Inside the innermost room on the villa's second floor, Bokue watched the beautiful lady before him repeatedly trying to put on her swimsuit, unable to help but suggest softly.
"Mother-in-law, why don't you take it off first so I can readjust it?"
"No... it's fine..."
Venelana's voice sounded strained.
Right now she'd turned her head with neck tilted back slightly, both hands behind her working hard to tie the two straps together.
Yet somehow, despite the swimsuit supposedly fitting her figure perfectly, she couldn't get it on no matter what. The two straps seemed a size too short—barely able to reach each other but unable to tie securely. They could only just touch following the beautiful lady's exertion rhythm, looking like they'd connect before being pulled apart again by elastic tension the next second.
Of course, if she absolutely had to tie them, it wasn't impossible—she'd just need Bokue's help.
But that would basically mean forcing it onto her body. Even guaranteeing it wouldn't pop open, it definitely wouldn't be comfortable.
In that case, better to readjust and increase the size.
After about half a minute of stalemate, Venelana—still unsuccessful—could only choose to give up helplessly.
She removed the swimsuit, returning it to the young man's hands while pouting and muttering softly.
"Mm... I could still wear Rias's clothes before. Logically, my size should be the same as Rias's. Could I really have grown again during this time? How strange..."
"That's not impossible."
Bokue took the swimsuit, using field power capable of matter reorganization to extend the straps a section. Then he beckoned, indicating the beautiful lady should turn her back toward him, speaking while helping her put it on.
Venelana showed no embarrassment, simply smiling lightly before releasing both hands supporting her chest. She cooperatively raised her arms, allowing the young man to guide the swimsuit onto her body.
"So what does mother-in-law plan to do next?"
Having easily helped Venelana into the improved swimsuit with practiced ease, Bokue didn't release her. Instead, he turned so his hands fell to the beautiful lady's waist, embracing her lightly while lowering his head to rest his chin on her shoulder.
"The mirror's been moved, the swimsuit's changed. Right now Rias and the others are playing outside. Want to go out together?"
"You mean... together?"
Hearing the young man's words, Venelana almost instinctively curved her lips into a smile, pressing them together lightly while turning her head slightly to bring her cheek against Bokue's.
Their foreheads touched. The beautiful lady's voice seemed sweetened and thickened.
"How impatient. Are you that eager to let Rias know about what's between us... mm?"
"Huh? Not really..."
Bokue froze slightly.
"Plus didn't you say you came with legitimate reasons this time, mother-in-law?"
"...That's right."
Venelana paused briefly before blinking with realization.
True enough—this time she had legitimate reasons for coming. She was here to convey important information to everyone on Sirzechs's behalf.
Just like last time when she'd come to Itogami Island for the tripartite talks—no need to be secretive at all.
Mm... one could only say sneaking around had become muscle memory. Now whenever she came to the human world, it defaulted to sneaking around. She'd almost forgotten the actual business.
"But~ never mind that."
The beautiful lady raised her hand to gently stroke the young man's face at her shoulder, smiling faintly.
"Bokue, you go down first. I'll just wait in the room. When Rias and the others return around noon, they'll naturally see me."
"That works too."
Hearing this made it clear Venelana still wasn't ready to come clean with Rias. Bokue didn't force the issue, simply nodding before releasing his arms from the beautiful lady's waist and turning to leave the room first.
Thus only Venelana remained alone in the quiet bedroom.
Even as the young man's footsteps gradually faded down the hallway outside, she remained standing in place, gazing absentmindedly at the full-length mirror against the wall.
The teleportation magic mirror—a gift she'd once given Bokue, also the demon realm's notoriously essential affair tool.
Venelana knew clearly she lacked courage to directly confess her actions to her daughter. So she'd chosen this method, hoping from her heart's depths that someday Rias would discover this mirror and realize the truth.
This was also why Venelana kept changing the mirror's placement.
Besides caring for Kuroka's feelings as she'd mentioned, another important reason remained—Bokue's previous mirror placements were all too safe, with absolutely no possibility of Rias discovering them.
But this time was different.
She'd specifically taken advantage of everyone staying together to come here, then find an unexpected opportunity to suddenly appear before everyone, thereby arousing Rias's suspicion.
Perhaps this would trigger Rias's doubts, making her daughter actively seek her out and discover the mirror in the room, thereby uncovering the truth. Then her relationship with Bokue could become public. But alternatively...
"Sigh~"
Thinking of possible negative consequences, Venelana couldn't help but sigh helplessly.
Still so conflicted.
"But thinking about leaving mother-in-law alone waiting in the room for two or three hours—I really can't bear it."
Just as the beautiful lady sighed over her indecisiveness, the next second the young man's voice drifted from behind.
Eh??
Not even having time to feel surprised, before Venelana could react, she felt her body suddenly rise a section. When she came to her senses, both feet had left the ground—someone had lifted her up.
Turning her head, it was indeed Bokue who should have left earlier.
He'd suddenly reappeared behind Venelana, pulling the beautiful lady back into his embrace.
"W-wait, Bokue, what are you planning..."
Actually, no need to ask—Venelana knew clearly what would happen next.
It's just that Rias and the others were still waiting outside. If Bokue stayed away too long, someone would definitely notice. What if they came inside looking—then their activities in the room would be directly...!
"Don't worry—I already told them I'll be out in a bit."
Bokue lowered his head to gently bite the beautiful lady's slightly flushed earlobe, speaking unclearly.
"But before that, let me properly entertain mother-in-law first."
Finishing his words, both hands fell before Venelana, exploring downward as they skillfully brushed aside that delicate, compact fabric.
Then he thrust forward directly with a merciless strike straight to the deepest point!
"Wait, slow do—!"
Venelana's soft, voluptuous body instantly tensed, her entire being arching backward with all her might.
'Sorry, Rias—Mom has completely become Bokue's possession now. Already... can never leave Bokue again~'
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