Game World: I Can Share Talents

Chapter 136 - 134: Don’t Let Desire Break Through Your Will

In her heart of hearts, Mivana didn’t truly believe Westheid had the power to stop her if she lost control. Still, she appreciated the thought.

But Westheid couldn’t stand anyone implying he wasn’t capable. He was dead serious; he would never allow Mivana to just self-destruct!

’If I can’t share this [Cursed Source Blood] Tier T0 Talent, everything about me—my looks, my body, my manners, my good character, my personality, even my very soul—will be destroyed!’

But he also knew that if Mivana truly went berserk, he probably couldn’t stop her with his current strength. He’d be pinned to the ground and humiliated by the Bloodthirsty Beast. This wasn’t a question of winning or losing, however. It was a matter of principle.

Westheid didn’t voice this resolve to Mivana. True determination was proven by actions, not words.

"...Actually, you don’t have to be so pessimistic. You lose your senses all the time now, don’t you? But I’ve never seen you go berserk."

Westheid said reassuringly, "Maybe the Star Universe Therapy is actually working. What if it can really help you overcome the curse in your blood?"

"That’s certainly one possibility. The one I’m hoping for most."

Thinking of Westheid’s "Star Universe Therapy," the worry on Mivana’s brow finally eased a little.

When he first proposed it, the Lady Knight had thought it was completely absurd—so ridiculous it felt like her brain was getting rewired.

But putting it into practice wasn’t as bad as she’d imagined... In fact, she was even starting to enjoy it.

Being with Westheid, doing... *things*... she would often lose her reason. But this loss of her senses didn’t make her go berserk. Instead, it was replaced by... a feeling she could hardly put into words.

Seeing Mivana’s fluffy beast ears twitch and her lovely face flush crimson, Westheid knew he had to strike while the iron was hot and seize the opportunity.

So, he smiled and said:

"Speaking of which, I think we can proceed to the next step, don’t you? It’s the perfect time to raise your threshold before we enter the Chaos Erosion Zone."

Mivana: "Ah, the n-next... step?"

Westheid: "Of course. I think the time is right. Didn’t I tell you to think of me as your teacher in this regard? And when you’re teaching me, I’ll follow your every instruction."

The Lady Knight lowered her head, biting her lip. But she wasn’t one for dramatics. She quickly composed herself and nodded.

"O-oh... I understand. I’ll be in your care, Teacher West."

"Leave it to me, Teacher Mivana."

Seeing her response, Westheid drew a little closer and gently placed his hands on the Beast-eared Maiden’s shoulders.

Don’t get the wrong idea. They weren’t about to take any major steps toward... adulthood.

It was just a kiss.

That’s right. For all his talk of "Star Universe Therapy," they had only engaged in some light-hearted flirting up to this point. They hadn’t even kissed.

While Westheid might have been a veritable sex machine in other situations, experienced in every scenario imaginable...

...with Mivana, he was as chaste as a middle schooler experiencing their first crush. He deliberately maintained an atmosphere of innocent curiosity, a blend of instinctual desire and sweet anticipation.

As a self-proclaimed "Pure Love War God," he was selective about his brand of "pure love." Sometimes it meant purely physical intimacy, and other times it meant purely romantic affection. The two were not one and the same.

’It was absolutely, definitely not because he was worried Mivana was stronger than Reiya and was afraid he’d lose control of the situation... He wasn’t scared of that at all!’

Bathed in the fluorescent glow of the nearby river and surrounded by the distant clamor of the town’s fireworks and lights, Westheid leaned in close to Mivana. He gently brushed a lock of the Wolf-eared Maiden’s dark, violet-black hair from her face. His deep violet eyes met her beautiful amber ones, and they held their gaze.

The maiden’s long, slightly curled lashes fluttered. Her breathing grew heavier as her nervousness mounted.

Westheid slowly lowered his head, inhaling Mivana’s scent... How to describe it? It wasn’t exactly fragrant, but rather a very unique aroma.

It was hard to describe. One could only call it the distinctive pheromonal scent of a Beastman—the very reason Imperial Citizens were so fond of them.

Under the bright moon, Westheid and Mivana’s shadows nearly merged into one.

Duke Qinghui’s technique was beyond question. From innocent virgins to worldly, battle-hardened noblewomen, all had given him a perfect score. Even though Mivana was an inexperienced novice, under his careful guidance, she soon began to get a taste for it and want more.

Just like with their previous "Star Universe Therapy" sessions, it didn’t take long for Mivana to lose her composure. The moment the "Star Universe" began, her willpower was shattered.

The Wolf-eared Maiden threw her arms around Westheid, her grip tightening instinctively. The excessive force was almost enough to snap his spine.

’Holy shit... No, no, no, no!’

Westheid was scared out of his mind, but he didn’t dare struggle. Mivana had entered a primal state and could no longer be reasoned with. His best bet was to not provoke her, but to hold his body rigid and wait for her to regain her senses.

"GULP... GULP... GULP..."

The Beast-eared Maiden went from initial hesitation to outright greed, endlessly taking and swallowing from Westheid.

Although the Lady Knight always claimed she wouldn’t let desire overcome her will, she was easily defeated by the fiend in her heart every time, inevitably entering a primal state where all reason evaporated.

Even though this was a result he had intentionally guided her toward, he was still on edge when faced with the truly unthinking Beast-eared Maiden.

Then, in a fleeting moment, Westheid saw a flicker of clarity return to Mivana’s eyes. He seized the opportunity immediately, saying:

"Carefully release your desire, but don’t let it control you."

"I’m sorry... I... I lost control again."

The sliver of clarity in the maiden’s gold eyes widened as she regained her senses.

"It’s fine. This is exactly what the training is for."

Westheid was finally able to break free from the Lady Knight’s embrace.

He checked himself for injuries. Other than his lips, which were bitten and bleeding, he was fine. Still, Westheid was drenched in sweat.

Dealing with Mivana was no easy task; it was like walking a knife’s edge. If he had handled that moment poorly, his spine really would have snapped. While it wouldn’t have killed him, an injury inflicted by Mivana couldn’t be healed quickly with [Withered Glory Sun].

He would have likely been bedridden for a month to recuperate.

"Alright, that’s enough for today."

Westheid held Mivana back, decisively ending the "Star Universe Therapy" session.

"Ah, why stop...? No, I mean, alright, Teacher West."

Mivana complained instinctively before realizing how shameless she sounded. She immediately slapped her own blushing cheeks and corrected herself.

Of course, Westheid noticed the Beast-eared Maiden’s fleeting expression. This was all part of his game. Every time he guided Mivana into a trance-like state and back to her senses, he would end the session, regardless of her condition.

In other words: edging.

"We’re crossing the river tomorrow. Get some rest tonight," Westheid instructed, pretending not to see the steam practically rising from Mivana’s beast ears.

"Mmm..."

Mivana’s lips parted slightly as she nodded.

But judging by the Wolf-eared Maiden’s scorching breath and the deep flush on her snow-white skin, the effects of the edging were clearly leaving her quite uncomfortable.

She was doomed to have a restless night.