Trapped as an NPC in a Dating Sim - Chapter 143: Crimson Bond!

Chapter 143: Crimson Bond!

“Mirror Twins? What is that?”

Soren asked, frowning slightly at the unfamiliar term.

“Mirror twins are basically two individuals with almost completely identical mana and soul signatures, despite being separate beings.”

Elise replied, snuggling against his chest as he leaned back against the trunk of an ancient tree.

They were at the exact same place where they once were transported into the C-rank dungeon.

Now that Principal Logan had confirmed Isabella had left, Soren wasn’t as cautious about leaving the campsite.

Besides, meeting Elise inside the camp was far too risky. This place was close and hidden enough for a meeting like this.

“Same mana and soul signatures? Then… isn’t that just a clone?”

Soren raised an eyebrow.

As far as he knew, in this world, mana and soul signatures were unique to each individual, whether it was a human or a monster.

The only time when they would be the same was when someone was a clone. But Elise and Elara were, of course, not.

“No, a clone comes from the same soul essence. Elara and I have our own unique soul essence.”

“Just that we resemble each other so much that it is almost impossible to differentiate our mana and soul signature from each other.”

Elise shook her head quickly.

“In fact, this was also the reason why we can use Twin Resonance so seamlessly, and also the reason why you might have mistaken Elara for me.”

Elise explained, not suspecting whether Soren was lying to her at all.

She found out that as long as she could be with Soren, she didn’t care about anything else.

“Twin Resonance? Does that skill allow you to share Elara’s skills?”

By now, Elise already knew that Soren knew her real class was S-rank Rogue.

So, she wasn’t surprised and explained,

“Yeah, kind of.”

She paused, thought cutely while placing her finger on her cheek before continuing,

“Well, I can share all of her skills as long as we are hand in hand and Elara activates that Twin Resonance. Even her passive skills are shareable. That’s why I can be as good as her in fighting despite being a different class.”

Elise said,

“Of course, the skill effect is just temporary and it won’t last long. Maintaining our state is even harder if even one of us is injured.”

“But still, with my true class hidden, fighting like this is the best method for us.”

As Elise explained her greatest secret without batting an eye, Soren on the other hand was busy musing over things,

’So it means the skills are related to souls? Does System “Link” feature link her soul with mine?’

His condition was quite similar to Elise’s and Elara’s. Only, rather than sharing it, he directly copied those skills into his mind instead.

Which meant as long as his stats and levels were enough, he could easily use them as his own.

“Forget about these things. Soren… didn’t you invite me here because you have some gift for me? What is it? Can you show me?”

Elise suddenly asked, taking him out of his trance, her beautiful gaze focused on his eyes.

With those faint reddish cheeks, delicate eyebrows, and soft lips, she looked extremely enchanting.

Not to mention that subtle glow she had after losing her virginity to him.

To be honest, Soren found her extremely attractive, and rightfully so.

Feeling enamoured, Soren slowly lowered his head and gently kissed Elise’s red lips before whispering,

“Yeah… I have one. Although I don’t know if it can be called a gift.”

He didn’t lie, as he didn’t know if Crimson Bond could give benefits to Elise.

But looking at the description of his bloodline, he felt that it should at least have some effect on Elise.

—

[Bloodline: Crimson Sovereign (Hidden)]

[Rank: Mythic]

[Effect:

> Regal Allure: The charm of a Sovereign is off the charts, so much so that at its top, even the goddess won’t be spared. Those who admire you will naturally submit to you, regardless of gender and race.

> Crimson Bond: An authority insignia of the bloodline holder. The Sovereign can use it on his beloved, sharing a bond that transcends realms with unique benefits.

> Scarlet Dominion: Bloodline State (Temporary), Activating this state temporarily boosts all personal stats. Each active Crimson Bond can channel the essence of the connection, enhancing the Sovereign’s power. The more bonds active, the greater the effect and the greater the strain on the body and mind.

—

As for him, just the effect of the Scarlet Dominion was enough.

“Oh? What is it?”

But Elise didn’t seem to care whether it would be beneficial to her or not. She was just happy that Soren was about to give her a gift.

Looking at her expectant eyes, Soren felt that he should probably buy her a proper gift later.

For now, he suddenly hugged Elise’s waist, making her sit properly on his lap.

“Soren?”

Then, to her surprise, he suddenly lifted her t-shirt, exposing her smooth belly before placing his hand on top of it.

“~~Mmm~~”

Feeling the warmth on her belly, Elise couldn’t help but let out an enticing moan, making Soren roll his eyes.

As he thought, this girl really had some motive in wearing such clothes.

“Be quiet and relax. Let me give you an insignia of mine.”

Soren spoke, silencing the squirming Elise. After that, he suddenly took out a sharp needle from his inventory before directly piercing the tip of his ring finger.

“Soren?”

Elise was shocked as Soren let blood drip from his finger onto her belly, slowly drawing a circle.

For a moment, she was completely confused and wanted to say something when, suddenly, she felt the blood sizzling slightly before directly sinking into her skin right above her belly button.

“W-What?”

The penetration of that blood was so sudden that Elise felt a sharp pain shoot through her body.

But Soren firmly held her in place and continued to etch the sigil without hesitation.

The circle he drew soon split into intricate patterns, thin crimson lines branching inward like veins, converging into a small, thorn-like emblem at the center.

Around it, faint arc-like runes formed, each one pulsing as if alive.

“This is a Crimson Bond,” Soren muttered softly.

“It is a mark that carries my authority… and acknowledges you as mine. With this, we are now finally fully connected with each other.”

While the ’Link’ feature did allow him to share Elise’s skill, it wasn’t a connection between them in the truest sense.

But this insignia was a true bond that let him connect with Elise in a fundamental way.

Soren could already feel Elise’s emotions and feelings towards him. And he was sure she could feel the same.

*Swoosh!*

As the final line was completed, the entire sigil glowed brightly for a brief moment before dimming down, settling into her skin like a natural part of her body.

“Mmph!”

Elise trembled slightly as the pain finally faded, replaced by a strange warmth spreading through her core.

Along with it, she felt a connection very similar to what she felt towards her sister.

Only, it was potent, active, and strangely soothing.

’Soren?’

Elise didn’t know why, but she suddenly spoke, only this time in her mind, her gaze focusing on his eyes.

“Hmm?”

And surprisingly, Soren did hear her and looked at her, only to realize that she seemed not to have let out any sound.

’Telepathy?’

Of course, Soren immediately understood it was the effect of his Insignia.

Surprisingly, after bonding with Elise, they could now share their thoughts effortlessly.

And from how they didn’t even use mana or mental power, it seemed it was quite advanced compared to telepathy.

Not to mention Soren already realized that if he wanted, he could now easily use the Mental Resonance in Elise, shielding her mind from debuff.

He didn’t even need any artifact anymore.

Soren felt that there must be some other benefits to this bond, but before he could explore them, he once again heard Elise’s voice in his mind, this time a bit raspy.

’Soren… I feel… different.’

It seemed the Crimson Bond had another effect as well. Soren suddenly saw Elise squirming restlessly in his lap, squeezing her legs together.

’S-Soren… I’m… so wet…’

Since it was mental communication, Elise showed no shyness at all. She spoke while breathing heavily against his chest.

Heck, she even turned around, wrapped her arms around his neck, and began kissing his neck with heated urgency.

Then, whispering breathily directly into his ear, she said,

“Soren… let’s do it. I can’t wait any longer.”

Elise had already been hoping for something to happen. Now, after absorbing his blood and forming this bond, her libido had surged to an unprecedented degree.

How could she possibly control herself?

In fact, she was already grinding herself against his lap while kissing his neck without waiting for his permission.

Not to mention, Soren had just realized this girl wasn’t even wearing any underwear.

He could feel her shamelessly smearing her wetness all over his pants.

’This vixen… why is she more perverted than me?’

Soren was a bit speechless. But seeing how desperately she was in heat, he figured he should probably help calm her down.

So, he stood up abruptly, lifting Elise into his arms before pressing her back firmly against the tree.

“~~Mmm~~”

He then kissed her lips in one swift motion, already preparing himself for what was about to happen.

Since she wanted to go wild, why would he stop her?

Besides, he still had a Daily Quest to complete with her, after all.

Of course, he would enjoy every second of it.