Not Human

Although Kino reacted quickly and used Speed Force to completely erase all traces, preventing Key from noticing, Kino was still quite embarrassed.

"What are you thinking about, Kino?"

Venom, carrying the key, came out after taking a shower.

His eyes were full of mockery.

Both of them were wearing white dresses, looking pure and lovely.

Unfortunately, now whenever Kino sees Key, he can't help but think of how he turned into a snowman before.

"Master, what's wrong?"

Key looked at Kino, who had suddenly slapped him, with a puzzled expression.

"Nothing, just mosquitoes."

Kino calmly lowered his hand, his face unharmed.

"How did you find me here?"

"We came directly here using a portal."

Key simply drew a circle with his freehand, and a portal appeared shortly afterward.

"... Spellcasting without Suspended Ring?"

Kino's eyes widened.

He can do that move too, but he mainly relies on his strength to throw bricks, which is completely different from someone like Yao who relies on his talent.

What is the meaning of "Suspended Ring"?

Key tilted his head.

"Here, take this. It will speed up your spellcasting."

Kino gave Key a piece she had made as practice before and told her to go play with it.

Venom sat down next to Kino and pressed his head against his thigh.

"So, you plan to stay at this point in time next?"

"Well, if I go back, it might worry Pamela and the others. In this era, if I want to reach the multiverse level, a year might not be enough for others, but it's within my reach."

Kino dawdled on the world's most luxurious pillow, feeling a bit sleepy.

Venom naturally understood what he meant. In Speed Force mode, a year could be a hundred years, a thousand years, or even ten thousand years, but the loneliness involved would be immense.

"I'll stay with you; it's also a good opportunity for me to take good care of myself during my pregnancy."

Venom touched his smooth abdomen, his eyes flashing with curiosity, satisfaction, and joy.

"Was it successful?"

Kino couldn't resist gently stroking it; it felt soft and no different from usual.

Yet, my heart was filled with an indescribable emotion.

"Yes, they are twins, a boy and a girl."

Venom said softly, just like he had discussed with Kino before: one would be kept as a daughter, and the other would be kept to seduce other people's daughters.

"Children? I'm sorry, we're not married yet."

Kino got up and stood on the sofa, saying apologetically.

It's rather comical that Kino, still a child, is saying this to Venom, who is like a mature, sophisticated woman.

"It's okay. Marriage is a human ritual, but the ritual of Symbiote was completed the moment I became a parasite on you."

Venom pressed him down onto his leg again, thought for a moment, and tentatively asked, "Kino, have you ever minded that I'm not human?"

"I don't mind, you are my love."

Kino assumes Venom is pregnant, and her mindset changes.

"So, do you mind that the child isn't human?"

"I don't mind, as long as they're not oddly shaped."

"Do you mind that you're not human?"

"I don't mind, as long as I... Huh? I'm not human?!"

Kino sat up abruptly, staring at Venom in disbelief.

Although he has gained many more abilities and a hellish realm, he is still human at heart.

Having lived for so many years, if anyone else told him he wasn't human, he wouldn't even acknowledge them.

"Yes, that's what I discovered while collecting your genetic material."

Venom nodded affirmatively, then continued, "After I gained the ability to manipulate DNA, although on the surface your genetic material appears to be human DNA, is there something else inside? Perhaps you yourself believe you are human, so your DNA disguises itself as human."

"So you've been studying my DNA for three days straight?"

Kino thought Venom had taken a liking to it.

"No, that's not it. I discovered that the amount of your genetic material varies, and it even dissipates very quickly after leaving your body. So I chose the two with the highest amounts to carry the pregnancy."

"Venom said."

This is also the reason why she hasn't gotten pregnant in the past two years.

"Then what am I?"

Kino looked at his small body, his Super Vision scanning him over and over again, and realized he was no different from a human.

"I don't know, but it's definitely not human."

Kino thought for a long time but still couldn't figure it out, so he lay down on Venom's leg.

"Forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore. Symbiote and unknown life forms are a perfect match."

Kino temporarily settled in the Himalayas.

He cultivated himself while teaching Key.

Key's body has returned to the appearance of a young girl, her long golden hair tied in a ponytail, swaying gently with her movements.

Her once thin face has become rounder, and her large blue eyes, like deep lake water, are full of liveliness and intelligence.

"Master, the Hogwarts Armor's energy consumption is a problem. No matter how I improve it, it can only support Karu's attacks for a maximum of three times before it completely fails. What should I do?"

Key looked troubled and asked Kino for help.

She wore her own modified, exquisitely crafted magical armor, its lines flowing smoothly, almost lifelike, and radiating a faint magical glow.

Having only learned it for a few days, it has already made such bold improvements, reducing energy consumption by 30% compared to the original version, and even possessing certain physical defense characteristics. It has even rewritten a more detailed tutorial.

Kino gazed at Key's work, secretly marveling, "Is this the power of talent?"

Compared to her, my previous E grade was definitely not undeserved.

However, on the surface, Kino still had to maintain his Master's authority.

"This is because you haven't been cultivating enough, and you have too little demonic power in your body. Look at your Master, as long as I can keep my energy senses active, I'm fine no matter how long I'm in."

A smaller version of the Leo Gold Saint Armor also appeared on Kino's body.

Wow! So beautiful.

Key's eyes lit up, and an identical Gold Saint armor appeared on his body without altering its effects.

Then Kino blasted it away with a fireball, and it vanished as a green butterfly.

"Master!"

The key stomped its foot in dissatisfaction.

"Don't worry, even though you don't have enough magic power, you can borrow other people's magic power."

Kino said meaningfully.

"Who should I borrow from, Master?"

Yao asked in confusion, tilting her head, looking quite adorable.

"Here, take this."

Kino retrieved a small amount of the Dark Dimension Essence that he hadn't fully absorbed from Hell. It was a small quantity, but enough to serve as a medium for summoning.

"Dimension Demon God? Master, borrowing power from them requires repayment."

Upon receiving the key, the black crystal contained powerful dark energy.

"Then he'll have to live long enough to pay off his debts."

Kino grinned maliciously.