Charisma 100: My Academy Life As A Heartbreaking Commoner Chapter 256: Rest and Relaxation*

The twins’ handwriting, as usual, was utterly atrocious. Mei’Lin’s script was flamboyant and exaggerated, while Kai’Lin’s was compressed as if she were attempting to inscribe a novel onto a small receipt. Coupled together, their report appeared as though two individuals had engaged in an arm-wrestling match over the pen mid-sentence. Aegis, however, had grown accustomed to their peculiar style.

She proceeded through the east wing corridor, her gaze fixed on the paper she held aloft, scanning the pertinent sections. Yet another shadow mage had been identified, primarily due to the presence of the same peculiar markings observed on others. Irregular class attendance, late-night excursions through the lower halls, and a distinct preference for isolated seating were among the noted behaviors. The twins, with commendable effort, had recorded the individual’s name alongside a… remarkably valiant attempt at a facial sketch.

Aegis neatly folded the report and stowed it within her coat. To their credit, the twins displayed considerable skill in their covert operations, innocently flitting about the campus like unassuming felines, all the while meticulously cataloging the suspicious activities of its inhabitants. Their diligent work was truly commendable, nya.

With a gentle push, she opened the door to her dormitory.

[Well. This is certainly unexpected.]

Scarlett was reclining on the couch, her boots discarded and feet propped casually upon the table – a common sight for her. Across from her, Kanna sat upright in the armchair, her posture rigid, hands resting demurely on her knees; this too, was typical of her.

What deviated from the norm were their current location, the expressions gracing their faces, and, most notably, Talia’s distinct absence.

"Your wifey had some Noble Consortium engagement," Scarlett remarked, preempting Aegis’s unspoken question. "Something about formal observation terms and, like, three other big words. She’ll be back quite late."

"Uh huh…" Aegis responded, nodding slowly, a hint of amusement in her eyes. "And the two of you are here because…?"

Scarlett flashed a wide grin.

"We figured you could use some company. You know, help you relax a little."

Aegis turned her attention to Kanna, raising a questioning eyebrow.

Kanna’s ears flushed a vibrant red.

"You’re in on this too?" Aegis inquired.

"…Scarlett said," Kanna began hesitantly, only to be cut off by Scarlett’s energetic interjection.

"Scarlett told Kanna it would be fun, and Kanna enthusiastically agreed!"

Kanna’s blush deepened considerably.

"…I did."

[Very well then.]

Scarlett rose from the couch, crossed the room, and planted a kiss upon Aegis’s lips. One hand gently cupped the back of Aegis’s head, effectively concluding the conversation.

Scarlett then maneuvered Aegis toward the couch, her large hands encircling Aegis’s waist before pulling her down onto her lap. Almost immediately, Aegis felt Scarlett’s cock grow rigid against her thigh through the layers of fabric.

"Get over here," Aegis instructed Kanna, her lips still locked with Scarlett’s.

A beat of silence. Then, the armchair creaked, followed by the sound of footsteps crossing the floor. Kanna’s hand tentatively touched Aegis’s shoulder. Aegis broke free from Scarlett’s embrace, turned, grasped Kanna by the front of her shirt, and pulled her into a kiss as well. Soon, Kanna’s hands found Aegis’s hips, and she reciprocated the kiss, albeit with a slower, more languid passion than Scarlett.

Meanwhile, Scarlett, positioned behind Aegis, began undoing her pants, her mouth trailing kisses along Aegis’s neck, her cock pressing insistently against Aegis’s rear through their clothing.

The disrobing process accelerated thereafter. Scarlett’s uniform was the first to hit the floor, followed swiftly by Kanna’s, and then Aegis’s own. The three of them soon found themselves entangled upon the bed.

"How do you desire us, ?" Scarlett murmured against Aegis’s ear, her hand lazily stroking Aegis’s hardening cock.

"Both. Simultaneously."

"Greedy."

"I am a noble now, after all."

Scarlett’s grin widened. Kanna offered a small nod in agreement.

Arrangement was made with Aegis positioned precisely in the middle. Kanna reclined against the headboard, and Aegis straddled her, her body sinking down onto Kanna’s cock with a long, trembling exhale. Kanna’s hands gripped Aegis’s thighs tightly, her jaw clenched, her large brown eyes wide as Aegis took her entirely within.

Scarlett then moved behind Aegis. A lubricated finger pressed against Aegis’s entrance, gently widening her, and Aegis leaned forward against Kanna’s chest, allowing Scarlett ample room. Scarlett proceeded with deliberate care, uncharacteristic for her, using one finger, then two, stretching Aegis until she arched back against Scarlett’s hand, silently pleading for more.

When Scarlett finally inserted her cock alongside Kanna’s, Aegis’s vision momentarily flashed white. Both within her, filling her completely – Kanna penetrating her front, Scarlett her rear – the sensation was overwhelmingly intense, in the most exquisite way imaginable.

"Oh, fuck," Aegis gasped, her fingers digging into Kanna’s shoulders. "Oh, fuck, that’s—yes, that’s—"

"You good?" Scarlett inquired from behind, her voice taut with the strain of maintaining her position.

"Move. Both of you. Now."

They complied instantly. Kanna began thrusting upward from beneath while Scarlett drove rhythmically from behind. A seamless rhythm was established almost immediately, their strokes alternating so that Aegis was never left wanting; one would withdraw as the other penetrated. Aegis was caught between them, bouncing on Kanna’s cock while Scarlett pounded her ass, her own cock bobbing and leaking against Kanna’s stomach.

Kanna remained still, her focus absolute, her hands gripping Aegis's hips tightly as she moved into her with deep, measured thrusts. In stark contrast, Scarlett let out grunts against Aegis's neck, her large hands clenching Aegis's waist with bruising force, thrusting with such power that the headboard repeatedly slammed against the wall.

Aegis reached her climax first, her body untouched. Her cock pulsed against Kanna’s abdomen as she clenched around both thrusting members. The orgasm wracked through her so intensely that her arms weakened, causing her to collapse against Kanna's chest, trembling. The tightening of her body then pulled Kanna over the edge mere moments later. Kanna came inside her with a sharp, stifled moan, her hips bucking erratically. The sensation of being filled sent Aegis into further aftershocks.

Scarlett persisted for another minute, continuing to thrust into Aegis through their mutual orgasms. Finally, she slammed into her one last time and climaxed with a guttural growl against the back of Aegis's neck, her cock buried deep within Aegis’s rear.

For a considerable time, they remained entwined, panting heavily, their bodies slick with leakage from Aegis at both ends.

"A good relaxation technique," Aegis murmured softly against Kanna's collarbone.

"Told you so," Scarlett responded. "Ready for round two?"

Aegis playfully rolled her eyes.

However, she offered no refusal.

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Later that night, Aegis sat in a cross-legged position on the floor of Sylceris's dormitory room, her back resting against the bed’s frame. A cup of tea, now lukewarm for the past twenty minutes, was held in her hands.

Sylceris occupied the bed above Aegis, one leg dangling over the edge. She idly tossed a small sphere of shadow energy between her hands, much like one might handle a stress-relief toy.

"So, you're actually telling me," Sylceris began, "that Commander Korvo once fought a bear with nothing but his bare hands and emerged victorious?"

"I'm relaying the rumor. Honestly, I suspect the bear simply gave up because Korvo's intimidating face scared it off."

Sylceris let out an uninhibited snort, a sound of genuine amusement that she quickly tried to disguise by clearing her throat.

They had been engaged in this relaxed state for about an hour. Simply conversing, sharing jokes, and discussing trivial academy matters – professors, fellow students, and idle gossip. There was no mention of politics, no discussion of shadow mage conspiracies, and certainly no recruitment pitches for the Umbral Blade. It was just two individuals spending time together.

And Aegis could sense it: the emotional barriers Sylceris maintained around herself were gradually lowering with each moment they spent alone together. Sylceris initiated more jokes, appeared more at ease, and her gaze lingered on Aegis, holding longer each time.

Just like the present moment.

Sylceris was observing Aegis from the bed, the ball of shadow energy no longer in her hands. Her dark eyes were fixed and held a warm intensity. Aegis met her gaze, her own tea now completely forgotten.

"What is it?" Aegis inquired.

Sylceris offered no verbal reply. Instead, she leaned down, gently took Aegis's chin between her thumb and forefinger, tilted Aegis's face upward, and then kissed her.

The kiss was soft and brief. Sylceris's lips felt warm and dry, and she carried a faint taste of the same tea Aegis held.

Sylceris pulled back slightly and studied Aegis's face, searching for a reaction.

[+30 affection]

[Favorability: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️]

Aegis looked up at her and smiled.

"Took you long enough."

Sylceris's ears flushed a deep shade of red, and she averted her gaze.

"Just shut up."

Following the kiss, Aegis strolled back to her quarters, her hands tucked into her pockets, a wide grin spreading across her face. It was a smile so bright it could have illuminated the entire corridor.

[Five hearts with the shadow mage. Four with the church inquisitor. Both sides of the board are mine.]

She rounded a corner, humming a cheerful tune to herself.

[Checkmate is approaching. They are simply unaware of it yet.]