Chapter 597 - Blow On This For Me
The succubi fed from Ren for several minutes, and their eyes met as they kept consuming his sorrow. Unlike when he fed them and gave them the emotions they wanted, this was something they were taking from him to help him, and not for themselves. The distinction was not lost on them, and when they realized the difference, they gained Wisdom and their abilities upgraded.
Each of the succubi gasped as their specialized Emotion Siphon ability grew stronger and gave them even more control. They had a much easier time with Ren's sorrow now, so they pulled more and more of it out of him.
Ren felt the succubi try to take the sorrow he felt for the maids and the pain they were going through, so he lay still and tried to not let out more than they could handle. Unfortunately, his worry over the maids not getting the help they needed, started to seep out with the sorrow.
“R-Ren, we... we can only...” Seldanna tried to speak, and Ren used one of his relaxation techniques. Calmness filled him and smothered the sorrow and worry, and the succubi stopped using their Emotion Siphon abilities.
“I'm sorry, I didn't mean to let it out like that.” Ren said, and the succubi sat up.
“Ren...” Seldanna sighed. “We were just...”
“I know.” Ren said and held a hand out. Seldanna took it and he gave it a squeeze.
“Hm?” Suniva opened her eyes and sat up on his chest. “What's going on?”
“Ren's hiding his emotions.” Seldanna said.
“All men do that.” Suniva said and stood up, then walked up into the air. “How long do we have before your date tonight?”
“We've got a few hours.” Ren said.
“Why don't you see if Janice can give you a glass-blowing lesson?” Teepo asked.
“She should be available, but I can't go to the county.” Ren said. “Her shop is across the street from the Main House.”
“You can send Princess to go and get her.” Artemis said.
“She just got settled in her room. There's no way she'll be happy about going again so soon.”
“Ellaria and I will go.” Seldanna said. “Contact her and tell her to get ready to come here.”
Ren opened the messaging system and sent a quick inquiry to Janice.
| Ren | Hey, Janice. Are you busy? | ||
| Janice | Ren! What the hell? Where have you been? | ||
| Ren | It's a long story, and I'll tell you all about it during our next lesson. | ||
| Janice | I think I'd rather hear it now. | ||
| Ren | That's what I said. (smile) | ||
| Janice | Oh! You're coming here right now? | ||
| Ren | Unfortunately, I can't. I'll explain why when you get here. | ||
| Janice | Where? | ||
| Ren | At the house in Aurora. | ||
| Janice | Ren, it's going to take hours to get there. | ||
| Ren | I'll be sending 2 succubi to pick you up. | ||
| Janice | Excuse me? Did you say succubi? | ||
| Ren | Yes. They'll be there in a few minutes. | ||
| Janice | ... | ||
| Janice | Okay, fine. I'll be ready. | ||
| Ren | Great! I'll see you soon. | ||