It didn't take too long after she had woken up from her slumber and got herself dressed, that Esperia was ready to start the day. Having gone for a simple breakfast, although a bit more plentiful than the likes of her mentor's meals, the purple-haired lass lazily stretched her arms into the air and let out a little yawn as she made her way into the front yard of the inn, where of course, the playful lass found Alisa with a rather unusual surprise between her thighs! Was that a manabike? After blinking in confusion for a moment she heard a soft whisper in the back of her thoughts and soon mused out loud.

"You can hardly call it ladylike now, can you...? For an elegant woman like yourself to enjoy taming a steel beast between her thighs, but there you have it... you certainly enjoyed having some interesting things between your thighs if the Demon Lord of Perverts is anything to judge by."

Sure her words would had drawn Alisa's attention, if not for her arrival itself the girl approached her and gently stretched her arms into the air to push out the last remnants of the lingering grogginess from having just woken up. "So~ What's the story between you and that manabike?" the girl inquired with a sheepish grin, clearly amused at the whole sight that was unfolding before her. There was something about the time she spend with Alisa that was so incredibly entertaining... How could she not be grinning right now?

Of course, Alisa certainly knew how to add the tempt to tempting. The way her jacket was partly unzipped, baring only a mere inch of the tank-top bound cleavage underneath it was often enough to draw the attention of plenty of onlookers, and Asmodeus was no exception, snickering mischievously at the sight while Esperia sighed in amusement. There was something about Alisa's attitude and confidence that was alluring and charming, and her looks certainly helped in that aspect also... It was no wonder the Demon Lord of Lust took such great interest in her!

When Alisa smirked at her choice of words, Esperia grinned sheepishly in response to her statement, humming softly. "I'll assure you that I was merely conveying a certain Demon Lord her 'compliments'. Although, I'd say that the weather is beautiful, if not for the fact that there is someone before me who makes even Asmodeus swoon with excitement."

Indeed, even if she had not grown entirely immune to Alisa's teasing, the two years she spend training with her senior from the Blue Pegasus guild certainly helped hone her ability to resist and control those urges of her, and when she saw Alisa tapping the back seat of the manabike, Esperia nodded her head lightly as she cclimbed onto the seat and steadied herself, arms wrapping around the taller lady's waist, and making quite sure neither of her hands would deviate from there, although Asmodeus certainly wouldn't have minded if they traversed upwards, demons praise those pillows... or downwards, although that was a bit... too much for the lewdling to handle even after all her training.

"Oh~ And here I thought you were a classy lewdling since the moment you could talk and walk~" Esperia answered in jest, clearly enjoying the playful banter as they made their way along the streets of Orchidia. "So~ Where are we heading to?"

As if on cue the sentient scarf around her neck waved lightly at her side, musing softly. "We're taking the lewdlings to Isengard."

Hearing those words Esperia blinked in confusion, clearly unfamiliar with the term. "Isengard? Is that a town beyond the borders?" Upon which Jurvag merely sighed and addressed Alisa. "It seems your apprentice still didn't learn to detect a joke. Although, on that note: you certainly know how to ride a manabike. Takes practice to know how to ride one."

Wait, did Jurvag ride a manabike before? That... sounded quite unlikely... could a monkey even ride a manabike? Then again, this was Jurvag they were talking about, so it might had not been 'that' strange to expect the unexpected...

Indeed, the telltale smirk upon Alisa's lips spoke book chapters, and yet Esperia seemed to approach it quite differently from how she used to react two years ago. In the past she would have fidgeted and blushed at being discovered by Alisa's smirk, that expression that clearly told her that she knew where the eyes of the little lewdling where directed to, instead now she elegantly brushed it off with a playful compliment of her own.

"Praise be where praise is due~ At least, she is quite honest in that area, isn't she?" Esperia mused in amusement, clearly entertained by the thought of how often Asmodeus and Alisa tended to engage in that playful battle of flirting and temptations. To be honest, she was glad that Alisa was there, she doubted she could entrust the role of keeping an eye on the Demon Lord of Lust to anyone aside from her, lest the poor person found themselves consumed by it.

As tempting as it was to enjoy some touching, Esperia's hands remained innocently around Alisa's waist, although she clung lightly against her to remain properly seated on the manabike, although it did give the sculptress a pleasant pressing of her now more properly developed bust against the woman's back.

As they traversed the edge of town Esperia quickly found that their destination seemed to be elsewhere, and as such her curiosity continued to grow by the minute, musing where in the world they might be going to next.

Of course, it felt odd to leave behind Orchidia after the time they spend there, but she was certain that Alisa had some sort of reason behind doing so, perhaps they were going to undergo some sort of special training once more?

"Hey, the books I read are pretty famous also! Besides, it's more interesting with all the pictures to follow the story through." Of course she was talking about the mysterious medium similar to comic-books which had been gaining an increase in popularity after merchants started to peddle them from a distant country.

"True, it's been quite a cold period." Esperia mused in agreement, and if she was honest, she would appreciate the more pleasant weather if it involved training! Not that she wasn't used to cold climates considering her upbringing.

Although it had only been two years, those years had seen some startling development in her growth as Asmodeus' vessel, to the point she was almost at the point where she could properly wield all of the Demon Lord of Lust her abilities, even one of her most powerful, yet equally dangerous gifts.

When Esperia heard Alisa's inquiry about the usage of Asmodeus' power the purple-haired lass went silent for a bit, closing her eyes as she recalled a recent encounter and nodded her head. "Only once, or rather when I first released it unintentionally."

She was sure the words would alert Alisa, so she considered on how to explain herself further. "As you know already, Asmodeus possesses the ability to unleash the dormant lust within a person, and amplify it immensely. Recently... I was asked by the guild to help the Rune Knights with an investigation, it seemed there was a serial killer on the loose, and they wanted my opinion about the crime scene since they needed a fresh mind to look at it. It was supposed to be a safe job but..."

She clung a bit more tightly against Alisa as she continued. "The murderer was one of the Rune Knights appointed to escort me during the investigation. During the night he had murdered one of his fellow knights and planned to try to silence me."

She still remembered the shiver that ran across her spine when she saw the corpse of the very same guy she had shared a laugh with earlier about the flower festival. "I fought as best as I could, even transformed into Asmodeus' body but I was steadily driven on the defensive. It was right when he sliced through my staff and I thought about how I could possibly stop him, something odd happened... I felt an odd sensation, like, in a way it was like there was something inside that man, a sensation which I could reach without physically touching... It was as if I could 'feel' some sort of desire deep within him, and in a desperate attempt to stop him I tugged at this sensation as strongly as I could."

She paused for a bit, averting her gaze as she muttered softly. "The result was odd... it was like he became entirely enamored with me, as if he had forgotten his earlier intentions and that I became the source of all his desires. Simply said he was a puppet bound by his desires. Fortunately, another Rune Knight arrived just in time to restrain him."

She looked up at Alisa and resumed her explanation. "Although, after a while I learned more about this ability by talking to Asmodeus, but I haven't tried using it since then. To tap into a power like that without a good reason or cause feels wrong to me." Esperia explained quietly. "Although, I discovered something interesting about this sensation I mentioned before..."

A sensation which surely was associated to the very nature of the ability she had gained. "According to Asmodeus the power to unleash someone's desire and bind them by it is absolute. No matter how strong of will they are, if I learn to draw out the full extend of this ability even the greatest of saints would succumb to it. But there is a failsafe, this ability requires the usage of my mana, so simply said it is similar to a mind-control spell, and as such should an ally of them be aware of it, they might be able to negate it given the right means, she recalls there used to be some relics of yore which could break even her 'Charm' ability."

A terrifying power to say the least, that much was certain!

- Charm training unleashed! -

She had to admit, she was quite hesitant about using this power on Alisa of all people, it simply felt wrong to use it on the one she admired as a role model, and yet she wasn't going to shy away from the instructions she was being given. Taking in a deep breath to calm her nerves the purple-haired lass watched Alisa take several steps away from her, up to the point where she was roughly five meters away from her upon which she gave the verbal warning that if she couldn't subdue Alisa with this power, then she should never use it upon the battlefield.

It wasn't that she didn't have a choice, rather it was because she had decided herself to harness the power of Asmodeus rather than contain it, that Esperia felt the need to show Alisa just how powerful she had become, just how much she was growing into becoming the next Demon Lord of Lust.

Closing her eyes Esperia muttered that one phrase: Luxuria which was enough to allow her to undergo her metamorphosis. Even if Asmodeus stood there, it was clear that the softer and more gentle nature of the expression on the Demon Lord's expression made it more clear who was in control.

"Here I go Ali~" With a playful wink she raised her fingers to her lips, a soft tempting brush over them being made before she made a playful waving like gesture into Alisa's direction, upon which the Sculptress would no doubt sense it happening:

Even Esperia could feel it, the intense desires of the woman that were so strongly contained, but even in the face of such an iron will it seemed her spell was different from a traditional seduction. To Alisa it would sound as if her own thoughts were resounding in her mind: Forget about this training, surely indulging yourself in your desires is perfectly fine.

Although someone as strong as Alisa surely could resist through sheer will, although the damage it would inflict upon her, to deny the call of her longings and desires which seemed to be warping into a collective target: the obsidian-haired tempress before her.

Indeed, even as Esperia gently spread her arms in an inviting gesture, it would seem as if it was incredibly difficult, borderline impossible to not feel the desire to approach her, to seek satisfaction of those desires and longings that surely she, the Demon Lord of Lust could provide. Or was it truly Asmodeus? It was hard to say, it seemed that oddly enough Asmodeus' presence was faint, as if this was purely the power that the young lady before her was wielding. But what did it matter? Nothing mattered but answering the desire that had been unchained, and it was clear just how much better it would all become if she indulged in them.

"A~Li~Sa~" Esperia beckoned toward her, that seductive smile still present on her lips, clearly the power of Asmodeus was right at its finest!

She had to admit, Asmodeus' appearance truly was considered unfair, the way she had been sculpted to arouse and titilate, the sheer embodiment of lust and desire made it event just how suitable the title of Demon Lord of Lust suited her. However, in her opinion the most dangerous thing about Asmodeus was the fact that she was controlled by her own desires and longings just as much as she could make them dominate another person's mind. Asmodeus was a schemer and trickster who always worked toward obtaining that which she desired, and it didn't help that Esperia had the feeling that one such desire was right in front of her.


She wasn't oblivious to the fact that they held a mutual adoration for the sculptress before her, and if her thoughts were right then Asmodeus might have liked Alisa even more than that. Perhaps it was the way the confident temptress was able to keep up with the shenanigans of the Demon Lord of Lust, that Asmodeus felt a certain kindship for Alisa, or perhaps she had more perverted reasons behind her desires? It was hard to say which might be the answer.


On the surface Alisa seemed just as controlled and confident as ever, but as someone so finely in tune with the presence of lust and desire she could feel just how strongly it was burning within Alisa.

Of course, considering just how her magic worked, Esperia didn't even need to consider the thought of making it evident she had cast her magic, in the end in the eyes of most it looked like she simply made a seductive gesture, while the truth was that it was so much more.

The sight of Alisa's cheeks flush up, the way her breathing increased in pace and those eyes feasted upon the appearance of the transformed lass was enough to send a shiver across Esperia's spine, and when Alisa commented on the pace of her changed looks Esperia giggled sheepishly. "I certainly did grow in certain areas~" The lewdling commented with a mischievous giggle, giving a little sway of her body and allowing her bosom to give a gentle bounce, as if to accentuate just where exactly she been growing so much.

That smile, the way those eyes looked at her like a predator waiting to pounce, it was clear her magic was working, and yet even now Esperia couldn't help but shake off the feeling of just how dominant Alisa looked, to the point that she wouldn't be surprised if the Demon Lord of Lust wanted to be dominated by her in the bedroom, or was that Asmodeus' thought, or her own?

Without anyone to deny her access to the unholy beauty before her, Alisa quickly reached the target of her desires, the way the cupped her own cheek and pressed that arm into her generous bosom was enough to make Esperia's eyes wander down for a moment, when all of a sudden she felt Alisa's other hand reach for her shoulder, the gentle rubs and caresses of her skin sending pleasant jolts across her body.

"I can keep it up for quite a while~ While it might drain my mana, I am pretty confident in the sheer amount I have at my disposal~" Esperia answered in return as she gently raised both her hands, fingertips trailing along Alisa's waist while she watched Alisa's gaze drifting to quite an obvious area.

As if to showcase just how long she could keep up this temptation Esperia leaned closer, pressing her chest lightly against Alisa's own while leaning closer to her ear, a sensual whisper following shortly afterwards. "But what about you my dear Alisa~ You look quite hot and bothered already~ Need me to help relief some of that?"

A gentle nibble followed before she leaned back and looked straight into the woman's eyes, all while her magic was continuing its work. Thoughts of just how soft and pleasant the Demon Lord's skin felt to the touch, how sensual her voice sounded, and just how easily she could get the satisfaction she needed, desired even if she took the step forward.

"Or is this where we are about to have a different type of 'lesson'~ I have to admit I'd love to have you as my teacher... or perhaps..."

She sneaked closer once more, breaking any distance between them as she whispered but a mere few inches away from Alisa's lips. "I want you as my lover instead mhmm?"

But who was speaking now? Was it Esperia, Asmodeus, both? It was hard to say, was it a temptation or a truthful revelation? At this point nothing mattered but answering one's longings and desires.

An all-rounded growth? She had to admit, Alisa certainly knew her way with words, although as stylish as they sounded, it seemed her gaze was much more honest

However, yet as Alisa's eyes narrowed and she decided to indulge the little lewdling in a lesson of sorts, the hand that reached for her throat seemed to only leave a smile on Esperia's lips, Asmodeus had already taught her well on the consequences of someone trying to resist or defy her control over them, and the results in general were quite unpleasant to say the least.


The gentle tap made Esperia tilt her head slightly to the side, a clear hint of confusion upon her expression as she observed Alisa's reaction. Indeed, the mere thought of hurting her was enough to bring forth an unedniable aching, yet as Alisa wisely told her, Esperia hummed in agreement. "You're right~ Some might be able to possess means to erase the effect of my magic, and if my opponent was near me, then I would be in quite some troubles~ It's not unheard of for some people to possess artifacts which can cancel out a spell like this, so if their ally has one, I would have to be twice as careful. But surely you felt it, right Alisa? Just the thought alone already likely would be enough to send most people reeling back in agony, although according to Asmodeus it's impossible for one to act with the actual intention to harm me, their mind would break and they'd enter a state of paralysis so to speak, doing nothing but standing there as crufficying pain overcomes them. Quite an unpleasant thing to say the least."

However, it were the words that followed which made Esperia fidget lightly, the sheer aggression that oozed from those words, the thought that if someone was to even leave a scratch upon her skin would lead to Alisa to hunt them down and kill them in the most painful way imaginable... it felt quite different from usual.


And then came it, the actions which would soon make the lewdling realize that she had bitten off way more than she could chew. The way that hand sensually slid along her lower back, inching their bodies closer by the second. She had expected some sign of affection, the brushing of their lips being enough to make her realize just how effective the spell was being, but what followed afterwards was clearly one thing she was not ready for!


The passionate kiss that followed after several long smooches was enough to make Esperia's mind blank out for a moment, and she could hear Asmodeus giggling in the back of her mind. That sweet taste... wait what was that tongue doing--- Before she realized it Esperia found both her breath and thoughts taken away entirely, her face turning crimson in hue while her body started to revert back to its normal self, and upon being released the poor purple-haired lass staggered backwards, tumbling backwards onto her rear as she raised her fingers to her lips and stuttered softly, the shocked state of her mind making the magic cast upon Alisa slowly fade away.

"I-I-I" Fidgetting on the ground Esperia looked up at Alisa... Damd she was a good kisser and shook her head violently in an attempt to banish the embarrassed thoughts from her mind.

Clearly that had not been part of the plan!

Alisa had a point, no magic was absolute, it was a lesson she was taught early on, and even if Asmodeus her control over someone's desire was absolute in a way, the control of her own desires was something Esperia had learned was far from absolute, to the point that she could still feel her cheeks flushed red in excitement and her heart beating erratically in her chest. It had been a silly notion perhaps, to try to seduce the one who she admired so immensely, it was almost similar even to having a crush on an idol or a hero!

Of course, even if she gained control over Asmodeus' immense power, and learned to deal with a good part of her own lust, her inexperience was clearly her achilles-heel. Just the thought of the passionate kiss was enough to turn her thoughts mushy once more, unsure of what to think or say, although she had to admit the taste lingered on her lips, to think that she had kissed the one she had admired so much...

"Point taken..." Esperia whispered meekly at Alisa's teasing giggle. She clearly had not expected that Alisa would go that far, or perhaps it was because it was done by Alisa that it was so incredibly effective? If she was honest, the lewdling had no idea what to think on the matter, her thoughts too much of an excited mess to make any sense of them.

"Mhmm... Although I wouldn't mind learning that experience from you..." The purple-haired lass whispered underneath her breath, trying her best to avert her gaze for a bit longer so she could regain her composure!

Nonetheless, as she was helped upright again Esperia found her gaze inevitably wander back into Alisa's cleavage, a swift shake of her head following to banish the last of the lewd thoughts drifting through her mind.

"I think the reason this strategy failed is because of the one she used it on." a masculine voice called out of nowhere, as if to remind them of his existence the sentient scarf waved lightly at Esperia's side. "JURVAG! SHHH!" Esperia commanded the robe, but the wise monkey just continued. "What kind of imbicile uses a charm spell on the woman she admires and longs for and then gets turned into a squirming mess the moment she is kissed?"

Although Jurvag had a point, she really wished he would had been kinder about it! "Umm..." Still, after a moment the robe hummed softly. "Then again, it's no wonder Asmodeus considers you the most entertaining of all, I never seen such a silly lewdling before!" A hearty chuckle escaped from the voice of the scarf as Esperia blinked in confusion.

"Did Jurvag just compliment me?" That totally didn't sound like a compliment!

Still, the talk about food instantly chirped her up immediately as she rushed over to Alisa's side. "Mhmm! Food~" The lewdling hummed in approval, clearly looking forward to see what type of stuff Alisa had brought along for the trip!

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Esperia couldn't help but find her cheeks flushing up again with renewed embarrassment as Alisa seemingly voiced her agreement with the sentient scarf. She had a point, despite the fact he was a monkey, the creature known as Jurvag was immensely wise, and also clever even if he had a way with ensuring his words stung quite harshly.

Of course, it was only reasonable that she wouldn't be able to keep her composure if Alisa kissed her like that, in the end, there was simply way too much impact in that! At least it was rather fortunate that it didn't take long for her to calm down properly and find herself regaining a sense of calm, or at least she was no longer fidgeting and blushing like a bashful maiden!

However, the kiss on her forehead caused the girl to smile sheepishly, clearly finding her mood improving by the gesture despite the fact her charm attempt had in a way failed to succeed.

Esperia nodded her head attentively as Alisa explained she would need more than just a single trump card to be able to succeed in mastering her power, which made Esperia ponder lightly what other options she had at her disposal.

After grasping one of the sausage rolls, the irony left oblivious to her Esperia took a bite from it and after chewing a few times grinned happily at her mentor. "They really are delicious~ Although, on the earlier subject."

Esperia paused for a moment, seemingly musing some thoughts as she continued her explanation. "I been experimenting with certain spells, although some of them I haven't been able to put from theory into practice yet. Some in particular are how should I describe it... Enhancement magic?"

The lass took another bite from her roll and finished swallowing it before she continued her explanation. "I figured out a means to use Asmodeus' magic to enhance other people. Simply said, rather than controlling someone through their desires and lust, it seems I can also induce a sense of empowerment into someone through their desire. For example by making them more in tune with their desires I can make someone become stronger, or faster, or even able to endure more pain than they would otherwise. Of course, it's not exactly a spell I been able to put into practice yet."

Esperia sighed softly, dropping her shoulders lightly. "The Demonic Incursions have made it dangerous for me to transform, there is quite a high probability that people will believe that I am one of those demons that are trying to invade Earthland, especially considering well, we both know the tales of Asmodeus~"

Esperia shook her head lightly and groaned softly. "And it seems the memory of her aid during the siege on Crocus is close to forgotten, although Asmodeus says she doesn't mind it, I can't help but worry about this, so I been thinking of figuring out a method to deal with that problematic situation. Although, I have been hitting a blank there..."

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It was rather fortunate that constant training in the care of Alisa had made Esperia more tolerant to those feelings of embarassment, able to recover more quickly into her more graceful state as a little lewdling. Of course, the promise of delicious food did help Esperia with gaining even more encouraging motivation. The purple-haired lass had explained the nature of her spells, how she focused primarily on enhancement magic, something that her mentor quickly took notice of. "Mhmm, I do have some combinations in mind. Here let me show you!" Esperia explained excitedly as she rose off the blanket they sat on and approached the nearby clearing. A hand stretched toward the nearby area as she hummed softly, a green tinted magical circle emerging a few meters before her, when all of a sudden a pinkish tinted cloud of smoke errupted from it. "This smoke, when inhaled will make anyone become empowered by their desire."

Still, when Esperia heard Alisa voicing her thoughts about not reducing her allies into squirming messes the lass giggled softly. "I actually only enhance it, so they still are able to act with a certain clarity of mind, it's more a sudden boost in motivation or encouragement so to speak."

However, there was another important matter she needed to showcase. "At the other hand, I got a really deceptive idea. Most will assume that when I do this." She repeated the pointing gesture, an exactly the same sized magical circle emerging before her and yet Alisa might notice the subte wave of the scarf that Jurvag possessed, when all of a sudden a flurry of razor-sharp barbs rose from the ground, rising up to four meters into the air!"

"This spell's dimensions are exactly the same as my enhancement magic, so naturally by making them guess if I'm casting an enhancement spell, or a offensive spell they will be more wary about acting."

A hand raised to her chin as she pondered for a moment. "Although, I believe that given the right circumstances, I will be able to make this spell a lot more potent when combining it with a certain idea I have, one which would make it quite hard for most people to escape from getting hit by this spell."

Still, Alisa's snickering comment made her smile weakly. "I must be quite a charming little lewdling if Asmodeus is so fond of me~" Esperia replied in jest as she looked at Alisa and mused softly. "How about I try to cast some enhancement magic on you, and you can tell me if you can act and think with a clear enough mind?"

It was a solid idea for her on how to test her spells, and it seemed that Alisa wouldn't likely mind helping her try out one of her spells! "At least, once you finish the food~ I could go for some milk also~" Esperia chimed happily as she spotted the small carton of milk and after plunging a straw inside it happily sucked onto it. "mhmm~ cold milk really is delicious, almost as much as apple juice~"

To see Alisa looking so interested in her little performance quickly brought a smile upon Esperia's lips. It was always something of a pleasant feeling to see her mentor show such interest in her, especially when it involved her training. It was clear to her that Alisa seemed both interested and amused, and soon she awaited her mentor's response.

"Hehe~ I think if they were to get crippled from this spell they likely wouldn't be useful on the battlefield to begin with."

A hearty chuckle escaped the little lewdling's lips, clearly amused at the notion. Of course, Esperia's intention to learn to deceive her opponents through magical spells clearly didn't go unnoticed by Alisa either, who voiced her clear approval of the purple-haired lass her deceptive ideas.

Although Esperia might had lacked the experience that many of her seniors did, she was motivated and creative, and those perks would serve her well as boons during a battle. In the end, she might had been a cute and hopeless pervert, but in the eyes of those who knew her talents, she was also Esperia, the successor to the Demon Lord of Lust!

A happy purr escaped her lips when Alisa petted her hair, and with the sculptress being willing to help her test out her spells Esperia nodded her head sheepishly in return. With Alisa ready to undergo her enhancement magic, Esperia picked up her staff and gestured with a pointing motion toward Alisa's feet. "Jurvag~" The scarf on her robe already started to sway lightly in the air as not one, but two magical circles appeared underneath Alisa's feet! "I'm already ahead of you lewdling!" the sentient scarf mused in amusement as the pink and redish smoke surrounded Alisa, a pleasant flower-like fragnance spreading from them and only a moment later would the sculptress likely start noticing the enhancement magic had been cast!

"I can use those spells about once each few seconds, so as long as I can reach you, I'd be able to amplify the magic over and over again~"

She knew all too well that Alisa was an incredibly powerful person, to the point that only the greatest of enhancement magics could possibly help the sculptress in enhancing her abilities. Nonetheless, at the same time the lewdling had to admit she was confident in the power of her magic. "The two type of enhancement magics I cast were those that amplify your strength and speed, but given the right circumstances I could likely learn to make you tougher and more durable also~" It was a solid idea, to use enhancement magic on a powerful ally like Alisa to make her even more powerful! If she was entirely honest, it was almost terrifying to imagine just how much power might had been able to be found in such a combination.

"If you want I can produce a barrier spell to help you test out your strength? Or do you prefer to do it in a different way?" She actually was excited to see the results!

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Esperia couldn't help but find her cheeks flushing up lightly, a blush of embarrassment appearing upon her face while she shook her head violently in response. "My place is in Blue Pegasus, not at a Parfumerie!" A playful little pout followed from the purple-haired lass who couldn't help but feel a bit amused at how Alisa had complimented the scent of all possible things! Perhaps it explained why Asmodeus always had such a pleasant scent? Keeping herself from getting distracted Esperia quickly recollected her bearings and listened as Alisa instructed her to try to prepare something for the sculptress to hit.

"Umm... Let me put up a barrier~" Esperia chimed softly as she started to wave a hand in front of her, the familiar green-tinted magical circle emerging underneath her as a flurry of sakura petals started to swirl around her, rapidly expanding into a dome while Esperia continued to gesture with her  staff, a few waving motions and soon a second circle-shaped barrier was erected around her!

"Okay Ali~ I reinforced the barrier! The outer-layer should be roughly as strong as an offensive spell produced by an S-rank mage, and I added a secondary barrier which is half its strength as a failsafe in case you pound through it~ Have fun~"

The lass hummed in amusement, clearly looking forward to the results. She could feel the mana being drained slowly from her body, although the amount of it was quite insignificant compared to her capacities, to the point she could likely keep it up for a fair amount of time, more than enough for someone like Alisa to deliver a decisive blow to a foe who dared to cross their path!

"If you breach my defense in less than 3 blows I..." She raised a hand to her cheek, tapping it lightly as she pondered for a moment before humming happily in response. "I'll sing you a song~" A sheepish giggle followed as if she thought the words would encourage Alisa, but little did she knew the excitement that the little lewdling was feeling, would indirectly serve to empower Alisa further through the connection her spell had caused. "Just make sure to stop before you pound into my face..." The last bit spoken in a slightly nervous and hesitant whisper, the purple-haired lass seemed quite ready to see just what type of surprise Alisa would have in store for her!

"I kinda wish I could see just how fast you will be moving, but I'll leave the effect to your own judgment ~" A sheepish chuckle followed as the purple-haired lass watched the shadowy outline of her mentor prepare herself, clearly ready to attack within the blink of an eye. Would their experiment succeed? Would her enhancement magic be strong enough to serve them in the battles to come? It appeared that the answer to that would soon be discovered! Any minute now till Alisa's fist would come pounding onto her barrier!

And yet Asmodeus seemed quite interested herself for some reason, observing with a glint of mischief in her eyes...

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- A-rank buffing spell Asmodeus' encouragement learned!

Esperia nodded her head slightly when Alisa commented on stepping aside just to be safe, a few steps backward ensuring she was at the far end of her barrier, and likely had enough time to dive to the side should her mentor be able to pierce through both barriers with little effort.

It was clear that producing the barriers had been a smart idea, in the end trying to practice the results on a living being sounded like quite an unhealthy idea, especially after the results would showcase themselves!

When Alisa quipped in amusement about Esperia's teasing challenge, she couldn't help but smile sheepishly while placing both hands onto her hips and with a huff answered her. "I'm pretty confident in my vocal skills~" Esperia chimed in response, although she had to admit she also was quite looking forward to the idea of singing a song for Alisa. It had been since the Flower Festival when she last put on a proper performance, didn't she?

Just as she had expected the physical enhancement to Alisa's strength did wonders, for the initial kick was more than plenty to tear through the first barrier!

With the second hit shattering the final barrier Esperia playfully clapped her hands, a grin on her lips. "Guess I'll better start figuring out a song~"


However, as Alisa commented on feeling little difference in her speed, Esperia brought a hand to her chin and pondered for a bit. "So basically I need to apply an additional enhancement spell to increase your speed, should we want to see some effect in there." It made sense, if she wanted to ensure that Alisa could move fast enough to maneuver past any opponent, then she would need to focus on enhancing that one spell further. Fortunately, even if it was taxing on one's mana to do such a feat, she was pretty much certain her mana reserves could handle it!