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Chapter - 15: New alliance?
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[Third Person]
Otakemaru observed the human girl before him with a curious gaze, a subtle frown creasing his brow as he effortlessly delved into the depths of her secrets. Her vulnerabilities and hidden facets were laid bare before his eyes.
In the midst of this encounter, he paid no heed to the presence of others around him. His very aura was enough to silence both Rin and Archer, who remained wordless throughout the interaction.
The only one seemingly unaware of the gravity of the situation was Shirou, who found himself physically restrained by Archer to prevent him from intervening or approaching Sakura.
However, despite his supernatural insights, Otakemaru couldn't help but feel a twinge of disappointment. He recognized the vast untapped potential within Sakura, buried beneath layers of manipulation and external influences.
Her innate traits and sealed abilities hinted at an original magical aptitude that had been tampered with, her elemental affinity forcibly altered to align with the Matou family's water-based magecraft.
In Otakemaru's estimation, this was a grievous misfortune, as he deemed the Matou family's magical tradition to be rather unremarkable, if not insignificant.
It became evident to him that Sakura, despite her latent magical potential, was not truly cut out for the path of a mage. Her mindset had been warped, and she exhibited a disturbing detachment from humanity, resembling more of a monstrous facade masquerading as a human being.
This realization left a bitter taste in Otakemaru's mouth, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of disgust toward the situation at hand.
"I wanted to meet you," Otakemaru spoke, his tone brimming with curiosity as he regarded the entity before him. "Ever since I first perceived your presence, though I must admit, you still lack the maturity to pose even a minor threat to me. Nevertheless, I find myself intrigued by you."
Sakura wore a puzzled expression, struggling to fully grasp the words of the enigmatic figure before her. Yet, an inexplicable allure lingered in his voice, weaving a spell of tranquility and calm that had eluded her hadn't heard in a long time
As she listened, an unusual warmth welled up within her abdomen, coursing through her lower body and causing reaction. Her panties grew sticky, as if she had encountered her long-sought soul mate.
Stranger still, for the first time in her existence, the writhing presence of the worms within her remained oddly subdued, refusing to stir or make their presence known.
Sakura averted her gaze shyly, glancing to the side in an attempt to conceal the overwhelming rush of desire that threatened to consume her. She couldn't allow the man before her to witness this vulnerable facet of her being, and it took every ounce of her willpower to maintain her composure.
"I don't understand why you're saying these nice things to me," Sakura deflected, her voice carrying a shy undertone. Her gaze flickered to the side as she continued in a barely audible whisper, "...But in the end, a dirty girl like me is worthless."
Despite her self-deprecating words, Sakura didn't halt her gradual approach to the mysterious man. It was as though her instincts, too, urged her to stay close to him, seeking refuge from the perils of the world.
Sakura found herself in uncharted emotional territory, grappling with unfamiliar sensations. Physical pain had been her constant companion, courtesy of the relentless hunger of the worms that consumed her Od.
Mental anguish, too, had been her lot, as Zouken had systematically tampered with her magic circuits and molded her into the perfect sacrificial pawn for the Holy Grail War.
She had grown accustomed to torment of all kinds, willing to endure it if it meant mere moments with her beloved Senpai.
Yet, for the first time, Sakura experienced an inexplicable ease. It was as if she could sense the warmth of the sun and the scent of seawater, enveloping her in a comforting embrace she had never known before.
At one point, Otakemaru gently grasped Sakura's chin, turning her head to meet his gaze once more. "Is it the worms?" he asked directly, his thumb stroking her cheek.
Confusion initially clouded Sakura's expression, but it swiftly gave way to a maelstrom of emotions—shock, fear, humiliation, loneliness, sadness—all flickering across her face within moments. "... You know," she whispered, her voice trembling but managing to maintain her composure.
"Yes, I sense them. All I had to do was take a look at your body," he nonchalantly remarked, his tone casual. "Honestly, I only came to school in the first place to keep an eye on you Masters and see if there was anything fun to pass the time."
"I see," Sakura replied softly, and that was the extent of her response as her body trembled slightly.
A gasp escaped her lips when Otakemaru firmly gripped her hips, drawing her closer to his face until their hot breaths intertwined in a mixture of instinct, as if they were beasts. "Come on, what's the big deal?" he smiled, his fangs on display. "Things were nice a second ago; let's get back to that."
Meeting his gaze, Sakura's eyes welled with tears. "...I didn't want anyone to find out about them, how disgusting I was inside," she confessed in a hushed tone, her words intended for his ears alone.
"These crest worms, they are not just worms inside my body. They make me get into... heat. They gain power through tantric rituals by eating semen. I have been forced to have sex to feed them for years, since I was a child. I'm not really worth it, I'm completely defiled."
Her little pity party was interrupted by a surprised little gasp coming from her plump pink lips when you slid his hands down her hips and pulled her closer to him, "Trust me," he smiled, "I've seen things far more disgusting than a few worms inside you."
He knew the human body better than anyone else; after all, he had had a thorough understanding of how everything worked. After making mountains of human corpses, for trying to steal the treasures of Mount Suzuka and causing his beloved peace.
Some worms around, they were not up to the task of entering him. In addition, many Yokai had the habit of torturing humans in different ways and he can say he had seen many things in his life.
Sakura gave him a surprised look, her face flushed once again. "Apparently, these worms weren't really a consensual thing huh?" Otakemaru asked as his golden and violet eyes met and you could feel sparks in the air, "And really incredible how you managed to resist and not have fallen into madness with those things inside you."
".. No... They weren't," Sakura admitted truthfully, looking a little stunned all things considered. "Grandpa made me take them years ago."
"I see," Otakemaru said in an indifferent tone, nodding to himself, "You want me to get rid of them for you?" As if it were an easy thing for him to do such a thing.
Actually, most of them would be easy to get rid of with his Mana Burst, but that would not solve the problem. After how long they had been inside her and had connected to her nervous system, a miracle was needed for that. Fortunately, he had the perfect thing to make something like that happen.
Sakura regained her coherence, and her eyes filled with fear. "No, you can't!" she blurted, quickly shaking her head, her beautiful plum hair lashing back and forth. "You can't go against Grandpa!"
Otakemaru couldn't help but burst out laughing. He, die? Being killed by a mere old human being? The thought was so ridiculous that it wasn't even funny....
"Oh... that was good," he gave another small chuckle, "Me, being killed by some old human being who relies on worms for his magic, it's just impossible and I feel like killing him at this exact moment.."
Sakura couldn't help but stare at him with a shocked expression as her confusion deepened, as if struggling to fully comprehend the being in front of her.
"I don't understand," Sakura said, shaking her head in disbelief, "Why did you want to meet me? Why are you bringing all of this into play? What do you want from all of this?" She couldn't help but ask, while she could feel the world as she had known it shattering.
"Just simple curiosity..." Otakemaru replied, as he continued, "What do I want from this?" he went on, making sure to keep his gaze fixed on her, "How about you?"
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