Dungeon Overlord: Monster Girl Harem!-Chapter 59: Evolutionary Path II

He couldn't move, fixated on her naked form, his eyes opened wide, almost forgetting to breathe, the image he saw briefly a short while ago not standing before him, her head gazing up from his chest level.

"I-Ifrit…"

"What's the matter, am I too captivating for you to handle?"

Her smile was sweet yet wild, charmingly expressive as she poked out her tongue and giggled. This was his little flame? His mind reeled in disbelief, unable to comprehend that this beautiful woman was his little flame.

"I want to touch you."

Ifrit's mouth gaped open to his sudden words, before she turned away, with flames flickering from her cheeks as she blushed with a soft nod.

"You can."

"Really?"

"Yes. But first, let me tell you about your evolution path!"

Ifrit snapped her fingers, creating several illusions of different monsters.

The Spider, the Strange Djinn with horns… the dragon and the beautiful fairy.

As he stared at them, each creature stirred emotions within him. The spider reminded him of hunting in the darkness, his vision and the strange skills that made Asuka enjoy many a blissful night.

The strange figure with horns was a monster he didn't know.

It had a humanoid shape, similar to the Djinn, but more monstrous, with large curved horns and a pair of twisted wings. Its magic and endless hunger for desires made Leonhardt seek its figure—a sort of liberation for him with lacking desires.

Then the huge black dragon with red scales across its stomach that resembled Asuka's.

A beautiful yet ferocious beast whose destructive power was beyond anything he could imagine. He could soar across the sky, destroying enemies beneath his feet, but this form felt less compatible with his human form.

Or maybe he lacked the strength to wield it just yet…

Then finally the beautiful figure, his face more perfect than now, a gaze filled with mystery as magic circles danced around with the flick of its palms.

There was a sense of mastery over all magic, but also a lack of physical prowess compared to the other forms. It seemed to be a being that transcended the limits of mortal races, something akin to divinity.

"Ifrit, what do you mean by choosing an evolutional path?"

She stepped closer. As he questioned, he could feel the burning heat, yet it didn't cause fear or make him avoid it. Leonhardt's hands reached out and embraced her body, smaller than Asuka, yet she emanated warmth and familiarity.

"You can choose which one will become your base. So far, you have been stuck in your human form, but with my help, you can transform into any of these creatures."

"I can only pick one?" He whispered, both hands tracing the woman's cheek, his voice low and raspy.

Ifrit's body undulated and flickered with intense flames, the more he teased her. Leon half expected her to push him away, and become shy, yet she clutched him back, wrapping both arms around him.

"Do you not want to pick one?" A seductive and quiet whisper as if her voice caressed his ears.

"Hm…"

Leonhardt's hands continued exploring Ifrit's fiery body, fascinated by how each touch revealed another part of her unique existence.

His fingertips traced along the contours of her hips, where he noticed a subtle shift in texture – from the smooth, warm expanse of her skin to a slightly raised ridge that ran along the crest of her hipbone.

As he followed this intriguing line, he discovered it wasn't just a single feature; it branched out into smaller, intricate patterns that decorated her skin like delicate embroidery.

"Leon." She moaned his name.

"Little Flame, you're so beautiful."

"You don't mean that, compared to the other women I am but a hideous flame."

She looked away, causing him to pull her close. His hand grasped her chin, lifting her face and staring deep into her golden eyes.

"Ifrit, you are perfect the way you are. This flame is comforting and warm, not hideous or scary."

"But—"

Leonhardt didn't let her speak again, instead closing the gap between them and placing his lips onto hers. It was a kiss that surprised even himself, driven by an urge that he couldn't resist.

The subtle kiss lasted a few moments before Ifrit pulled away, her flames becoming intense as she pointed at him with a hand on her hips. "Y-You, that was dangerous. My flame is that of destruction. You could have vanished!"

She glared at him, causing Leon to chuckle and step forward once more, pressing his body against her.

"I didn't vanish, so it doesn't matter, does it? You tasted like strawberries."

"Ack! Don't tease me!"

His eyes narrowed, leaning close to her ear, before he whispered in a low, husky voice. "I would rather not choose, so what option is there for me, my lovely Ifrit?"

Ba-Dump!

Sizzle!

The flames of Ifrit roared, and the distant darkness vanished, now replaced with vibrant, illuminating flames. An existence created of fire, the goddess feared and shunned by all others, dreaded for her destructive nature.

Now being seduced and flirted with by a mere chimera!

Leonhardt smiled warmly. Her arms wrapped around him, holding him tight, while her head pressed against his chest, her body trembling.

"W-What are you doing, you fool?"

"Comforting you."

"U-Ugh… Leon, you're supposed to choose."

"Well, then I choose you."

"!!!"

He didn't wait, nor did he give her time to think or respond. It wasn't a lie or a joke because, since entering this world, this woman had guided and protected him, who knew nothing and acted stupidly.

"To have me, you must become a god."

"A God?" he mused, though he remained confused because he knew little about gods, and Ifrit picked up on this.

"Gods are powerful beings who control the very fabric of reality itself, wielding unimaginable power and influence. I am the master of all destructive flames."

She held on to him tightly, not letting go.

"Then why don't I do the same, and become the god of all Chimeras, taking all forms and accepting all paths, not half-heartedly, but completely stealing and absorbing the characteristics as I evolve!" His confident tone caused Ifrit's eyes to widen, her lips trembling as she tried to find words.

"B-But how?"

"That is your job, Little Flame! I know you can do this, or you wouldn't have given me the choice, right?"

"We will face punishment, Leon."

"Then, let's accept it together."

Her eyes showed sadness, yet a flicker of hope blossomed, a feeling that warmed his heart and made him smile. As he stroked her hair, a strange energy began to swirl around them.

Leonhardt knew his request made Ifrit suffer. It wasn't fair, but to become stronger. He felt this was the most intelligent path, even if he must face hardships and judgement.

"Promise me something, make an oath. Leonhardt." A serious expression on her face, her voice grave and calm.

"What is it?"

"Never betray me, never leave my side, even if everyone rejects us, promise to stay with me forever, and I will break the rules of creation."

"I swear, Ifrit. You will be by my side for eternity."

He didn't have any choice, and Leon never intended to part with Ifrit. His mind returned the moment before he became sentient, that strange warmth that enveloped and protected his soul, even before he became a dungeon master.

Without Ifrit, he would have fizzled into that darkness.

Thus, this was his only path.

"You are such an idiot. Then I shall make an oath to you, my foolish little chimera."

"I swear upon my divine essence to grant you the gift of Divinity, your ability shall allow you to embrace all transformations and evolutions without restraint, and I, the origin of fire, Ifrit, will never betray you, abandon you, or act maliciously towards you. Even if I must forsake everything else, you will remain my sole partner until my final breath."

Snap!

A bright light enveloped them both, as Leonhardt felt a powerful force tugging at his soul.

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"Brace yourself… my fire isn't so easily shared." Ifrit teased as she stroked Leon's cheek.

He noticed his crimson flame seeping into Ifrit's body, while her golden fire wrapped around him like a blanket and softly caressed his figure before the fire seeped into his flesh.

The next moment, the true agony began.