Chapter 99 Gratitude
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
TL summary:
Yuuri-kun and Shelm’s passionate, yet conflict-ridden, lovemaking. Yuuri-kun, provoked by Shelm’s need to mention past lovers, utilizes his AI companion, Ai, to reveal Shelm’s true emotional desires. This information allows Yuuri-kun to break through Shelm’s emotional armor by confessing his genuine gratitude and affection, leading to a profound, shared climax that satisfies Shelm’s long-unmet need for love.
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Yuuri still remembered catching his breath the first time he set eyes on Shelm, so utterly divine was her presence. That initial shock had prevented him from becoming a fanatic when the goddess immediately showed her true colors, but the vision burned into his memory right after he woke up was something he could never forget. Her figure, leisurely floating and relaxing against the backdrop of the Starry Horizon, was like a scene from a myth. If he’d had any artistic talent, he might have spent his new life chasing that very image ¹. As it happened, he was forced to be grateful for his lack of talent, yet there was a reason he recalled such a memory right in the middle of their intimate embrace.
”You’re warm,” Yuuri growled, his voice rough. “Inside your heart, and your body too.”
”Nngh! ♡ But, honey, it’s the warmth I’ve been craving!” Shelm gushed, her voice sweet and high-pitched. “Being kept waiting for so long has my heart feeling like it’s just gonna melt away, you hear! ♡”
That crafted beauty, the one that had been etched in his mind forever, sometimes gave off a cool aura. But when Yuuri actually held her, her body was as hot as a furnace. Her full curves overflowed his hand. Her slender waist, he could encircle easily. Her resilient form pressed back against his weight even with him fully connected to her. Clutching her delicate shoulders—the kind that felt like they’d yield if he pressed too hard—he traced his fingers across her sensitive spots. Her soft body shuddered in his arms, accompanied by sweet, melodic sighs.
”Y-You’re certainly being gentle, ain’t ya! ♡ I thought you’d be moving fiercely to let off some steam!” Shelm panted, her breath catching.
”Don’t be foolish. This is the form I finally have in my hands. I’m gonna take my time and explore every part of it myself,” Yuuri asserted, pressing deeper.
Truth be told, he’d already released much of his excitement with Ai. That had been driven by the urge to quickly guide the innocent goddess, but with Shelm, who was already seasoned, the impulse was the opposite: he wanted to slowly, deeply imprint his presence onto her. When he deliberately caressed her skin in that careful way, perhaps the light touch was too teasing. Shelm reached back a slender arm and playfully scolded him by running her fingers through his hair.
”H-Hey now! ♡ Don’t be considerate of me! ♡ I’m already fully open, so—Oooohhhnn! ♡ Fuf! See! I knew it! Yuuri-kun, are you only gonna go stronger if I mention past companions, huh! ♡” Shelm taunted, her voice breaking into a whimper of joy.
”Stop it, you fool. I don’t have a taste for comparisons,” Yuuri snapped, gently pressing a sensitive spot and shifting upward to halt her provocation.
To be honest, it would be a lie to say he wasn’t curious about the past of a goddess who’d been in this world so long. But those stories would surely carry the attachments of all the men tangled with her, and hearing the one who rewrote his fate reveal them would dampen his mood. That’s why he focused on his role as companion by avoiding the past, but the playful goddess kept hinting at old tales just to rile him.
”Fine, if you want it stronger, I’ve got an idea too!” Yuuri hissed, his patience thinning.
”Nghk! ♡ Intriguing! ♡ How is Yuuri-kun gonna delight little ol’ me, I wonder! ♡” Shelm trilled, clearly pleased.
Her constant hints at past connections finally pushed him over. If they were sharing pleasure, it should benefit both. Even if she enjoyed being taken firmly, provoking to the point of killing the mood defeated the purpose. With ordinary companions, that would end it, but his partner was divine. As her chosen Apostle benefiting from her favor, satisfying her was his duty. Moreover, for a demanding goddess who disliked overly cautious men, he chose a new approach.
”—Ai. What kind of connection does Shelm prefer?” Yuuri asked.
He got an immediate answer: “Yes, my Nii-sama ²! Shelm commands all past companions to hold her down and connect from behind! ♡”
”Oh yeah…. Well, she is a playful goddess who enjoys firm guidance. Perfect, let’s use your favorite position now,” Yuuri said with a smirk.
”Wha—Hold on! Don’t just reveal My preferences, you hear!?! Yuuri-kun, wait for—Hiooohhn! ♡♡” Shelm cried out in surprise.
She never expected her own fragment to share, so Shelm’s resistance was light. Yuuri took advantage of the rear connection and pressed into her open core. Pushing her trembling body onto the bed, he easily shifted to the rear-entry position the goddess loved.
”Stop! ♡ Stop it, nngh! ♡ Don’t just connect without asking! Haah, anh! ♡” Shelm protested, her voice already softening with joy.
Yuuri ignored her words. A companion’s role was to please his goddess. If she craved the thrill of being overwhelmed by a mere human—one she’d normally overlook—why hold back? He pinned Shelm’s body—who could seem as fragile as a maiden ³ in strength—with one arm. Unable to resist without divine power, her struggles weakened, and her protests grew sweeter.
”Anh! ♡ Ahnngh! ♡ You’re gentle but so strong! ♡ Even forcing me, I feel Yuuri-kun’s care, I truly do! ♡♡” Shelm sighed, her voice thick with feeling.
Yuuri studied the playful goddess, seeking how to truly unravel her. At first, he thought firm motion would suffice, but the thrill seemed just a spice. So what did Shelm truly want? Sometimes strong, sometimes soft. Feeling the response from her clinging warmth, he carefully explored her entrance and core. Her strongest reactions came from powerful stimulation laced with tenderness.
”Hey, Ai. Could this goddess—for all her bold ways—actually want to be cherished?” Yuuri mused.
”That is correct, Nii-sama! ♡ Shelm does not understand the human heart, so she has never received the affection she truly seeks! ♡” Ai confirmed cheerfully.
”Ngh-aaah! Anh! ♡ You pitied me just now! I’m a God! I have more power than humans! I can shape hearts however I want—Nnnn-oohhhh! ♡♡” Shelm cried, her words cut by joy.
Yuuri shifted forward sharply, silencing her claims. Shelm favoring rear-entry was likely a substitute—to force absolute focus through her power, filling the void in her heart with what she couldn’t truly have. —How do I really feel about Shelm? Resentment, yes—his life rewritten without consent. But beyond that, he’d been with his first love and other remarkable women far beyond deserving. Shelm acted with intent, but his gratitude outweighed her gain. —This bold goddess craves a human heart. If so, he’d share a bit of thanks, but rear-entry wasn’t the way.
”Hianh! Ah! Hey! Don’t change positions without asking! If you wanna do this, you should do it with Ai, not—” Shelm gasped, caught off guard.
”I love you, Shelm,” Yuuri declared, shifting while connected to face-to-face. He leaned over, met her pleasure-glazed eyes, and confessed.
”—Huh? ♡” Shelm blinked, stunned.
”I’m grateful to you. I find you frustrating, but more than that, I want to fill your heart,” Yuuri said, holding her gaze.
She looked bewildered. Then, understanding, the goddess flushed deeply. Her heart tightened, and she shook her head in denial.
”Aie… ♡ Th-That’s a lie! ♡ It’s a lie! Yuuri-kun could never be grateful! This is just Give and Take! ⁴ You gave me Ashley and the others for my plan, and now we’re connecting to feel good! ♡♡” Shelm protested, voice shaking.
”Yeah, you’re demanding and set impossible terms. But you’ve never broken an agreement, have you! Some can’t even keep that! Compared to them, your ways are wild, but I’m truly grateful for the outcome!” Yuuri shouted, overwhelmed.
He caught her flailing arms. Pinning her hands to the bed, the goddess lay fully open beneath him, unable to hide.
”U-Uwah, ah! ♡ D-Don’t look! ♡♡” Shelm pleaded, covering her eyes with her free arm.
”It’s Give and Take, right? Show me more of your radiant, passionate form. You appear before me all grand with a body this captivating. It was hard to know where to look, but you gave permission to let go, didn’t you!?” Yuuri urged, passion rising.
He didn’t wait, instead admiring the goddess’s form, perfect despite past connections. Her rainbow-silver hair spread across the bed. Her beauty remained stunning, even glistening. The graceful line from neck to curves, holding shape on her back. On porcelain skin, he gently rolled a sensitive peak. Below her elegant waist, his warmth was fully joined in her open heart.
”Aah! ♡ W-Why! Why are Yuuri-kun’s feelings flowing into me! Stop! Don’t fill me! What… what should I do! This! ♡♡” Shelm wailed softly.
”Just accept it, My bold goddess. I’ll be grateful forever. As thanks for those women, I’m offering my essence to your divine heart now,” Yuuri vowed, tone devoted yet firm.
Had none of her past companions felt more than physical? He couldn’t blame them, but felt thankful anyway. —What a calculated thought, Yuuri scoffed inwardly. He disliked comparisons, yet felt superior for touching Shelm’s heart first. To claim that untouched space, he moved with purpose. Shelm’s face twisted in joy, her heart tightening.
”Nngh-aah! ♡ I’m happy! ♡ I await your essence of gratitude! ♡” Shelm cried, voice joyful yet vulnerable.
”Kuh, hah…! Divine heart, it’s too much!” Yuuri exclaimed, straining.
To Shelm, near-omnipotent, nothing felt new—likely bland. Perhaps the rare sweetness came from a human she’d shaped, daring to resist. Now, her plan advanced, she tasted a new flavor.
”Kufu, ngh! ♡ You look strained, sweetie! ♡ Your heart’s in it, but maybe your warmth is weak? You gave great feeling, but the finish might disappoint! ♡♡” Shelm cooed, provoking again.
”Be quiet! I’ll make you admit I’m the best here too!” Yuuri roared, committed.
Shelm still teased with her usual playfulness, but beneath lay expectation. Being thanked by one she’d entangled was new—no fear, no fanaticism, just calculation or resignation before. This time, gratitude laced the connection. And if he matched or surpassed past peaks, it would be exquisite for her. As her current companion, Yuuri had to deliver the highest joy.
”How about this! I learned your heart’s shape with Ai! It’s here, right! Pressing here makes you peak instantly!” Yuuri focused.
”Nngh! Hooohh! ♡♡ Amazing! You’re the best, Yuuri-kun! ♡♡ B-But don’t get proud—from a man who’s only known a few! ♡” Shelm challenged, thrilled.
Despite many companions, Shelm’s sensitive spots matched Ai’s identical form. Relief—he’d “studied” with her first. But the seasoned goddess countered expertly, hips moving to challenge him. It tested his control, yet showed trust he’d succeed.
”Ugh, kuh…!” Yuuri grunted, holding back.
”Ahaha! ♡ Come on! Ahn! ♡ You can do it!” Shelm cheered, smile fierce yet anguished— anxious. Her future sight, usually vast, dimmed here. She couldn’t predict if he’d meet expectations. Yuuri couldn’t betray that trust.
”Haah, aah! Shelm! I love you! I’m glad I met a goddess like you!” Yuuri poured out.
”Ngh-aahh! ♡ Not again! ♡ That’s good! Yuuri-kun’s gratitude! Being filled in heart and body by such comfort, it’s irresistible! ♡♡” Shelm cried in ecstasy.
He’d use anything. She was cunning, experienced, far better. Even trusting, she pressed sensitive spots, ready to push him over if he slipped. Spilling emotions was better than failing. As he shared honestly, her heart convulsed toward peak.
”You’re gonna peak, Shelm! Because of my warmth!” Yuuri triumphed.
”Yeah! Yeah! ♡♡ I’m gonna peak! ♡ With Yuuri-kun’s warmth! My heart’s racing, I can’t hold it! ♡♡ And your feelings! Spreading everywhere! ♡♡ I’m being claimed! Stained! I’ll be the Goddess-Heart only for Yuuri-kun! ♡♡” Shelm screamed, composure gone.
In pleasure, touch led, sight and sound assisted. For a heart-reading goddess, direct emotion helped too. The goddess who rewrote his life—but gave him a continued one with wonderful companions. Genuine gratitude reached her directly.
”U-Aaah, I’m peaking! Shelm, I’m peaking!” Yuuri yelled.
”Haah! Anh! Peak, Yuuri-kun, peak! ♡♡ I’m happy! Glad I’m a goddess! This is better than I imagined! ♡♡” Shelm shouted.
He couldn’t stop, urged by her skilled heart. He pressed deep, determined to share fully. Her legs wrapped his hips, a gentle push sinking him further, enveloping in sweet sensation.
”U-Agh!? Ah, AAAAAAAAAH!?”
PHWOOSH! WHOOSH! PWHHHOOOOOOOSSSSHHH!!
Yuuri was powerless. Commanded, he shared his essence, head spinning from the force filling her core.
”Aah! Ahhh! ♡ This… your essence! ♡ Yuuri-kun’s precious gift! ♡ I-I’m peaking! From this! So happy! Your warmth, your gift, your feelings—all amazing! ♡♡ I’m peaking! Peaking… ♡♡ III’M PEEEEAAAAKIIIIIIINGGGGG! ♡♡♡” Shelm screamed, seized by climax.
Somehow holding consciousness, Yuuri stared at Shelm’s joyful peak through hazy vision. The goddess displayed her face like a gift, filling him with accomplishment and happiness.
”Haah, aah…. Shelm, you’re beautiful,” Yuuri whispered, spent.
”Huff, mmh! ♡ Ahh, thank you! ♡♡ Yuuri-kun, you were wonderful too! ♡♡” Shelm panted gently.
The long peak subsided, and in the melting sensation, Yuuri collapsed onto Shelm, exhausted. The merciful goddess stroked his back and head.
”You did so well, My little Apostle! ♡ Let’s share more… more wonderful moments, okay? Always, and lots! ♡♡” she murmured tenderly into his ear.
That gentle voice sank into his mind. Yuuri tried to answer, but only shaky breaths came. Whether the “sanctification” or not, he couldn’t move, but his warmth twitched inside her. The goddess’s tender heart soothed it for a long time.
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Notes/Endnotes
¹ “Starry Horizon” as a visual motif for Shelm’s celestial, untouchable beauty is a commonly recurring theme in the original text, often used to contrast with her earthy desires. ↩
² The term “Nii-sama” is used by the AI, Ai, for the Protagonist (Yuuri-kun). This translation follows the standard community convention of adapting older sibling terms in Isekai contexts that lack formal equivalents. ↩
³ The word taoyame (手弱女) means a graceful, delicate, or gentle woman/maiden. Given the context of contrasting her physical weakness with her divine power, “Maiden” is used as the best-fit translation. ↩
⁴ The original Japanese uses the English loanword gibu ando teiku (ギブアンドテイク) for “Give and Take.” This is retained in the narrative for Shelm’s dialogue, as she uses it to sound shrewd and businesslike, contrasting with the protagonist’s sincerity. ↩
Notes:
• Ai – The recently-formed sub-divinity/ego who manages the world’s Skills. Her sudden, intense burst of divine will (“ki”) almost bleached Yuuri’s wicked thoughts. Called Yuuri “Elder Brother” and declared genuine affection and trust based on his efficiency with her Skills.
• Shelm – Wicked Goddess, reincarnated Yuuri, manipulative, wants him to use his power.
• Ashley – Count’s daughter, royal attendant, has a crush on Yuuri.
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