Interstellar Age

Time passed quicker than Erich realized it, as the chosen successor for the position of the Supreme Leader. Erich was entrenched in politics, economics, and the daily operations of the Germanic Star-Empire.

With each passing day, the threat of the Naraku Splinter Fleet became ever more present. While at the same time, the might of the Germanic Armed Forces increased. Not only through their alliance with the Dvrakian Consortium but also because Tia produced new weapons of war with each passing day. Weapons that only a Galactic Power should have access to.

Erich was constantly on the news. For every feat he achieved in the political landscape, the Empire's propaganda machine made sure that every citizen knew his name and face. And soon enough, even the more simple members of the Empire were starting to believe that Erich was the man chosen to succeed the current Supreme Leader.

With each mention of his name, two women paid attention to the headlines. The young popstar Erika continued to make headlines of her own, yet her fascination with this silver haired mutant, the rumors that he would be the next supreme leader caught her fancies more than any other potential husband.

While Yumi gazed upon the headlines of her greatest ally, and continued to improve relations between their two realms in the hope that a permanent alliance could be forged between their two empires rather than one that existed solely due to political convenience.

In fact, Yumi paid very close attention to the ongoing diplomatic exchanges between the Germanic Star-Empire and the Dvrakian Consortium, coming to an understanding that Terminus was likely the thing that had created this union.

As a result, after nearly three years of secret military buildup, Yumi tasked her nephew and puppet to send her to the Germanic Star-Empire, in an attempt to join this military alliance, and its goal of stopping Terminus from destroying this region of space.

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It had been three years since Erich had last seen Yumi. And though he thought of the Oni beauty, and her equally gorgeous niece quite frequently, Erich would be lying if he said he had not been preoccupied with more important matters than just his love life.

In fact, S'aleth's daily visits to his tower on Germania had been the full focus of Erich's romantic pursuits. The devilish beauty surprisingly performed her role as an ambassador exceedingly well, and had become accustomed to her life in the foreign Empire.

She was commonly found interacting with Erich, more so than any other diplomats, and thus the Supreme Leader pawned off this important political matter to his successor. It was while Erich was enjoying a nice meal with S'aleth, and at an upscale restaurant that Erich first learned Yumi had returned to Germanic space.

The Oni beauty smiled something fierce as she ran up to meet with Erich, despite being escorted by the Supreme Leader himself. This, of course, did not anger the Supreme Leader, but he was curious how Erich and Yumi knew each other.

"Erich, is that you? My oh my, it has sure been a while since we last met? I'd say three years hasn't it. I see the life of a politician is suiting you well, and who might this exotic beauty be?"

Erich could see the vixen like expression on Yumi's gorgeous face, and knew what she was really interested in was whether or not he had done something inappropriate with S'aleth, like he had done with her three years prior.

Unfortunately, Erich's relationship with S'aleth had progressed slowly in this life. Without the constant pressure of knowing that you will be dead within a few years' time, S'aleth was far more reserved about breaking her people's taboo. And though she had intense feelings for Erich, she refused to act on them.

Since she was so conflicted, Erich had decided to ease their relationship until the woman was comfortable accepting him as her illicit lover. And thus, over the past three years, the two of them were more akin to very close friends, then they were actually lovers.

This was immediately revealed by the expression on S'aleth's face when she saw another beautiful alien woman being so friendly with Erich. Something that Yumi was wise enough to pick up on her. Causing her to grab hold of Erich's arm and cling to it tightly while she whispered something in his ears.

"My poor little lover boy... You are trying so hard to tap that devil's ass, and yet, she still has not spread her legs for you... You must be so pent up. How about you come back to my hotel room later tonight once you're done with her, and I'll help you overcome your agony..."

Dvrakians like Oni had extremely sensitive hearing, and because of this S'aleth had picked up what Yumi had whispered to Erich, and immediately froze on the spot. The idea that Erich had already broken such a taboo, and with this Oni woman no less. It was truly mind-boggling to S'aleth.

Erich was not as pent up as Yumi might believe. While it was true that pre-marital sex and adultery were outlawed in the Empire. Erich had Tia's robotic form to help him gain some proper release. But he would never tell the woman that, and thus he smirked as he nodded his head, before confirming he would do just that.

"Very well, I will take you up on your kind offer. Supreme Leader, would you and Yumi like to join us? I'm sure the staff wouldn't mind if you pushed our two tables together..."

S'aleth was mortified about the fact that Erich had accepted Yumi's offer and was also terrified by the prospect of sharing a meal with this woman who had suddenly revealed herself to be a scandalous thief! Her blood was practically boiling as she held back the urge to have a catfight with Yumi over Erich as the prize.

Thus, the young Dvrakian beauty simply sat back silently and drank while the two tables were pushed together. She had no idea that Yumi and the Supreme Leader's conversation would be one of supreme important to this sector of space.