After a while, he could hear the sound of friction from the fabric of clothing. Then there was the sound of light fabric sliding to the ground. She was undressing.
In order to let the entire body feel and accept the spiritual energy of the "serpent," all unnecessary clothing was probably removed—
This was what Hinokagutsuchi called the "necessary reason."
"Hmm. I knew it... Just as I predicted. O priestess, your physical maturation is excellent."
"K-Kagutsuchi-san, don't suddenly say such strange things!"
"Why are you angry? I am praising you earnestly and sincerely. Fufufu, feeding from those spectacular breasts, your babies will undoubtedly grow up healthy and strong. That waist is also the narrow type, my favorite... Yet such a voluptuous posterior... Bearing any number of children will not be a problem like this. Yes."
"Hold on, this must be sexual harassment! Kagutsuchi-san, there's a boy listening on the side!"
"Fufu. Even if you protest against whatever sexual harassment, I have totally no idea what the term means."
Despite boasting of being a diligent learner and even knowing what chess was, she feigned ignorance, only intent on teasing others.
As much as he sympathized with Orihime, Hal remained indecisive whether he should cover up his ears. To be honest, his curiosity was extremely piqued, overwhelming him with the desire to transform his entire body into ears to listen carefully.
"Very well, this level of undressing is sufficient. Turn your head here, brat—"
"Not yet! I still haven't prepared myself. Ooh, this level of exposure is similar to a swimsuit's, relax, relax... Haruga-kun, y-you may look this way now..."
Having obtained permission, Hal slowly turned his head over.
The setting sun's orange rays were shining into the ruins. A maiden with a wonderful figure was currently standing there, instilling in the viewer an irrepressible urge to call her a goddess of beauty. Naturally, she was Orihime.
Even covered by underwear, her glamorous physique could still be seen clearly.
In this state of undress, Orihime was standing there frozen in embarrassment.
She still had her uniform shirt hanging on her shoulders, but it was draped like a cape without any of the buttons fastened. Hence, if anything, the shirt had almost no effect in reducing the nudity level, instead contributing to a slight element of atypical seductiveness.
Hal almost gave in to the urge to lean forward suddenly. He frantically restrained himself.
However, Orihime had already seen through the thoughts in his heart.
"Haruga-kun... Although you are making a serious face, aren't your eyes glimmering subtly?"
"No, well—I am a healthy high school boy, after all."
"S-Shouldn't you attempt to lie in this kind of situation, even if just going through the motions!?"