A clear refusal.

If the temperature of her voice could be measured, without a doubt, it would be below freezing point.

“Ah!” A gasp echoed behind Alkrasha.

All of Alkrasha’s condensed killing intent pointing toward Allen.

“!?”

She’s going to kill him.

- Was what would any man feel in that moment as their bodies trembled, unable to make an even slightest movement, but Allen didn’t express any reaction.

Only his eyes narrowed a bit.

Seeing this scene, Alkrasha lost interest and let go.

Cough! Allen coughed for a bit before looking at the woman in front of him.

“I’m not your enemy. If you honor our relationship, I would really be glad if you could help me even a bit. I really need you, Alkrasha."

"Besides, I want to show you that I could protect this world. I want to show you that I’m just not all bark but more bite.”

“… …”

“I don’t need to hear an answer right now. It’s fine for you to decide what you want to do after thinking more about it.”

“You can also watch me and decide for yourself whether you take my side or be my enemy.”

“It won’t be too late to kill me afterward.”

“… and if you want to stop me, then please remember. I would rather die than lose the second time.”

“… …”

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Allen stayed in his designated room for a few days, waiting for his full recovery.

It was the softest bed Allen had ever slept in, filled with nothing but flowers; he always sleeps as if he was embraced.

During this time, Alkrasha often visits, bringing some good fruits along. She never talks about Allen’s earlier proposal of cooperation and just acted as if she didn’t hear about it.

--- ---

Inside the room, where the aroma of flowers was wafting around, Allen was sipping on the red colored juice like liquid while gazing outside the window.

The only sounds that entered his ears were the whispers of grass being swayed by the wind and the ‘kiki’ sound made by different bug and insect type monsters near the huge tree.

Aah, what a peaceful mood…

For Allen who had always been working either his mind or body since the moment, he had come to this world, this was the first time a healing tranquility had appeared.

He wasn’t worried about monsters appearing and attacking him or rude humans trying to disturb his peaceful rest. In here, he was a VIP guest and monsters were peaceful and not the least bit one dared to attack him.

Moved by this moment which could also be called as a time of supreme bliss- It wouldn’t be bad to just live in this place- with this tempting thought, he raised his neck.

And before long, his heart started to gradually calm down.

He closed his eyes and breathed slowly, trying to enjoy every moment.

The moment he leaves this place, he would once again do his best for him and his loved one's survivals.

“Chu…?” lightning on his bosom raised its head and looked at him. Its gaze as if asking if he was okay.

Aside from Ape who was staying on its Monster Ball, Lightning also came with him to this place. Silver was left with Lieri as to assure them that he was still alive and well, through his connection with it.

If he died, then Silver would run amok and if not, it would be obedient, waiting for him to return. Besides, he gave it a very important mission.

Up until now, Lighting stayed obediently inside Allen’s shirt, staying vigilantly in the surroundings, quietly protecting Allen for some unexpected attack.

He was one of his trump cards if an unexpected situation happened.

But now, he deemed it as unnecessary.

Alkrasha didn’t mean harm to him. In fact, she treats him as a special guest.

Petting Lightning’s body, he spent almost half an hour peacefully like this, and then, the tapping sounds of someone walking outside started getting closer.

“How're your wounds?”

From the other side of the hole which was gaping open, Alkrasha, the Insect Queen showed herself. 

“It’s almost healed.” Allen casually answered.

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He possesses a Health Potion but he was reluctant to use it when he could just recover normally. And so, he stayed in bed for a few days, while his superhuman regeneration that was slightly above the norm did their thing.

“Alkrasha, I will be leaving tomorrow.”

“… …” Alkrasha’s eyes narrowed and a sharp light passed through it.

“Do you think that I would let you?”

“I have already said this before; I would rather die than lose this war. And so, even if you won’t agree, I will still go and leave. If not, killing myself again is an easy task. Who knows, I might be able to reincarnate again~” Allen said lightly.

He looks like he was just joking but is he…?

“… …” The air around Alkrasha congregated. A heavy atmosphere appeared in the whole room.

“Are you threatening me?”

Allen smiled. “I am not. Threatening you with my life seemed absurd… I prefer if you call it risking my life, instead~”

“… …” Alkrasha looked at Allen for a moment before releasing a sigh.

She didn’t know if he was serious or not but for someone who had a precedent in killing himself, those words hold more weight.

“You have been staying here for almost three weeks…”

“That long? I never expected it…”

“Where will you go?”

“Truthfully I want to go back to my country immediately, but for now, I guess wandering in the new continent for a while seemed not so bad.”

“I won’t give you any answer if that’s what you expected,” Alkrasha said with a sharp tone.

“… I see…”

“… But, I would support you.”

“!?” Allen was truthfully disappointed, however, as long as those words came out, his eyes widened in shock.

“I wouldn’t do anything like protecting the human race nor would I save them. However, the moment you encounter difficulties, we would rush in to save you… that’s the least I could do. Other than that, is impossible.”

“No, that would be enough. Tha-”

“However, only for one condition!” Alkrasha raised her index finger as she slowly walked towards him.

“What condition?”

“Simple, you will become my mate.”

“… …” Saying that Allen wasn’t the least bit surprised would be a lie.

Mate? Somehow, she brought out a word Allen was not quite familiar with.

“… What did you say just now?”

Thinking he just misheard her, Allen asked her. But with an all-natural expression, she repeated “I want you to become my mate.” with flushed cheeks.

A cold sweat runs down Allen’s forehead.

A really oppressive silence hung over the room.

His eye contracted and he almost thought he misheard what she said.

Mate… is there another meaning for a mate?

Maybe it was a word for friend in insect language…?

“Ahm, when you say mate… do you mean…”

Alkrasha encircled her arms around Allen’s neck. A fragrant of lilies and roses tickled Allen’s nose.

“Is there another meaning of that word?” She teased.

“If you agree, then there would be a good reason to protect you… isn’t it?”

Okay, he’s defeated by this very, very ‘good’ reason…

“Alkrasha, why do you like me? As much as I don’t want to admit it, I don’t have anything praiseworthy.”

“Ho, are you devaluing yourself?”

“… Nah, I just know myself better. Although I’m handsome, I’m arrogant, selfish, egoistic, greedy, inconsiderate and very opportunistic. Same as how I take advantage of your feelings to cooperate with me.” It’s pathetic to badmouth my own self, but it’s the fact.

At this moment, he must be honest. That's the least thing he could do... 

“Aren’t we compatible with each other, then?” Alkrasha didn't mind.

“… I’m possessive and hate to share.”

“Creatures like us, never share,” Alkrasha answered as if it was natural.

“I’m extremely greedy and a bit fickle… and I think that I already have a few on my side.” Allen’s lips curled into a mischievous grin.

As to whether it was true or not, no one could tell.

Alkrasha’s hold tightens. A pair claw was stabbed on his back.

“I will kill them.” A clear resolution.

“But I won’t let you. If you touch them, I will fight you to death.”

“… …” Alkrasha paused for a moment as she stared at Allen.

“Are you testing my patience, human?” Alkrasha’s tone went below freezing 0 degrees in an instant. a sound of gritting teeth could be heard inside the room.

It seemed like she was on the verge of exploding.

But Allen was still carefree as if he didn’t notice her impending explosion.

“No, but it’s clear that I can’t give you a hundred percent. How about 40%~” Allen was clearly joking and his smile turned into a teasing smile.

“… …”

Allen felt Alkrasha’s heavy mood but still, he didn’t cower and flashed a fearless smile.

He always wanted to take control!

“90” But against his expectation, Alkrasha actually relented.

A glimmer of shock flashed across his eyes, but he immediately went back to his usual calm expression. With a teasing smile, he responded: “45%”

… and so, they suddenly started a bidding war.

Allen was greatly amused by this development. The Insect Queen sure is unexpectedly… cute~

“85”

“50%”

“83”

“55% take it or leave it.” A victory smile appears on Allen as his hand slid down Alkrasha’s waist and started caressing her thigh.

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Allen’s hot hand that caressed Alkrasha’s thigh made the Insect Queen tilt her neck like a cat.

“Fine.” She grudgingly accepts.

She retracted her arms and positioned it on his chest. She then pushed Allen towards the flowery bed.

Allen didn’t fight as Alkrasha turned him, lowering him onto his back upon the flowery bed.

He turned, looming over the girl on top, his hair ruffled.

Allen didn’t remain passive.

It’s already been a very long time since he had eaten meat and so Allen was naturally suppressed for a long time.

His hunger is already quite exuberant!

His hands shot out, grasping the bits of large scales covering her breast. It was already a long time since he felt someone’s warmth.

She didn’t fight as he ripped it and throw it away. Alkrasha also finished pulling Allen’s black shirt off, throwing it to the floor, his chest rippling, a fine down of several dark hairs covering his pecs.

She leaned up, stroking his abs as he shifted. She moved up to his pecs and to his face, gently stroking his cheeks.

... And he moved.

All reasons were already thrown somewhere.

Whether it be Alien, a monster or a demon… as long as a female mounted over you, you would lose all reason and let lust took over you. Especially if it was a hot, sexy, beautiful woman!

That’s what men’s are!

Allen always tried avoiding doing something like this since he has something he needed to do and couldn't afford to avert his attention. However, the moment it presented in front of him, like given an ice cream in hot summer, his reasons exploded like a bursting damn!

Allen rose over her as she tried pushing him down beneath her. Gentle yet rough and strong.

Alkrasha’s arms grasped him, pulling him down atop her.

Their mouths met. Apricot adorned her lips. Sweet and tart at the same time.

Alkrasha’s long tongue played with his as he claimed her mouth.

He was so strong, so confident. It was so hot the way he seized her lips and body. No hesitation. So bold.

“Damn, Alkrasha,” he groaned, staring at her firm, round breasts. His finger slid across her left hill.

And then his lips latched onto her nub and sucked.

Alkrasha’s entire body shivered, tingling rush radiating from her breast to her entire body.

She never felt anything like this before.

So this was mating…?

That thought sang over and over through her mind as her arms tightened around his neck.

She squirmed harder, a liquid heat boiling in her lower regions. Her head tossed back as she moaned out her pleasure.

Amidst the pleasure, Alkrasha suddenly felt something hot and hard leaning against her waist.

What was that…?

Is it a weapon…?

But Alkrasha didn’t have the time to think when this weapon pressed on the entrance of her over sensitive genitals

A long time of frustrations and stress… will finally be released.