Ch 184: The Nine Schools Competition.

"And here they are." smiled Erika as she pointed.

"Yes."

Akeno sat between Rin and Erika on one of the many terraces when surrounding the three-kilometer-long water racetrack, when the competitors came out and took position.

Who they were going to cheer for was obvious, as their high school's representative would take part in this room.

She looked up at them and waved with a happy smile, and every member of First High present waved back. Akeno had to admit, Honoka filled her purple wetsuit very well. Out of all the new pets she and Rin had already acquired in this world, or soon will, she was the one with the best body shape.

Not that she wouldn't spend a few weeks wearing one of the growth-promoting chest harness, as there was no harm in improving upon nature.

Akeno displayed a fond smile as she remembered her first time with Honoka, just one week ago. The girl had been shocked when Akeno suddenly hugged her and gave her a gentle kiss, and when she understood that Akeno intended to add her to her list of lovers. But the realization seemed to flip a switch inside her, and the deep respect and admiration she felt toward Akeno instantly turned into deep infatuation. The fact that same-sex relationships were strongly frowned upon in this era didn't change anything.

Noah had warned Akeno that something like that might happen. As a member of the Mitsui family, one of the so-called 'Elements', Honoka's genes were enhanced for greater magic compatibility. In her family's case, the Light element. But those gene modifications came with secondary effects.

All the members of the Mitsui family were 'cursed' with stronger sex hormones production. The men had more body hair and muscle mass, while the women had fuller breasts and hips, and a strong tendency toward devoting themselves to anyone they would see as a romantic partner.

After the first making out session, Akeno had gentle vanilla sex with sweet Honoka a few times, and had just started introducing her to light bondage sex and submission play. Honoka took to it like a fish to water.

Things with her weren't yet at the point where Honoka would acknowledge Akeno as her Mistress, not just a kinky and dominant lover, but it was only a matter of time.

"Who do you think is going to win?" asked Mayumi, sitting behind them. Even if First High was the favorite in the overall competition, they still suffered a number of disappointments in the previous matches where the sophomores and seniors competed.

"Honoka." replied Akeno without hesitation. "She is skilled, and Tatsuya-kun is her engineer, so victory is all but guaranteed."

Miyuki nodded vigorously at that.

"At least until she faces Touko." added Rin.

The flue haired girl from Third High already had become Akeno's slave, as she and Airi had been taken care of almost immediately after the abduction attempt.

With the assistance of the six Valkyries having fully developed Thrall Crests, as well as Clara's and Rachel's training being complete, Akeno's gang was increasing at an exponential rate. Lina's own training wasn't over yet, as Akeno had to take a step back to free some time for Honoka, Touko and Airi, but then again, it was only a matter of time.

Immediately after her training was complete, Airi started working on 'deepening' her relationship with Shiori, wanting to share with her best friend the happiness of sexual submission. Shiori was deeply infatuated with her already and eagerly returned Airi's advances.

Of the whole group of disciples, aside from the two males, only Kyouko, Eimi, Sayaka, Shizuku, and the three Saegusa sibling were yet untouched and unaware of what fate had in store for them.

Akeno had a few reservations at first, wondering if maybe she was too greedy and took after Noah too much. Those at Chaldea wouldn't be amused when she returned with a gaggle of young women. But after hearing from him about the next world he would go to in the future, with its sheer scale and likely reform-resistant locals, she understood that the harem going full imperial-mode was inevitable.

And since it was inevitable, she decided to bring in every cute girl she appreciated, and start early on forming her own faction within the harem. At times, she giggled when she considered how much of a head start she would have over the others.

Noah had also told her that he already started consulting with the girls in the island. There was a lot of arguing ongoing, but the consensus seemed to go toward the formation of a council of Heads, and a two circles separation. The inner circle would consist of the girls already part of the harem, future girls Noah particularly fancied, and especially important people who would come in later as leaders of their own groups, such as empresses and sect leaders. They would live in the main palace and have greater access to Noah.

As for those who would be part of the outer circle… Noah would sometimes visit them and pick and choose anyone who caught his interest. In addition, they would have a point-based system using both a passive earning and rewards for performing their duties as Lilith's agents. They would be able to spend those points in an auction-based system to 'buy' some of Noah's time, both in real life and in their soul space.

With this system, hard-working individuals would be able to spend more time with Noah, but everyone would get their turn eventually.

In addition, Noah had tentatively chosen ten women to act as Heads of the harem.

Grayfia, Elisabeth, Asuna, Ren, Yoruichi, Akeno, Lizel, Rias, Mayumi, and Venelana Gremory, although the latter two had yet to join. They would be responsible for keeping the inevitable factions from sabotaging each other and disturbing the harmonious life in the island.

Noah would be able to promote or demote anyone from inner to outer circle, but a unanimous ruling from the Heads would outweigh his decisions. Noah had deliberately put that limitation on himself as he wanted his girls to be able to stop him if he ever went off the deep end.

Overall, this system had a lot of flaws, but this was the best they could come up with for dealing with potentially thousands of women.

The blaring siren signaling the start of the race sounded, and Akeno refocused her attention on Honoka. She was the only competitor wearing sunglasses, and the reason appeared immediately as she used an almost instantaneous magic sequence to generate an intense flash of light twenty meters in front of her, disrupting her rivals.

Her three opponents lifted their arms to shield their vision and start to move forward, but the harm was already done. Honoka had acquired a significant advance, her surfboard sliding over the water at over sixty kilometers per hour.

As long as she didn't make a serious mistake, her rivals wouldn't be able to catch up to her.

Akeno and the others cheered as Honoka actually widened her advantage as the race progressed and crossed the finish line.

The girls left the terrace and waited for Honoka on her way to the locker room.

When she appeared, she ran to them, dropping her board, and fiercely hugged Akeno.

"I did it, everyone!" exclaimed Honoka with a huge grin.

"You did great, Honoka! We're happy for you." said Akeno as she returned the hug for a few seconds, and released her, only to be replaced by Shizuku.

Akeno would make sure to "properly" reward Honoka later tonight.

…

After dinner, Akeno discreetly knocked on the door of Honoka's room.

Honoka opened the door, and her face lit up as she saw Akeno.

"Akeno-sama. Please come in!"

"Are you in the mood, Honoka-chan? Or do you need to sleep?"

"It's not a problem, Akeno-sama. I compete in the afternoon, so I can sleep in a little." replied Honoka with an expectant grin.

"Good."

Honoka didn't know about the Sanctuary, and Akeno didn't intend to tell her right now. But that wouldn't be an issue.

She closed the window blinds, and activated a magic sequence to dampen any sound that would escape the room.

"now that we have some privacy, let's get started, my cute Honoka-chan." smiled Akeno.

She wasted no time and started removing Honoka's uniform.

"Akeno-sama." whispered Honoka with a flushed face, her voice adopting an almost worshipping tone.

"Ufufu, how should I play with you, Honoka-chan?" grinned Akeno.

"However you want, Akeno-sama. Just love me lots."

"I think you can count on that."

When Honoka was completely naked, Akeno tenderly kissed her as she kneaded her breasts, and Honoka moaned sweetly as she started removing Akeno's own uniform.

Akeno gently pushed Honoka down on the bed, and took from her inventory a pair of black leather cuffs. The bed didn't have any anchor point, but Akeno fixed this with a rope, and Honoka found herself laying on her back, her hands secured above her head, with Akeno towering above her.

"Do you like this, Honoka?"

"Yes, Akeno-sama. Please use me as you wish… Aww" breathed out Honoka, moaning as Akeno lightly pinched her right nipple.

"You are so sweet, Honoka. I appreciate a lot how willing to are to please me." smiled Akeno as she pulled back a little, getting her head closer to Honoka's hips. She blew on her erect clit, eliciting another moan.

"Akeno-sama!" half cried, half whimpered Honoka as she squirmed. Akeno had a firm grip on her hips, pinning her in place as her tongue gently lapped around Honoka's clit for some time, then got lower still, playing with her lower lips.

It only took Akeno a few minutes of tongue action before Honoka had her first orgasm.

Since she wasn't enhanced and had to compete the next day, Akeno decided she would only give her two or three more.

…

"How do you feel, Honoka?" asked Akeno as she hugged Honoka from behind.

"Akeno-sama. I feel so warm, I do not want it to ever stop."

"Yes. I am very comfortable as well. Has anyone ever told you that you make for a great body pillow?"

"I do not believe anyone has, Akeno-sama." smiled Honoka.

"…Hey, Honoka. Let's have a serious talk." said Akeno as she lifted her upper body.

"Akeno-sama?" asked Honoka as she did the same. Her eyebrows shot up when she saw something appear in Akeno's hand.

A collar, made a black leather.

"Honoka, do you know what this is?"

"A slave collar." gulped Honoka.

"That is correct. But do you know what it represents?"

"Yes. It means the one wearing it is subordinate to another."

"That's an incomplete answer, Honoka. Mostly, it represents Devotion. That someone is willing to entrust their body, heart and soul to another. It represents Trust, and Responsibility for the person in the Master's position to take care and cherish the person wearing it. It is the proof of a relationship more absolute and intimate than wedding vows… I ask you, Honoka. Are you willing to be mine, for eternity?"

Honoka stayed silent for a while, her heart beating fast. Did she want to become Akeno's slave? To bind herself to her, accept everything Akeno might want to do, and remain by her side until the rest of her days?

As she considered, the answer came surprisingly easily, and she nodded.

"Yes, Akeno-sama."

"Are you willing to accept my training, and be dyed in my colors?"

"Yes, Akeno-sama."

"Are you willing to stand by my side, even it that means parting ways with your family?"

That one was hard, as Honoka loved her family dearly. She hoped it wouldn't be necessary, but if she had to choose… Honoka was certain her parents would understand.

"Yes, Akeno-sama."

With a smile that made Honoka's heart beat a skip, Akeno slowly opened the collar, put it around Honoka's neck, and fastened it close.

Honoka felt strange as she touched the collar with her hands, but as she thought about the feelings that the collar represented, she felt certain she would grow fond of the sensation of the leather against her neck.

Akeno kissed her again.

"I am very grateful for your love and trust, Honoka. For now, you will wear it while we are together like this."

"Yes, Akeno-sama."

"Good girl. I would normally go for round two, but you need to keep your strength for tomorrow. Let's snuggle some more, then I'll leave you to sleep."

The two resumed their snuggling, and after a few minutes, Honoka spoke.

"Akeno-sama, can I ask for something?"

"Of course."

"Could we stay like this until I fall asleep?"

"Yes. Sweet dreams, Honoka. Don't forget to remove the collar before you leave the room tomorrow. The others do not need to know."

"Yes, Sweet dreams, Akeno-sama." muttered Honoka, somehow feeling even better than before.

It was the collar, she realized after a while. It somehow gave her a feeling of belonging, of a future devoid of uncertainties.

Akeno would take good care of her and cherish her. And to return that love, Honoka would devote her entire being to her sake.

…

After Honoka was fast asleep, Akeno quietly left the bed, taking care not to disturb her.

She took a quick shower, fixed her appearance, and left the room, grateful for the hotel's auto-locking doors. In this day and age, hotels guests registered their thumb prints in the lobby when they were assigned their rooms, solving the issues with lost keys or cards.

instead of returning to her room, she headed for Lina's room and softly knocked.

Lina knew to expect her and opened with a complex expression. She was dressed in dark blue silk pajamas.

She invited Akeno in without a word, and closed the door behind her. Akeno checked that the windows were blocked and the room had no surveillance devices, then placed Sanctuary on the desk. She loaded it with enough mana to last five days inside, and most of the night outside.

Lina didn't even blink when her surroundings changed to the wooden house's living room. She was used to it now.

"Mistress!" suddenly called out Rachel, rising from the sofa and using her hands to dust off some imaginary dust from her outfit.

She was dressed in a black latex bodysuit, with a black latex maid dress and white latex apron over it. Her hands were covered by white latex gloves, her wrists encircled by five-centimeter-wide chrome shackles linked together by a ten centimeters chain. Knee-high black leather boots with high heels and similar chrome shackles with a longer chain limited her leg movements, A chrome collar around her neck and a black and white maid headband completed her outfit. At leas the visible part. Lina knew that under the pleated skirt of the dress, Rachel was locked into a chastity belt, and her holes were filled with two dildoes of moderate size.

Clara who stood at attention beside her wore an identical outfit, but with a leather corset slightly compressing her waist and a red ball gag filling her mouth, but no vaginal dildo.

"Hi, Clara, Rachel." grinned Akeno, satisfied at their appearance. "How are you doing?"

"Fine, Mistress. We ate just an hour ago and Clara's needs have been seen to."

While Akeno was away, Rachel had been allowed to remove Clara's gag to keep her hydrated and give her food. Akeno always made sure to keep the kitchen well supplied for cases like this.

"Great. You two go help Lina get into her uniform, and I will join you shortly."

Akeno felt more than a little bit of satisfaction seeing the two maids bow to her and move to execute her instructions. They had become very obedient and eager to please, in the hope that Akeno would play with them. Being restrained didn't seem to bother them anymore, quite the contrary. All thanks to the special collars they had worn during their training. Now they only needed to keep wearing the breasts harnesses for some time, and they would become perfect maids.

She didn't tell them, but Akeno intended to remove their restraints after they returned to Chaldea. Most of them, anyway. The collars and butt plugs would stay, and she hadn't yet decided for the belts.

Akeno wondered if those two would want to be kept in bondage in Chaldea as well. She didn't think Olga-Marie would object, at least. Not once Noah was done with her.

Akeno hummed to herself as she decided to go for red leather pants and top this time, and red fingerless gloves. When she was dressed up, she walked down to the basement.

The two maids were done, and Lina was a sight for sore eyes. The reverse bunny outfit covered her limbs and area above her breasts in shiny black latex, while the rest of her body was completely exposed. Lina's head was also covered by the black latex bunny hood, the ears inflated, only leaving her nose, mouth and shin exposed. The maids had just fastened thick latex mittens on Lina's hands and shackled her hands behind her back with chrome cuffs. Rachel and Clara had also stuffed Lina's butt with a moderately-sized plug as well, and set it to vibrate at low intensity.

Lina turned her head toward Akeno, knowing what was expected of her. "This little rabbit has been naughty, pyon. It should be disciplined, pyon."

"Oh? And just how exactly has it been naughty?"

Lina sighed, knowing that any lie would get her a spanking.

"This naughty rabbit entertained impure thoughts thorough the day, pyon. Thoughts about having its naughty cunt plowed by a big carrot, pyon."

"And did this little rabbit feel aroused by those thoughts?" grinned Akeno, using her index to trace circles around Lina's left breast. While not as big as Honoka, she wasn't far off either, and her stiff nipples, as well as Lina's quick breathing pattern, were enough to answer.

"Yes, pyon. Please discipline this lewd rabbit with your big carrot!"

Lina felt the heat coming from her cheeks as she said that. Even through she had more or less resigned herself to being Akeno's slave, she still was unwilling to completely give up. She was still unwilling to admit that the training was something she was starting to look forward to.

Akeno removed Clara's gag and led the latex-covered rabbit to a gynecologist chair.

"Hop on it, little rabbit."

Lina did as instructed, and didn't resist when Akeno looked at Clara and Rachel, pointing to the chair, and the two maids fastened the straps securing Lina to it.

"Clara, Rachel, you two will use your tongues and fingers to play with Lina's chest.

"Yes, Mistress." replied the two girls as they leaned forward, licking around Lina's nipples without hesitation.

Lina groaned, her muscles straining against the chair, as Akeno removed her pants and put on Corruption.