When Reborn heard that Akasaka wanted an A-rank ring, he only felt that the other man was rather hard to please.
Akasaka had no choice; he did not want anything to happen to Chrome Dokuro.
After all, the two of them had spent an entire lifetime as husband and wife in the illusionary world. Naturally, their bond ran deep.
It was even much deeper than with the girls outside—the wives, that was.
Reborn said he understood, then pulled another A-rank ring from his clothes and placed it in Akasaka's palm. "This A-rank ring is quite precious. Don't break it."
Carrying Chrome Dokuro in a princess hold, Akasaka freed one hand to take the ring. "I understand."
Then he put it on Chrome Dokuro's left ring finger.
Chrome Dokuro looked at the ring on her hand, her eyes filled with longing and affection for it.
She wrapped both arms around Akasaka's neck, raised herself slightly, and kissed him on the lips. They quickly parted, and she nestled into his arms, seeming a little shy.
Even though they had already lived an entire lifetime as husband and wife in the illusion, Chrome Dokuro was still so innocent.
Akasaka smiled gently. "Try it. Ignite your Dying Will Flames."
"Your internal organs, including your right eyeball, are all being sustained by my illusions."
"If I ever lose consciousness, your organs will collapse instantly, putting your life in danger."
"I left seeds of the power of the Six Paths of Reincarnation inside your body. As long as you can activate your Dying Will Flame, you'll be able to sustain your own organs and right eyeball."
But Chrome Dokuro shook her head and said timidly, "I think this is pretty good. If something happens to you, I'll be able to feel it too."
Chrome Dokuro touched