[Yuuki's Residence • 5:43PM]

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Contrary to the speculations and rumors floating around the ‘Galactic Net’, Rito's living enviroment was pretty bland. There was no lineup of weapons that spanned from one side to the other, no powered suits waiting to be put on, not even your standard galactic equipments issued to every registered household. All there were was an old set of wooden table and chair, a bookshelf where he kept his book collection and his closet, which he barely ever used.

Overall, it gave off an extremely mundane feel— Something his life seemed to desperately need at the moment.

That's why he appreciated just about every second of times like this. Seconds where he could completely let down his guard and relax in his room without having to worry about parts of his body being blown off by someone when he wasn't paying attention. Of course, being blown to pieces wouldn't actually kill him or anything of sorts, that said it was still painful. And while he didn't know about other people, last he checked, pain definitely didn't turn him on.

Rito shuddered at the thought, remembering the horrible experience he had on planet Infernum. As the name implied, it was a place for people all over the universe to let loose their inner desires. From slavery, rape to torture play. You name it, they got it. There, you're either a masochistic slut or a sadistic creep— Both were equally bad and disturbing. Though he didn't know which was worse than the other as he didn't stick around long enough to find out.

Sighing at the rather recent memories, Rito tiredly threw his backpack into the corner as he rubbed the goosebumps off his arms, watching in boredom as dozens of shadowy tendrils leapt up, caught and quickly dragged it away from his vision. He didn't know where they're taking his backpack, but he's fine with it as long as he got it back tomorrow morning. For now though, he just wanted anything school and work related out of his hair.

As much as he hated to admit it, Rito knew he was currently completely spent. Peharps he should've stopped the moment he realised his ‘Core’ was overheated, but his work ethics didn't allow him to simply give up already accepted missions. So he made a run for it, and now here he was weeks later, too weak to even fight normal space pirates. Still, the time he spent on Infernum aside, Rito didn't regret his decision at all. Although a bit tiresome, it was an enjoyable week.

Rito smirked, reminded of the twin he had the hot with the other night. They were partly responsible for his burnout. But if given a second chance, he'd still choose to do it with them nonetheless— Those two were absolute beasts, he didn't even know it was possible for a body to bend the way theirs did without breaking some bones, and they did it for free too. No dinner, gift or cringy pick up lines needed, just pure raw sex like the olden days. “Worth…” [Rito]

Was all he managed to utter now that he had time to look back at the short but memorable nights he spent with the two sisters. Suddenly, all the pain and severe headaches he had to suffer for abusing his ability no longer seemed as bad anymore. Better yet, they also gave him their number so he could call them whenever he ‘desired’— As they phrased it...

Rito stood still, his eyes landed on the phone in his pocket. He was half-tempted to take on the girls' offer. But then decided against it. He'd call them, sure. However, as horny as he currently was, he knew now was not the right time. His much deserved and definitely needed vacation awaited. And he doubted he would be able to get a wink of sleep with them around. Rito chuckled pervertedly as he began to pick out clean pieces of clothing from his closet.

His stomach grumbled briefly in protest and disatisfaction as whiff of cooked food wandered into his room, but he was having none of that as he continued on his way to the bathroom. “Rito, leave the water heater on for me when you're done, 'kay?” [Mikan]

His sister shouted, to which he replied affirmatively before going inside with his newly selected outfit.

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[Sainan City • 5:24PM]

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The pitch-black curtain draped over the city as twisted, warped shapes of stars began to loftily ascend in the midst of that haunting blackness. These milky speckles twirled and danced alongside each other in various differing patterns, seemingly never wanting to stop, tugging at the hearts of those free enough to watch. Yet this beautiful scene didn't last long as a flash of light tore apart the unending darkness, followed by a series of thunderous explosions.

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Instantly, the sleepless city fell into mass-panic and confusion as half of the electricity seemed to abruptly disappear. The cause was still unknown, but some scientists said it was due to an intense energy shockwave generated at the center of Sainan City. Fortunately, the city outskirts weren't as affected by the accident so hospitals and the authorities were trying their best to move terminally ill patients, whose lives depended on the life-support system, over.

While all this was happening, the root of this accident— A pink-haired girl and her group of pursuers were having a standoff on the rooftop of an apartment building nearby. Cornered with nowhere else to go, the girl bit her lower lip in frustration. She thought she could shake them off by escaping to this backwater planet, but their persistence and stubborness seemed to know no bounds as they relentlessly chased after her.

“We've finally found you… I never thought you'd run to this ‘remote area’, but this is the end of your game of tag.” [???]

Said one of her pursuers. He had dirty blonde hair and wore a typical black suit, which furtherly emphasized the gigantic scar on his face. From an outsider's perspective, this looked like two guys trying to kidnap a girl, but the truth was actually much simpler... And dumber than that. These two were in truth under orders of their master to bring back the young miss, who apparently got fed up with meeting fiancée candidates all day and ran away from home.

"Now if you would, please come with us, Lala-sama." [???]

They told Lala-sama, but their effort was met with ridicule and rejection from the young girl as she stuck her tongue out at them in a childish manner. “Not coming~” [Lala]

She then fished out a grey bracelet with an odd looking creature on it that had red eyes and what appeared to be long ears attached to the ring. The device shone brightly— A pink color soon shallowed the playful girl in its light and just like that, Lala disappeared as if she was never even there. What remained was pieces of destroyed mecha that scattered the rooftop and two burly dudes in suit looking at each other awkwardly before finally giving chase.

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[Yuuki's Residence • 5:58PM]

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Rito laid naked in the bathtub, his hands playing with the galactic phone. He was extremely bored. He never thought he'd miss having to look behind every five seconds, but his life so far had revolved around having fun, school and job. Now that one of them was out of the picture, he felt empty... Peharps he'd take the girls up on their offer after all. Though he'd have to choose a different location. Doing it in his hideout was obviously a no-go.

Satisfied with this decision, Rito turned on his phone to find on the front page of ‘Galactic News’ that the heiress of the Deviluke Empire had apparently run from home, abandoning her duty as a princess. Seeing this, he couldn't help frowing as he muttered, seemingly tired and defeated. “Royalties these days…” [Rito]

Then, he closed the tab in a disinterested manner. Although his relationship with the Deviluke Empire wasn't bad, he didn't want to get involved with royalty. And he definitely wanted nothing to do with the current reigning emperor, Gid Lucione Deviluke. He met him once— The simple act of standing near him made Rito sweat profusely. The man was an absolute monster in every sense of the word. And he'd rather die than face him(Gid) again.

Continuing to put in the number given to him, Rito smiled pervertedly remembering the beautiful twin. He met them in one of his recent mission, they were hot and he was drugged with aphrodisiac. One thing led to another and before he knew it, they were going at it raw on a bed somewhere like wild animals. The best thing about the whole situation was they didn't ask him for anything in return and even demanded more sex, which he'd gladly give them.

Just as Rito was about to press call, he stopped. He felt weird, his senses were tingling. Something was gnawing at the back of his mind. And though he might not know why it was doing this, he sure as hell knew what it meant. It was his instincts warning him of danger, and he had learnt to trust these instincts throughout the years. They had save him too many times for him not to, from warning him when he was about to be betrayed to telling him to duck split seconds before enemies' bullets could blow his brain out.

Carefully, Rito stood up, with a wave of his hand, he took control of the scattered ‘Dark Matter’ nearby and used them to scout the house. There was nothing amiss, the one other living being was his sister, who was busy making dinner in the kitchen as usual and he doubted she would, or could pose a threat to him.

Unbeknownst to him, a small light was flashing inside the bathtub. But he was too absorbed in his thoughts to notice. Only when the light was growing visibly brighter did he see it. Alas he was late. The light exploded in the bathroom, which resulted in him being thrown off balance and fell on his ass. What the actual fuck?!— He wanted to curse, yet held back for fear his sister coming to check on him. Unless he knew for certain this invader wasn't hostile, Rito didn't want his sister anywhere near the place.

As he stared warily at the figure behind the steam, Rito cautiously prepared himself, his hands ready to transform at moment's notice. His breathing calmed as he tried regain his composure... Only to fail miserably once he saw the person in question. Beautiful— Was all he could use to describe her. Bountiful chest with two pink cherries attached, plump ass that could make men drool over, mischievous features that evoked obscene thoughts and shinning emerald eyes that seemed to pierce one's very soul.

Though her most prominent and distinguish feature was probably her hair, which was dyed(?) bright pink. “Wh—o…?” [Rito]

Rito stuttered, confused as to why such a goddess was in his bathroom. But before he could truly ask her, he saw something that made his blood go ice-cold. A symbol that only those whose heritage belonged to the strongest, most deadly race in the universe had— A long, thin tail that extended from the base of her back and ended with a cute heart-shaped tip. “Devilukean…” [Rito] He choked.