Chapter 035: This Kid Is Very Playful!

Akashi accepted the invitation without a moment's hesitation. Hesitating, even for a second, would be disrespectful! 

The boy took the items handed to him and got straight to work. 

"All right, I'll start now!" 

Akashi had always excelled in reading comprehension, adept at grasping key points and applying them immediately. This time was no different. 

The reason? The succubus within him sought to absorb yin energy, and he was determined to succeed. 

Starting at the top, he took the roll of gauze in his hand, placing it gently against Ran's chest. His touch was slow, deliberate, as he began to rub in soft, rhythmic motions. The tender pressure against her delicate skin elicited a surprised squeal from her, her breath catching at the sensation.

Akashi paused, looking up with an innocent expression that only deepened her flustered state. Ran quickly turned her gaze away, unable to meet his eyes, her cheeks tinged with the warmth of both the wine and the moment.

Seeing no objection, Akashi resumed his task, his movements slow and steady. He carefully washed her chest using the gauze, his fingers brushing against her skin with each pass. Occasionally, the gauze grazed the sensitive pink bud, now taut and responsive, drawing a soft gasp from her lips.

As he worked, the system in his mind continuously chimed: 'Ding, ding, ding.' Every ten minutes, yin energy levels would rise—sometimes by 10+, 20+, even 40+—constantly fluctuating. It was astonishing! 

Driven by an inquisitive spirit, Akashi focused intently on his task, while Ran, still slightly tipsy, leaned in closer. Her cheeks flushed, her expression softened as she observed his work with satisfaction. 

"This is what it's like to have a younger brother you can rely on," she thought, a smile tugging at her lips.

*Ran's breathing grew heavier, her body trembling under his skilled hands. She arched her back slightly, pressing herself against his touch, unable to resist the pleasure coursing through her veins. 

But her mild frustration bubbled over as she couldn't help but complain: 

"Hey, Akashi, don't keep working on the same spot! Did you already forget what I taught you?" 

Akashi, ever kind-hearted, nodded obediently, replying, "Got it!" even as he continued his own approach. Saying one thing and doing another—it was a natural talent. This little succubus was no exception!

*Ran let out a soft moan, tilting her body to give him better access. Akashi took the invitation and swirled the gauze around the swell of her chest. 

*His hands slid down her sides, tracing the dip of her waist and the flare of her hips. He dipped his fingers beneath the beautiful ridges of her ribs, washing the sensitive skin there. Ran's thighs clenched together, a moan escaping her lips. 

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Meanwhile, over at the ghostly abandoned building, Conan—disheveled and exhausted—was finally victorious against the three robbers, thanks to the chaotic efforts of the Elementary Detective Boys. 

Conan's eyes glinted with excitement as he reviewed his quick thinking during the confrontation. 

First, he subdued one robber using an anesthetic needle from his watch. Then, with his power-boosting shoes, he kicked a trash can, taking down a second. The final robber, chasing the children, was led into an ambush—where Genta leaped from a height and knocked him unconscious. 

All three robbers were now subdued! 

Conan couldn't help but feel a surge of pride. Even in his smaller body, he could still take down criminals. 

However, there was a bittersweet note to the victory. Despite correctly deducing the location of the treasure, it wasn't there. 

At the final spot marked on the map, Conan had found signs of disturbance on the ground—impressions from heavy bags, as well as a few scattered gold coins. These traces were fresh. 

"Someone must have gotten here before us and taken the treasure," Conan lamented silently. 

The Detective Boys, however, were still buzzing with excitement. They tied up the robbers and called over them to the nearest police station. Genta declared the mission a success, and the group, now ravenous, returned to their respective homes for a well-earned meal. 

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Feeling accomplished, Conan jogged back to the Mōri Detective Agency. 

Reaching the second floor, he flicked on the lights, only to find Kogoro slouched at his desk, looking utterly haggard from hunger. 

"Hey, Uncle Mōri, where's Ran?" Conan asked, glancing toward the dark and empty third floor. 

Kogoro sighed, just hanging up the phone. His expression was dull as he replied, "Ran's mother called earlier. She's not coming back tonight. She's staying over there." 

"What?" Conan's heart skipped a beat, his irritation flaring. 

He immediately thought of Akashi. That strange boy! Who knows what could happen with him around? 

But before Conan could voice his thoughts, Kogoro interrupted: 

"My daughter's staying with her mother. Why are you reacting like that?" 

Then, with a grumble from his stomach, he waved some money at Conan. 

"Kid, take this and buy me two cup noodles from downstairs!" 

Though annoyed, Conan had no choice but to comply. Under the circumstances, resistance wasn't an option. 

That night, Conan and Kogoro sat in the dimly lit office, sharing a late, miserable dinner of instant noodles. It was a quiet and disappointing end to an otherwise eventful day. 

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Meanwhile, Akashi had gained a significant amount of Yin energy. 

In just a few dozen minutes, Ran's Yin energy had been absorbed and accounted for. Akashi wouldn't have considered leaving if Eri hadn't urged him from outside the room. 

Finally, as Ran prepared to open the door and step out, a bit of clarity returned to her. She paused, embracing the little succubus and whispering softly: 

"Akashi, don't let anyone know about what happened today, okay?" 

"Not even my mom. If I finds out, I'll be angry!" 

Akashi obediently nodded, his expression serious. 

"I understand!" 

Ran's reasoning made sense, and the young boy, feeling cornered, could only agree. 

"Good boy!" Ran muttered, her face softening. Unable to resist, she kissed the young boy's cheek again. 

The alcohol had made Ran uncharacteristically bold and reckless. 

When the sliding door opened, Eri—who had been waiting outside for some time—frowned impatiently.

"What's taking you two so long?" 

"Oh, it's nothing. I think I just drank a little too much!" Ran replied hastily. 

Without further explanation, she gently pushed the little boy into Eri's arms. Her flushed face betrayed the effect of the alcohol, and her unsteady legs barely supported her as she staggered toward her bedroom. 

Watching her daughter retreat, Eri sighed, shaking her head. 

"This girl… we can't let her drink again. Just a little wine, and she's practically a drunkard!" 

She turned her attention to Akashi, who was now in her arms. 

"Akashi, nothing strange happened in there, right?" she asked suspiciously. 

Akashi's innocent smile lit up his face as he replied warmly: 

"No, Auntie Eri. I was just blowing bubbles and playing with big sister Ran!" 

He added enthusiastically, "Next time, we can play together, Auntie Eri!" 

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Eri couldn't help but laugh, shaking her head. 

"As expected, he's just a child—still playful and carefree." 

A thought crossed her mind: perhaps she should buy some toys for Akashi. 

This poor boy had grown up in an orphanage. Surely, he never had toys of his own. 

Her maternal instincts kicked in, but a small worry tugged at her—what if Ran claimed the boy's affection and stole the place she hoped to hold in his heart? 

Eri's gaze softened as she started to consider the idea more deeply.