery and the bustling activity of researchers.

Upon entering, he spotted Mobius deep in her work, her sharp eyes focused on a holographic display. Noticing Kevin's arrival, she glanced up with a raised eyebrow and an amused smirk.

"Well, well," Mobius drawled, setting down her tablet. "It's amazing that you took only three days to recover from such injuries. Quite the rapid recovery, don't you think?"

Kevin avoided her gaze, feeling a slight heat rise to his cheeks. The truth was, he hadn't been focused on healing in the traditional sense—he'd been spending those three days wrapped up in a whirlwind of passion with Elysia. Clearing his throat, he tried to deflect. "Yeah, I guess I have good genes," he muttered, rubbing the back of his neck.

"Anyway, there's something important I need to discuss," he said, steering the conversation back to business.

He approached the central work area where Dr. Mei, along with their assistants Klein, Nuwa, and Fuxi, were busy with their various tasks.

"Mobius, Mei, can I have a moment?" Kevin began, trying to gather his thoughts and focus on the task at hand.

Mei looked up from her work, curiosity piqued. "Of course, Kevin. What's on your mind?"

Kevin glanced around at the team, noting their tired expressions. They were clearly overworked, yet he knew the conversation was crucial. "I've been thinking about my fight with the Herrscher of Wind," he started. "All Honkai beasts possess unique powers and can manipulate Honkai energy, right?"

Mobius nodded, intrigued. "Yes, that's a well-known fact."

Kevin continued, "But what fascinates me is how Herrschers, who were once human, can wield such vast amounts of Honkai energy and essentially defy the laws of physics. What gives them that ability?"

A thoughtful silence enveloped the room. Mei, deep in thought, suddenly caught on. "You're talking about the Herrscher cores, aren't you?"

Kevin nodded. "Exactly. The cores are the source of their abilities. So, what if we could access these cores and use them?"

Mobius leaned back in her chair, eyes narrowing as she considered his words. "You're suggesting we harness Herrscher cores? That's a dangerous line of thought, Kevin."

Mei looked both concerned and intrigued. "It's true that the Herrscher cores are incredibly powerful. If we could harness their energy, we might be able to develop weapons that could level the playing field against the Herrschers."

Kevin pressed on, sensing he had their attention. "To defeat a Herrscher, you need a Herrscher. We could create weapons powered by Herrscher cores."

The lab fell silent, filled with a mix of contemplation and caution. Even the usually unflappable Mobius seemed taken aback by the audacity of the idea.

Klein, one of the assistants, sighed and muttered, "Great, another crazy idea. Just what we needed."

Nuwa, ever the pragmatic one, attempted to kick Kevin under the table but ended up hurting herself against his durable frame. "I forgot about your unusual durability," she grumbled, hopping on one foot.

Kevin gave a small, apologetic smile. "I know it's a lot, but think about the potential. We could turn the tide against the Herrschers."

Fuxi, the optimistic assistant, chimed in, "If we could actually pull it off, it could be a game-changer. But how do you propose we start?"

Kevin leaned in, excitement evident in his eyes. "With nanotechnology. We can use it to safely contain and manipulate the energy from the Herrscher cores. Mei, you've been working on nano-tech advancements, right?"

Mei nodded slowly. "Yes, but integrating it with something as volatile as Herrscher cores would be a monumental task. We don't have any material that can sustain Herrscher cores."

Kevin's expression was resolute. "Then we'll create one."

The lab assistants groaned inwardly, knowing their workload was about to increase significantly. Kevin added, "And we'll need Vill-V's expertise in engineering and weaponry. Her experience with creating Divine Keys and various weapons could be invaluable."

Nuwa frowned. "The higher-ups don't fully trust her. We might not be able to bring her in right away."

Kevin considered this, then said, "We'll start with the nano-tech. Mei, you can focus on perfecting that aspect. Once we have a stable foundation, we can see about getting Vill-V's help. We need to prove this can work first."

Mobius sighed, rubbing her temples. "This is going to put a lot of strain on the team. We're already working like mad to keep up with our current projects."

Kevin looked at the tired faces around him, understanding the weight of his request. "I know it's a lot to ask, but if we can do this, we might finally have a real chance against the Herrschers. It's a risk, but one worth taking."

The room fell silent as the team absorbed the magnitude of the task ahead. Mei broke the silence, her voice resolute. "Alright, we'll start working on the nanotechnology aspect. But we'll need time, resources, and a lot of luck."

Kevin nodded, grateful for their willingness to take on the challenge. "Thank you, everyone. I promise, we'll make this work."

As they dispersed, Klein muttered under his breath, "Great, more work. As if we weren't zombies already."

Nuwa playfully nudged Kevin. "You're going to owe us big time if this works out."

Kevin chuckled. "I'll make sure to buy everyone dinner. Or maybe a week's worth of sleep."

Mobius shook her head, a small smile on her lips. "You're lucky we like you, Kevin. Let's hope this gamble pays off."

As the team resumed their work with renewed determination, Kevin couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement for his new weapon so even he decided to study.