I woke up to the strange red glow filtering through the glass windows of our palace room.
It wasn't the same sun I knew from Earth. My body also felt slightly different from before.
Much stronger perhaps from whatever goddess Lilith had infused into me when she brought us here.
As much as I loved to be in a novel world with superpower, my mind was still a mess.
I turned to look at Evelyn beside me.
She was still asleep, her pink hair splayed across the pillow, her chest rising and falling in a calm rhythm.
She looked so much of an innocent beauty that no one would ever believe how corrupted she truly was inside.
But the system's warning from last night echoed in my head.
That purple screen had popped up, telling me she was at risk of overclocking her mana, driving her to madness if I didn't bond her soon.
Bonding... Which meant having sex with her.
We'd done things back on Earth, questionable things, but never that.
She was my step-sister, and the society had rules.
But here, in this demon empire?
Well... Let's not rush things.
I shook her shoulder lightly.
"Evelyn, it's morning. Remember, We have breakfast with Ignisarya."
She stirred, her pink eyes opening slowly, blinking against the light.
"Nii-san... is it really time already? The bed is so comfortable. I could stay here all day."
"Yes, we need to go. We cannot keep the empress waiting."
She sighed but sat up, stretching her arms above her head.
Her lingerie from the night before clung to her skin, the fabric was so thin that it did nothing to hide at the curves beneath.
I felt a familiar stir in my groin but looked away, focusing on getting dressed.
She wore a tight dress that accentuated her hips and breasts. She slipped it on, smoothing it down with her hands.
"How do I look, Nii-san?"
"Beautiful," I said honestly. "Now come on."
We walked through the vast palace halls as a maid led us, Servants in black uniforms bowed as we passed, their eyes downcast as if they had been informed of us.
The place was a labyrinth of corridors, lit by glowing crystals embedded in the walls.
It felt like a blend of ancient castle and futuristic tech, with panels that hummed softly and runes.
'I wondered how long it would take to get used to this.'
The dining hall was even grander, with a long table covered in an array of food.
Ignisarya sat at the head, her black robe draped elegantly over her chair.
Her crimson hair along with those red eyes were calm.
She ate with perfect grace, lifting each bite to her mouth slowly, chewing without haste.
"Good morning, Apostle Kaelen, Holy Daughter Evelyn," she said as we took our seats.
Her voice was melodious and wrapped in authority.
"I trust you slept well."
"We did, thank you," I replied, pulling a plate toward me.
Evelyn nodded, reaching for a glowing fruit.
The food was incredible.
I bit into a piece of meat, tender and juicy, bursting with flavors of spice.
It was better than anything on Earth.
We ate in a comfortable silence for a moment, but my mind wandered to Ignisarya. She was beautiful. She looked yo be somewhere in her mid-twenties, curvy and composed.
I wondered about her strength, her powers. Curiosity got the better of me.
System, open Ignisarya's profile.
The screen with pink flaming borders appeared in my vision.
The melodious female voice spoke in my head:
[Master needs to awaken to view others' profiles.]
I sighed inwardly, dismissing the screen. It was still locked.
Everything was question marks until I awakened.
How Frustrating.
I turned to Evelyn, who was now trying the bread.
Remembering the system's warning about her mana, I leaned closer.
"Are you feeling fine? Any unease?"
She flashed a small smile, her eyes meeting mine.
"I am fine, Nii-san. Really...Why do you keep asking? You seem worried about something."
"Just making sure," I said, forcing a smile back.
She looked normal, no signs of instability.
Maybe the system was exaggerating?
Or maybe I was just paranoid after everything that happened.
I shifted my attention to Ignisarya to distract myself.
"What year is it in this world? I am trying to understand the timeline."
She set her fork down carefully.
"It is April of 2047. Thirteen years into the World War 3."
I hummed, processing that. 2047— this world was ahead of Earth, or parallel, with gates and monsters like some game.
"And the hunters? What is their progress?"
Ignisarya's expression grew serious, her red eyes narrowing slightly.
"The hunters are currently busy with the gates and the monsters that emerge from them. They fight to seal the gates and kill the beasts, gaining power and resources. But...they still pick fights with the Demon Empire. Since our territories are rich in mana stones and crystals that hold immense energy for their weapons and artifacts. They desire them greatly. They have even attacked a few outer villages at the very end of the empire and succeeded, mining the stones before our forces could fully respond."
"So that's the case, huh..." I said.
"And we must help you push them back?"
"Yes," she agreed, her voice steady.
"As the apostle of Goddess Lilith, your role will be crucial in strengthening our defenses and spreading her faith."
The conversation flowed slowly, with bites of food in between.
The fruits were sweet, almost too sweet, like they were infused with magic.
Savoring each one and thinking about how far we were from home I noticed that Evelyn seemed quiet, but then she spoke up suddenly, her tone was light but direct.
"Ignisarya, are you a virgin?"
I shifted uncomfortably in my chair, my fork pausing mid-air.
What the hell is she thinking!!?
Ignisarya's cheeks flushed a deep red against her white skin, and she blinked in surprise.
"Y...Yes, I am. Is there a p-particular reason for your question?"
Evelyn smiled mysteriously.
"There are reasons."
Then she changed the subject smoothly.
"Is there any training room that we can use? We want to test our powers."
Ignisarya composed herself, the blush fading slowly.
"Of course. I will lead you there after we finish our meal."
We ate the rest in a slightly tense silence.
I wondered what Evelyn was planning with that question.
She always had a mischievous side, but this felt... Let's just say weird.
Ignisarya finished her plate gracefully, dabbing her lips with a napkin.
"Shall we go?"
We followed her through more halls, the palace was really vast.
The training room was amazing.
With glowing ruins on the walls and floors filled with crystals.
In one corner, there were dummies made of a tough looking unbreakable material.
"Use it as much as you need," Ignisarya said.
"It is warded for safety. If you require assistance, summon a servant."
She bowed slightly and left, the door sealing with a soft click.
I turned to Evelyn, crossing my arms.
"What powers do you have exactly?"
She grinned, flexing her fingers.
Pink sparks danced at her fingertips.
"I asked Lilith for unlimited mana capacity and proficiency. I can cast spells without tiring and control mana like it is part of me. Watch this."
She raised her hand slowly, concentrating.
A small pink flame formed in her palm, flickering gently. It grew, swirling like a tiny tornado. The air warmed around it, not in a burning fire but more like in a comfortable aura.
She threw it at a dummy, and it exploded in a shower of pink light, the dummy glowing before returning to normal.
"That is impressive," I said.
I paused, remembering my wishes. I had not sought raw power like hers.
"What about yours Nii-San?"
"I did ask for a system to help me grow stronger. But it is locked for now. I need to awaken it. And there's this crest that allows me to bond partners, controlling their power to some extent."
She tilted her head.
"How will you awaken the system?"
"I do not know yet," I dodged, not wanting to explain the sexual details.
She did not press further.
"Let me try more powers then."
I nodded and sat in a corner on a cushioned bench.
She started slow.
First, the flames again, but larger this time, dancing around her.
She shaped them into arrows, firing at dummies with precision.
The air filled with the scent of her mana— sweet, like strawberries.
Next, she summoned vines, pink and glowing, wrapping around a dummy and squeezing until it creaked.
"Feel that," she said, laughing lightly.
I watched, my thoughts wandering.
This world was dangerous— these hunters attacking villages, gates spewing monsters.
I needed to awaken soon.
He watched her create illusions next, as shadowy figures appeared, each moving with a smooth, tempting grace.
They danced, their shapes soft and inviting, filling the room with a strong sense of desire.
She panted now, sweat beading on her forehead, her dress clinging to her body.
Her breasts heaved with each breath, and I felt a twitch in my pants.
She was beautiful when focused like this.
After several attempts, she stopped, hands on her knees, breathing heavy.
"Nii-san, what will you do now? For the next months?"
"There's six months until the entrance exam at the Academy begins," I said.
"I will train here, awaken my system, build alliances and perhaps break into the human continents to gather influence before the entrance exam."
She straightened, wiping sweat from her brow.
"You should seduce that Empress Ignisarya. There is no better influence than having an empress as your slave."
I raised an eyebrow.
"Is that why you asked if she is a virgin?"
She let out a laugh, still panting.
"Hehe~ Yes, that's right. She's perfect for your crest... pure and strong. Just have her, and the empire will be yours."
"Huh? How do you kn—?"
The idea was tempting, but before I could respond, the air thickened.
It became sweet, filled with Evelyn's scent—sweat mixed with that strawberry-like mana. It wrapped around me, driving me mad.
My dick hardened in an instant.