Spring is here.
The blistering cold that didn't affect us too much is now replaced by a warm atmosphere, and it doesn't snow anymore. It has been close to seven months since we first arrived in this world. Everyone else and I are more or less used to living in the modern world, though as elves, we occasionally visit forests to replenish our energy.
We have been told that today, the morning cooking show I did with Emy will finally be aired on national television. Sitting together with fellow participants of this trial in my room, we are now waiting for it in front of the TV.
Noticing Liana is swiping her phone intently, I curiously poke her side.
''What are you watching?''
She keeps her eyes still and replies. ''News. At this point, a few outlets have picked up on the porn thing already.''
''Oh, really?''
Admittedly, uploading those videos onto the internet is exceptionally addicting. One, my most embarrassing states are being watched by hundreds of thousands of people, adding a feeling similar to exhibitionism into it, and two, I get to show the manifestation of our love, that being lovemaking, to everyone.
I have to start looking for alternatives once we get out of here. I'm not giving up on this incredible experience.
''It's not only Sylvie.'' Liana continues. ''They've pinpointed me, the lizard, and Anna as well, based on the fact that we raid together and our appearances match.''
Hearing that, Sariel and Anna just react lukewarmly. I guess they don't care.
''Wait, are they going to speculate on Emy and Tina as well?'' I ask.
''They have, just not confirmed.'' Liana shrugs.
"Emy is probably fine, but will it affect Tina...?" I look over at my redheaded lover.
Tina has indeed been blowing up recently, gaining over a ton of fans, and is the number one rising star of the industry. If she were to be seen with me and they connected the dots...
''I don't care.'' Tina replies nonchalantly. ''I didn't intend to take this very seriously in the first place. I just wanted to do this because you seem to like it, Sylvia.''
Tina smiles as she looks at me with eyes full of deep affection. Seeing this, I immediately go over and hug her tightly.
No words are needed, just pure cuddling and flirting.
With Anna joining soon after, we spend the next fifteen minutes fluffing before the cooking segment finally comes up on the TV. For spiritual purposes, I move away from Tina and Anna to sit on Emy's lap.
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This is one of the reasons why I love a harem. I can love different girls like this...
Nevertheless, the show plays out like normal. The content remains largely the same, in the sense that it is uncut, but the editing makes it pop compared to just the plain one. They got a bunch of cute sound effects, as well as some pinky-pink visual ones, likely playing into our intimate mood at that moment.
When the clip finally gets to the kissing part, Emy suddenly turns me around and presses her lips against mine. It's soft, sweet, and hot. This girl is pulling the lust demon out of me, and I can't resist it.
So we stay like that for a long while, even after the show has ended. As my breath gets rougher and the atmosphere gets more sexual, something rather noteworthy from the TV interrupts us.
[As of right now, we have received emergency news. A gate of never-before-seen magnitude has been observed to be appearing in the southern part of the country. Moreover, its size and energy level have not stopped growing.]
The TV then flashes to a scene near a beach, where a humongous blue gate proudly towers over skyscrapers, looking extremely menacing. After that, it's back to the news anchor.
[The government is currently closely monitoring this gate and doing its best to organize hunters from all over the country to prepare a raid as soon as possible. Efforts to evacuate the residents are also being urgently made. Citizens seeing this news should—]
''Well, crap.'' I exclaim.
I was about to get some pussies... Or not. I'm the one whose pussy will be violated anyway; I just wanted to say that once. Nevertheless, I guess this is the first hurdle we will have to face. A bit late, if you ask me.
It will be a good opportunity for me to test out my new stuff as well.
Not long after, both my phone and Liana's, Sariel's, and Anna's ring at the same time. They're calling us.
Muting all the others, only I pick up the phone. On the speaker, the guy on the other end sounds pretty panicked, begging us to join the raid team and all. Of course, we take it right away. End the call.
''Well? This is certainly interesting.'' Sariel says with her usual smile.
''Yeah, I'm curious as to what monsters will appear in it.'' I reply.
''It's been a while since we had this kind of thing to play with~!'' Liana stretches out excitedly.
Then, Emy suddenly pinches my cheek lightly, turning my attention to her.
''I want to go as well.'' She says.
Raids can indeed prolong for an extended period, and food becomes an irreplaceable part of them as time goes on. Having Emy there to cook for us will be beyond ideal, not to mention that she is probably stronger than most hunters out there.
''Sure, why not?'' I press my cheek against her palm. ''Oh, how about you, Tina?''
''I'll also go.'' Tina replies. ''I'm afraid I'll get rusty at this rate.''
So we'll all be joining it. Neat.
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As the days pass, this particular gate, which is subsequently named B-95, is receiving increasing coverage, and the whole country is panicking over it.
By the way, I don't even know what country this is. It's not Japan, Everwood, or Aragon. I don't even know its name. I guess this mess is too hard to name.
Either way, this gate has managed to garner even international interest due to just how stupidly large it is. While the government is actively trying to hire hunters outside of the country, some have voluntarily come over to fight for the rewards they can reap from this.
Exactly three days after the emergency news aired, we are currently gathered inside the hunter HQ with every key hunter in this raid. There are an estimated a hundred of them here, each on the ranks of high A to S or even higher.
For whatever reason, we got the seats exactly opposite the huge screen at the super large table, so now we look like the boss of all this. I like it, but others clearly don't.
Just slap your egos down, idiots. Learn the art of submission like I did, and you'll be loved by dommy mommies!
Nevertheless, after waiting for about fifteen minutes, a professional-looking dude enters the room and the briefing starts.