Chapter 320 - 320. Houan, Stella, and a Dazzling World (Part 1) (Houan, Stella☆)
I was practically escorted back to the guesthouse, my left arm linked with Stella's, my right with Houan's. Stella pressed her soft, ample breasts against my arm, hugging it tightly. The touch of her skin was so gentle it made me feel blissful. With each step she took, sweet perfume wafted from her fluffy hair. Houan, as if competing, pressed her own chest against me too—but she was flat. Still, her high body heat and girlish scent made my mind melt.
Being adored by two girls at once left my steps light, as if I weren't touching the ground. This Village of the Phantom Beasts felt like a paradise. Absorbing happiness from both of them, I somehow found myself back at the guesthouse.
"So, have you reached a conclusion?"
Stella asked quietly.
"About what?"
"Which one of us will you choose—me or Houan?"
There was no way I could decide.
"Let's all get along."
"But you only have one..."
Stella's eyes widened in sudden realization. Her face turned bright red, and she clamped her mouth shut.
"I won't treat anyone badly. Trust me!"
"I do trust you. But what exactly do you plan to do?"
"I said, let's all..."
Stella glared at me sharply. I could almost feel the temperature drop.
But forcing me to choose was unreasonable. How could I possibly turn down advances from two beautiful girls? I'd rather take them one at a time, savoring each moment slowly, on different days. Honestly, the fact that they weren't approaching me individually was the real problem.
And I knew choosing one would lead to disaster. Right now, both of them were ruled by emotion—reason meant nothing.
"All three of us!"
Stella looked up at the sky, silent.
"...Very well. I'm filled with uncertainty, but I've already decided to give myself to you, Mash. I'll leave it in your hands."
Hearing Stella's reply, I turned to look at Houan.
"If you're going that far... three is fine. But the bed I prepared will be tight."
She met my gaze and nodded slightly.
Neither of them was truly at peace with this, but both had chosen to trust me. At last, I saw a glimmer of hope to get through this crisis.
"Alright, then decide who goes first with me!"
"Make up your mind—are you taking charge or are you indecisive?!"
Stella shouted.
I spread a blanket over the straw bedding in the guesthouse. That should reduce the itching. Turning back, I saw both girls standing stiffly, watching me. They seemed unsure what to do, clearly still hesitant.
I had to take initiative—otherwise Stella would get angry. I set my target on Houan. Approaching her, I reached for her sash.
"I know how to take off this kind of clothing."
With a sharp tug, I pulled the sash. Houan spun around perfectly, then plopped down softly onto the blanket. She looked up at me with glistening eyes.
"Why would you do something so cruel?"
"No, no—that's not right. You're supposed to raise your hands, say 'Huh?' like this, spin like a top, and then lie down."
Houan stared at me, then glanced at Stella. They exchanged a look, as if confirming something. But finding no answers, they simply drifted their eyes around, confused.
"I don't really understand... but this is how things are done in the world where Mash lived, right?"
Hearing that, I began removing Houan's kimono. As it slipped from her shoulders, I saw she wore only a thin white under-kimono beneath. The fabric was sheer, and the tips of her breasts were faintly pink, like cherry blossoms that had just fallen. I wanted to suck on them immediately. Reaching for the under-kimono, Houan suddenly hugged herself, covering her chest.
"I'm embarrassed..."
I'd never seen her in her dragon form naked. But she wouldn't wear clothes then. So why did she feel shame in human form? I didn't get excited seeing her as a dragon, but this form made my heart race. While thinking such pointless thoughts, I took her hands gently.
"It's too late for that now."
"Why are you trying to undress me?"
Houan looked up at me with wide, pleading eyes.
"Because we're going to sleep!"
"Why do we have to be naked to sleep?"
Houan's eyes shimmered, glistening with unshed tears.
"Wait... could it be..."
I glanced at Stella. Houan followed my gaze.
"Don't keep looking at me with those questions! Isn't it the man's responsibility to explain these things properly?!"
Stella turned bright red and looked away. Seeing that, Houan and I looked back at each other.
"So that's... the man explains...? Hmm?"
The way she tilted her head was strangely adorable. Then her eyes widened in realization, and her mouth fell open.
"Could it be... that kind of thing?!"
Her lips trembled slightly. Had she really thought this was just about sleeping side by side? I'd tried to send Stella away just because the bed was too small, with no ulterior motive at all.
"...Houan, with great regret, it's not too late. My passion can be accepted by Stella instead."
At my words, Houan's eyes darted down to my lower body. I followed her gaze and saw the bulge in my pants. Then her eyes shifted to Stella. I glanced at Stella too. She was holding her breath, watching the situation unfold.
"I'll do it."
"Huh?"
I was stunned by Houan's brief whisper.
"Mash is stronger than Mother. Even the Lord of the Evil Dragon can't defeat Mother, and there's no other Ancient Dragon like that."
"I'm not sure if it's appropriate to ask this right now, but... is the Lord of the Evil Dragon an evil dragon?"
Houan tilted her head.
"Just normal. But he's furious about what the Fifty Gods did to the Phantom Beast World. He wants to destroy the human world as a warning, so Mother had part of her power sealed to prevent her from going there."
"I see...?"
Stella's eyebrows twitched as she listened. Seeing her expression, I silently vowed never to meet the Lord of the Evil Dragon in my life.
"Houan... could it be that you like the Lord of the Evil Dragon?"
Houan nodded.
"But now I like Mash more, because Mash is stronger than Mother."
...
Was this admiration for strength an Ancient Dragon trait? Or just her personal values? What would happen if I lost to someone in front of her?
Ignoring my unease, I could sense Houan's pride and joy. This conversation was getting too complicated—better to end it here. I reached for her under-kimono again, determined to undress her.
"Mash."
She didn't resist, but her body was still slightly tense.
"What is it?"
"When I take human form, I look human, but I might not be able to... be with a person."
"Is that so?"
I looked at her exposed chest. Her small breasts rose and fell gently with each breath. Aside from the horns on her head, she looked entirely human.
"Let's check..."
Muttering, I finished undressing her. Her skin was pale and translucent. Her chest was nearly flat, but atop each was a small, pink areola with a tiny nipple. I'd known from touching her through clothes, but she didn't look a day over fifty. When I touched her, she narrowed her eyes as if ticklish and let out a soft, sweet moan: "Mmm..."
Tracing her skin with my hand, I lowered my gaze. At the base of her thighs, I saw a plump mound. Smooth, with the slit ending in a hooded clitoris.
"Looks just like a human's..."
Come to think of it, before being punished by the Fifty Gods, people freely interbred with many creatures, giving rise to various races. Was my current mindset the same as those people?
I took her thighs and spread her legs. Houan seemed to have made up her mind, submitting to whatever I did. Her skin was smooth there too. An adorable vertical slit extended close to her anus. I placed my index and middle fingers on the swollen lips, pressing from both sides, and pried them open.
"Mmm..."
Inside, I saw a pink sex organ. It wasn't wet yet, but it emitted a unique, mind-melting fragrance. As if trying to close, the small opening twitched rhythmically, pulsing like it was breathing.
"Looks normal..."
"Indeed. It's quite adorable, but seems no different from a human's."
I noticed Stella had crawled over on all fours, bringing her face level with mine, staring intently at Houan's genitals.
"Do you think it's okay?"
I asked. Stella leaned in closer, then poked the clitoris lightly with her fingertip.
"Mmm!"
"Hmm... it might be better to wait a bit more for it to mature. But her human appearance won't change from now on. So if you moisten it, there shouldn't be any problem... Wait! What are you trying to make me say?! Just insert yourself and test it, Mash!"
Stella turned bright red and tried to pull away, but I grabbed her wrist.
"Mash, what are you—"
"And what exactly did you come here for?! Let me strip you bare."
"Your wording! Be gentler!"
As we argued, Houan tugged at the hem of my shirt.
"I don't want to be the only one naked. I want to see Mash too."
"That's fine. But when you're in your dragon form, you're always naked, right? I don't strip down every time I see you."
I often wondered if being naked here would get me arrested. I seemed to think about such things constantly.
Then I busied myself undressing Stella. Under her clothes, she wore a corset, tightly laced. It was tougher to undo than I expected. As I struggled, Stella undid the laces herself. In that moment, her white breasts bounced softly.
I'd imagined she had a full figure, but it was even more than I'd expected.
"Do you tighten it yourself?"
"My maidservant helps."
Stella replied.
"Why hide such impressive assets? You'd be more popular if you showed them properly."
"I don't understand what 'properly showing' means. I'm not making them big to attract men. And besides..."
She covered her chest, her expression darkening.
"Men tend to think a young, immature appearance means the woman will be obedient and easy to control."
"I see... you do this to please me?"
Stella shook her head quickly.
"No! The prince of Heilong didn't need my personality. I just had to avoid being judged negatively for my appearance... All of it was for nothing. But I learned how to respond to his preferences."
She gave a self-mocking smile and continued.
"And I had prior information that Mash accepts any woman. But that didn't tell me how you'd treat me..."
It stung a little to be casually lumped in with the prince of Heilong, but I decided to ignore it. It was true that beauty meant nothing if it didn't match the other person's tastes. But I was surprised that even someone as beautiful as Stella had to go through such efforts just to gain favor.
"In front of me, just be yourself, Stella."
"Even if it's flattery, I'm glad you think that way."
She smiled warmly.
"Was there nothing you wanted from your partner?"
"Less what I wanted, and more what I should do—maintain favor for as long as possible."
"Stella..."
I touched her chin. She closed her eyes slightly, lowering her gaze. Her lips, probably painted with lipstick, shone glossy. I leaned in, drawn to them—when from behind, Houan grabbed my pants and yanked me down.
"Mash... don't forget about me."
Now naked, I laid Stella and Houan side by side. They looked like sisters of different ages—Stella the older sister, Houan the younger. But I knew Houan would sulk if I said that, so I kept quiet. Still, both had beautiful, pale skin. Stella's curly vertical waves contrasted perfectly with Houan's straight hair—wonderful.
I had them pose, then took rapid-fire photos with my smartphone.
"Come a little closer... yes, press your chests together..."
Click. One from a crouch, another from a few steps back.
"Stella, hold Houan from behind... yes, sandwich her head between your breasts."
Another shot.
"Good. Both of you are incredibly cute."
Their cheeks flushed at my words. I didn't miss the chance—click.
"Now turn your butts toward me... yes, raise your thumb and bite your nail."
"Mash..."
"Just be quiet for a moment. I'm having the most fulfilling time of my life."
"That's fine, but how long will you keep doing this?"
I realized both had puffed their cheeks. Their breathing had quickened, and their skin was redder. They were excited by this twisted situation. I wanted to hold them so badly. I could barely contain my desire to embrace them both.
I handed my phone to Stella and quickly taught her how to record video. Then I pulled Houan close.