The portal's blue shimmer faded behind them as Han, Raphtalia, Chloe, and Dolf stepped out into the lobby.
Han barely took a step before his knees buckled.
"Han!" Three voices cried out in unison—Jenna, Tess, and Shay rushed forward, catching him just before he hit the floor.
"So that's Sir's name..." Raphtalia murmured, kneeling beside him, her voice soft and unfamiliar to the others.
Shay's hand went to her sword in an instant. "Who are you?"
Jenna tensed her bowstring, and Tess pointed her spear with quiet precision. All three women locked onto the unfamiliar demihuman.
"Where did she come from?" Jenna demanded.
"She wasn't there before," Tess muttered.
The lobby's warm glow surrounded Han, its passive healing starting to mend his wounds. His eyes fluttered open just in time to see three weapons aimed at Raphtalia.
"What are you doing?" he groaned, forcing himself upright.
Shay didn't lower her sword. "Han, who is this demihuman?"
Instead of answering, Han stepped forward and gently placed a hand on Raphtalia's head, ruffling her hair. Though she had grown significantly, he still towered over her.
"Sir..." Raphtalia flushed a deep red. "I-I'm not little anymore..."
"I don't care," Han said, smiling gently. "You're still a kid to me."
Then he turned to the others. "This is Raphtalia. From now on, she'll be joining our party."
Jenna blinked. "Wait… is she that little demihuman from before?"
"Yeah," Han nodded.
"Wha—how did she grow this much?" Jenna looked her over in disbelief.
Han scratched his head, avoiding eye contact. "Let's just say… something happened."
Then he turned to Tess. "Hey, can she borrow some of your clothes? Hers are… a bit tight."
Tess walked over, eyes scanning Raphtalia from head to toe. Without hesitation, she cupped Raphtalia's breasts, then squeezed her butt.
"W-What are you doing?!" Raphtalia yelped, flustered. She shot a panicked glance at Han—was he really just going to watch?
"I'm just checking if my clothes will fit you," Tess replied nonchalantly. "You've got an even plumper chest than mine. It'll probably be a snug fit, but it'll do."
With that, she took Raphtalia by the arm and led her toward her room.
As Tess led Raphtalia away, Shay turned back to Han, still concerned. "What about the other two? Chloe and Dolf, was it?"
Han sighed and leaned back against the wall, still feeling sore. "The woman's fine. Chloe fought for her life. She kept her head cool and didn't panic."
Then his eyes hardened, and he pointed at Dolf's pants. There was a dark stain still visible. "But that scumbag? Not even worth the dirt on his boots. He pissed himself in fear on the second floor."
Shay's eyes narrowed. "Are you serious?"
Han didn't answer. He didn't need to.
"And that's not even the worst part." His voice dropped a note colder. "He tried to use Chloe as a human shield."
Without hesitation, Shay stepped forward and drew her sword, the blade flashing as she pointed it straight at Dolf's throat.
"Can I kill him, Han?"
"Hiiik!" Dolf squeaked, scrambling behind Chloe like a coward.
Smack!
Chloe turned and slapped him clean across the face.
"You bastard," she muttered. "Stop hiding behind me!"
Before Shay could do anything else, a sparkle of pink light appeared on Han's shoulder.
"You can't kill other heroes, you bitch!" Iselle shouted, arms crossed in front of her tiny chest.
Shay's eye twitched. "What did you just call me?"
"Come on, Han! Tell her!" Iselle bounced up and down on his shoulder impatiently.
Han simply reached up and stroked her tiny head with a tired sigh. "Yes, Iselle…"
Shay's sword didn't lower. Instead, it moved—toward Iselle.
"Who are you calling a bitch, you flying rat? Wanna die?"
"Oh?" Iselle smirked, tiny hands on her hips. "Are you threatening me, huh?"
"Yeah!" Shay snapped. "Get your tiny ass off my Han's shoulder!"
"Your Han? He's my Han!" Iselle fired back.
Before things could escalate, Han raised his voice. "Stop being kids, you two."
Instantly, both froze.
And then—two arms wrapped snugly around his neck from behind, followed by a sultry voice that purred in his ear.
"Han is mine."
Tess, having returned quietly, pressed herself to his back with a little smirk.
"Sir…"
Another voice reached him, gentle and pure. He turned—and saw Raphtalia standing shyly in Tess's borrowed clothes.
She wore a white blouse with a wide collar, tucked into a brown corset that accentuated her curves. A red pleated skirt fell just above her knees, with brown stockings and light boots to match. Her long, auburn hair flowed past her shoulders, and a belt with pouches hung loosely around her hips.
Han blinked. "Raphtalia…"
She looked down, fiddling with the hem of her skirt. "Does this… look okay?"
Han stared.
His eyes were fixed on Raphtalia—not just her face, not her soft expression, not even the way her long hair framed her figure so delicately.
No. His gaze had slipped lower.
Her breasts…
The blouse hugged her curves tightly, emphasizing just how much she had grown.
"Fuck. She's so beautiful. Her curves are god-tier!" Han swallowed. "Is it because she's a God reincarnation or something? No way she turned out this stacked by accident…"
Raphtalia noticed his gaze lingering.
"Ehm… Sir?" she asked softly, her cheeks blooming red.
But Han wasn't listening.
"I wonder how a demi-human feels—HAN! You're a pervert but she was just a kid until a while ago! Keep some damn morals at the very least!" his thoughts screamed at themselves.
Before his inner chaos could spiral further, the entire chamber was engulfed in a bright blue light.
VMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!
The Summoning Altar flared to life, its runes glowing vividly as magic filled the air.
"What's happening?!" Raphtalia asked, stepping closer to Han.
"Is someone else being summoned?" Jenna and Tess said at once, eyes locked on the altar.
"Hiik! Is it another monster?!" Dolf squealed, diving behind Chloe again.
A pink system screen popped up mid-air:
[Master Anytng is using a 3-Star Guaranteed Summon Ticket!]
Han's eyes narrowed. "A 3-Star Guaranteed Summon Ticket…?"
He frowned.
"Since when did things like that exist?"
To be continued...
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