One Piece : Wild Hunt

After cleaning up and airing out the men's cabin, Thomas and Astolfo hopped into the bath together, the latter sitting in the former's lap with an expression resembling a contented cat. She felt like all the stress he had accumulated over the past year had vanished, so she was in an excellent mood.
Contrasting the at-peace pinkette, Thomas couldn't help feeling like he had crossed a line he shouldn't have. He didn't regret it, but he felt like he and Astolfo could never return to being 'just' friends. If she later returned to being a man, he wouldn't know how to act around her...
Shelving such thoughts for his future self to deal with, Thomas elicited a ticklish giggle from Astolfo as he caressed her abdomen, murmuring, "We should get out soon..."
"Eeeeeh~?" whined Astolfo. "It's still pretty early in the afternoon. Can't we stay together a while long~?"
Instead of answering Astolfo with words, Thomas surprised the pinkette by raising her chin and planting a chaste kiss on her lips. She flinched as he did so, but instead of trying to break free, she promptly turned around, linking her hands around his shoulders before kissing him with unfettered passion. Her 'vigor' caught Thomas by surprise, but he instinctually held her waist and returned her affections until they both had to take a breath.
Since she had to get on her knees to reach Thomas's lips, Astolfo could feel the former's cock poking against a dangerous place as she stared him in the eyes, narrowed her own as she asked, "Are you 'sure' you want to stop~?"
Though he could feel Astolfo practically kissing his dick with her lower lips, Thomas adopted an affectionate smile as he replied, "We're going to be together for years, if not much longer. There's no need to rush things all at once..."
Punctuating his words, Thomas planted another chaste kiss on Astolfo's lips, adding, "Let's get out." before picking up the slender woman as if she was weightless. She actually weighed around 56kg, but that was nothing to the current Thomas.
Puffing out her cheeks, Astolfo feigned pouting for a few seconds before adopting a smile and giggling as Thomas took the initiative to help dry her hair and body. She could 'fix' her appearance with magic, but having him dote on her made her happy.
Once Thomas had finished wiping her down, Astolfo left him feeling a little helpless as she playfully inquired, "You sure you don't want me to suck you off real quick~? You look like you haven't calmed down at all."
Ruffling the pinkette's hair, Thomas replied, "It will go down on its own once you get dressed and stop tempting me..."
Retracting his hand from Astolfo's head, Thomas caught the lascivious pinkette by surprise as he stated, "I've made up my mind. I had doubts before, but if things go well with Vivi, I think I might move forward with my fantasy of creating a harem. Will you help me and become a part of it...?"
Without any hesitation, Astolfo replied, "Of course. I mean, I always knew I would eventually be a part of your harem. You're not going to stop doing it with Caenis, and it's only a matter of time before Atalanta gives you her anal virginity. With Vivi and that Yamato woman, there are bound to be at least five of us. Unless you outgrow us, that is..."
Nodding his head, Thomas asserted, "I'll try to keep the number low, but I also want to live this life to the fullest. As for outgrowing you...don't worry about it. I'm pretty sure Kuma will hunt us down and forcibly separate the Straw Hats even if we keep our heads down and avoid garnering attention at Sabaody. When he does, I'll see if he can't send me to Alabasta. That'll give me two full years to focus on my training and strengthen my position as a messianic figure. By the time we're ready to set sail again, I'm certain I'll have mastered changing my size freely..."
Though he was probably pushing his luck with a prospective five women, Thomas knew he would regret it if he didn't at least try to woo Yamato. He also had a keen interest in several others, so if the opportunity presented and his other women weren't against it, he would like to sink his teeth into women like Perona, Robin, and potentially even Hancock. With Lucy being a female, the zealous Pirate Empress was technically up for grabs...
Seeing the 'possessive' glimmer in Thomas's eyes, Astolfo adopted a wry smile, gingerly placing her hand over his heart as she warned, "Just don't force yourself or undermine your integrity. The most important thing is to follow your heart and seek fulfillment. If you obtain things just to possess them, you will never feel satisfied..."
Placing his hand over Astolfo's, Thomas's expression softened into an affectionate smile as he replied, "Don't worry. I may have greedy aims, but I will always prioritize the needs of you and the others at my side. If you're against any of the women I have my eye on, I simply won't aim for them..."
Punctuating his words, Thomas pulled Astolfo into his embrace, silencing the pinkette's response with a kiss. He felt as though several of the things weighing him down had been removed in short order, so, without minding his apprehensions, he kissed the former trap until she became weak in the knees and nearly passed out...
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Feeling famished, Thomas made his way to the galley while Astolfo clung affectionately to his arm. He felt as though nothing could ruin his good mood, but he was given a reality check when he entered the lounge area to find Nami sitting with her arms crossed, a deadpan expression on her face as she asked, "Are the two of you finally finished fooling around? I've been waiting here for like three hours."
Contrasting his usual interactions with Nami, Thomas adopted a frown as he replied, "This better be important. I didn't know you were here, nor did we agree to meet up. If you're going to heckle me over your own decision to wait around, you can fuck off."
Taken aback by Thomas's comeback, Nami didn't immediately respond to his retort. When she did, she adopted a frown of her own, asking, "What's your problem? I came here to apologize for how I've been acting. Why are you suddenly biting my head off...?"
Though he was surprised to hear that Nami wanted to apologize, Thomas maintained his frown as he replied, "I spent the past three months trying to be your friend, answering your questions and tolerating your rudeness instead of simply ignoring you. I figured you would eventually mellow out and realize I'm not your enemy, but now I don't care. Like Lucy and Zoro, I will be focusing on myself and my training from here on. I'll still help you out if you're in danger, but I'm done being a convenient tool for you to use as you please. That isn't the reason I set out to sea..."
Grabbing the picnic basket Benienma had prepared for him and Astolfo, Thomas turned around, intending to leave. He had nearly brought up Nami's past of being used by Arlong to demonstrate how fucked up her behavior had been, but he caught himself at the last moment. Now, he just wanted to enjoy his late lunch in peace...
Fortunately, though she looked like she had 'a lot' to say, Nami didn't call out to Thomas as he left. She rose to her feet and extended her hand in his direction but ultimately remained silent, waiting until he had left before plopping into her seat and sitting with her head and shoulders slumped. It had taken a lot of 'courage' on her part to admit she was wrong and to try and apologize. Now, she had the distinct impression that she had waited a day too long...
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Waiting until they had reached a comfy place on the quarterdeck, Astolfo adopted a wry smile as she asked, "Remember that thing I said about not forcing yourself or compromising your integrity? I know you felt obligated to say something after hearing what we said earlier but confronting Nami when you didn't actually 'want' to probably wasn't the best idea..."
Exhaling through his nose, Thomas hesitated for several seconds before replying, "I suck at things like this. But what else was I supposed to do? I didn't join the Straw Hats to allow her to walk all over me. I'm also fed up with having to explain myself every time something happens..."
Nodding her head, Astolfo replied, "Yeah, I'm not saying you were 'wrong' or anything. I just feel like you could have handled things without forcing a confrontation. She was about to apologize, so if you refused to answer her questions and explained your bases for doing so, I'm fairly certain she would eventually stop asking..."
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Grabbing an oversized rice ball from the picnic basket, Thomas took a massive bite out of it, using the time it took him to chew to organize his thoughts. He felt like he had burned a bridge with Nami, but Caenis's remark about putting his foot down and not needing the Straw Hats had resonated with him. He still admired Lucy and wanted to travel alongside her, but his prospective Godhood, combined with his personal ambitions, might force their paths to diverge...
Interrupting Thomas's thoughts, Astolfo placed her hand over his and softly reiterated, "The most important thing is to follow your heart. The more you think about something and have to convince yourself, the less happy you will be with the outcome. That's one of the many things you could learn from Lucy..."
Returning a smile, Thomas took Astolfo's hand into his own, teasing, "You're making an assertive push for the status of 'best girl.' I'm starting to feel like an idiot for fretting over your gender this past year..."
Adopting a smile of her own, Astolfo took the initiative to sit in Thomas's lap, using his thigh as a cushion as she replied, "That's in the past. Life is given meaning by what we do in the present. Now, why don't you stuff my tummy from the proper direction this time? Aaaahn~."
Realizing what Astolfo was asking for, Thomas allowed her to take a bite out of his onigiri, sharing an indirect kiss. At the same time, he placed his free hand on her hip, supporting her position on his thigh as they enjoyed a somewhat lovey-dovey meal under the watchful gaze of Atalanta sitting in the crow's nest...
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As the Sun began disappearing over the horizon, Thomas departed the Going Merry and returned to the tavern for another evening of partying. Igaram had invited them for a banquet to 'celebrate their friendship,' so events played out much like they had the previous evening. Lucy ate her fill, Usopp told stories, and Zoro and Nami engaged several members of Baroque Works in a drinking competition.
Paralleling the previous night, even more, Thomas once again had Vivi seated on his lap. This time, however, she wasn't simply acting as she openly flirted with him and poured him several non-alcoholic drinks. In fact, to 'prove' to the other members of Baroque Works that she wasn't just fooling around, she was significantly more assertive, even going so far as to straddle him on her knees, arms linked around his head as she guided his face to her ample bosom...
Though he could feel Igaram's gaze pricking him like the tip of a knife, Thomas ignored everything to focus on the Princess in front of him. After their interaction earlier that morning, his Self-Doubt(C) had decreased to D-. He felt like she had removed a metal shackle from his heart, so, with her showing a genuine interest in him, he made no attempt to disguise his desire and appreciation...
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(A/N: This has been a very formative twenty-four hours for our boy xD...)

Once Thomas and the rest of the Straw Hats had fallen 'asleep,' the members of Baroque Works met up outside the tavern to discuss how they would deal with them.
Unable to suppress her discontent, the pink-haired, incredibly muscular Miss Monday asked, "Why did we waste two days of food and supplies on these people? We're already running low on supplies, and that Captain of theirs was able to put down enough to feed thirty people."
After clearing his throat in his usual 'Ma-ma-ma~' manner, Igaram replied, "This was a necessary precaution. According to the information obtained by Miss Wednesday, members of that group were involved in the downfall of Buggy the Clown, Black Cat Kuro, and Saw-Tooth Arlong, Pirates worth 15, 16, and 20 million Berries. Furthermore..."
With Igaram shifting his attention to her, Vivi adopted a sly smile as she added, "According to that big lug I have wrapped around my pinky, they have more than a hundred million Berries worth of supplies and treasure hidden in a secret cache on their ship. Thanks to my efforts, I now know where it's hidden."
Though the other Numbers had been dissatisfied with the delay caused by Vivi's selfishness, they immediately forgave her when they heard more than a hundred million Berries were at stake. As for Igaram's claims about the Straw Hats taking down several infamous Pirates groups, they simply didn't believe him. If that were true, at least someone in their crew would have a comparable Bounty.
Adopting a wolfish grin that revealed a desire for more than treasure, the orange-haired Mr. 9 asked, "So, how are we going to do this? According to our surveillance teams, the people assigned to protect the ship appear to be beauties. If we include those two passed out in the tavern, that makes six high-quality slaves to be 'sampled' and processed..."
As the Mayor of Whiskey Peak, Igaram was very familiar with how they processed female Pirates. It made him sick to his stomach, but, much like Vivi, he was willing to endure for the 'greater good' of Alabasta.
Nodding his head in approval, Igaram replied, "We will capture each of them alive. And take special care with that man, Thomas. He possesses a Devil Fruit ability that would prove advantageous to our organization. You can maim or seriously injure him, but no killing."
Before the group could ask what made Thomas special, the man himself remarked, "How thoughtful," drawing the attention of everyone gathered around the tavern. Their eyes widened when they saw not just him but the green-haired man seated next to him atop the tavern's roof.
Adopting a fearless smile, Zoro 'complained,' "You ruined the surprise. Now we'll have to fight all one-hundred of them directly..."
Feeling 'a lot' more confident than he had the previous day, Thomas adopted a smile of his own as he replied, "You can thank me later," before leaping off the roof and landing in a superhero pose with a ghostly white aura rising from his body. When he rose to his feet, he seemed even taller than usual, his eyes glowing as he tore away his shirt and said, "Those of you who prioritize your lives over your jobs, I suggest you run..."
With Thomas tearing his shirt away to reveal a remarkably ripped body, a faint red hue colored Vivi's cheeks. Unfortunately, the same could be said for the muscular Miss Monday, who cupped her cheeks as she remarked, "You have an incredible body..."
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Instead of responding to the pink-haired bodybuilder, Thomas manifested two baseball-sized spheres of Magical Energy before lobbing them into the crowd to create two large explosions. That was more than enough to show the gathered Bounty Hunters he meant business, prompting several to open fire on him with their pistols and rifles.
Though he could have dodged by rolling to the side or leaping back onto the tavern's roof, Thomas stood his ground, barely flinching even as more than a hundred metal projectiles struck his face and body. Most aimed for non-vital areas, but several of 'Miss Wednesday's' secret admirers figured they could use the confusion to 'accidentally' shoot him in the face.
Snorting through his nose, Thomas remarked, "You'll need to do a hell of a lot better than that..." before leaping into the crowd and grabbing the rifle of a man that had shot him in the face. By turning his wrist, he was able to bend the barrel as if it were made of weak plastic before 'casually' kicking the man in the chest, knocking him into several others.
Voicing the thoughts of many of her fellow Bounty Hunters, one woman shouted out, "He's a monster! Switch to nets and bazookas...!"
As both Chiron and Caenis had warned him to be careful of nets, Thomas bolted toward cover the moment he heard the woman's cry. At the same time, he fired dozens of cannonball-strength projectiles, largely aiming at the ground but occasionally firing them directly at people.
Seeing the random devastation he caused, combined with the fact he could casually leap onto a building that most of them would need a ladder to climb, many of the Baroque Works agents pursuing Thomas decided to focus their attention elsewhere. Those with the classification of Millions and Billions typically relied on their numbers and firepower to take down dangerous Pirates, so there wasn't much they could do against someone who was bulletproof, incredibly destructive, and agile.
Realizing he wasn't being pursued, at least by the weaker members of Baroque Works, a frown marred Thomas's face. Before he could think to follow one of the larger groups, however, several tiny pieces of metal impacted him like buckshot, courtesy of Igaram and the shotgun he had concealed within his Saxophone.
Instead of emulating a cannonball, Thomas pointed his index finger in Igaram's direction, firing a laser-like beam from its tip. Magical Energy didn't generate heat by default, but it packed a tremendous amount of force when concentrated. Thus, like a Water Jet Cutter, he cut a deep trench in front of Igaram's feet, declaring, "Cross that line at your own peril..."
Seeing how fast Thomas's attack was, Igarama's beady eyes opened to their fullest. He was originally planning to put a bit of pressure on Thomas to test his 'caliber,' but there was nothing in his arsenal that could protect against the laser-like attack Thomas had just casually displayed...
While Igaram was lost in thought, Thomas leaped from one roof to another, peppering groups of Baroque Works members with weaker explosive projectiles. A few were able to return the favor, hitting him with cannonballs fired from bazookas, but the force of the explosions were only enough to knock him off balance, not break the barrier he had honed while sparring against Lucy...
Ruining his chance to catch Thomas by surprise, Mr. 9 approached him with a series of rapid cartwheels, shouting, "Eat this, you damned ape...!" while attempting to smash him in the back of the head with a set of iron clubs. In response to his shout, Thomas spun around and thwarted the surprise attack with his forearm, barely feeling the impact as he remarked, "Seriously...?"
Instead of immediately responding to Thomas's question, Mr. 9 flipped away from him, creating a few meters of distance between them before shouting, "Talk all you like! With my agility and acrobatic prowess, all you can do is wait to be hit...!"
With a deadpan expression, Thomas pointed his finger toward Mr. 9, firing a laser-like beam through the man's left thigh.
"Aaaaaah! You bastard! What have you done...!?" screamed Mr. 9. He had been trying to sneak up on Thomas from behind, so he hadn't witnessed the latter's interaction with Igaram.
Channeling his inner Frieza, Thomas fired beams through Mr. 9's remaining thigh and shoulders, effectively robbing him of his mobility before warning, "Keep blathering, and I'll make you eat that crown..."
Demonstrating he wasn't a Number for nothing, Mr. 9 ignored the pain in his legs and shoulders, forcing himself to stand. It didn't make sense, as Thomas was pretty sure he had burned a hole through the man's bones, but it wasn't the first time he had witnessed something that defied logic in the world of One Piece.
Before Mr. 9 could say whatever he was preparing to say, Thomas blasted him off the roof with a weak explosive projectile. Then, as there were no other members of Baroque Works trying to attack him, he took a moment to catch his breath, watching as Zoro dealt with the bulk of the group.
Though Zoro would defeat Thomas pretty handily in a fight, the power he wielded made him a lot more terrifying to normal people. Zoro could slice through iron and dodge bullets without looking, but he was just a 'normal' guy in the eyes of laymen. If given a choice between an average-sized man that ran around swinging swords and a bulletproof giant that fired off lasers, 9/10 would choose the former as their opponent...
Representing one of the exceptions, Vivi scaled the roof behind Thomas, climbing onto it with the aid of a ladder. She was the assigned partner of Mr. 9, so she needed to put on a show to avoid exposing her status as the Princess of Alabasta.
Hearing the sound of Vivi's movements, Thomas turned around to find the blue-haired beauty smiling wryly as she wiped a few beads of sweat from her forehead. Attempting to keep up with him on the ground while he jumped between buildings was easier said than done, so she was a little tired after running around for several minutes. She would normally utilize her super spot-billed duck named Karoo as a mount, but she didn't want to risk him getting injured during her 'performance.'
After catching her breath, Vivi raised her hands over her head, swaying her hips seductively as she asserted, "You've done well to make it this far. Now, let's see how you fair against my hypnotic dance..."
While the swaying of her hips and the pattern of her blouse were certainly mesmerizing, it was the specialized perfume in Vivi's hands that made her dance hypnotic. It was infused with special pheromones that caused men to feel light-headed, and, unless they looked away, they would soon find themselves paralyzed as the swirling pattern on her breasts and abdomen seemed to come alive.
As he could breathe underwater with sufficient preparations, Thomas was unaffected by the effects of Vivi's perfume, filtering it out completely. He did enter a daze, however, narrowing his eyes and smiling as he muttered, "I could get used to this..."
Averting her eyes, a faint blush colored Vivi's cheeks as she replied, "Then you should burn it into your eyes...as it will be the last thing you ever see!"
Punctuating her words, Vivi pulled out a razor-sharp jewel that resembled the tip of a peacock's feather. It was attached to a ring by piano wire and had decent cutting power when spun around her pinky finger.
Charging at Thomas, Vivi trusted that he would be okay as she swiped at his raised arm. As expected, her 'peacock slasher' bounced off his guard as if she had struck reinforced metal.
As they had rehearsed their play in advance, Thomas responded to Vivi's 'shock' by planting his fist into her gut. He held back and didn't channel even a speck of Magical Energy into the blow, but she appeared to have the wind forced out of her lunge, collapsing to her knees and cradling her abdomen. Thomas felt a wave of guilt wash over him like a bucket of ice water, but before he could say or do anything, Vivi whispered, "I'm fine..." before pretending to pass out...
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(A/N: I think I figured out what Thomas's epithet will be. Because he is a source of energy, possesses great durability, and can fire various types of projectiles, the WG shall label him Thomas the Tank Engine...!)

After recovering from a prolonged stupor, Thomas met Astolfo's gaze and asked, "Seriously? For how long...?"
Instead of answering, Astolfo responded with a playful, "Who knows~?" before donning a black, side-tie bikini and adding, "Looks like you won the contest. Would you...like a reward...?"
With Astolfo shifting her gaze to his cock, Thomas felt his throat tense as he defied the urge to answer in the affirmative. He wanted to, but he and Astolfo needed to sit down and have a long talk before they did anything overtly sexual. They had grown fairly close over the last fourteen months, so he felt like he would be doing her a disservice if he suddenly started acting like a sex-starved monkey just because she had a slit between her legs...
Closing his eyes, Thomas took a deep, steadying breath, holding it for several seconds before exhaling. Afterward, he smiled faintly and replied, "Maybe some other time. We need to talk first..."
Exhaling a faint yet visibly relieved sigh, Astolfo returned a smile as she replied, "That's probably for the best. Still, now that my secret has been exposed, you should expect me to be 'a lot' more affectionate. If I have to keep holding back, I might go crazy..."
Nodding his head, Thomas adopted a faint smile. However, before he could offer a verbal response, Caenis chimed in to say, "Save the chit-chat for when you're alone. We're currently in the middle of a game, and I'm not done venting my frustrations."
While fixing his clothes, Thomas asked, "Frustrations? Did something happen...?"
Directing her gaze to Atalanta, Caenis revealed, "I have to deal with this little shit staring at me with contempt every time I return to the women's cabin after having sex. And don't even get me started with that tangerine bitch..."
Without being prompted, Caenis added, "If she's going to keep getting in your way and trying to turn others against you, we should leave this ship, sail ahead, and let them figure things out on their own. If that isn't an option, you should at least stand up for yourself and put your foot down. If she can't show you a basic amount of respect, answering her questions and providing information to her makes you a patsy. Do you have any idea how annoying it is for us to see you waiting on that dumb bitch when she hasn't done a damn thing to earn your favor...?"
Blinking in surprise, Thomas looked to Astolfo, Benienma, and Atalanta, asking, "Do the rest of you feel this way...?"
Adopting an awkward smile, Astolfo replied, "I don't feel as strongly as Caenis, but seeing her walking all over you and the rest of the Straw Hats is kind of annoying. I understand she needs to take command since Lucy doesn't know how to manage a ship, but..."
Piggybacking off of Astolfo's words, Atalanta curtly appended, "She is very bossy and does whatever she wants..."
Nodding in affirmation, Benienma added, "She acts like the Head of the House despite possessing no vested power or authority. If Master were to marry her in the future, Benienma has no doubt she would try and dictate how you live and interact with others, dechi."
Shaking his head, Thomas replied, "That ship has already set sail. Unless something pretty drastic happens in the future, I can't imagine being in a 'committed' relationship with Nami. If things with Yamato don't work out, I will probably return to Alabasta and assist Vivi as a Minister or something similar. Who knows, I might even become King..."
Though he wasn't entirely sure how it happened, Thomas wasn't so dense that he couldn't realize that Vivi had developed an inordinate fondness for him. She seemed to regard him as the savior of her people, and, thanks to the miracles of Magecraft, he could remedy most of her country's issues. To that end, it could be argued she only cared about him because of what he could offer her, but that was pretty much how most women chose their partners...
Hearing Thomas mention becoming King, Benienma's eyes practically lit up as she stated, "Benienma approves of Lady Vivi as Master's Seishitsu. Alabasta shall become the first of Master's territories, dechi."
As Benienma interpreted Thomas's 'dream' of wanting to stand at the pinnacle of the world as a matter of status, not just strength, she was determined to make him into a ruler. They already had plans to overthrow the World Government and depose the Celestial Dragons, so it was only 'natural' that the person responsible for their downfall would ascend the throne in their absence. After all, without a powerful and just leader, the world would quickly succumb to anarchy.
Following Benienma's statement, Caenis caught Thomas by surprise as she crossed her arms and remarked, "It's not a bad idea. If the people of Alabasta are suffering to the point of rebelling against the family that has ruled them for generations, circumstances must be pretty dire. If you can supplant yourself as a messianic figure in their hearts, you could become 'more' than a mere King. The belief of ten million faithful is enough to earn you to the status of a God..."
Blinking in surprise, Thomas asked, "Seriously? I know that 'belief' is one of the pillars of Magecraft, but isn't that a little exaggerated...?"
Shrugging her shoulders, Caeni replied, "During my era, the population hovered around 8-10 million. That was enough to sustain several Gods, so you can easily achieve apotheosis with the faith of ten million. The caveat is that your power would be limited beyond the borders of Alabasta. Did that horse bastard explain to you the concept of Enthronement? Generally speaking, Gods can only exercise their true power within locations where the belief in them is strongest. That's the reason Temples and Holy Lands exist."
"So, you're saying all I need to become a God is to put on an act...?" asked Thomas.
Shaking her head, Caenis asserted, "It isn't an act. You perform miracles, and the masses reward you with their faith. Accumulate enough, and you become a Deity out of their unified desire to continue benefitting from the blessings and guidance you provide. At least, that's how it's 'supposed' to work. There are exceptions to every rule and more than a few beings that can 'subsume' the Divinity of others. Demons, Devils, and monsters are a good example."
Adopting a vicious smile, Caenis added, "That's where Heroes come in. A lot of Gods are too chicken-shit to fight their own battles because even a minor mishap could cause people to lose faith in them. They treat Heroes as their pawns, hoarding the credit when they succeed and pinning all the blame on them when they fail. It's pathetic."
Narrowing her eyes, now containing a faint red glow, Caenis said, "If you become a God, don't become the type that relies on others to ensure your status. No matter how much power is vested in you, never let it go to your head. Any power that is 'given' can always be taken away, so if you truly wish to stand at the peak, you'll need to be able to stand on your own..."
No longer in the mood to play, Caenis rose to her feet and said, "I've lost interest in drinking. I'm gonna take a swim around the island, maybe hunt a few Sea Beasts."
Without waiting for anyone to respond, Caenis made her way over to the mast and climbed up through the hatch leading to the deck. In her wake, an uncomfortable silence permeated the men's cabin until Astolfo forced a smile and asked, "Should we continue with just the three of us...?"
Before Thomas could respond, Atalanta suppressed her more animalistic urges, rising to her feet as she said, "I should be keeping watch to ensure the enemy doesn't attack while our guards are down."
Though there was a damp outline of her butt on the wooden floor when she rose, Atalanta maintained a mask of calm as she leaped up through the open hatch. She also felt like she could use a dip in the sea, but she didn't like getting her ears wet...
After eyeing the spot where Atalanta had been seated, Thomas raised his head only to find that he was now alone with Astolfo. Benienma could disappear as quickly as she materialized, so she quietly excused herself when Thomas wasn't looking, scampering off to prepare a hearty meal so that he and Astolfo could have some privacy.
Preempting anything Thomas could say, Astolfo asked, "Want to stick it in my butt...?"
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Undeterred by Thomas's silence, Astolfo adopted an awkward smile as she revealed, "I know you want to talk, but I don't have much to say. I didn't really put a lot of thought into becoming a girl. I just wanted us to be able to spend time together without you being uncomfortable. As for whether or not this is permanant, I'm not really sure. All I know for certain is that I want to do naughty things with you..."
Punctuating her words, Astolfo pulled the strings keeping her black bikini bottoms in place. Threads of clear liquid briefly connected her glistening mons to the piece of fabric, coating her thighs with a tremendous volume of fluids the moment she removed it.
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Seeing Thomas staring intently at her crotch, Astolfo covered it with her hands, feigning bashfulness as she turned her body to the side and said, "I would have gladly let you use my front a few months ago, but I'm afraid you might break it at your current size and girth. I'm pretty confident with my butt, though..."
Turning around completely, Astolfo bent over before using her index and middle fingers to pry open her exceptionally clean-looking anus. It was a pretty shade of pink that defied all reason, but the most surprising thing was how 'easily' Astolfo pried it open...
Divulging the reason, Astolfo began panting as she revealed, "You aren't the only one who's been training this past year. Now, please jam Master's massive cock into Astolfo's little ass-pussy. If she has to wait any longer, her heart won't be able to take it..."
Though he internally remarked, ("What the actual fuck...?"), Thomas made his way over to Astolfo, placing his hand on her smooth bottom. It wasn't nearly as firm and elastic as someone like Caenis, but the texture was in a league of its own, almost like her skin was made from satin.
Instead of asking Astolfo if she was sure about what they were about to do, Thomas removed his trousers and inserted his cock between her thighs, lubricating it with her voluminous love juices. She wasn't the only one that had been holding back the past year, so he only hesitated for a brief moment when he pressed the tip of his glans against her 'bussy.' As he did so, Astolfo took matters into her own hands, pressing her weight against him and gobbling up his cock in one fell swoop before turning to face him with a mischievous look as she said, "Om nom nom..."
Feeling something 'snap' within his mind, Thomas placed his left hand on Astolfo's hip as he said, "You damned Succubus..." before pulling back his hips and thrusting into her with enough force to send a ripple through her body. A deep, throaty, and ostensibly theatrical-sounding moan emanated from Astolfo's throat as he did so, but the pinkette wasn't pretending. Part of her 'agreement' with Caenis included letting the latter use a strap-on to fuck her in the ass, so she had been anticipating Thomas's intrusion to the point of losing sleep. Now that he was finally inside of her, tears began to well in the corners of her eyes due to how happy she was...
To make it clear she wasn't in pain, Astolfo stared directly into Thomas's eyes as she pleaded, "Please stop teasing me...Astolfo wants Master to fuck her so hard she can't even think straight..."
Though Astolfo's sudden shift to third-person left him feeling all kinds of ways, Thomas decided to focus on the task at hand, saying, "Then give me your hands..." before clasping her wrists and going to town on her for the better part of twenty minutes...and that was just round one...
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(A/N: Asstolfo be like, "I didn't wait a year just to have a conversation...")

Chapter 46: What the Heart Wants