Chapter 112: The sun's been kindled!
"They are gone... because they weren't worthy!" Amaterasu's gorgeous face regained light as her eyes shone with conviction to talk about her past.
In her usual life, she wouldn't care about her deeds, but now that her heart became kindled, she cared about other people's opinions of her.
Thus, Amaterasu was ready to share her past and highlight the good stuff, too. "Even when the sun favored them, the scarlet foxes were at most equal to other fox races. As for other races, humans with fire adaptation, fire dragons, blazing titans, and more that I won't even bother listing out, they had much more prominent people than scarlet foxes! If it weren't for me and my seat in the sun, the scarlet foxes would have been laughing stock for eons!
"Why do you think I trapped humans in nine suns? Because they grew arrogant and tried hurting my girls! They wanted to control me through others! Fools! Fucking losers got fucked so much that I still remember that day as though it was yesterday! From that moment, I did my best to teach and bring others onto a higher level, but to no avail, as my whole race was simply trash!" Amaterasu angrily spat at the golden-haired woman, sweeping her hand before her.
"I've learned through Louise that those idiots managed to stay a little significant and secured a little of land for themselves after I was gone. But more than anything, Louise's life confirmed my choice and further convinced me that scarlet foxes are a blind race, only good enough to warm beds! They don't deserve the sun or me!" Amaterasu had given enough care and techniques to her race, only to see them useless in a far future through Louise's memories.
She no longer talked about her race and crossed her arms, irked.
The Oracle clicked her tongue and brought out another good point. "Then why didn't you mate with others and develop other races? Amaterasu isn't just a fox race member -- it's an existence that governs much more lives! And you ignored that! Strip yourself from that title and give others a chance to develop the world!"
"Asinine slut! Can't you see that people developed just fine?! The lack of sun pushed them to develop new skills and cope with the changes and stronger moon! And why do you mean to strip me of that title? As if I will give it to others?! I like that name! I love that name! And I will keep it until nothing exists in this world!" Amaterasu showed a middle finger to The Oracle, then cautiously took a glance to the side and soon retracted her eyes with a smile.
"Presumptuous! Selfish! Ahhh!" The Oracle grasped her little head and shook it, unable to deal with the girl that snatched the sun.
Even worse, Leon didn't seem to be affected by her past and actions. The Oracle wanted him to see through Amaterasu and how selfish she had been, yet that man accepted it as though he only heard a part of her punishing others because those hurt her kind.
In fact, Leon had heard about it before. Louise had told him about it, and he recalled it before Amaterasu began her talk. As for other points, Leon believed he'd do his best to keep as much power as possible, too. He'd do it to keep himself and his beloveds alive, regardless of the consequences.
Leon smiled and looked at the fox girl. "If a peak of fire concept is to become Amaterasu, everyone with that concept will strive to get that seat. You always first work hard for yourself, then others. I respect that choice of yours, Amaterasu. Like you said before, people developed fine without your help, too. But, it wouldn't hurt to become closer to others and aid them against the mood. I believe you no longer can be a selfish woman like before just because you have Louise to look after."
Amaterasu extended her hand and caressed Leon's cheek, filling his ears with her warm and mellifluous voice. "It's not only her, Leon... You have noticed already, haven't you? Cheeky of you to force me to say it aloud, but you've kindled my heart, too. I want to cuddle you, wrap you in my tails, take those lips, and explore more of your body -- I have never felt like that before."
At this point, Leon didn't care about his principles or goals. He simply understood that this woman had fallen in love for the first time in her life, and he was the lucky man that heated her heart. He pitied her, too, for she could only watch from within the depths of Louise's heart.
Because of that, Amaterasu didn't hide her feelings.
Leon faintly smiled and grasped her stroking hand. "I don't want to commit any mistakes when it comes to relationships... But now, I simply want to promise that I'll bring you outside and embrace the real you, not just a soul."
Knowing how Leon took his time and developed relationships with others, Amaterasu felt much better now that she was the reason he broke his rules. There was surely more to it than just her beauty and past -- Leon was in a different mood and also before a significant change in his life.
Amaterasu also couldn't be by his side, so he couldn't miss that chance to speak with her.
But if she had to choose, she'd rather be in Louise's place than inside her heart... Alas, that wouldn't happen, and she could only continue believing in herself and the person she had fallen for.
"You heard that, slut?" Amaterasu wrapped her arms around Leon's neck and was so close to his face that her sweet breath tickled his nose. "The sun's already kindled and will burn even more!"
Leon broadly smiled, feeling like a duo of Amaterasu and Louise would force the sun to shine on everyone, with good vibes and warmth to progress. And to make the sun shine more, Leon felt he simply had to make these two the happiest girls in the world.
That was a goal that every man should strive for.
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