Yani did her best to stand.
But even as she did, she stood frozen as Kain made it clear there was no escape.
"Well, Yani," he said.
"You've got good instincts. Most things that survive do"
She swallowed hard.
He tapped a finger to his temple.
"You were probably curious as to why they told you to hide, right?"
Yani flinched as he came within arm's reach.
Her hand hovered near her dagger again, but her grip was wrong.
Defensive.
Clumsy.
[System Notice]
[Chance of Resistance: 73%]
[Override Skill Recommended: "Whispered Pact" / Temporarily lowers emotional defense]
[Optional Title Bonus Available: "Beast's Mercy"]
Kain smiled inwardly.
'Whispered Pact, huh?'
He reached out and, to her surprise, gently brushed a leaf from her shoulder.
She flinched again, but didn't move away.
"You're not a fighter," he said calmly, voice dropping into something low and velvet.
"But you lived here, with them, so you know how to kill people, right?"
Yani didn't answer.
But her body did, tension coiled in her arms, legs locked stiff in instinct.
Yet she stayed rooted.
Trembling, but not running.
Kain's gaze lingered on her, calculating, amused.
"You've killed before," he said, voice low.
"Not like I do. Not clean. Not fast. But enough to feel it, burning in your chest afterward"
"That guilt"
"That taste"
Yani's throat bobbed with a swallow.
Her silence spoke louder than words.
He took a single step closer.
She didn't retreat.
He circled her again, slow and deliberate, eyes dragging across her frame with just enough pause to make her skin prickle.
'She sure looks human'
A leaf had stuck to her shoulder, blood-specked from the earlier fight.
Kain reached out, brushing it away with the same careful precision a sculptor used on marble.
Yani jolted at the contact but didn't pull back.
[System Notification…]
[Name: Yani | Affection: 17% | Loyalty: 4% | Lust: 6%]
[Emotional Conflict: Guilt | Curiosity]
["Why isn't he hurting me…? Why does his voice feel warm…?"]
Kain leaned down just enough to speak against her ear, voice a silky whisper wrapped in fire.
"You didn't belong with them"
He drew his fingers lightly along her arm, nonthreatening, smooth.
"And you won't survive long out here alone. You know that, don't you?"
'Because this Rift will close and you will disappear, I need to get my reward out of here!'
She nodded once, barely.
Kain's lips curved.
Not cruel, just certain.
"You're smart. I like that"
[System Notification…]
[Override Skill "Whispered Pact" successful | Emotional Barriers Partially Lowered]
[Chance of Resistance: 28%]
He turned, walking just ahead, but not too far.
Then he paused.
Extended a hand behind him, open.
Waiting.
Yani hesitated.
She looked from the forest edge, to the corpses behind her… to him.
And slowly, achingly, placed her hand in his.
He guided her forward with calm, unshakable confidence.
And just as they stepped into the trees, his hand rested at her lower back.
Smooth.
Untouched.
[System Notification…]
[Yani | Affection: 22% | Loyalty: 5% | Lust: 37%]
[Emotional Conflict: Loneliness | Safety]
["He didn't hurt me… He could have. Why didn't he?"]
He cupped her chin.
Yani's breath hitched as his hands gently lifted her chin, his fingers warm beneath her jaw.
Her eyes locked with his, uncertain, wide, but no longer afraid.
Just waiting.
Kain didn't rush.
He studied her, just long enough for her to realize he saw her, beyond the blood, the dirt, the fear.
Beyond the mask she wore among beasts.
And then—
He kissed her.
Slow.
Deliberate.
No hunger, no force.
Just heat.
Warmth, offered like a gift.
Her lips trembled against his, caught between hesitation and something deeper, something blooming.
She didn't pull away.
Not this time.
[System Notification…]
[Yani | Affection: 34% | Loyalty: 9% | Lust: 51%]
[Emotional Conflict: Trust | Desire]
["Warm… it's warm… no one's ever—"]
Kain quickly broke the kiss, letting his thumb graze her lower lip before stepping back.
He didn't say anything more.
Didn't need to.
With one smooth motion, he reached behind him… no pouch, no bag, and still, somehow, a thick, dark blanket folded neatly into his hand as if conjured by will alone.
He dropped it on the dirt without ceremony.
Then looked back at her.
A silent invitation.
His eyes seemed to hold a challenge, a silent command for Yani to strip bare, both physically and emotionally.
Yani's breath quickened, her heart pounding in her chest as she hesitated, torn between the primal urge to comply and the lingering fear of rejection.
Her gaze flicked to the bodies behind her, a gruesome reminder of the brutal world she inhabited and the uncertain nature of Kain's affections.
Yet, something about his patient demeanor, the gentle warmth of his touch, and the sincerity in his eyes slowly eroded her defenses.
Her resolve crumbled, replaced by a gnawing desire to experience the intimacy he offered, to bask in the warmth of his attention.
With a soft, ragged exhale, Yani reached for the hem of her tattered cloak.
Her fingers were trembling as she lifted it over her head, revealing the lean, semi-muscular physique beneath.
Her eyes never left Kain's as she stepped out of the garment, her movements awkward and self-conscious.
But when she looked up at him, there was no censure, no disdain.
Yani's breath hitched as Kain's gaze roamed over her body, drinking in every contour, every scar, every subtle quiver of her muscles betraying her nervousness.
She bit her lip, her nipples hardening into tight peaks under his intense scrutiny.
A flush crept up her neck, painting her skin a rosy hue as she felt the heat of his eyes like a physical touch.
Her hands instinctively rose to cover her breasts, but Kain's low growl stilled her, a silent reminder of her submission to him.
Yani's eyes dropped to the blanket.
With a deep, shuddering breath, she reached for it, her fingers brushing against the coarse fabric as she spread it further.
The dark, muted hues blended seamlessly with the dappled shadows, creating an intimate, secluded space.
With a hesitant step, Yani lowered herself onto the blanket, her movements economical and graceless.
Kain stepped closer, the fading light of dusk highlighted the chiseled contours of his body, his skin glistening with a sheen of sweat.
With deliberate slowness, he reached for the fastenings of his leather garments, his fingers deftly undoing the intricate knots and straps.
Yani watched, transfixed, as the outer layers fell away, revealing the powerful muscles and sleek, taut flesh beneath.
Her eyes widened as he discarded the last of his clothes, standing before her in all his unbridled masculinity.
Her gaze was drawn inexorably to the impressive length of his cock, thick and uncut..
The sight of it took her breath away, her mind struggling to process the sheer size and virility of the organ.
"By the gods..." she breathed, her voice barely audible over the pounding of her heart.
"It's huge..."
Kain's chuckle was low and husky, a sound that sent shivers down Yani's spine.
He took a step closer, his cock jutting out proudly, already semi-erect and throbbing with anticipation.
"You'll find out just how huge soon enough, little goblin"
He traced a heated path along her skin, leaving trails of goosebumps in their wake.
His touch was assured, confident, as if he had every right to explore and claim her body.
Yani's breath hitched as his fingers ventured lower, skimming the sensitive curves of her hips, the lean muscle of her thighs.
Her heartbeat pulsed in time with her growing arousal, a sweet ache blossoming deep within her core.
With a deliberate, almost reverent touch, Kain's fingers found her intimate spot between Yani's legs.
The discovery of her untouched, virgin pussy sent a thrill through him.
He traced the delicate, emerald folds with a slow, sensual glide, savoring the subtle slickness he encountered.
Her body's natural response to his touch, the first tender signs of her awakening desire.
Yani's hips involuntarily pushed forward, seeking more of his talented fingers against her aching flesh.
The sensation of him exploring her so intimately, awakening passions she'd never known, was intoxicating.
As his fingers delved deeper, coaxing out more of Yani's slick arousal, her breathy moans filled the forest air.
The sounds were a symphony to his ears, music that encouraged his bold explorations.
"Oh, Sir Kain..." she panted, her thighs trembling slightly as he probed her delicate entrance with a fingertip.
"No one's ever touched me like this..."
A thread of dark pleasure wove through Kain at her words, at the knowledge he was her first.
Her first everything.
'Seems like they didn't even want to touch her… fucking awsome!'
His fingers pressed deeper, finding a slight resistance that only fueled his desire to claim her fully.
Yani's back arched, her head falling back in abandon as he worked her open with expert ease.
"Please... More," she whimpered, her hips rolling in a desperate plea for more of his touch.
Kain chuckled, the low, rumbling sound vibrating against Yani's sensitive flesh.
His other hand came up to cup her cilt, his thumb teasing the swollen nub at her core.
His eyes locked onto hers, burning with an intense hunger as he inhaled her sweet scent.
The moment of truth had arrived, and he was ready to indulge in the sweetest of plunder.
With a low, guttural moan, Kain buried his face between Yani's thighs, his tongue lashing out to taste her essence.
Her cries of pleasure echoed through the trees as he devoured her, his mouth and tongue working in perfect harmony to bring her to the brink of ecstasy.
Yani's hands tangled in his hair, her nails scraping against his scalp as she pulled him closer, her hips bucking wildly against his face.
"Oh gods... Yes, just like that... Don't stop..."
Kain's only response was a deep, rumbling growl of approval, his tongue delving deeper, exploring every inch of her clenching heat.
He could feel her tightening around him, her body trembling on the cusp of release.
With a final, devastating stroke of his tongue, he coaxed her over the edge, drinking in her sweet nectar as she came apart beneath him.
Her orgasm crashed through her in powerful waves, her inner walls fluttering and clenching around his face.
Kain slowly withdrew from her dripping core.
His lips, still slick with her essence, curled into a satisfied smirk.
"Mmm, delicious," his voice husky with arousal.
Licking his lips clean, he savored the taste of her.
His eyes roamed over Yani's flushed face, her chest heaving with each ragged breath.
She looked utterly debauched, her emerald skin glowing with a sheen of sweat, her lips parted in a silent moan.
Kain's cock, once semi-erect, was now fully engorged and throbbing for sex!
"You're ready for me now, little goblin," his voice was low.
"Time to teach you what it means to be fucked senseless"
With a swift, powerful thrust, he drove himself deep into her slick, virgin passage, groaning at the exquisite tightness that engulfed him.
Yani's scream of pain and pleasure mingled in the air as Kain's thick length stretched her impossibly wide, her body trembling with the force of his penetration.
"Oh gods, Sir Kain... So big...!" she gasped, her nails digging into his shoulders as she struggled to accommodate his girth.
Kain's hands gripped her hips, his fingers digging into her flesh as he began to move, each powerful thrust driving him deeper into her quivering depths.
The sound of skin slapping against skin filled the forest, punctuated by Yani's high-pitched moans and Kain's guttural grunts.
He set a relentless pace, pounding into her with primal ferocity, determined to claim her utterly.
Yani's back arched, her breasts bouncing with each savage stroke, her cries of ecstasy echoing through the trees.
His fingers found her hardened nipples, pinching and rolling the sensitive buds with deliberate roughness that made her gasp and moan.
He continued his merciless pace, fucking her with deep, powerful thrusts that shook the forest floor beneath them.
The combination of his harsh treatment and sensual manipulation sent Yani hurtling towards another intense climax.
Her inner walls clenched around him, pulsing and fluttering in an attempt to milk his cock.
"Fuck! Yes, yes, right there!" she screamed, her voice raw with pleasure as she felt his thick shaft hitting all the right spots inside her.
Kain's breath came in ragged gasps, his muscles coiled with the strain of his unrelenting thrusts.
He could feel his climax building, the pressure mounting at the base of his spine as Yani's tight, wet heat squeezed him relentlessly.
With a savage grunt, he reached between their straining bodies, his thumb finding her throbbing clit.
He rubbed the sensitive nub in brisk circles, sending Yani over the edge into a screaming, writhing orgasm.
As she convulsed around him, Kain buried himself to the hilt, his cock spasming within her as he poured his seed deep into her quivering depths.
He groaned as he slowly withdrew from Yani's spent body, his softening cock slipping free with a wet squelch.
Despite the intensity of their passion, he wasn't finished yet.
Oh, not by a long shot, a gentleman must continue till both are spent.
Yani, still trembling with aftershocks, gazed up at him through heavy-lidded eyes, her skin flushed with post-coital delight.
She expected a moment's respite, perhaps a tender kiss or comforting words, but Kain had other plans.
A slow, wicked grin spread across his face as he contemplated the many ways he'd fuck her.
"Not yet, little goblin," his voice low and menacing.
"You've had one taste of what I can do. Now, let's see how many positions I can fuck you in before you break"
With that, Kain flipped Yani onto her hands and knees, her green skin glistening with sweat in the moonlight.
He positioned himself behind her, his hands spreading her thighs wide as he notched his thick length against her pulsing pussy once more.
"Ah, gods..." Yani whimpered, her eyes wide with a mix of trepidation and excitement as she felt Kain's cock probe her dripping slit once again.
She braced herself, her muscles tensing in anticipation of another brutal invasion.
But Kain didn't simply thrust forward.
Instead, he slowly dragged his length up and down her slick folds, coating himself in her arousal and teasing her with the promise of more.
His hands gripped her hips, fingers digging into the soft flesh as he began to pick up speed, his cock sliding through her in long, sensual strokes.
Yani's moans grew louder, her hips moving in time with Kain's, desperate for more friction, more sensation.
She was lost in a haze of pleasure, her mind consumed by the need for release.
And then, without warning, Kain pulled out completely, leaving her empty and aching.
She cried out in protest, her body arching in a futile search for his length.
But Kain just chuckled, his voice dark with amusement.
"You haven't seen the half of it yet"
With a swift, decisive motion, Kain flipped Yani onto her back.
He loomed over her, his muscular form a shadow against the dark forest.
Before she could register the sudden change in position, he had positioned himself between her thighs, his cock throbbing once more.
Yani's eyes widened as she felt the broad head of his length press against her entrance once more.
"Ready or not, here I come"
His hips surged forward to bury himself deep within her once again.
Yani's scream of pleasure was muffled by Kain's mouth, which crashed onto hers in a fierce, dominating kiss.
His tongue plundered her mouth, claiming every inch as his cock plundered her body.
They rutted together like animals, the only sounds were their harsh breathing, the slap of skin against skin, and Yani's high-pitched moans of ecstasy.
Kain pounded into her with relentless fury, his powerful thrusts sending shockwaves of pleasure through her trembling form.
Yani's hands scrabbled at his back, her nails digging into his flesh as she tried to anchor herself against the brutal onslaught.
Her world narrowed to the raw, primal sensation of his cock pounding into her.
Each brutal thrust sent her spiraling closer to the edge, her mind consumed by the desperate need for release.
But Kain wasn't content to simply drill into her.
He wanted to break her, to make her submit utterly to his dominance.
With a deep, guttural growl, he pulled out of her just enough to turn her over, flipping her onto her hands and knees once more.
Yani's breath caught in her throat as she felt the head of his cock notch against her quivering entrance once again.
"Ahhhh…. This is….. So… goooood!"
The anticipation was almost unbearable, the promise of even more intense pleasure pushing her closer to the brink.
With a savage thrust, Kain buried himself to the hilt, his length stretching her impossibly wide as he began to move.
His hands gripped her hips, fingers digging into the soft flesh as he pounded into her with brutal force, the force of his thrusts jolting her entire body.
Yani's scream of ecstasy was lost in the chaos of their primal rutting.
His hands left her hips to roam over her body, his fingers tracing the delicate curves of her breasts before closing around the pert mounds.
He gave a harsh tug, forcing her upper body down as he thrust into her from behind.
Yani's cries of pleasure mingled with his deep, guttural grunts as he claimed her, his cock driving deeper with each brutal stroke.
His other hand came up to pinch and roll her nipples, the dual sensations of pain and pleasure sending shivers down her spine.
With a sudden jerk, Kain lifted Yani up, her back arching as he pulled her flush against his chest.
His lips found the sensitive skin just below her ear, his hot breath ghosting over her as he whispered filthy promises.
"Take it, little goblin," he growled, his cock still driving into her with relentless force.
"Take every inch of my cock and scream my name"
Yani's response was a mindless wail of ecstasy, her hips bucking back against him as she felt the pressure building inside her once more.
The world narrowed to the feel of his skin against hers, the taste of his mouth on her neck.
The brutal invasion of his cock stretching her to the limits of pleasure and pain.
His intent was clear.
'Ah, this man… plans to impregnate me…'
Kain's thrusts became more erratic, his pace increasing as he neared his climax.
Yani's body quivered, her inner walls clenching around him as she felt the first pulse of his impending orgasm.
"Yes, yes, fill me up!" she whimpered, her voice raw with desire and submission.
"Make me yours, Sir Kain!"
Kain's response was a guttural roar, his cock swelling even larger inside her as he lost himself to the intense pleasure.
His hips jerked wildly, pumping stream after stream of hot, potent seed deep into Yani's willing body.
As the last of his cum painted her insides, Kain pulled out, his softening length slipping free with a wet squelch.
He turned Yani to face him, his eyes burning with an intense, possessive heat.
"Devote your body and soul to me," he commanded, his voice low and demanding.
"You are mine now, in every way possible"
Yani's lips parted, her tongue darting out to lick them nervously.
She gazed up at Kain, her eyes shimmering with a mix of fear and excitement.
"I... I agree," she whispered, her voice trembling slightly.
With that final sentence, she collapsed onto the blanket, her body spent and satiated.
Kain leaned down, his cock still soft and semi-erect, and used his fingers to scoop out the last of his released seed from her dripping slit.
He then drizzled the thick, whitish cum along the elegant curve of her spine, taking care to deposit every last drop onto her emerald skin.
Yani shuddered at the sensation, her over-sensitized flesh tingling with pleasure even after such intense lovemaking.
With a satisfied grunt, Kain straightened up, his muscular form looming over Yani's prone form.
He dressed quickly, his movements brisk and efficient, before crouching down to scoop her up into his arms (of course, after using magic to clean her up and dress her in a nice dress).
[System Notification…]
[Name: Yani | Affection: 100% | Loyalty: 100% | Lust: 100%]
[Emotion: Satisfied]
["I love this Human"]
[Congratulations! Yani has now become a member of your harem!]
[Effects: Yani will not question your actions. Her loyalty is absolute. She will follow you no matter what path you choose!]
[Rift Cleared | Rewards Distributed]
[Bonus: Companion Bonded]
Yani blinked, eyes now entirely focused on him.
Devoted.
As he stepped through the thinning veil of the Rift, he lifted a hand once more.
Magic shimmered like glass catching moonlight, and Yani's goblin features, her emerald skin, her pointy ears, golden glow of her pupils.
Vanished behind an illusion of humanity.
Short brown hair, soft eyes, and an exhausted but gentle expression.
A perfect victim.
Or so it would seem.
The Rift sealed shut behind him with a hiss of finality.
He stepped into the world again, boots touching solid ground.
Guards at the perimeter jumped, weapons half-raised, then lowered as they saw him approach, carrying a girl in his arms.
Someone cried out.
"He saved one!"
"How did she even get in there?!"
"Who care's student Kain saved someone!"
He walked through the academy gates with the same quiet confidence he always carried.
His long coat fluttered behind him, and Yani was still cradled gently in his arms.
A few students turned to stare.
Some whispered.
One of the instructors stepped forward to question him, only to fall silent as Kain's eyes locked on theirs with quiet finality.
She looked… human enough now.
Tired, weak, traumatized.
A Rift survivor.
He didn't say a word.
Not until he entered the dorms, slipped through the door to his room, and laid her down gently on the bed.
Yani's eyes followed him like a faithful pet, her hand briefly reaching for his before she let herself rest.
Kain adjusted the pillow beneath her head, brushing a final strand of hair from her cheek.
Then, casually, he stood and pulled out his phone.
Group Chat: "Troublemakers <3" (Yes he changed it from queens…)
Kain:
You girls have a new sister!
Her name's Yani. Treat her like you treat each other.
You can wait in my room if need be.
Almost instantly, the messages exploded:
Lupa:
Tch. Just how many strays are you planning to drag in, Kain?
Ruby:
Wha–!? Kain you're supposed to TELL us before doing this!!
Darcy:
Hehe. ~ I want to play with her first.
Beatrix:
Understood. I will protect her.
Lyla:
A new flower for our garden… you spoil us.
Kain stared at the screen, unreadable, then shut it with a flick of his thumb.
"She'll be safe here," he muttered.
'I hope…'
Without another word, he turned and exited, steps steady as he made his way through the halls toward the upper chambers of the tower.
"Time to see Iris"
Five Minutes Later
He reached the door of Iris's office.
Before he could knock, her voice called from within, sharp, velvet, knowing.
"Come in"
Kain pushed the door open.
Iris sat at her desk, one leg crossed, hair cascading over one shoulder, and her violet eyes already narrowed at him before he even said a word.
She set her quill down slowly.
"You took your time, Crowhurst," she said coolly.
"The Rift closed nearly 15 minutes ago"
Kain stepped inside, letting the door close with a soft click behind him.
"I brought someone back"
Her brows rose just slightly.
"Oh?"
She stood, robes shifting around her like a second skin.
"And let me guess. A girl"
"I couldn't leave her there"
Iris approached him, stopping only when they were close enough to feel the tension between them.
"Kain…" she said, tone dipping low.
"Do you ever bring back anything that isn't female, fragile, and halfway in love with you?"