Chapter 424: Shove It, Power of Love!
Chapter 424: Shove It, Power of Love!
"So, what Duo number are we?" Azmodeus whispered to Anna, to which she curtly replied, "Our number is 69."
"Number 69, huh?" Azmodeus found the number to be a bit risqué, but it was, after all, just a number. Not knowing what was coursing through his mind, Anna tilted her head. Then, from the side, she suddenly saw familiar presences hop on over. "Zara and Nova? What are you two doing here??"
"Hihi~" Nova jumped over before sneaking up behind Anna and getting a handful of the full breasts that had trouble being contained within her clothes. Anna shrieked. Noticing that Azmodeus was staring right at them, she blushed furiously, then black streaks clouded her face.
BONK!
"Ow! Ow!" Nova retreated while rubbing her bruised head. "I was just kidding around; there's no need to get so violent! Or maybe it's because your little lover boy was looking at your squishy breasts being fondled—"
BONK!
Another fist swiftly found its mark, leaving Nova whimpering while drawing circles on the ground. 'There's no need to be so harsh...! My brain feels like it was rattled...!!'
Looking at his contemplative expression, Anna's eyes flashed with curiosity. She tugged on his sleeves, causing him to jolt back a bit. However, when he realized it was just her, he asked, "What is it, Anna?" Completely ignoring the suggestive and crude finger-hole motions of Zara, who was still clinging to his right side. Also remaining purposefully oblivious to that idiot, Anna replied, "I... was just wondering why it is that you really want to win this Competition... You don't seem like the type to care about fame or glory, so I don't understand..."
Lightly shaking his head, Azmodeus said, "You are partially right about that, but to become stronger, I need to win this Competition. There is no other way about it."
Having had their curiosity satiated, Zara and Nova now stared at the same thing Anna was enamored by. That earnest and resolute glint in his eyes—it emboldened them, making them feel like they should try harder. It was the same feeling that all the women close to him used to feel, and also likely why they stuck to him like bees to honey.
"You really are an interesting one, Azmodeus~" Nova seductively whispered into his ear while rubbing her hands where they definitely weren't supposed to be. Noticing this, Anna's cheeks ballooned, and then with one swift motion, she stuck her arms and body back to her sides.
Not realizing what had just happened, Nova's eyes swam as she found herself standing next to equally confused Zara, with them both being vehemently pushed away by the adorably pouting Anna. 'Has she gotten stronger??' They seemed to think to themselves as surprise flashed past their crystal-clear eyes.
As more and more Duos were called out to the stage, with the defeated ones returning glum, Zara and Nova exchanged words of shock. If Anna was so strong now, then how were they expected to come out on top in the Tournament?? They didn't really need the fame or rewards that came from winning, but they wanted to show that they weren't just goofballs! They could do serious things as well!
"Listen, sister," said Zara. "I think we need to trip up Anna by mentioning Azmodeus if we do come across them! It is very likely that she hasn't actually become any stronger; she's just taking advantage of the power of love to shove it in our faces!"
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