Chapter 42: Mysterious KISS

VIVIAN

The strong arm around Vivian’s waist tightened. She gasped and immediately struggled.

"Let go of me!"

The man turned her around.

Before she could properly see his face in the darkness, he leaned closer.

Vivian pushed against his chest.

"What are you doing?!"

She raised her hand, ready to slap him. But he caught her wrist.

His strength was frightening.

He released her almost immediately when he felt her resistance, but Vivian was already glaring at him. She didn’t see him properly because of the darkness.

"Who are you?"

The man stepped closer. His voice was low. "I want you, Vivian."

Vivian’s eyes widened.

He knows my name?

Before she could ask another question, he leaned down and kissed her. She bit on his lip that grabbed her. His blood slipped into her mouth.

Vivian froze. Her mind went completely blank.

Then..."Master."

The Lotus voice exploded inside her consciousness.

"He’s an SS-Class male! He is a good nutrient for me."

Vivian’s eyes widened.

"His spiritual energy is incredibly powerful! It’s exactly what I need!"

Vivian almost screamed internally.

How am I supposed to kiss a stranger just because he’s an SS-Class?!

"Kiss him back! He is all we need right now. We shouldn’t care about if he is a stranger or not"

Absolutely not! I am not doing that with a stranger.

Lotus voices begin cuter and lower. "Master..please..for my sake. And for the sake of spiritual power. Don’t forget you want to get stronger to save your father. If I am not strong, how will you save your father?"

But the mysterious man pulled her closer again, and Vivian felt the overwhelming spiritual energy surrounding him. His scent was so sweet that she got more hungry and aroused for him. She closed her eyes tighter trying to run away from the feelings.

But her knees weakened.

He was far too tall. She had to lift her head so much that her neck began to ache.

Vivian instinctively grabbed his shoulders for support.

Then, remembering Beeny’s words, she made a decision.

Fine. Just one. For my Lotus and for the powers I need. Let me sacrifice!!

She kissed him back. He carried her and placed her on the restroom counter.

The moment his tongue entered her mouth and the kiss got deeper, a powerful stream of spiritual energy surged into her body.

It traveled through her consciousness and rushed directly toward the Lotus.

BOOM!

Four golden petals suddenly bloomed.

Vivian’s eyes widened.

Four?!

Inside her consciousness, the Lotus seemed to tremble with excitement.

It was jumping around like a maniac.

"IT WORKED!"

Vivian quickly pulled away as she got enough from him.

The man stared at her for a moment before stepping back. He was disappointed not to have gotten enough from her. But he didn’t want to force her for more.

Then he turned and disappeared into the darkness.

A second later...The lights came back on.

Vivian stood there, completely stunned.

She slowly climbed down from the counter where she had ended up sitting.

She stared at herself in the mirror.

Her cheeks were flushed. Her lips were red and bloody. "What just happened?"

She touched her wounded lips.

Then she quickly turned on the tap and washed her mouth.

Her neck felt strangely warm and itchy.

She ignored it.

Instead, she closed her eyes and entered her consciousness.

Beeny immediately flew toward her. "You scared me!"

Vivian looked at her.

"What?"

"The whole place suddenly became dark! I thought something happened to you! I thought you were getting kidnapped. A high spiritual energy covered my vision. It seems to be very powerful."

Vivian avoided her gaze. "Nothing happened."

Beeny narrowed her tiny eyes. "Nothing? Really?"

Vivian looked toward the Lotus. The golden flower had changed.

Four beautiful new petals had bloomed around it.

Then the Lotus suddenly opened its tiny eyes.

Its little mouth opened too.

"Thank you, Master. I am grateful."

Vivian stared. She had never heard the Lotus speak that much before. Today it made an exemption for a stranger.

She pointed at it. "You can talk now?"

The Lotus happily bounced. "Master has become stronger. So I am stronger too."

Vivian rubbed her forehead. "When we get home, we’re talking. I want to know what the hell you are."

Beeny suddenly sniffed. Then her eyes widened. "Wait!"

Vivian looked at her. "What?"

Beeny pointed toward Vivian’s neck.

"What’s that on your neck?!"

Vivian touched the spot. "I don’t know. It’s itchy."

Beeny flew closer. "Vivian..."

Her voice became suspicious. "Did you mate with a man?!"

Vivian’s face turned red. "What?! No! Never!!"

She immediately waved her hand. "Leave my consciousness."

"What?"

"Go into my hair."

Beeny stared at her. "But..."

"I don’t want you eating the new Lotus petals yet. I want to transfer the power into my body and strengthen my soul first."

Beeny reluctantly transformed into a tiny golden bee. "Fine."

She flew out of Vivian’s consciousness and disappeared into her hair.

Vivian opened her eyes. She dusted off her dress and walked out of the bathroom.

The moment she stepped outside, Arin rushed toward her. "Vivian! Where have you been?"

"I was looking for you everywhere. I even knocked on the bathroom door, but you didn’t answer."

Vivian hesitated. "There was a blackout."

Arin stared at her. "A blackout?"

"Yes."

Arin frowned. "That’s impossible."

"Why?"

"There has never been a power blackout in Haxia. The Federation’s energy network is too advanced."

Vivian blinked. Arin continued. "Blackouts happen on some outer planets, but not here."

Vivian’s expression slowly changed.

Then what exactly happened in that bathroom? How did the lights go off?

ASTON

Aston limping down the corridor.

Then stopped. He placed one hand against the wall.

His breathing was strangely unsteady.

He frowned. "Will she get angry because of that kiss?"

He lowered his head. "Was it wrong for me to steal a kiss from my Mistress?"

He touched his lips. It had only been a kiss. Just one.

Yet his body felt strangely weak. "Why am I so exhausted?"

He took another step. His hand remained against the wall for support.

"Is it because..."

His face reddened.

"...it was my first time being that intimate to a female?"

He closed his eyes in embarrassment. "How shameful."

He was an SS-Class male. Yet one kiss had left him staggering through a corridor like a wounded soldier.

"Aston..."

He shook his head.

"You are a disgrace."

He tried to take another step. His legs suddenly gave out. He couldn’t hold on anymore. No strength to walk. He was too ashamed to call for help. What will he say? Kissing a zero class female made him weak?

Thud! Aston collapsed onto the floor.