"Good. Overall I believe this exhibition duel worked out pretty well. Though I prefer the dungeon wars I'll uphold my side of the deal and allow duelling to be incorporated into the dungeon system with the previously mentioned costs and limitations." Dark smiled and spoke gently, internally grateful for Indra's incessant pestering.
Granting his children more opportunities to interact was definitely a good thing. Family should be close after all.
Dark waved his hands causing a notification to appear on Frost's and Indra's dungeon menu. "I've transferred 3000DP to each of you as well as a free low rank gatcha spin. Feel free to use them however you see fit and thank you for such an enjoyable experience." Dark then ruffled Frost's and Indra's hair with affection before bidding farewell.
"Remember to work hard and enjoy Nova's many delights. I'll see the four of you again at the next family gathering, farewell." With those final words a black warp in space formed behind Dark and swallowed him whole, transferring him away from the duelling space. Thus leaving Frost, Indra, Maya and Izuna to ponder over his words and the results of the duel.
Hearing of the next family gathering should have been a positive thing that brought smiles to their faces, but instead troubled frowns decorated their expressions. The next family gathering would mark the first anniversary of the dungeon cores' birth as well as the start of their independence.
Guardians such as Maya and Izuna were set to leave their charge's side at that moment, removing the training wheels placed on them.
Supposedly this was meant to promote growth within the dungeon cores. The guardian's had one whole year to prepare them for the dangers of the world and train them how to properly utilise their immense potential. However for multiple pairs the relationship between charge and guardian had evolved into something more.
Frost and Maya were dating, and it wasn't some casual fling but a serious relationship which neither of them wished to give up. The upcoming family gathering was thus an event that could see them separated forever unless they got Dark's approval. So far however the man had been rather ambiguous and evasive whenever the question came up, leaving many partners worried for their future.
"Ahhhhh it doesn't matter what that old man says I won't be letting you go!" Indra loudly declared at the top of voice.
"...Um what are you doing?" Izuna asked with a perplexed expression, completely blown away by Indra's actions. Her wild looking young master was currently wrapping her up in his arms in a loving manner, at least on the surface. Truthfully his eyes which were instead full of lust rather love were primed on her bountiful rear as were his perverted hands, squeezing and groping it without restraint.
"Enjoying what's mine hehehehe" Indra let out a perverted laugh as his mind ran wild with fantasy. His so called words of love were in fact words of lust aimed at her ass rather than her.
"...." Izuna blinked her eyes rapidly as Indra's words and perverted actions sunk in.
Boooooommmmm!!!
It didn't take long for Izuna to uppercut Indra right in the jaw, sending the recently healed lightning speedster flying through the air. Her face red and full of anger and shame. She could already feel Maya's mocking gaze and restrained snicker.
'This damn bastard really knows no shame. When I get through with him he's gonna wish he'd never been born.' She internally cursed before smiling kindly towards Frost.
"Apologies young master Frost for such an embarrassing display. We'll be leaving now farewell." She politely bowed her head before quickly scrambling over to the knocked down Indra. Grabbing him painfully she forcibly opened up the dungeon menu to depart from the duelling space.
"....But you promised." Frost only managed to catch a couple words from Indra before the two vanished into a spatial warp.
"If size is the issue we can just change your diet and workouts, I hear cakes are great for developing that...." His suggestion was cut short by a fierce glare. His skin then developed goosebumps as genuine fear wrapped around his heart. One more word could very well spell the end of his existence at least that's what his instincts were telling him.
"This discussion is over, am I clear!" Maya stated with a cold expression, her bloodlust and even aura suffused into her words.
"....Ok" Frost waved his hands in defeat, understanding her position well. She truly had no interest in engaging in such proclivities with him despite her rival doing so with his brother.
After glaring at him for a few seconds Maya stopped her intimidation and let out a sigh, feeling the smallest amount of regret. Why couldn't she be blessed with a naturally massive rear like Izuna or perhaps more daring in her personality.
"If you want to engage in such actions talk to Daki, maybe she'll be more open to it." She decided to pawn him off to her sister girlfriend instead.
Of course such words caused Frost to once again enter dreamland as he fantasized about his green enchantress which immediately irritated Maya despite her being the cause of his wayward thoughts.
Her pouting expression was just too cute to resist. Frost once again pulled her into his embrace and whispered into her ear.
"Now that I remember didn't you also promise me a special something." His words caused Maya to visibly shiver as she looked up at his face. Her lips twitched as remorse filled her body, she hoped he had forgotten about that 'offer'.
"W...Well that was if you won the duel...you didn't so no reward." She looked to the side, afraid to meet his gaze.
"Hmmm is that so." He smiled like a devil. "So not only did you get my hopes up by telling me all about Izuna's promise to Indra just for you to deny offering it yourself, ever. You're now denying me any reward whatsoever despite me trying my very best against him is that right?"
"Ugh!" His words made Maya groan.
"Ahhhh my girlfriend's so mean to me, how cruel." He started to fake cry, acting hurt from her actions.
"Ugh!" Maya groaned once again as her guilt climbed.
"Boohoo thankfully I have another woman by my side who's far more caring. I guess I'll have to go to her for comfort, ah my beautiful Daki." As he was about to open the dungeon menu so as to teleport into Daki's arms, his robe was grabbed by a dainty white hand halting his actions.
"Maya." He called her name like a devil, tempting a soul.
"....You're such a bully." She said with a reddened face, pouting expression and tearing eyes. So cute.
"Yes but I'm your bully." He then pulled her in for a kiss before slowly peeling away her red qipao dress. He thus managed to receive some form of reward that was much to his satisfaction despite only drawing against his brother.