The walk back to Silverwood was thick with unspoken tension.
Hiroto's body ached from the fight, the shallow cut on his arm stinging with every step. But the physical pain was nothing compared to the lingering heat pulsing through his veins — the Bond Sync's aftereffects still hadn't faded.
Every few steps, he was painfully aware of the persistent stiffness in his pants and the way Sylvara kept glancing at him, her emerald eyes dark with barely restrained hunger.
Alyra walked on his other side, her tail occasionally brushing against his leg "by accident," her golden eyes never leaving him for long.
"So~" Alyra broke the silence with a playful tone. "How did it feel, handsome? Your first real fight… and your first time feeling the bond's… side effects."
Hiroto gave her a tired side-eye.
"Like my body decided to betray me at the worst possible moment. Thanks for asking."
Alyra giggled, stepping closer so her hip brushed against his.
"I thought it was adorable. You were trying so hard to focus while your body had other ideas." Her voice dropped. "If you ever need help dealing with those side effects… my bed is very warm. And very private."
Sylvara's hand suddenly moved to Hiroto's lower back, her fingers pressing firmly into his skin as she pulled him closer to her side, almost possessively.
"He doesn't need your kind of help, Alyra," she said, her voice low and dangerous. "He needs rest. And training. Not whatever games you're playing."
Alyra's golden eyes flashed with challenge.
"Oh? Are you offering your own services then, Lady Sylvara?" She smirked. "Because from what I saw during the fight, you weren't exactly unaffected either."
The tension between the two futanari was electric.
Hiroto walked between them, feeling like a very tense rope being pulled from both ends.
This is ridiculous. I just survived my first real fight, got my Strength to 8, and all I can think about is how both of them are still half-hard because of the bond. My life is a mess.
When they finally reached the tavern and went upstairs to their rooms, Sylvara followed Hiroto into his room and closed the door behind them with a soft click.
The air inside instantly became heavier.
Sylvara stepped closer, her presence overwhelming. Without a word, she reached out and gently touched the bandage on his arm, then let her hand slide down to his waist, pulling him flush against her body.
Hiroto felt it immediately — her bulge, still noticeably thick and hard, pressing firmly against his hip.
Sylvara's breath brushed his ear as she whispered, her voice low and husky:
"The bond… it affected me too. More than I wanted to show in front of her."
She didn't stop there. Her hand moved lower, cupping his ass and holding him even tighter against her. Her fingers dug in slightly as she pressed her hips forward, letting him feel the full, throbbing length of her erection against him.
Hiroto's breath hitched.
Sylvara… you're not making this any easier. I can feel you getting harder against me. This is dangerous.
He swallowed hard.
"I noticed."
Sylvara's fingers tightened on his ass as she pulled him closer, her voice dropping even lower.
"It's getting harder to control myself around you. Every time the bond rises… I want more."
The System chimed in with obvious delight.
[Quest Progress: Form your First Bond with a Futanari Companion — 91% Complete.]
[Secondary Bond Interest Detected. Competition Mode Activated.]
[Warning: You are now officially stuck between two extremely horny futanari.
Current status: One is groping you, the other is probably planning how to kidnap you later.
Suggestion: Consider changing your name to "Harem Bait" or start running. Running is still an option.]
Hiroto thought back tiredly, "Please stop helping."
Sylvara's breath brushed his ear again.
"I don't like sharing what's mine."
Hiroto's heart hammered in his chest. The combination of her possessive touch, the growing pressure against him, and her words made his mind spin.
He closed his eyes, feeling the heat between them rising dangerously.
Strength 8… finally.
But with Sylvara holding me like this… and Alyra still waiting in the shadows…
I have a feeling the real fight is only just beginning.
And it's going to be a lot harder than any goblin.