Supreme Hunter of Beautiful Souls

Chapter 2 The Beginning After the End.

Kael had never given much thought to what some called "the light at the end of the tunnel." To him, life was nothing more than a sequence of insignificant events, devoid of any greater purpose.

But now, standing before the unknown, he began to reconsider. His existence—pathetic, devoid of value—had culminated in something few could ever imagine: an encounter with a goddess. Not only that, but she had offered him a second chance. Many would consider such an opportunity a blessing, a divine gift.

Kael, on the other hand, just wanted to disappear.

Yet, something inside him stopped him from refusing. Perhaps it was pride, or a buried desire to prove that he could be more than a man defeated by his own existence. He decided to move forward, even without any concrete hopes.

Now, cold sweat trickled down his face as he walked through a strange, oppressive place. A tunnel, perhaps... if one could even call that suffocating environment a tunnel. The air felt heavy, as if it carried the judgments of thousands of souls.

How did he die? Kael didn't care to remember. Murder? Plane crash? Hit by a car? Maybe he was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. In the end, it didn't matter. His life had been miserable enough for the cause of his death to feel irrelevant.

Accepting the end was the only option he had left. And to be honest, maybe it was for the best: to erase everything, forget that useless life, and move on—or at least try.

And then he followed the goddess...

"Congratulations, Mom and Dad! It's a healthy baby boy!"

The excited, unfamiliar female voice struck his mind like lightning. Kael didn't understand a single word of what was said, as though the language was completely alien. Yet, the emotion in the voice was unmistakable.

His thoughts jumbled as he felt a strange compression around his body, followed by a sudden release. Bright light blinded his eyes, and the sounds around him seemed distorted—muffled and deafening at the same time.

'Did I... really just get born? I thought that goddess was just threatening me...' he wondered, incredulous.

The warmth of the hands holding him and the softness of fabric wrapping his newly formed body confirmed what seemed impossible.

'What the hell is going on here? Wait... does this mean the light at the end of the tunnel is the light passing through... from the woman... No! That's not important!' Kael thought to himself.

"He's beautiful!" The strange voices continued, and though he couldn't understand them, he felt a strange warmth spreading through his body. Someone was holding him.

'Huh? Why do I now...'

[Confirmed. You have acquired the trait 『Universal Language』 Successfully Activated.]

"So cute!" the woman said, holding him.

'What the hell is this?' he questioned, staring at the message in a floating blue box, like a screen from a very strange game.

'It really is a game...' he agreed.

'At least I can understand what they're saying, that's a good sign. It would be complicated to have to relearn everything about language, forget mine, and switch to a new one... that wouldn't work,' he concluded.

Then he noticed...

[Confirmed. You have received the trait 『Enhanced Vision』 Successfully Activated]

As soon as the message disappeared, his perception changed drastically. He could now see with absolute clarity, even in the limited surroundings. His eyes turned to the woman holding him. She was stunning.

Her smile was bright and welcoming, with red hair framing a face that radiated kindness. Kael couldn't help but think:

He couldn't ignore the fact that his mother was, to say the least, absurdly attractive. Her perfect features and flawless body only made matters worse. 'Why does she have to be so... sexy? That's not fair!

Of course, he understood that for a normal baby this would be something innocent and natural. But for someone like him, who was fully aware of his previous life, embarrassment was inevitable.

And worst of all was the way she looked at him. That gentle, caring, almost angelic smile made Kael want to disappear. It was as if she had no idea of the devastating effect that her sheer beauty had on him.

"You're so adorable when you're blushing like that!" Elion said as she stroked his cheek with her delicate fingers, her eyes shining with maternal affection.

Kael felt a wave of warmth run through his body, not from shyness, but from sheer embarrassment. 'For God's sake, how can I take this seriously? I'm a man, damn it!

He closed his eyes tightly, trying to erase the sight of Elion and his overwhelming presence from his mind. 'I'm sorry, but I can't think of you as my mother... That's psychological torture!

It was a complex and disconcerting feeling. His adult mind colliding with the new reality of a child's body. 'Why do you have to be so... so perfect? It's not fair!

Kael knew there was no escaping the situation, so he tried to rationalize. He needed to remind himself that he was in a new world, with new rules and dynamics. But it all seemed pointless when Elion looked at him like that.

"You're going to be such a strong and handsome boy, my little Kael," she murmured, squeezing him in a warm hug. "Here, drink in the other..." She said, showing her pink nipple...

'Wait... is she... excited? Because her nipples are hard!!!' Kael thought until he noticed her face... 'Is she... blushing?...'

Elion felt warmth spread through his body as he held the baby in his arms. She didn't understand why, but breastfeeding her child made her feel different. More sensual, more... feminine.

Her cheeks were flushed and a soft blush covered her pale skin. She could feel her nipples stiffening under the baby's touch and a strange sensation building up in her belly.

"Sorry if I'm a bit flushed, my love. Breastfeeding always makes me a bit hot." She whispered, looking into Kael's innocent face.

But there was something else, some emotion she couldn't name. A latent desire that stirred inside her, stronger and stronger.

Elion tried to ignore the heat spreading across her skin and concentrated on feeding her son. But she couldn't deny that the sensation was overwhelming.

She looked at Kael, lost in thought for a moment. 'Why is it affecting me like this? I've never felt so... aroused before. And with my own son! This can't be normal.

But despite the confusion and guilt he felt, Elion couldn't stop thinking about the feel of Kael's small body against his. The way he clung to her, with such need and trust.

'Maybe it's just the maternal instinct,' she thought, trying to find a rational explanation. 'My body is reacting differently because I'm breastfeeding. It doesn't mean anything.

But she knew, deep down, that there was more to it than that. Something was changing inside her, something she couldn't control.

If only she'd known...

[Confirmed. You have received the trait 『Charming』 Successfully Activated]

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