Kazuya was running for his life.
Behind him, Lady Ravynne pursued, her movements graceful and effortless, as if she were simply strolling. Yet, no matter how fast he ran, she was always right behind him.
Sylvara, Bradimus, and Celestia watched from the sidelines, too stunned to intervene.
"This is it," Bradimus whispered, his hands trembling. "This is the final boss fight."
Sylvara's tail fluffed up in pure panic. "Babe's not ready. We never trained for MILF evasive maneuvers!"
Celestia scribbled notes. "The Trial of the Stealth Kiss is more terrifying than anticipated. The subject is currently experiencing MILF-induced fight-or-flight."
Meanwhile, Kazuya was experiencing pure horror.
No matter where he turned—
No matter how many walls he jumped over—
No matter how many anime protagonist dodges he performed—
Lady Ravynne appeared behind him, effortlessly closing the distance.
A soft, amused chuckle echoed from her.
"You can't run forever, my dear."
Kazuya's entire body shivered.
OH, THE HELL I CAN'T.
But just as he made a mad dash toward what he thought was freedom—
Lady Ravynne's voice whispered directly into his ear.
"Caught you."
Kazuya's Soul Ascended.
His legs stopped moving.
His brain stopped functioning.
His entire existence blue-screened.
Somewhere in the void, he saw a Windows error message.
[ MILF.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. ]
And then—
Softness.
Warm, delicate lips pressed against his cheek.
Sylvara SCREAMED.
Bradimus FAINTED.
Celestia adjusted her glasses, but her hand was shaking.
Lady Ravynne stepped back, victorious.
"The trial is over."
Kazuya slowly turned his head, looking at his party with completely hollow, emotionless eyes.
"…I lost."
Sylvara collapsed on the floor.
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO."
Bradimus lay face down, lifeless.
"He… He was our last hope…"
Celestia took off her glasses dramatically.
"I never expected to witness such MILF dominance firsthand. This changes everything."
Lady Ravynne merely smiled. "You did well to last this long, young one."
Kazuya just stood there.
Eyes empty. Soul crushed.
It was over.
He had failed.
Lady Ravynne walked toward the throne at the center of the room.
"You have passed all three trials. And now… I bestow upon you—"
She raised her hand.
A golden light surrounded Kazuya.
"The MILF's Blessing."
Sylvara gasped.
Bradimus sat up. "Wait, WHAT?"
Celestia's eyes widened. "Fascinating. A divine buff?"
The light engulfed Kazuya's body.
A new skill notification appeared in his vision:
You have obtained the Legendary Passive Skill: MILF's Blessing.
+20% Charisma Bonus to Women Over 30.
+15% Resistance to Seduction Attacks.
Grants Passive Healing While Resting in a MILF's Presence.
Kazuya Stared at the Skill Description.
Then, he turned to Lady Ravynne.
"…Was this your goal the whole time?"
Lady Ravynne chuckled.
"To train you for what's to come."
Kazuya blinked.
"…Wait. What's coming?"
Lady Ravynne's expression turned serious.
"The MILF Council."
Silence.
Sylvara's ears shot straight up.
"THE WHAT?"
Bradimus's face drained of color.
Celestia snapped her notebook shut. "I see. This is much bigger than we anticipated."
Kazuya rubbed his temples.
"…Okay. You know what? I'm too tired for this. Just… just tell me what I need to know."
Lady Ravynne nodded.
"The MILF Council is the supreme governing body of all MILFs across the world. They are powerful. Wise. And… they have taken an interest in you."
Kazuya felt his stomach drop.
"…Oh no."
Lady Ravynne sighed.
"They will summon you soon. And when they do…"
She placed a hand on his shoulder.
"You must be ready."
Kazuya felt a headache forming.
"Goddammit."
TO BE CONTINUED…