Seduction of the Occult

The air in the Occult Research Club was thick with tension, the kind that crackled just beneath the surface, unseen but ever-present. Ayush could feel it the moment he stepped inside the room. It wasn't the kind of tension that came from fear or anger—it was something else. Something far more primal.

Using the power of the artefact to intensify the attraction that Rias and Akeno already felt towards him, he had spent the last few days carefully integrating himself into their lives. Day by day, they found themselves drawn to him more and more, though they couldn't quite put their finger on why. It was now time to take things a step further.

When Ayush entered the clubroom, he found Rias sitting at her desk, her fiery red hair cascading down her shoulders along with a soft flush on her cheeks as she looked up at him. Akeno, as usual, was nearby, leaning casually against the windowsill, her dark eyes gleaming with mischief as she sipped her tea. When Ayush walked in, both women focused their attention on him, their gazes lingering just a little too long and their smiles a little too warm.

However, it wasn't just them.

Koneko, usually quiet and reserved, was sitting on one of the couches, her legs tucked beneath her as she glanced up at Ayush from the corner of her eye. There was something different about the way she looked at him now, something subtle but noticeable. Her usual stoic demeanour faltered for a moment as her gaze met his, and Ayush noticed a faint flicker of confusion in her eyes, as if she didn't quite understand what was going on.

But Ayush knew. The artifact's power was not limited to Rias and Akeno; it also affected Koneko, albeit in a different way.

Ayush stepped deeper into the room, the gentle sound of his footfall the only thing breaking the silence. He could feel a slight shift in the air as he moved, the way Rias's eyes followed him as he walked past her desk, and Akeno's lips curled into a teasing smile. Even Koneko, despite her best efforts to keep her normal cool demeanour, couldn't help but peek at him from time to time, her little form tensed, as if something inside her was reacting to his presence.

"Ayush," Rias said, her voice warm but somewhat hesitant. "We were merely talking about some prospective operations. I am delighted you could join us."

Ayush grinned, his attention briefly fixed on Rias before going to Akeno, who was observing him with a taunting glitter in her eyes. "I wouldn't miss it," he said effortlessly, his voice low, allowing the artifact's power to hum just beneath the surface, bringing their attention to him even more.

Rias' blush increased significantly, but she quickly returned her focus to the papers in front of her, hoping to restore her composure.

Akeno, always the playful one, giggled gently, her gaze never leaving Ayush. "You always know how to make an entrance," she taunted, her tone soft and seductive. "It's like you enjoy the attention."

Ayush raised an eyebrow, a slight smirk pulling on his lips. "Maybe I do," he said, his tone light but with an underlying passion that made Akeno's smile grow wider.

But as Ayush settled into the room, his attention shifted toward Koneko.

The small, silver-haired girl was usually distant, her emotions kept tightly under control. But today, Ayush could see something different in her. She was fidgeting slightly, her eyes darting toward him before quickly looking away. It was as if something inside her was stirring, something primal and instinctive, and she didn't know how to deal with it.

Koneko's body felt strange. There was a warmth pooling low in her belly, a sensation she wasn't used to. It made her uneasy and bewildered. Her senses told her something was wrong, but she couldn't pinpoint what it was. She shifted slightly in her seat, squeezing her legs together as the peculiar sensation intensified. The feeling of being drawn to Ayush—of wanting to be closer to him—was unsettling. Her body was reacting in ways she could not understand.

Ayush, of course, noticed the subtle changes in Koneko's behavior. The way her breath seemed to catch when he looked at her, the way her body tensed, as if something deep inside her was responding to his presence. It was animalistic, primal, and Ayush knew the artifact was amplifying whatever hidden instincts lay dormant inside her.

Koneko's confusion only deepened as she felt a faint dampness between her legs, a reaction she hadn't expected. Her cheeks flushed slightly, though she quickly hid it, her expression remaining as stoic as possible. But inside, she was struggling to understand what was happening. Why was she feeling like this around him? Why now?

She kept her eyes on the floor, her heart racing, trying to keep her composure. But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't shake the growing attraction that pulsed through her body whenever Ayush was near.

Ayush's attention then shifted toward Kiba, who sat across the room, quietly observing. Kiba had always been polite and respectful, but Ayush could tell that the knight had no idea what was truly happening within the club. Kiba didn't seem to notice the growing tension between Rias, Akeno, and Ayush. He was, in many ways, the perfect soldier—focused on his duties and loyal to Rias above all else.

But to Ayush, Kiba was irrelevant. He was no threat. In fact, Kiba barely registered in Ayush's mind as a potential obstacle. The knight was dedicated, yes, but he lacked the awareness to see the deeper undercurrents shifting within the club. Ayush knew that Kiba's loyalty to Rias was blind—he would never question her, never suspect that something was happening right under his nose.

And that made him easy to ignore.

Kiba gave Ayush a nod of acknowledgment as he entered, but there was nothing more. To Kiba, Ayush was just another member of the club, someone who had been invited in by Rias and who, for all intents and purposes, was harmless.

But Ayush knew better. He knew that while Kiba was focused on following orders and protecting the club, Ayush was quietly positioning himself as the one truly in control.

As the meeting progressed, Ayush continued to engage with Rias and Akeno, their subtle flirtations growing more apparent with each passing moment. Akeno leaned in closer whenever she spoke to him, her voice low and sultry, while Rias's blush deepened every time Ayush's gaze lingered on her a little too long.

But it was Koneko's reaction that intrigued Ayush the most. The usually cold and distant girl was visibly uncomfortable, shifting in her seat and avoiding his gaze, though her body seemed to betray her true feelings. There was something raw, something primal about the way she was reacting to him, and Ayush knew that the artifact was working on her in ways she didn't fully understand.

As the meeting wrapped up, Ayush caught Koneko glancing at him again, her silver eyes wide and confused. There was a vulnerability in her gaze, a mix of curiosity and uncertainty that made her seem smaller than usual. She didn't understand why her body was reacting the way it was—why she felt this strange pull toward him.

Ayush, ever observant, gave her a small, knowing smile before turning his attention back to Rias and Akeno. Koneko's confusion would only grow with time, and Ayush was content to let it simmer.

After the meeting ended, the club members began to disperse, with Kiba and Koneko leaving first. Koneko, still flustered, hurried out of the room, her cheeks slightly flushed as she tried to make sense of what had just happened. Kiba, as usual, offered his polite goodbyes, completely unaware of the growing tension between Ayush and the women in the club.

That left Ayush alone with Rias and Akeno.

The air in the room shifted the moment the others left. The playful smiles that Rias and Akeno had worn during the meeting grew softer, more intimate. Rias, still seated at her desk, glanced up at Ayush, her eyes shining with a mix of curiosity and something deeper. Akeno, ever the tease, leaned against the windowsill, her gaze never leaving Ayush as she took another slow sip of her tea.

"You're getting comfortable here, aren't you?" Akeno asked, her voice low and sultry as she set her teacup down. "It's like you've been a part of this club all along."

Ayush smirked, his eyes meeting hers. "I'm just making myself at home,"

Ayush smirked, his eyes meeting Akeno's as he leaned back against the wall, letting the comfortable silence stretch between them. "I'm just making myself at home," he replied smoothly, his tone casual but laced with meaning.

Akeno's lips curled into a playful smile, her dark eyes glinting with something more as she took another slow sip of tea. "You certainly have a way of doing that," she purred, her voice soft but filled with underlying seduction. She stepped away from the windowsill and walked toward him, her hips swaying gently, every movement deliberate.

Rias, seated at her desk, had been watching the exchange in silence, her blue eyes flicking between Ayush and Akeno. There was a faint tension in her posture, as if she was unsure whether to intervene or let things unfold naturally. But even in her hesitation, Ayush could see the growing pull she felt toward him. It was in the way she sat—legs crossed, back slightly arched, her skirt just a little too high on her thigh—as if, subconsciously, she wanted his attention.

And she had it.

Ayush glanced over at Rias, his gaze lingering on her just long enough to make her heart race. Her cheeks flushed a deeper shade of red as their eyes met, and for a brief moment, she looked like she was about to say something—anything to break the silence—but the words seemed to catch in her throat.

"You know," Akeno said, breaking the silence, her voice drawing Ayush's attention back to her. "You've made quite the impression on everyone here. Even Koneko seems... distracted by you."

The mention of Koneko made Ayush's smile widen slightly. He knew exactly what Akeno was referring to. The artifact had begun to affect Koneko in ways she probably didn't understand yet. Her animalistic instincts were reacting to his presence, creating a primal attraction that left her confused and flustered. Ayush had seen the way her body responded to him—the way she shifted uncomfortably in her seat, her legs pressing together as she tried to hide the dampness that had started to gather between her thighs.

But Koneko wasn't his focus. Not yet.

Ayush leaned in slightly, his eyes locking onto Akeno's. "I've noticed," he said, his voice low and smooth. "She's... interesting."

Akeno chuckled softly, her fingers brushing lightly against Ayush's arm as she stepped even closer, her body now mere inches from his. "Interesting isn't the word I'd use," she teased, her eyes glinting with amusement. "But I suppose that's part of your charm, isn't it? You notice things that others don't."

Ayush didn't reply immediately, letting the weight of her words hang in the air. Instead, he let his gaze wander, flicking over Akeno's body with a slow, deliberate intensity that made her smile widen. She liked the attention. She thrived on it. But what made Akeno different from most women was that she wasn't simply seeking validation—she was testing him, pushing the boundaries to see how far he would go before she could break through his composure.

Ayush, however, wasn't about to let her win that game.

"Maybe I just know what to look for," Ayush said, his voice steady, though there was a subtle edge to his tone that made Akeno's breath hitch.

Rias, who had been quietly observing the exchange, suddenly cleared her throat, her blush deepening as she shifted in her seat. "Akeno," she said softly, though her voice held a faint note of jealousy. "We should be focusing on the upcoming mission."

Akeno glanced over at Rias, a knowing smile playing on her lips. "Of course, Rias," she said sweetly, though the amusement in her tone was impossible to miss. "But I think Ayush is already settled in. Don't you?"

Rias didn't respond immediately. She uncrossed and recrossed her legs, her movements fluid but revealing the inner turmoil she was trying to suppress. There was no denying the chemistry between Ayush and Akeno, and as much as Rias wanted to maintain control of the situation, she couldn't ignore the way her own body was responding to Ayush's presence.

Her pulse quickened every time his gaze landed on her, her skin tingling with an unfamiliar heat that left her feeling vulnerable, exposed. Rias was used to being the one in control—the one who commanded attention—but with Ayush, things felt different. He didn't fawn over her like Issei did. He didn't worship her with wide-eyed adoration. No, Ayush looked at her like he understood something deeper, something beneath the surface. And that made her heart race in ways she hadn't expected.

The tension in the room continued to build, a palpable energy that hung between them like an invisible thread, pulling them all closer. Ayush, ever patient, let it simmer, knowing that Rias and Akeno were already under his influence. The artifact's power thrummed softly beneath his skin, amplifying the attraction they felt toward him, making it impossible for them to ignore the growing desire that burned between them.

"I think I am settled in," Ayush finally said, his voice smooth and confident as he leaned back slightly, his gaze flicking between Rias and Akeno. "But there's always room to get more... comfortable."

Akeno's eyes sparkled with amusement, her lips curving into a seductive smile. "I like the sound of that," she murmured, her voice low and filled with unspoken promise.

Rias, on the other hand, swallowed hard, her fingers gripping the edge of her desk as she tried to steady herself. "We should... we should stay focused," she said, though her voice wavered slightly. She could feel the heat building inside her, the undeniable attraction to Ayush that was making it harder and harder to concentrate. But even as she tried to fight it, Rias knew that her resolve was crumbling.

For a few moments, the room fell into silence again, the only sound being the soft rustle of paper as Rias tried to regain her composure. Akeno, meanwhile, had taken a step closer to Ayush, her body now mere inches from his, her lips hovering near his ear as she whispered, "You're making things very... interesting around here."

Ayush smirked, his eyes never leaving hers. "I'm just getting started."

Akeno chuckled softly, the sound low and sultry as she stepped back, her fingers brushing lightly against Ayush's chest before she turned toward Rias. "We should let Ayush help with the upcoming mission, don't you think?" she asked, her voice casual, though there was a hidden meaning behind her words.

Rias blinked, her cheeks still flushed as she nodded slowly. "Yes, of course," she said, her voice soft. "Ayush... I think you'll be an asset to us."

As the meeting came to a close, Ayush couldn't help but feel a surge of satisfaction. He had positioned himself perfectly within the club, slowly but surely drawing Rias and Akeno closer with each passing day. Issei, ever oblivious, was no longer the center of their attention. And with Koneko's primal instincts reacting to the artifact's power, Ayush knew that the cracks in the group's dynamic were only going to deepen.

But for now, he was content to let things simmer.

As the meeting came to a close, Ayush couldn't help but feel a surge of satisfaction. He had positioned himself perfectly within the club, slowly but surely drawing Rias and Akeno closer with each passing day. Issei, ever oblivious, was no longer the center of their attention. And with Koneko's primal instincts reacting to the artifact's power, Ayush knew that the cracks in the group's dynamic were only going to deepen.

But for now, he was content to let things simmer.

As Ayush stood to leave, Akeno moved swiftly, stepping in front of him and blocking his exit. She wore a knowing smile, her dark eyes glinting with mischief. "Leaving so soon?" she asked, her voice low and sultry. "I thought you might want to stay... a little longer."

Her fingers trailed lightly down his arm, teasing the fabric of his shirt as she leaned in closer. Ayush could feel her breath on his neck, warm and intimate, sending a shiver down his spine. Akeno's lips hovered near his ear, and when she spoke again, her voice was barely more than a whisper, the tone filled with a playful, seductive edge.

"It feels like things are just getting... interesting," she purred, her fingers tracing a slow, deliberate path down his chest. "And I'd hate for you to leave before we really get to... know each other."

Her words dripped with suggestion, each one carefully chosen to stoke the growing tension between them. Akeno's body pressed just slightly against his, the heat of her presence making it impossible to ignore the unspoken invitation in her gaze.

Ayush smiled, keeping his composure as he looked down at her. "I'll be around," he replied smoothly, his voice steady despite the obvious temptation in front of him. "I'm sure we'll have plenty of time to... get to know each other."

Akeno's lips curved into a wicked smile, her eyes gleaming with satisfaction. "Oh, I'm counting on it," she whispered, her voice a low, seductive hum. "And when we do, I promise it'll be... memorable."

Her hand lingered on his chest for a moment longer before she finally stepped back, her smile never faltering as she gave him one last lingering look. "Don't keep me waiting," she added, her tone playful but layered with promise.

As Ayush left the room, Akeno's words echoed in his mind, a reminder of the game they were playing. He knew that Akeno was enjoying the chase, relishing the tension between them, but he also knew that she was already caught in his web. Rias, too, was under his influence, though she fought to keep her composure.

The pieces were falling into place, and Ayush was ready to take full advantage of the situation.