Chapter 278 ‘Ten Fragrances Soft-Muscle Powder’
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
”What did you do to me?!”
Listening to the black-skinned beauty’s hollow, fierce demands, Aki chuckled, “I’ve merely applied the standard treatment for a prisoner to you. I haven’t done anything else—you just felt the effects yourself, didn’t you? Haha…”
By the time he finished speaking, watching Katerea’s shifting expressions, he couldn’t help but laugh again.
It was no wonder Himejima Akeno enjoyed bullying others; this sense of holding total mastery over someone from a position of absolute superiority did indeed provide a unique kind of pleasure.
The dark-skinned beauty tried to break free again. Her alluring, enticing body writhed against the cold floor, her long, toned legs kicking and straining. The exertion caused her full, rounded breasts to sway rhythmically, sending waves of captivating, soft motion through the air.
Aki silently admired Katerea’s futile struggle.
The long-haired woman’s face gradually flushed crimson, her legs instinctively clamping together. Her efforts served only to cause the ropes to chafe against more sensitive areas; they accomplished nothing else.
Katerea’s heart sank. Her body was brimming with Mana, yet she couldn’t mobilize a single drop.
Even without using Mana, her Demon King-class physical strength should have easily snapped these ordinary hemp ropes.
But the reality was otherwise. Forget snapping them—the ropes, which held her in such a lewd, suggestive fashion, were becoming damp with her own sweat, yet they didn’t even show a single loose thread.
She seemed to have been reduced to an ordinary woman—no, worse than an ordinary woman.
She felt more like a delicate creature who had gone two days and nights without food, devoid of all strength.
After watching for a while, seeing that the dark-skinned beauty seemed to have lost the desire to continue her ‘performance,’ Aki spoke with a cheerful smile, “It was worth the effort of using so many precious ingredients; the results are truly excellent.”
”What exactly did you use on me…”
Unable to see, unable to move, and with her perception confined to a mere meter around her, an unprecedented sense of unease flooded Katerea’s heart.
In these circumstances, the only person she could speak to—Aki—seemed to have become her only reliance.
Aki was her enemy, yet a strange sense of dependence was instinctively beginning to sprout.
Katerea’s senses were sealed, but Aki’s were not. He took in every nuance of the woman’s shifting attitude.
Tsk tsk. Was this the bridge effect? Or Stockholm syndrome? Or perhaps both?1
Aki wasn’t entirely sure, but he had taken the fragmented concepts from his memory and combined them with carefully brewed medicine to test them. He hadn’t expected the results to be better than he’d imagined.
Katerea had always possessed immense power. When that power suddenly vanished, leaving her trapped in a predicament she had never before encountered, the fragility she displayed was far greater than that of an ordinary person.
Aki felt no psychological burden when dealing with her. Not killing or torturing her was his only bottom line.
As for anything else—whether it was PUA or conditioning—he would use whichever method was most effective to quickly mold her into his ‘shape.’
And by ‘shape,’ he meant not just her body, but her soul as well.
Aki wasn’t worried about Katerea suddenly ‘awakening’ and betraying him.
If he could suppress her once, he could suppress her a second time.
However, the cute girls around him might be in danger. The SS-Rankers would be fine, but the S-Rank and A-Rank girls would likely not even have time to react if faced with Katerea.
The Soul Contract hadn’t been fully finalized, either. If the worst-case scenario occurred, Aki feared he would feel guilty for a lifetime.
Because even killing Katerea wouldn’t be enough to make up for it.
Danger aside, she was a top-tier ‘furnace’ placed right in front of him; Aki couldn’t bear not to make use of her.
Since that was the case, he had to thoroughly conquer this dark-skinned beauty before the drug’s effects wore off.
Soul aside, at the very least, he had to mold her body into his own design first.
Currently, the first step was proceeding smoothly.
Facing Katerea’s question, Aki decided not to play the riddle-master this time.
”The Demon-Binding Body-Lock Dew.”
He smiled faintly and said slowly, “This is a fine thing that Lady Grayfia and I painstakingly researched together, with some help from Lord Michael, to finally produce.”
”As for the effect, the name says it all.”
Aki realized something. “Forgot—you experiencing it yourself is probably more accurate than hearing the name.”
Demon-binding, body-locking—as the name implied, it sealed Mana and constricted the body.
In layman’s terms, it was a magical version of ‘Ten Fragrances Soft-Muscle Powder,’ though it was liquid and had to be ingested to take effect.
Furthermore, the stronger the target, the shorter the duration.
It had taken numerous rare medicinal ingredients, plus high-end technology from Devils and Angels, and Aki’s own unique ability to successfully create three doses.
The one dose allocated to Aki was being used on the dark-skinned beauty right now.
Katerea was surprised that Aki could actually manufacture a drug with such a powerful effect on a Demon King-class individual, but she refused to be outdone; the proud Leviathan would never beg for mercy.
”Hmph. I recognize I’ve fallen into your hands. Do whatever you want with me—kill or dismember me as you please.”
The dark-skinned beauty’s words were tough, yet the way her beautiful flesh trembled in the darkness and her tightly clenched legs and feet told the truth of her inner thoughts.
”Relax. How could I bear to kill you?”
Aki waved his hand. It wasn’t just about the ‘Soft-Muscle Powder’; this Kuro-house was something he had meticulously crafted. He hadn’t gone to such great lengths just to kill or mutilate Katerea.
Katerea’s eyelids twitched at Aki’s words, a sudden surge of safety filling her heart. But she spoke nonetheless, “Heh, what? You’ve taken a liking to me? Weren’t you uninterested in me before?”
”Well, I was indeed uninterested in that previous getup of yours.”
Aki allowed his gaze to wander over the dark-skinned beauty, making no effort to hide his intent. “But later, I discovered that your foundation is excellent—it was just ruined by that style. After my… cough cough… after my correction, I believe you will definitely discover where your true charm lies.”
Katerea was both ashamed and anxious. Aki made it sound pleasant, but he was simply remodeling her into the specific ‘XP’ (fetish) direction he favored.
She might be inexperienced in those matters, but it didn’t mean she didn’t understand a man’s intentions.
Before the dark-skinned beauty could think of how to retort, Aki had already stepped forward with light, brisk strides, reaching out to stroke her smooth, supple skin.
”Your skin is smooth and tender—no worse than any young girl’s. It’s just… this color isn’t quite right.”
Aki pondered aloud while he touched her. “A bit lighter or a bit darker would be fine, so why is it this particular shade…”
If Katerea were lighter, she would have a healthy, wheat-toned complexion with a kind of athletic beauty.
If she were darker, it would be a deep, authentic mahogany—a ‘sun-baked’ look—which also held a unique flavor.
It was only this shade, similar to tropical ethnicities, that he disliked. Remodeling her image was easy; the skin tone was the only thing that might require a bit more time.
Katerea felt a numb, tingling sensation all over her body from Aki’s touch, but hearing his words made her furious.
Her skin tone was half-natural, and half-purposely tanned according to her own preferences.
Wasn’t Aki basically saying her aesthetic sense was bad? How could she endure this!
As for whether her aesthetic sense was good or not… the hideous square-framed glasses and dreadlocks were enough to speak for everything.
Aki had no intention of arguing with her. Regardless, the initiative was in his hands now. He could pose Katerea in any position he liked and dress her up however he wanted.
As for the skin color…
If he could produce ‘Ten Fragrances Soft-Muscle Powder,’ could a quick-whitening or quick-tanning cream really stump him?
”By the way, the effect of the Demon-Binding Body-Lock Dew only lasts for three days.”
Aki lit a dim candle, allowing Katerea—whose abilities were sealed—to clearly see the situation around her.
She hadn’t been able to see before not because her night-vision ability had failed, but because all abilities were sealed.
This was also something Aki had done intentionally.
He could see every move the dark-skinned beauty made, but she could only talk to the darkness.
Psychologically and physically, he held absolute, total control.
Aki carried Katerea, bound in a kikibaku rope-bond, to the large bed in the corner and chuckled, “My dear Lady Leviathan, hang in there for three days. Who knows? You might just find an opportunity to escape.”
”Three… three days?”
Katerea looked at the various tools scattered around the room that made her face heat up and her heart race. She swallowed hard, doubting whether she could truly last three days.
However, having hope in her heart at least restored a faint spark of spirit to her eyes.
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Summary:
Aki successfully incapacitates Katerea using a custom-made paralytic called the Demon-Binding Body-Lock Dew, inspired by a classic wuxia poison. He exploits her newfound helplessness and sensory deprivation to establish absolute psychological and physical dominance. As Katerea begins to show signs of desperate dependency, Aki contemplates his plans to mold her body and spirit to his liking.
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Trivia:
The drug is a collaboration between Aki, Grayfia, and Michael, combining Devil, Angel, and Aki’s own unique abilities.
The drug’s effectiveness is inversely proportional to the strength of the target’s power.
Katerea’s distinctive dreadlocks and square glasses were personal style choices that Aki finds unattractive.
Aki worries about the safety of his other girls if Katerea were to ever escape or betray him, fueling his drive to ‘conquer’ her.
The ‘Kuro-house’ is a specific, purpose-built space designed by Aki for these types of conditioning scenarios.
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Translation Notes:
Notes:
• Aki – A tall, handsome Kuoh Academy strategist and King-status devil cultivator with a sturdy, powerful build. As a dominant mentor, healer, and Kuro Room operator, he uses magical tool control, Dual Cultivation, and soul contracts to psychologically condition others and restore their potential. Pragmatic and flirtatious, he manages a growing harem and supernatural Peerage, creating and distributing Evil Pieces on his rapid path to Demon King-class.
• Katerea – A dark-skinned, tall, and slender Demon King-class beauty with long, silken dark-gold hair. Stripped of her powers and restrained by the Magic-Sealing Body Lock, this Leviathan powerhouse initially contributed to Aki’s growth through combat. Held captive, she undergoes intense conditioning in the Kuro Room, fueling a deep conflict as her inherent pride gives way to total submissive compliance to Aki.
• Himejima Akeno – A high-ranking member of the Gremory peerage and household, this buxom female student with black hair in a ponytail assists Rias with magical tasks. Known as the Lightning Flash, her previously reserved demeanor has shifted into a sultry, energetic, and passionate personality during cultivation, maintaining close ties as a supportive ally to her companions.
• Himejima – Akeno Himejima is a tall, curvaceous Kuoh Academy senior and high-ranking Occult Research Club member. A loyal Devil retainer in Rias Gremory’s peerage, this mature beauty with long black hair balances a sadistic, queen-like persona with a poised, teasing demeanor. She wields golden lightning, manages magic, shares deep bonds with Rias, and guides Aki, blending refined grace with power.
• Akeno – Himejima, a tall, voluptuous Orc-devil shrine maiden with raven hair, red eyes, and dark wings, is the “Priestess of Thunder.” As Rias Gremory’s loyal S+ rank Queen and Vice-President, she gracefully manages administration. Beyond her combat prowess, she is the soul-bound contract partner of Akira, maintaining a deep, affectionate bond with him and constantly longing for his attention.
• Grayfia – The strongest Underworld Queen and Sirzechs’ wife/secretary, she is a dignified, silver-haired head maid serving the Gremory house with iron willpower. Composed yet seductive, this high-ranking Devil authoritatively executes the Demon King’s wishes. Using her Demon King-class power, she acts as a medical examiner, barrier dismantler, and referee, and collaborated with Aki to create a specialized drug.
• Michael – A gentle, handsome Archangel with a radiant aura and golden armor, he serves as Heaven’s pragmatic, polite leader after God’s disappearance. Maintaining the System to preserve peace among the Three Factions, he prioritizes order over individual lives. Possessing power exceeding a Super-Devil, his immense combat prowess serves as a benchmark entity, leading the four surviving Seraphs.
• Leviathan – A title of the Four Great Satans held by Serafall and Katerea, designating their status as high-ranking Demon King-class entities. Serafall maintains crucial diplomatic ties with other factions as a leader scheduled to attend the summit, while both are defined by their supreme authority and distinct, powerful identities within the underworld’s hierarchy.
• Kuro – A companion or observer who hides during combat and provides information to Aki.
• Y – The first initial/part of the name Y Ddraig Goch.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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